Metal Print : Union Workhouse, Tonbridge, Kent, Womens Ward
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Union Workhouse, Tonbridge, Kent, Womens Ward
Interior of a womens ward in the Tonbridge Union workhouse, Kent. The three inmates are wearing the typical uniform of long skirt, blouse, shawl, and bonnet. A nurse can just be see in the background. The room is decorated with pictures and vases of flowers. The floor is bare apart from a mat running along the centre of the ward. The workhouse buildings later became part of Pembury Hospital
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Media ID 4464467
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1897 Attire Bare Beds Blouse Bonnet Dormitory Elderly Floor Inmates L Aw Legislation Nurse Pauper Paupers Pembury Pictures Poor Poverty Shawl Tonbridge Vagrant Vagrants Vases Ward Workhouse Workhouses Skirt
16"x20" (51x41cm) Metal Print
Bring history to life with our stunning Media Storehouse Metal Prints featuring the interior of the Women's Ward at Tonbridge Union Workhouse, Kent. This evocative image from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you back in time with its intricate details and authentic atmosphere. The black-and-white photograph captures three inmates in their traditional uniforms, adding a poignant touch to this piece. Our high-quality metal prints are not only visually appealing but also durable, making them a perfect addition to any room in your home or office. Order now and relive the past with this captivating piece of 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 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 interior of the Women's Ward at the Union Workhouse in Tonbridge, Kent, in 1897. The three elderly women, dressed in typical pauper attire, sit quietly on their beds. Their uniform consists of a long skirt, blouse, shawl, and bonnet, reflecting the Victorian era's strict dress code for the poor. A nurse can be seen in the background, tending to her patients with a sense of care and compassion. The room is decorated with pictures and vases of flowers, adding a touch of warmth and comfort to the stark, bare surroundings. The floor is bare apart from a mat running along the centre of the ward, indicating the spartan living conditions endured by the paupers. The Union Workhouse, built to house the destitute, vagrant, and elderly, later became part of Pembury Hospital. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of poverty and legislation that governed the lives of the poor during this period. The women, with their aged and weary faces, bear witness to the hardships and struggles of their time. The image is a poignant reminder of the living conditions of the past, and the resilience and dignity of the women who endured them. The photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, is a valuable historical record of a time long gone, and a testament to the human spirit that persevered despite adversity.
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