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Fine Art Print : Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary, womens ward
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Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary, womens ward
An old womens ward in the Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary on Charles Street (later Bakers Row, now Vallance Road), East London. Some inmates lie in bed while other sit on chairs wearing the workhouse uniform of long dress, apron, shawl and bonnet. The floor is mostly bare boards. Pictures hang on the walls and a table has plants and flowers on it. Gas lights hang from the ceiling
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Apron Baker Bare Boards Bonnet Chairs Elderly Floor Floor Boards Infirmary Inmate Inmates L Aw Legislation Lights Pauper Paupers Pictures Pla Nts Poor Poverty Shawl Vagrant Vagrants Walls Ward White Chapel Workhouse Workhouses 1902 Vallance
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary's Women's Ward, an evocative snapshot of history. This rare and captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past of East London's iconic workhouse. Perfect for history enthusiasts, art collectors, or those seeking to add a touch of nostalgia to their home or office decor. Each print is meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and techniques, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your space. Transport yourself to a bygone era with this exceptional piece of historical art.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.7cm (20" x 14.1")
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.
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1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: Women's Ward, Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary, 1902 This evocative photograph captures a moment in time within the Women's Ward of the Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary, located on Charles Street (later Bakers Row, now Vallance Road) in East London, during the early 1900s. The image offers a poignant glimpse into the daily lives of the women who resided in this institution, a stark reminder of the harsh realities of poverty and urban living during the Edwardian era. The photograph reveals a scene of women, some lying in beds, while others sit on worn chairs, all clad in the uniform of the workhouse: long dresses, aprons, shawls, and bonnets. The bare floorboards underfoot and the sparse furnishings speak to the meager resources available to these women. Pictures adorn the walls, adding a touch of color and warmth to the otherwise austere environment. A table, adorned with plants and flowers, sits in the corner, providing a small respite from the monotony of the ward. The Whitechapel Workhouse, established in 1698, was a place of last resort for the destitute, the elderly, and the infirm. The institution was governed by strict legislation, which required paupers to enter and adhere to a regimen of hard labor and spartan living conditions. The women in this photograph, many of whom were likely widows, vagrants, or the elderly, endured the harsh realities of life in the workhouse, their stories etched into the very walls of this historic building. This photograph, taken in 1902, offers a poignant window into the past, inviting us to reflect on the lives of the women who once called the Whitechapel Workhouse Infirmary home. The image stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity.
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