Fine Art Print : Mat-making room at Coldbath Fields Prison
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Mat-making room at Coldbath Fields Prison
Mat-making room at Coldbath Fields Prison, Clerkenwell. Date: 1862
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Clerkenwell Coldbath Fields Pauper Prison Workhouse
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image of the Mat-making room at Coldbath Fields Prison, taken in 1862, offers a glimpse into the past. The mat-making process was a common occupation for prisoners during the Victorian era, providing them with a source of income and essential skills. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a must-have for history enthusiasts and art collectors. Bring the rich storytelling of the past into your home or office with our premium quality Fine Art Prints.
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
1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: The Mat-making Room at Coldbath Fields Prison, Clerkenwell (1862) This evocative photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the Mat-making Room at Coldbath Fields Prison in Clerkenwell, London, during the year 1862. The room, filled with paupers engaged in their daily labor, stands as a poignant testament to the harsh realities of life in a Victorian-era workhouse and prison. Coldbath Fields Prison, located in the heart of Clerkenwell, was a notorious institution known for its harsh living conditions and punitive regime. The prison housed both debtors and paupers, with the latter often being forced to work in the prison's various workshops to earn their keep. The mat-making room, as depicted in this photograph, was one such workshop. The image reveals a large, dimly lit room, with rows upon rows of workbenches arranged in a military-like fashion. Each bench is occupied by a pauper, their faces focused intently on their task as they weave mats from straw or rushes. The air in the room is thick with the scent of damp straw and the sound of quiet, rhythmic labor fills the space. The paupers, dressed in tattered and worn clothing, appear to be deep in concentration as they work, their expressions revealing a mix of determination and fatigue. The room's only source of light comes from a few small windows high up on the walls, casting long, narrow shafts of sunlight onto the workers below. This photograph offers a unique insight into the daily lives of the paupers at Coldbath Fields Prison, providing a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in a Victorian-era workhouse and prison. It serves as a poignant reminder of the past, and the resilience and determination of those who lived through it.
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