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Postcards / Holloway Jail
Holloway prison... We place them on plank beds and very low diet, To stop all their din, We just run them in, Into this house that man built
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Standard Size Mouse Pad 7.75" x 9..25". High density Neoprene w linen surface. Easy to clean, stain resistant finish. Rounded corners.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 16cm x 23.7cm (6.3" x 9.3")
Estimated Product Size is 20.2cm x 23.7cm (8" x 9.3")
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
Step back in time with this evocative postcard image of Holloway Prison, also known as Holloway Gaol, in London, England, circa 1905. The photograph captures the imposing and austere facade of the historic jail, which once housed many notable inmates, including suffragettes who fought for women's rights and the extension of voting rights to women in the early 20th century. The image of Holloway Prison was likely produced as a postcard for collectors and history enthusiasts, showcasing the stark reality of life inside the jail. At the time, conditions within the prison were notoriously harsh, with inmates sleeping on plank beds and subsisting on meager diets to quiet their protests and maintain order. The caption on the postcard, "We place them on plank beds and very low diet, To stop all their din, We just run them in, Into this house that man built," reflects the punitive and dehumanizing nature of the prison system during this era. The suffragettes, who were often subjected to force-feeding and other forms of physical and psychological abuse, were seen as rebellious and dangerous by the authorities, and their imprisonment was a powerful tool used to silence their activism. Despite the challenging conditions, the suffragettes continued to fight for their cause, using every opportunity to raise awareness and bring attention to their plight. This postcard serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and struggles endured by these pioneering women, who paved the way for the women's suffrage movement and the eventual achievement of women's voting rights in the UK.
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