Library — 1862
Cell indicator, Wandsworth
Book illustration of a cell indicator at Wandsworth prison, from 507 of 'The criminal prisons of London and scenes of prison life' by Henry Mayhew and John Binny. On touring the prison the authors noted that "on the outside of [each] cell door is a small metal plate, with the number of the cell painted on it. On the prisoner's ringing the bell this plate is thrown out, and does not return till put back by the officer."
- Category:
- Library
- Object ID:
- LIB10086(95)
- Object name:
- Cell indicator, Wandsworth
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- Production date:
- 1862
- Material:
paper
- Measurements/duration:
- W 95 mm, H 80 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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