Fine Art Print : Square workhouse, first floor plan
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Square workhouse, first floor plan
The first floor layout of the model square workhouse for 300 inmates, design by Sampson Kempthorne, issued by the Poor Law Commissioners
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Media ID 4464423
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1830s 1835 Annual Bed Room Bedrooms Commissioners Dickensian Dormitories Dormitory Floor Gender Hundred Inmates Kempthorne L Aw Lay Out Legal Legislation Paupers Plan Poor Poverty Report Rooms Sampson Segregated Segregation Sleeping Status Workhouse Workhouses
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the first floor plan of the iconic Square Workhouse. This intricately detailed design, created by renowned architect Sampson Kempthorne, was issued by the Poor Law Commissioners in the 19th century. With a capacity for 300 inmates, this model workhouse is a testament to the social and architectural history of the time. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of timeless elegance and character to your space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.6cm x 50.8cm (14.4" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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
1. Title: "A Model of Social Welfare: The First Floor Plan of the Square Workhouse (1835) Designed by Sampson Kempthorne for 300 Inmates" This historic print depicts the first floor layout of the Square Workhouse, a model design by architect Sampson Kempthorne, commissioned by the Poor Law Commissioners to house 300 inmates. The workhouse system, established in England and Wales in the 1830s, aimed to provide relief for the poor under the new Poor Law Amendment Act of 1834. The floor plan showcases the segregated living quarters for men and women, with separate dormitories and bedrooms. The men's dormitory, located at the top left, accommodated 150 men, while the women's dormitory, at the top right, housed 120 women and children. The central cross-shaped building housed common areas, including a kitchen, dining hall, and laundry. The layout was designed to promote a sense of discipline and order, with each inmate assigned a specific bed and task. The dormitories served as sleeping quarters, while the bedrooms were used for those requiring additional care or privacy. The Poor Law Commissioners, in their annual report, praised the design for its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. However, the Dickensian conditions portrayed in Charles Dickens' novels, such as "Oliver Twist," highlighted the harsh realities of life within the workhouse walls. This print offers a glimpse into the historical architecture and social welfare policies of the 1830s, providing insight into the living conditions of the poor during this period. The Square Workhouse design, with its segregated dormitories and bedrooms, reflects the societal attitudes towards poverty and the legal framework that governed the treatment of the poor.
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