Canvas Print : Fitters Shop, Portland Prison, Dorset
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Fitters Shop, Portland Prison, Dorset
The fitters workshop at Portland Prison, Dorset. The prison opened in 1848 as a public works prison for convicts who were employed in quarries in the area
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Media ID 4470921
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1840s 1848 Conditions Convicts Crime Dorset Employed Fitter Fitters Gaol Hard Jail L Aw Labour Portland Prison Punishment Quarries Quarry Workshop
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Fitters Shop, Portland Prison, Dorset" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, an exclusive addition to our collection of historical images. This evocative piece, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. The image depicts the fitters workshop at Portland Prison in Dorset, England, which opened in 1848 and was renowned for its convict labor in local quarries. The rich, textured canvas brings out the intricate details of this historical setting, transporting you back in time. Perfect for adding character and depth to any room in your home or office, this canvas print is not just a decorative piece, but a window into history. Order yours today and let the story of the past unfold in your personal space.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 22.9cm (12" x 9")
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 Victorian Era Fitters Shop at Portland Prison, Dorset: A Snapshot of Convict Labor and Rehabilitation in the 1840s" This evocative photograph captures the scene of a bustling fitters shop within the walls of Portland Prison in Dorset, England, dating back to the Victorian era. Established in 1848, the prison was designed as a public works facility, where convicts were employed in local quarries to provide labor for essential infrastructure projects in the area. The image reveals a well-lit, spacious workshop filled with men intently focused on their tasks. Their expressions convey determination and a sense of purpose, as they work on various machinery and tools, repairing and maintaining equipment for the prison and the quarries. The room is adorned with shelves of spare parts, workbenches, and a large anvil, all indicative of the skilled labor that takes place within. The conditions in the prison during this period were notoriously harsh, with long hours, hard physical labor, and limited resources. However, the establishment of workshops like this one aimed to provide a means of rehabilitation and skill acquisition for convicts. By teaching them trades and instilling a strong work ethic, the prison authorities hoped to reduce recidivism and help convicts reintegrate into society upon their release. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing insights into the daily lives of convicts during the Victorian era and the role that labor and rehabilitation played in the penal system of the time.
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