Canvas Print : Kitchens at Holloway Prison
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Kitchens at Holloway Prison
Kitchens at London City Prison and House of Correction, Holloway. Date: 1862
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Media ID 7178703
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Correction Holloway Kitchens Pauper Prison Workhouse
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Transform your home decor with the captivating 'Kitchens at Holloway Prison' Canvas Print from Media Storehouse. This intriguing historical image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes us back in time to 1862, offering a unique glimpse into the daily life of London City Prison and House of Correction at Holloway. With its rich details and striking contrast, this canvas print adds an air of timeless charm and intrigue to any room. Printed on high-quality canvas using vibrant, fade-resistant inks, this artwork is sure to make a statement and spark conversation. Bring a piece of history into your home with the 'Kitchens at Holloway Prison' Canvas Print from Media Storehouse."
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 image captures the daily routine of the Kitchens at Holloway Prison and House of Correction in London, England, as depicted in an 1862 photograph. The imposing, red-brick building in the background serves as a stark reminder of the institutional nature of the facility. The kitchens, located to the foreground, are bustling with activity as paupers and prisoners prepare meals for themselves and the wider community. At the time, Holloway Prison was one of the largest female penitentiaries in the world, housing over 1,000 inmates. The prison was designed to reform rather than punish, with a strong emphasis on hard labor and self-sufficiency. The kitchens were an integral part of this system, as they provided not only sustenance for the inmates but also served as a training ground for domestic skills that could be put to use upon their release. The scene is filled with a sense of industry and purpose, as women in simple aprons and caps work diligently over large, cast-iron stoves, while others chop vegetables or wash dishes. The long, wooden tables are laden with ingredients and utensils, and the windows let in natural light, creating a sense of order and routine. Despite the harsh conditions and the grim reality of life inside the prison walls, the kitchens represent a glimmer of hope and a reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of those who were forced to call Holloway Prison home. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of a Victorian-era workhouse and prison, providing a fascinating window into the past.
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