Drawing

In addition to their prison work, male and female prisoners were also responsible for maintenance duties in the prison, as shown in this drawing, where prisoners are doing their laundry in washtubs. The prisoners are wearing grey and black striped uniforms and beret-like hats. This prison uniform was in use until 1951. The prison museum’s collection includes 17 of these drawings, each the size of a postcard. The drawings depict early 20th century prison work activities from horse care to painting cell beds. The drawings may have been made in the Konnunsuo prison. Some of the cards have the author’s signature “U. Willgrén” and the year 1924.