Canvas Print : Dormitory at a Girls Home
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Dormitory at a Girls Home
Older girls supervise the bedtime of younger ones at a girls home, possibly a Magdalen home, location unknown. Date: Date unknown
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Media ID 14134299
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Bedtime Magdalen Older Possibly Supervise Unknown Younger
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the heartwarming story of sisterhood and care to your home with our Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. Featuring this evocative image of older girls supervising bedtime at a girls home, this print is a poignant reminder of the power of community and support. Sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, this Rights Managed photograph captures a moment of tenderness and compassion from an unknown Magdalen home, transporting a piece of history into your living space. Order your Canvas Print today and add a touch of inspiration to your decor.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 tender moment of sisterhood and care at a girls' home, likely a Magdalen Asylum, in an era long past. The image, undated, reveals older girls in simple, modest uniforms, gathered around a table, watching over their younger sisters as they prepare for bed. The atmosphere is calm and orderly, with the girls' neatly made beds lining the room's edges. Magdalen Homes, also known as Magdalen Asylums or Magdalen Laundries, were institutions established to provide shelter and care for 'fallen women' – those who had become pregnant out of wedlock or were otherwise perceived as moral outcasts. The homes were often run by religious orders and were notorious for their harsh living conditions and regimented routines. Despite the challenging circumstances, this photograph offers a glimpse into the more compassionate side of life within these walls. The older girls, with their watchful expressions and nurturing demeanor, embody the spirit of care and protection that was essential to the survival and well-being of the younger girls in their charge. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its portrayal of the complex and often misunderstood history of Magdalen Homes. While these institutions have been criticized for their punitive and stigmatizing practices, moments like this one remind us of the human connections and acts of kindness that also took place within their walls. This poignant image invites us to reflect on the resilience and strength of the women and girls who lived in these homes and the enduring power of sisterhood and care in the face of adversity.
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