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Workhouse bowl and mug
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Workhouse bowl and mug
An inmates soup or gruel bowl and spoon from the Hackney workhouse and a mug from the Bootle workhouse, all marked with their unions monogram. Each held up to two pints of liquid. Date: Date unknown
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Bootle Bowl Gruel Hackney Held Inmates Marked Monogram Pints Soup Spoon Unions Workhouse
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Tale of Two Workhouses: Hackney and Bootle - Unity in Hardship" This evocative image showcases two historic artifacts from England's past: a Workhouse soup bowl and spoon from Hackney, and a mug from Bootle, both marked with their respective union monograms. Dating back to an era long past, these items offer a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of life in the English workhouses during the Victorian era. The Hackney Workhouse soup bowl, with its simple yet sturdy design, was designed to hold up to two pints of gruel or soup. The spoon, equally large, was essential for inmates to consume their meager rations efficiently. The monogram on the bowl and spoon, a testament to the collective identity of the workhouse, serves as a reminder of the communal living conditions that characterized these institutions. The Bootle Workhouse mug, also holding a capacity of two pints, was used for various purposes, such as drinking tea or water. Its monogram, identical to that of the Hackney Workhouse, symbolizes the unity and shared experiences of the inmates across different workhouses. These humble objects, now marked with the passage of time, offer a powerful reminder of the hardships faced by the less fortunate in Victorian England. Their presence in this photograph, held aloft in a timeless tableau, invites us to reflect on the resilience and unity that emerged from the most challenging of circumstances. The exact date of this photograph is unknown, but it serves as a poignant reminder of the indomitable human spirit that endured the hardships of the workhouse system. These artifacts, preserved for posterity, stand as testament to a time when unity and shared experience transcended the harsh realities of poverty and hardship.
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