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Prison discipline, 1884
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Prison discipline, 1884
Prison discipline, 1884. A Dartmoor prisoner doing solitary punishment at the crank handle. In some prisons this soul-destroying task was put to use such as grinding flour, but usually it had no useful purpose. At the top left is a list of the different grades of punishment. A: To turn the handle 14, 500 times per day and to pick 11 oz of oakum. B: To turn the handle 12, 500 times per day and pick 6 oz of oakum. C: To turn the handle 10, 500 times per day
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Bored Boredom Boring Crank Handle Discipline Exercise Exercising Grim Hard Labour Penitentiary Prison Prisoner Punishment Ann Ronan Pictures Dartmoor Prison Pointless
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Prison Discipline, 1884: A Glimpse into the Soul-Destroying Task of Solitary Punishment". This print from 1884 offers a haunting glimpse into the harsh realities of prison discipline during the Victorian era. The image showcases a Dartmoor prisoner engaged in solitary punishment at the crank handle, an activity devoid of any useful purpose. In some prisons, this monotonous task was utilized for grinding flour, but more often than not, it served as a means to break down prisoners' spirits. At the top left corner of the print lies a list detailing different grades of punishment. Grade A entails turning the handle an astonishing 14,500 times per day while picking 11 ounces of oakum; Grade B involves slightly less labor with 12,500 turns and six ounces of oakum; and finally, Grade C requires only 10,500 rotations. The somber expression on the prisoner's face reflects both boredom and resignation to his fate within this grim penitentiary system. This engraving serves as a powerful reminder that exercise and discipline were used as tools to maintain control over incarcerated individuals in nineteenth-century England. Through this poignant portrayal captured by an anonymous creator under Ann Ronan Pictures' collection, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand how hard labor was employed as seemingly pointless punishment within British prisons. It is an evocative testament to both human resilience and society's struggle for justice amidst challenging circumstances.
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