Fine Art Print : Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Swimming Bath
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Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Swimming Bath
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - girls in the homes swimming pool. Date: circa 1930s
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Media ID 14377983
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Birmingham Carehome Josiah Mason Orhanage Orphanage Orphans Pool Services Swimming Welfare Childrens
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the charm of the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the enchanting image of the Josiah Mason Orphanage swimming bath in Birmingham. This captivating photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the 1930s. Witness the joy and innocence of the girls as they enjoy a refreshing swim, surrounded by the beautiful architecture of the orphanage. Add this stunning piece to your home or office decor and let the timeless elegance of this Fine Art Print elevate your space.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 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 53.3cm x 32.7cm (21" x 12.9")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of joy and relaxation at the Josiah Mason Orphanage in Birmingham during the 1930s. The image shows a group of girls, dressed in simple bathing suits, enjoying a swim in the orphanage's swimming pool. The pool, with its tiled edges and ropes dividing the lanes, appears clean and inviting, a welcome respite from the daily routines of the orphanage. The girls, some with their arms outstretched in the water, others chatting and laughing with each other, seem carefree and happy. The Josiah Mason Orphanage, founded in 1871, was one of the largest and most well-known children's homes in Birmingham. It provided care and support for over 500 children, many of whom had been orphaned, abandoned, or otherwise in need of a safe and stable home. The orphanage offered a range of services, including education, medical care, and vocational training, with the aim of preparing its residents for independent living. Swimming was just one of the many activities and services provided by the orphanage. It offered a valuable opportunity for the children to enjoy some physical exercise, fresh air, and a sense of normalcy. Swimming lessons were also an essential part of the curriculum, teaching the children important life skills and promoting their physical and mental wellbeing. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the vital role that children's homes and welfare services played in providing care and support to vulnerable children during the 1930s. It also serves as a testament to the importance of creating opportunities for children to experience joy and relaxation, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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