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National Workshop (Tailors) in the Prison of Clichy, Paris
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National Workshop (Tailors) in the Prison of Clichy, Paris
Tailors at work in the debtors prison of Clichy in Paris, working away while one inmate reads aloud from the newspapers of the day. On a pillar is a poster reading " Celui qui ne travaille pas est un voleur" (He who does not work is a rogue)
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1848 Clichy Needlework News Paper Prison Prisons Sewing Tailor Tailoring Tailors Trades Workshop Workshops
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in the National Workshop of the Debtors' Prison of Clichy, Paris, in the late 19th century. The image showcases a group of men intently focused on their tailoring tasks, with one inmate taking a break to read aloud from the newspapers of the day. The workshop, established during the Second French Empire, aimed to provide inmates with the skills and training necessary to become self-sufficient upon their release. The atmosphere is one of industry and determination, with the men working diligently to create clothing and textiles. The poster on the pillar, which reads "Celui qui ne travaille pas est un voleur" (He who does not work is a rogue), underscores the importance of hard work and productivity within the prison system. The integration of education and trades within the prison walls was a political statement, reflecting the belief that rehabilitation and self-sufficiency were essential components of a successful reintegration into society. The year was 1848, a time of significant political and social upheaval in France. The establishment of the National Workshops in prisons was part of a larger movement towards social reform, as the French government sought to address the needs of the working class and reduce the number of people in debtors' prisons. This photograph offers a glimpse into a unique moment in history, where the intersection of industry, education, and rehabilitation came together within the walls of a debtors' prison.
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