Canvas Print : Shaftesbury Home, Fordham House Technical Home - Tailors Sh
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Shaftesbury Home, Fordham House Technical Home - Tailors Sh
Boys at work in the tailors shop at the Fordham House Technical Home on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, run by the Shaftesbury Homes. Date: early 1900s
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Media ID 14262046
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Avenue Fordham Homes Shaftesbury Tailors Technical
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Canvas Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the captivating image "Shaftesbury Home, Fordham House Technical Home - Tailors Sh" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This early 1900s photograph showcases the lively atmosphere of a boys' tailor shop at the Fordham House Technical Home on Shaftesbury Avenue, London, run by the Shaftesbury Homes. Transform your space into a timeless masterpiece with this high-quality Canvas Print, expertly printed on heavy-duty canvas with vibrant colors and sharp details. Bring history into your home and add a unique touch to your décor with this captivating piece.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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
In this evocative photograph from the early 1900s, we witness a lively scene at the Fordham House Technical Home tailor shop on Shaftesbury Avenue in London. Run by the Shaftesbury Homes, this institution was dedicated to providing education, training, and shelter for underprivileged boys. The image captures the boys in their work environment, engaged in the meticulous process of tailoring clothing. The boys, dressed in their uniforms, are focused on their tasks, some measuring fabric with rulers, others cutting patterns, and others sewing. The shop is filled with the hum of sewing machines and the rustle of fabric. The atmosphere is one of industry and purpose, as the boys learn valuable skills that would prepare them for employment in the tailoring trade. The Fordham House Technical Home was an important part of the social fabric of London during this era. It provided a safe and supportive environment for boys who may have otherwise faced poverty, neglect, or abuse. The Shaftesbury Homes, which were founded in 1886, were known for their innovative approach to social welfare, and the tailor shop at Fordham House was just one of many initiatives designed to help young people gain the skills they needed to build better lives for themselves. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when the spirit of community and the importance of vocational training were at the forefront of social reform efforts. It is a poignant reminder of the transformative power of education and the impact it can have on individuals and communities.
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