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Canvas Print : Kitchen and inmates, Portland Prison, Dorset
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Kitchen and inmates, Portland Prison, Dorset
A kitchen or cook-house at Portland Prison, Dorset. Inmates in arrow-patterned uniforms stand in front of a row of large steam-heated cooking coppers. The prison opened in 1848 as a public works prison for convicts who were employed in quarries in the area
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Media ID 4481569
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1840s 1848 Arrow Conditions Convicts Cook Cooking Coppers Crime Dorset Employed Gaol Hard Heated Inmates Jail Kitchen L Aw Labour Patterned Portland Prison Punishment Quarries Quarry Stand Uniforms Workhouse
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Kitchen and Inmates" canvas print from the Media Storehouse collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to a kitchen at Portland Prison in Dorset, England. Inmates, clad in distinctive arrow-patterned uniforms, gather in front of a row of large steam-heated cooking coppers, adding a historical depth to your home or office décor. This high-quality canvas print is a perfect blend of history and artistry, sure to spark intrigue and conversation. Experience the rich storytelling of this captivating image, now available in our Media Storehouse range.
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
1. Title: "Preparing Meals in Portland Prison's Kitchen: A Glimpse into the Past" This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the kitchen or cook-house of Portland Prison in Dorset, England, circa late 1800s to early 1900s. The image presents a group of inmates, dressed in arrow-patterned uniforms, standing in front of a row of large steam-heated cooking coppers. The prison, which opened in 1848, served as a public works prison where convicts were employed in quarries in the area. The Victorian and Edwardian eras, during which this photograph was likely taken, marked a period of significant change in the prison system. The focus shifted from punishment to rehabilitation, and prisoners were put to work in various industries to learn skills and contribute to society. The kitchen was an essential part of this process, as inmates were tasked with preparing meals for themselves and their fellow prisoners. The inmates in this photograph stand proudly, their uniforms bearing the distinctive arrow pattern, which was a common feature of prison uniforms during this time. The large, steam-heated cooking coppers suggest the scale of the prison's kitchen operations, catering to a large number of inmates. The hardworking conditions of the prison kitchen are evident in the men's focused expressions and the steam rising from the coppers. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of Portland Prison and the daily lives of its inmates during the 1840s to early 1900s. The image stands as a testament to the transformative nature of the prison system during this period and the importance of providing prisoners with opportunities for work and rehabilitation.
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