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Prison Life in Burmah (b / w photo)
1627465 Prison Life in Burmah (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prison Life in Burmah. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 October 1893.
English Photographer (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23077446
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Admission Burma Burmah Carpenters Shop Convicts Cutting Firewood Jails Prison Prison Life Prisoners Prisons Waiting Main Gate
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This photograph, titled "Prison Life in Burmah" offers a rare glimpse into the harsh realities of incarceration during the 19th century. Taken by an English photographer, this print is part of a private collection that sheds light on the conditions within Burmese prisons. The image captures a scene at the main gate of one such prison, where prisoners are engaged in various activities. In the foreground, convicts can be seen diligently working on their assigned tasks - some involved in shot drill exercises while others wait patiently for their turn. The atmosphere is filled with anticipation as new admissions to the prison await processing. The composition provides intriguing details about daily life behind bars. A group of prisoners can be observed carrying bundles of firewood, highlighting their involvement in menial labor. Adjacent to them stands a carpenter's shop, suggesting that vocational training may have been offered within these walls. Through its stark monochrome tones and meticulous attention to detail, this photograph serves as both documentation and social commentary on prison life in Burma during this era. It invites viewers to reflect upon issues surrounding justice, punishment, and rehabilitation. As an invaluable addition to Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection by Bridgeman Images, this historical artifact continues to captivate audiences with its powerful storytelling ability through photography alone.
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