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Framed Print of Centenary of John Howard, Prison Reformer: the torture of the Boot as applied...in 1777, (1890). Creator: Unknown
Centenary of John Howard, Prison Reformer: the torture of the Boot as applied at the Prison of the Grand Châtelet, in Paris, in 1777, (1890). There are accounts of the shocking cruelties inflicted in French prisons, both in the capital and in the provinces. In 1777 the torture of the boot was still inflicted in Paris. In that year Desrues, a poisoner, was subjected to it, and afterwards broken on the wheel...The original print is in the Collection Hennin'. The term boot refers to a family of instruments of torture and interrogation variously designed to cause crushing injuries to the foot and/or leg. The boot has taken many forms in various places and times. One type was made of four pieces of narrow wooden board nailed together. The boards were measured to fit the victim's leg. Once the leg was enclosed, wedges would be hammered between the boards, creating pressure. The pressure would be increased until the victim confessed or lost consciousness. From "Illustrated London News", 1890. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 49066259
Centenary Centennial Cruel Cruelty Fortress Hammering Hand Gestures Howard Howard John Howard League For Penal Reform Imprisoned Imprisonment John Howard Judge Judges Mallet Penal System Penitentiary Prison Prison Reform Prisoner Prisons Punishing Punishment Shocking Suffering Torture Torture Device Torturer Torturers Torturing
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 19cm (9.6" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
