Photographic Print : Borstal Inmates Farm Work
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Borstal Inmates Farm Work
Inmates at an unidentified Borstal engaged in harvesting hay. Date: circa 1926
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Media ID 14261878
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Borstal Engaged Harvesting Inmates Unidentified 1926
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Borstal Inmates Farm Work photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the spirit of rehabilitation through hard work, as inmates at an unidentified Borstal engage in the harvest, circa 1926. Add this unique and intriguing piece to your collection and bring the history of reformatories into your home or office. Our high-quality photographic prints are available for licensing and are sure to make a striking addition to any space. Order yours today and let the story unfold.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 18.2cm (10" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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 a moment in time at an unidentified Borstal Institution in the early 1920s. Borstals were reformatories for young offenders in the United Kingdom, designed to provide a more humane and rehabilitative alternative to adult prisons. In this image, a group of inmates are seen hard at work, engaged in the harvesting of hay. Their faces are etched with concentration and determination as they wield their scythes and rake the hay into neat piles. The sun casts long shadows over the rolling hills, adding a sense of tranquility to the scene. The Borstal system was based on the belief that young offenders could be reformed through a combination of education, training, and physical labor. Farm work was a common activity at Borstals, providing not only a valuable learning experience but also contributing to the self-sufficiency of the institutions. The inmates' uniforms and the presence of a supervising officer in the background serve as reminders of the institutional setting. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, providing a poignant reminder of the rehabilitative approach to criminal justice that once existed in the United Kingdom. The inmates' dedication to their task, the beauty of the natural surroundings, and the sense of community and purpose in the scene make for a powerful and thought-provoking image.
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