Metal Print : Childrens Ward, Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary
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Childrens Ward, Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary
A childrens ward in the Wandsworth & Clapham Union infirmary, St Johns Hill, south west London. The children sleep in metal-framed cots. Originally opened in 1840 as the Wandsworth workhouse, it became the Union infirmary in 1886. The site was later known as St Johns Hospital
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1840 1840s 1886 1896 Bare Clapham Cots Floor Boards Health Infirmary Inmate Inmates Nurse Nurses Nursing Patient Patients Poverty Wandsworth Ward Workhouse Workhouses
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring a piece of historical London into your home with our Media Storehouse Metal Print of Children's Ward at Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a children's ward in a South West London hospital from the past. The black-and-white photograph features children sleeping in metal-framed cots, evoking a sense of nostalgia and curiosity. Our high-quality Metal Prints are known for their vibrant colors, long-lasting durability, and sleek design. Each print is individually crafted using a state-of-the-art printing process, ensuring a stunning, museum-quality finish. Add this unique piece to your collection and create a conversation starter in your living space.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 51.4cm x 41.2cm (20.2" x 16.2")
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 photograph captures the Children's Ward at the Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary, located on St. John's Hill in South West London, during the late 1800s. Originally established in 1840 as the Wandsworth Workhouse, the site transformed into the Union Infirmary in 1886. The building's history is deeply rooted in the social and medical landscape of the time, serving both as a place of housing for the poor and a medical institution for those in need of care. The image portrays a scene of children's cots, each with a bare, metal frame, arranged neatly on the floor. The room's worn floorboards and sparse furnishings speak to the modest living conditions of the time. The children appear to be sleeping peacefully, with the watchful presence of a nurse in the background, ensuring their wellbeing. The Union Infirmary was a significant part of the local community during the Victorian era. It was a place where the sick, the poor, and the vulnerable received medical care, often as inmates of the workhouse. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a historical record of the care and support offered to children during a time when poverty and illness were prevalent challenges. The image is reminiscent of the 1840s and 1850s, with the Children's Ward displaying elements of both the 1880s and 1890s, reflecting the evolving nature of healthcare and social services during this period. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the history and resilience of the Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary, which later became known as St. John's Hospital, and the essential role it played in the lives of its patients.
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