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American sketches (engraving)
728765 American sketches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: American sketches: prison life on Blackwells Island - No. 1 returning from work. Published in the Illustrated London News, 19 February 1876.); Look and Learn / Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection
Media ID 23170632
© Look and Learn / Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection / Bridgeman Images
Blackwells Island Jails Lower New York New York City New York Prisoners Prisons Shackles Vue De New York Americhe Roosevelt Island
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Bring a piece of American history to your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring stunning engravings from Bridgeman Images, this collection showcases captivating sketches of American life from the 19th century. The image on this mug, "American sketches (engraving) by English School," depicts a poignant scene of prisoners returning from work on Blackwells Island. Each mug holds your favorite beverage and serves as a unique conversation starter, allowing you to enjoy a piece of fine art with every sip. Add a personal touch to your mug collection and relive the history with our Photo Mugs from Media Storehouse.
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Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This print titled "American Sketches (Engraving)" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into prison life on Blackwells Island in New York. The image showcases a chain gang of prisoners returning from work, accompanied by stern-looking prison guards. The engraving, originally published in the Illustrated London News on February 19,1876, captures the harsh realities faced by those incarcerated during that era. Shackled and wearing worn-out clothing, the prisoners trudge along with their heads bowed down. Their expressions reveal a mixture of exhaustion and resignation. Blackwells Island looms in the background as a symbol of confinement and isolation. This notorious penitentiary served as one of America's most formidable prisons at the time. The image highlights both physical restraints and societal constraints imposed upon these individuals. Through this historical snapshot, we are transported to an era when American prisons were marked by oppressive conditions and dehumanizing treatment. It serves as a reminder of how far society has come in terms of criminal justice reform. As we contemplate this powerful photograph print from Fine Art Finder's Bernard Platman Antiquarian Collection, it prompts us to reflect on issues surrounding incarceration and reminds us that every individual within such systems deserves dignity and compassion - regardless of their circumstances or mistakes made.
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