Fine Art Print : Bone crushing equipment
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Bone crushing equipment
Bone-crushing equipment of the type used in workhouses in the early nineteenth century. The crushed bones were used as fertilizer. At the Andover workhouse it was reported that the inmates were receiving such meagre rations that they resorted to eating the tiny scraps of marrow and gristle attached to the bones they were crushing. The resultant scandal led to the matter being raised in Parliament and an inquiry. In November 1845 the use of bone-crushing was forbidden. Date: 1840s
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Media ID 14241936
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Andover Bone Bones Crushing Scandal Workhouse Workhouses Fertilizer
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints range. This evocative image of bone-crushing equipment, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a haunting glimpse into the past. Used in workhouses during the early nineteenth century, these machines were a grim reminder of the harsh realities of industrial life. The crushed bones were repurposed as fertilizer, a testament to the resourcefulness and resilience of the era. Add this powerful and thought-provoking print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
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 haunting image depicts bone-crushing equipment used in workhouses during the early nineteenth century. Workhouses, established as a means of providing relief for the destitute and able-bodied poor, were notorious for their harsh living conditions. In the case of Andover Workhouse, located in Hampshire, England, inmates were reportedly subjected to meagre rations that left them resorting to eating the tiny scraps of marrow and gristle attached to the bones they were crushing for fertilizer. The gruesome practice came to light in 1845, resulting in a public scandal that led to the matter being raised in Parliament and an inquiry. The use of bone-crushing in workhouses was a common yet disturbing practice during this era, with the crushed bones being sold as fertilizer to farmers. However, the revelation of the inhumane conditions under which the bones were produced sparked widespread outrage and calls for reform. The image, taken in the 1840s, provides a chilling reminder of the harsh realities faced by the poor in workhouses during this period. The bone-crushing equipment, with its rusted metal and worn-down mechanisms, stands as a testament to the deplorable conditions that existed in these institutions. The image also serves as a stark reminder of the historical importance of social reforms and the ongoing struggle for human dignity and rights.
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