Metal Print : Life in a Womens Prison, 1903
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Life in a Womens Prison, 1903
Female convicts at work in Aylesbury Gaol. Date: 1903
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Media ID 14413648
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Aylesbury Convicted Convicts Dec16 Gaol Infirmary Inmates Jail Jails Kitchen Laundry Prison Prisoners Prisons Gaols
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the haunting history of the past into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Print featuring "Female convicts at work in Aylesbury Gaol," a captivating image from Mary Evans Prints Online, dated 1903. This rights-managed photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of women in a prison over a century ago. The high-quality metal print adds a unique and stylish touch to any space, preserving this historical moment in time for your enjoyment. Experience the power of art to transport you through history, one print at a time.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a glimpse into the daily life of female convicts at Aylesbury Gaol in 1903. The image shows a group of women, dressed in drab uniforms, engaged in various tasks within the prison walls. In the foreground, a woman operates a wringer washing machine in the prison laundry, her expression focused as she wrangles the heavy, wet fabric. Behind her, another woman peels potatoes in the prison kitchen, her back to the camera as she concentrates on her task. In the background, an inmate tends to a patient in the infirmary, her gentle touch and concerned expression a stark contrast to the harsh surroundings. Aylesbury Gaol, located in Buckinghamshire, England, was one of the largest women's prisons in the country at the time. The prison was known for its strict discipline and punitive regime, with inmates expected to work long hours to contribute to the upkeep of the institution. The women were housed in cramped and unsanitary conditions, and were subjected to hard labor, meager rations, and limited opportunities for education or rehabilitation. Despite these challenges, the women of Aylesbury Gaol persevered, finding ways to support one another and maintain a sense of community in the face of adversity. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into their lives, revealing the resilience and determination of the women who lived and worked within the walls of the prison. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by women in the criminal justice system over a century ago, and serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion, empathy, and reform in our criminal justice system today.
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