Fine Art Print : 1930s Poor housing at Bethnal Green
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1930s Poor housing at Bethnal Green
Interior of a cramped one-room dwelling at Bethnal Green. The cramped room contains a double-bed, old pram, and unwashed teacups on a chest of drawers. Date: circa 1936
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Media ID 7185547
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Bethnal Chest Cramped Double Drawers Dwelling Pauper Pram Workhouse
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this poignant image of a 1930s one-room dwelling at Bethnal Green. This evocative black-and-white photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the stark reality of living conditions during that era. The cramped space is filled with the remnants of daily life - an old pram, unwashed teacups on a chest of drawers, and a worn-out double bed. A poignant reminder of history, this print is not just a decorative piece but a window into the past. Add this powerful image to your home or office to spark conversation and inspire reflection.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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 the stark reality of poverty and overcrowding in the 1930s, specifically in the area of Bethnal Green, London. The interior of this one-room dwelling exudes a sense of desperation and hardship. The cramped space is barely large enough to accommodate the essentials of daily life. A double bed, the only piece of furniture in the room, serves as both a place for rest and a makeshift storage area. An old pram, likely abandoned or no longer in use, is shoved into a corner, taking up valuable space. The chest of drawers, cluttered with unwashed teacups and other household items, is the only other piece of furniture in the room. The walls are bare, save for a few peeling patches of wallpaper. The overall atmosphere is one of grim determination, as the occupants of this dwelling make do with the meager resources at their disposal. This poignant image serves as a stark reminder of the living conditions faced by many during this era, highlighting the need for social reform and improved housing policies.
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