Framed Print : Band of Prison Guard, Dorchester
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
Band of Prison Guard, Dorchester
The officers wind band at Dorchester prison. The members in their uniforms pose with their instruments. Date: Date unknown
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Media ID 7193309
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10530060
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating 'Band of Prison Guard, Dorchester' framed print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a band of prison guards in their uniforms, each holding their musical instruments with a sense of pride and camaraderie. The date of this photograph is unknown, adding to its intrigue and historical appeal. Bring a unique and thought-provoking touch to your home or office decor with this beautifully framed print from the Media Storehouse collection.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the members of the Band of Prison Guards at Dorchester Prison, an institution that once stood as a symbol of the British penal system's harsh realities. The image, undated but believed to have been taken in the late 19th or early 20th century, depicts the band members in their uniforms, each holding their musical instruments with a sense of pride and camaraderie. The presence of a prison band may seem an unlikely sight in the context of a workhouse or penitentiary. However, such bands were not uncommon in British prisons during this era. They served multiple purposes: providing musical entertainment for inmates and staff, fostering discipline and order through regular practice, and even offering opportunities for rehabilitation and skill development. The uniformed guards, with their stern expressions and military posture, contrast sharply with the relaxed poses of the musicians. Their instruments - trumpets, trombones, clarinets, and drums - are arranged neatly on the ground, suggesting a recent performance or rehearsal. Despite the seemingly mundane setting, this photograph offers a glimpse into the complex world of Dorchester Prison. It reveals the human side of an institution often associated with punishment and suffering, highlighting the potential for redemption and self-improvement within its walls. This image is a poignant reminder of the intricacies of the Victorian penal system, where workhouses, paupers, and prisons coexisted in a delicate balance, each playing a role in the larger societal fabric of the time.
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