Metal Print : Stone-breaking cell in a workhouse
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Stone-breaking cell in a workhouse
Illustration showing a workhouse stone-breaking cell. Tramps and vagrants broke stones in return for a nights accommodation Date: circa 1909
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Media ID 14248305
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Accommodation Break Breaker Breaking Broke Cell Grille Ramp Return Shovel Shovelling Sleep Smash Smashes Smashing Spade Stay Stones Tramps Vagrant Vagrants Workhouse Workhouses
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the haunting image of a Stone-breaking cell in a workhouse from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative illustration, dated circa 1909, depicts tramps and vagabonds toiling away, breaking stones in exchange for a night's shelter. Our high-quality Metal Prints bring this historical moment to life, adding depth and texture with their vibrant colors and stunning metallic finish. Each print is carefully crafted using premium materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques to ensure a beautiful, long-lasting addition to your home or office decor. Transport yourself back in time with this captivating piece of social history.
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 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 51.4cm (16.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Night's Shelter in Exchange for Hard Labor: The Stone-Breaking Cell in a Victorian Workhouse" This evocative illustration portrays a grim aspect of Victorian workhouse life, specifically the stone-breaking cell where tramps and vagrants were compelled to work in order to secure a night's accommodation. Dated circa 1909, the image offers a stark depiction of the harsh realities faced by those who found themselves destitute and without the means to support themselves. The stone-breaking cell, a bleak and forbidding structure, is filled with men, their faces etched with exhaustion and despair. They are engaged in the laborious task of breaking stones, their shovels and spades raised high, ready to smash the next piece. The cell is surrounded by a high, iron grille, serving as both a barrier and a symbol of confinement. The tramps and vagrants, having no other recourse, returned to the workhouse to seek refuge. Their only means of earning a place to sleep was through their physical labor, breaking stones day after day. The repetitive, grueling work took a heavy toll on their bodies, leaving them battered and worn. The historical significance of this image lies in its portrayal of the workhouse system, which was intended to provide relief for the poor but often resulted in inhumane conditions. The stone-breaking cell is a poignant reminder of the hardships endured by those who were forced to rely on the mercy of the workhouse in order to survive. The tools of their labor, shovels and spades, are scattered throughout the cell, a testament to the relentless toil that was required for even the most basic of necessities. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the past, offering a glimpse into the harsh realities of life in a Victorian workhouse.
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