Photographic Print : Clothes fumigation at Coldbath Fields Prison
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Clothes fumigation at Coldbath Fields Prison
Prisoners clothes being fumigated in a heated cabinet at Coldbath Fields Prison, Clerkenwell. Date: 1862
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Cabinet Clerkenwell Coldbath Fields Heated Pauper Prison Prisoners Workhouse
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating "Clothes fumigation at Coldbath Fields Prison" photograph from the Media Storehouse range of Historical Photographic Prints. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to 1862, where prisoners' clothes are being meticulously fumigated in a heated cabinet at Coldbath Fields Prison in Clerkenwell. This poignant moment in history is brought to life through the rich details and textures captured in this exquisite print. Perfect for historians, educators, and anyone with an appreciation for the past, this photograph is a must-have addition to your collection. Immerse yourself in history and order your Historical Photographic Print today.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Sanitized Start: Clothes Fumigation at Coldbath Fields Prison, 1862" In the heart of Clerkenwell, London, at Coldbath Fields Prison, the daily grind of prison life continued in 1862. Amidst the cold, damp cells and the monotonous routine, there was an essential yet often overlooked process that aimed to maintain hygiene and prevent the spread of diseases - clothes fumigation. The image captures a scene of prisoners' clothes being treated in a heated cabinet, a common method used during that era to disinfect textiles. The cabinet, with its iron frame and glass doors, was a testament to the ingenuity of the time, designed to effectively kill pests and bacteria that could thrive in the unsanitary conditions of the prison. The pauper prisoners, who formed the majority of the inmate population, were often clad in tattered and worn-out clothes. The fumigation process was crucial in ensuring their clothes were not only clean but also disease-free. The clothes were carefully placed in the heated cabinet, where they would be exposed to the fumes of various disinfectants, such as sulphur or tar. The process was not only for the prisoners' benefit but also for the health and safety of the prison staff and the wider community. Coldbath Fields Prison, like many institutions of its time, was a breeding ground for diseases, and the fumigation of clothes was a small yet significant step towards maintaining public health. The scene in the photograph is a poignant reminder of the daily struggles and realities faced by those incarcerated in the workhouses and prisons of the Victorian era. It underscores the importance of hygiene and sanitation, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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