Fine Art Print : Union Workhouse, Tonbridge, Kent, Womens Ward
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Union Workhouse, Tonbridge, Kent, Womens Ward
Interior of a womens ward in the Tonbridge Union workhouse, Kent. The three inmates are wearing the typical uniform of long skirt, blouse, shawl, and bonnet. A nurse can just be see in the background. The room is decorated with pictures and vases of flowers. The floor is bare apart from a mat running along the centre of the ward. The workhouse buildings later became part of Pembury Hospital
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1897 Attire Bare Beds Blouse Bonnet Dormitory Elderly Floor Inmates L Aw Legislation Nurse Pauper Paupers Pembury Pictures Poor Poverty Shawl Tonbridge Vagrant Vagrants Vases Ward Workhouse Workhouses Skirt
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the hauntingly beautiful interior of the Women's Ward at Tonbridge Union Workhouse, Kent. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the somber reality of life in a 19th-century English workhouse. Witness the resilience and determination of three women, dressed in their typical uniforms, as they go about their daily routines. A must-have for history enthusiasts, art collectors, and those who appreciate the beauty in the ordinary, this print makes a stunning addition to any home or office decor.
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 48.5cm x 40.6cm (19.1" 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 interior of the Women's Ward at the Union Workhouse in Tonbridge, Kent, in 1897. The three elderly women, dressed in typical pauper attire, sit quietly on their beds. Their uniform consists of a long skirt, blouse, shawl, and bonnet, reflecting the Victorian era's strict dress code for the poor. A nurse can be seen in the background, tending to her patients with a sense of care and compassion. The room is decorated with pictures and vases of flowers, adding a touch of warmth and comfort to the stark, bare surroundings. The floor is bare apart from a mat running along the centre of the ward, indicating the spartan living conditions endured by the paupers. The Union Workhouse, built to house the destitute, vagrant, and elderly, later became part of Pembury Hospital. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of poverty and legislation that governed the lives of the poor during this period. The women, with their aged and weary faces, bear witness to the hardships and struggles of their time. The image is a poignant reminder of the living conditions of the past, and the resilience and dignity of the women who endured them. The photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a valuable historical record of a time long gone, and a testament to the human spirit that persevered despite adversity.
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