Canvas Print : Tailors at Shaftesbury Homes, Fordham House, London
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Tailors at Shaftesbury Homes, Fordham House, London
Boys training as tailors, some sewing by hand, others by machine, at the Shaftesbury Homes technical training school at Fordham House, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. Date: circa 1910
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Media ID 14246002
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Avenue Fordham Homes Sewing Shaftesbury Tailors Technical Youth Childrens
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Canvas Print of 'Tailors at Shaftesbury Homes, Fordham House, London' by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you to the early 1900s, where boys are seen diligently learning their craft as tailors. Some are focused on intricately hand-sewing, while others are mastering the use of sewing machines. This vintage piece, circa 1910, is a perfect addition to any room, adding an air of history and character. Our high-quality Canvas Prints are designed to bring your favorite images to life, with vibrant colors and sharp details that truly bring the past into the present.
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 moment in time at the Shaftesbury Homes Technical Training School located at Fordham House, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, circa 1910. The image showcases a group of young boys intently focused on their craft as they receive instruction in the art of tailoring. Some of the boys are seen meticulously sewing by hand, while others are operating the more modern sewing machines. The Shaftesbury Homes, established in 1885, were a network of children's homes and training schools founded by the philanthropist Anthony Ashley-Cooper, the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury. The organization aimed to provide care, education, and vocational training for orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children. The technical training school at Fordham House was one of many initiatives taken by the Shaftesbury Homes to equip these children with essential skills and trades, enabling them to lead productive and independent lives. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its portrayal of the importance of education and vocational training during a time when such opportunities were not readily available to all children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The image also highlights the evolution of the tailoring trade, with the introduction of sewing machines signaling the transition from traditional hand-sewing methods to more industrialized production techniques. Overall, this photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, illustrating the transformative power of education and the resilience of the human spirit.
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