Canvas Print : Barnardo Girls Ironing
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Barnardo Girls Ironing
Barnardo girls learning domestic skills at Dr Barnardos Girls Village Home, Barkingside (on the outskirts of London)
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Media ID 619755
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Asylums Barkingside Barnardo Charity Community Ironing Learning Orphan Outskirts Skills
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating Barnardo Girls Ironing canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures a moment of quiet determination as Barnardo girls diligently learn domestic skills at Dr Barnardo's Girls' Village Home, Barkingside, on the outskirts of London. The rich, textured canvas brings the black-and-white photograph to life, allowing you to relive history in a whole new way. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted with premium materials and vibrant inks, ensuring a stunning, museum-quality piece that adds character and depth to any space. Elevate your home décor with this inspiring and thought-provoking addition to your collection.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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 a moment in time at Dr Barnardo's Girls Village Home in Barkingside, on the outskirts of London, circa 1914. The image shows a group of young girls diligently ironing clothes, a common domestic skill they were learning during their stay at the home. Dr Barnardo's, founded by Thomas Barnardo in 1866, was a leading children's charity dedicated to helping the most vulnerable and neglected children in society. The Girls Village Home was one of many institutions established by the charity to provide a safe and nurturing environment for orphaned, abandoned, or destitute girls. The girls in the photograph are likely wearing their uniforms, which would have been provided by the charity. The simple yet functional attire reflects the practical nature of the home, where the girls were taught various domestic skills to prepare them for a future as homemakers and contributing members of society. The ironing session depicted in the photograph is a testament to the importance placed on self-sufficiency and independence. The girls' expressions convey a sense of focus and determination, as they work together to complete their task. The scene is reminiscent of countless domestic settings from the era, where families gathered around the ironing board to mend and press their clothes. However, for these girls, the act of ironing was a valuable lesson that would equip them with essential life skills and help them forge a brighter future. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the critical role charities like Dr Barnardo's played in shaping the lives of countless children during a time of great social change. The image also highlights the importance of community and the transformative power of education and skill-building in fostering self-sufficiency and resilience.
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