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A French prison guard
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A French prison guard
A French prison guard, smoking a pipe. Date: 1850
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1850 Guard Pipe Prison Prisons
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This evocative image captures the stoic presence of a French prison guard from the mid-19th century. Dressed in the traditional uniform of the time, the guard wears a tall, peaked cap adorned with a rooster insignia, a long, double-breasted coat, and a sash with the tricolor French flag. In one hand, he holds a sword, symbolizing his authority and ability to maintain order and enforce the law. In the other, he leisurely smokes his pipe, a small cloud of smoke wafting above his head. The prison walls loom in the background, a reminder of the solemn duty that lies before him. The guard's expression is serious yet calm, reflecting the gravity of his role in maintaining the justice system. The scene is a poignant reminder of the balance between discipline and humanity in the penal system of the time. This photograph, taken in 1850, offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of a French prison guard during an era when the penal system was undergoing significant reforms.
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