Fine Art Print : Workhouse Childrens Ward
Fine Art Prints From Mary Evans Picture Library
Workhouse Childrens Ward
A childrens ward at an unidentified workhouse. Date: 1909
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14229145
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Orphan Orphanage Orphans Unidentified Ward Welfare Workhouse Childrens
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to a Children's Ward at an unidentified workhouse in 1909. The black-and-white photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, inviting reflection and conversation. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring a stunning and long-lasting addition to your home or office. Bring history to life with Media Storehouse's 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 37cm (20" x 14.6")
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 poignant photograph captures the daily life of children residing in the Unidentified Workhouse Children's Ward in 1909. The image provides a glimpse into the living conditions and care provided to orphaned and destitute children during a period of significant social change. The children, dressed in simple and worn clothing, sit attentively at their desks, engrossed in their lessons. Their expressions convey a mix of focus and determination, reflecting the importance of education in providing them with a pathway out of poverty and hardship. The presence of a teacher in the room suggests that despite the challenging circumstances, efforts were being made to ensure these children received a basic education. The workhouse system, which originated in the 16th century, was intended to provide relief to the poor and destitute. However, by the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it had become synonymous with harsh living conditions, with children often separated from their families and subjected to long hours of labor and inadequate care. Despite these challenges, the children in this photograph appear to be receiving some semblance of normalcy and structure in their lives, with the routine of schooling offering a brief respite from the hardships they faced outside the ward. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historical importance of welfare and social support systems in providing care and education to children in need.
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