Photographic Print : Cell at Brixton Prison
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Cell at Brixton Prison
A separate cell at Brixton Prison. Date: 1862
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Brixton Cell Pauper Prison Separate Workhouse
10"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints, featuring this captivating image of "A Cell at Brixton Prison" from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated back to 1862, this evocative black and white photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past. The intricately designed cell, with its barred windows and iron bed, transports us to an era long gone. A must-have for history enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone with an appreciation for the power of photography to preserve history. Bring this piece of the past into your home or office today and start your own collection with Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Separate Cell at Brixton Prison, 1862 This evocative image, captured in 1862, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a pauper imprisoned at Brixton Prison in London. The photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a starkly bare and dimly lit cell, revealing the harsh realities of the workhouse system and the plight of the impoverished during the Victorian era. Brixton Prison, originally established as a workhouse in 1841, was designed to accommodate and discipline the poor, the destitute, and the vagrants. The separate cells, like the one shown in the photograph, were intended to isolate and punish those who disobeyed the rules or refused to work. The cell measures only a few paces in length and width, with a small, barred window high up on the wall, allowing for minimal natural light. A single, iron bedstead occupies one corner, while a thin, worn-out straw mattress lies on it. A few personal belongings, including a wooden bowl and a mug, are scattered on the floor, hinting at the meager existence of the inmate. The walls are adorned with peeling plaster and graffiti, revealing the passage of time and the countless souls that have passed through the cell. The overall atmosphere is one of desolation and despair, a stark reminder of the harsh living conditions and the societal stigma faced by the paupers of the time. This photograph serves as an invaluable historical record of the workhouse and prison system in Victorian England, shedding light on the experiences of the impoverished and the importance of social reforms that followed.
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