Fine Art Print : Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Laundry
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Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Laundry
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - girls at work in the laundry. Date: 1890s
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Media ID 14377979
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Birmingham Carehome Josiah Laundry Mason Orhanage Orphanage Orphans Services Welfare Childrens
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the Josiah Mason Orphanage in Birmingham from the 1890s. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures a moment in time as girls diligently work in the laundry. Add a touch of history and charm to your home or office with this beautifully detailed, rights-managed print. Perfect for those who appreciate the rich tapestry of our past, this Fine Art Print makes a thoughtful gift or a stunning addition to any room. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 27.7cm (21" x 10.9")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" 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 Josiah Mason Orphanage in Birmingham during the 1890s. The image shows a group of young girls, dressed in simple cotton frocks and aprons, busy at work in the laundry room. Their expressions are focused and determined as they wash, wring out, and hang clothes to dry. The laundry room, with its large sinks, wooden tables, and open windows, is filled with the scent of detergent and the sound of water sloshing against the porcelain. The Josiah Mason Orphanage, established in 1858, was a charitable institution that provided care and support for children who had been orphaned, abandoned, or left destitute. The home offered a range of services, including education, medical care, and vocational training. The laundry was an essential part of the daily routine, teaching the girls valuable skills that would serve them well in their future lives. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of these children, who were away from their families and living in an institution. It shows their resilience and determination in the face of adversity, as they worked together to keep the home running smoothly. The image also highlights the importance of community and the role that charitable institutions played in providing care and support to vulnerable children during this period. The Josiah Mason Orphanage closed its doors in 1953, but its legacy lives on in the many lives it touched. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the important work that children's homes and charities continue to do today, providing care, support, and opportunities to children who need it most.
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