Framed Prints
Framed Print of Centenary of John Howard, Prison Reformer: John Howard visiting an English prison, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Centenary of John Howard, Prison Reformer: John Howard visiting an English prison, [18th century, ] (1890). In 1770 Mr. Howard [1726-1790] was appointed High Sheriff of Bedfordshire. He at once proceeded...to fulfil the duties of his office...[and] commenced a series of visits to jails in neighbouring counties, an effort which revealed such revolting cruelties that he determined to visit every prison in England and Wales, and bring all their iniquities to the light of day. With the exception of the division in some prisons of felons and debtors, no separation was made between old and young, hardened criminals and first offenders: even men and women were often confined in the same apartment. Jails were in consequence seminaries of vice, and, as if to spread the mischief as quickly as possible, prisoners were allowed to have their families with them, and the public, with scarcely any restriction, to walk in and out. The overcrowding was horrible: so that, with no sewerage and with all cleanliness forgotten, the atmosphere of most prisons was pestiferous; and Howard soon found that he could not endure the stench of his clothes after coming out of a jail; and his very notebook was so tainted that he had to put it before the fire for some hours'. From "Illustrated London News", 1890. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 49066272
Bars Behind Bars Cell Centenary Centennial Compassion Compassionate Controversial Controversy Dirty Elderly Family Life Francis Francis Wheatley Francis Wheatly Hand Gestures Howard Howard John Howard League For Penal Reform Imprisoned Imprisonment Inquiry John Howard Living Conditions Penal System Penitentiary Prison Prison Reform Prisoner Prisoners Prisons Punishing Punishment Smelly Suffering Wheatley Wheatley Francis
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.3cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
