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Wandsworth Prison Laundry
Inmates at work in the laundry at Wandsworth Prison, London. Some are irong and folding large sheets. Date: circa 1945
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Media ID 23265484
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
1945 Folding Inmates Laundry Prison Sheets Some Wandsworth
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Step into history with our captivating Framed Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image of "Wandsworth Prison Laundry" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful photograph transports you back in time to circa 1945, offering a glimpse into the daily life of Wandsworth Prison in London. Inmates are hard at work, ironing and folding large sheets, creating a poignant reminder of the past. Add this unique piece to your home or office décor and start a conversation about history, social issues, and the human spirit. Each print is meticulously framed to preserve its beauty and authenticity, ensuring a stunning addition to your space.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at Wandsworth Prison in London during the mid-20th century. The image shows a group of inmates diligently working in the prison laundry, a crucial aspect of the institution's daily operations. The scene is one of industriousness and routine, with some inmates intently focusing on their tasks, while others take a brief respite. The laundry room is filled with large, heavy-duty washing machines and ironing boards, the tools of their trade. The inmates are dressed in prison uniforms, their faces expressing various emotions, from concentration to fatigue. The large sheets they are ironing are piled high on the tables, ready to be folded and packed away. The laundry at Wandsworth Prison was an essential part of the prison system, providing inmates with a sense of purpose and structure, as well as contributing to the practical needs of the institution. The work was arduous, but it offered a sense of accomplishment and helped to maintain a sense of order and discipline within the prison walls. This photograph provides a unique glimpse into life inside Wandsworth Prison during the 1940s. It offers a reminder of the human side of the prison system, where inmates were not just prisoners, but individuals with skills and the capacity for hard work. The image also underscores the importance of rehabilitation and the role of productive labor in helping inmates reintegrate into society upon their release.
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