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Men and women are gathered outside a prison as prisoners look out from behind the bars, a child stands on ledge to look through the window. Wood engraving.
Wellcome Collection

Men and women are gathered outside a prison as prisoners look out from behind the bars, a child stands on ledge to look through the window. Wood engraving.

Unknown artist

CC0 — Public Domain
Wellcome Collection

Lettering: The Suez Canal - A life at Cairo. The prison yard - prisoners receiving visits from their relations. From a sketch by our special artist.

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