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Article created by: Denis Tymulis

A prison is like a little city. It has a library, a beauty shop (which is just a fancy name for a hair cutting room), a medical wing, a rec yard... Of course, facilities vary from institution to institution, but if we exclude countries that have a different philosophy on incarceration altogether, most places are pretty similar.

So we're told. For the average person, life behind bars remains a mystery. And quite an intriguing one. How do people organize themselves under such extreme circumstances? What do they miss? How do they spend their days? A TV show, for example, might give us an idea but if we constructed our worldview based on what we saw on the screen, we'd end up like Truman Burbank. In an illusion.

Instead, let's take a realistic look at how inmates get by — the subreddit r/PrisonWallet is perfect for this job.

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Prisoners From Indiana Were Given Cats To Look After As Part Of A Rehabilitation Scheme. Here Is One Prisoner With A Hat He Knitted For His Cat!

Prisoner in beige uniform holding cat wearing a red knitted hat, showcasing creative and wholesome things made behind bars.

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    “Lady”, An Electric Guitar Built Illegally By An Inmate In A Pennsylvania State Prison

    Handcrafted electric guitar made by prisoners showcasing creative and illegal things made behind bars.

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    These Are The Best Chess Figures I Have Ever Seen And These Were Made In Prison

    Hand-carved chess pieces made by prisoners behind bars displayed on a wooden chessboard in a dimly lit room.

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    Prison Issued Bleach Soap Carved With A Plastic Spoon And Empty Bic Pen

    Hand holding a carved fish soap among other creative handmade soap animals by prisoners behind bars.

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    Asked An Inmate To Draw His Interpretation Of The Prison System. They Are Only Allowed A Blue Pen. Color Was Done By Melting Skittles And M&ms

    Colorful prison art behind bars featuring symbols of justice, creative designs, and an hourglass with barbed wire on a brick wall.

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    Made Out Of Rolled Paper, Cardboard, Craft Paint, Bed Sheets, And Floor Wax (Clear Coat)

    Miniature grand piano and bench crafted with detailed precision, showcasing creative items made by prisoners behind bars.

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    Model Of Hms St George Made By Pows Of The Seven Years War

    Model ship displayed in a glass case, showcasing creative and illegal handmade items by prisoners behind bars.

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    The Face Of A Guard Made With Soap By A Prisioner In Brazil. All Made With Soap Even The Eyes

    Realistic handmade prisoner art mask showing a detailed human face created by inmates behind bars.

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    The Paper Mache Heads Made By Frank Morris, John Anglin And Clarence Anglin When They Escaped Alcatraz Prison

    Prison cell interior with inmate sleeping and a detailed handmade sculpture head created by prisoners behind bars.

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    Found This In A Small Town Museum Today. Made By A Prisoner In Angola Prison Out Of Match Sticks And Pebbles From Prison Grounds

    Model of a handmade house created by a prisoner using rocks and craft materials, showcasing creative prison art behind bars.

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    A Way Prisoners Make Rose's For Their Loved Ones Made Of Jolly Ranchers

    Handcrafted glass rose with red and green petals, a creative illegal item made by prisoners behind bars.

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    Asian Prison Art Made By Liv Bao Jin, A Chinese Refugee, Made And Sold To Pay Legal Bills, 1993

    Handcrafted creative birds and tree sculpture made by prisoners behind bars displayed with intricate detail and colors.

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    #13

    Two Picture Frames Made Out Of Chip Bags An Inmate Had Given My Mom Whilst Working The Jail As A Nurse

    Photo frames made by prisoners behind bars displayed on a bookshelf with books and DVDs in the background.

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    #14

    Trained Cockroach Smuggles Cigarette Into Prison Cells, June 1938

    Vintage image showing creative and illegal items made by prisoners, featuring a trained cockroach smuggling cigarettes behind bars.

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    Carved By A Death Row Inmate Using Only A Spoon

    Small handmade bear figurine holding a red heart with smiley face, crafted by prisoners behind bars as creative art.

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    Flashlight Made By Prisoner

    Hand holding a small homemade electronic device made by prisoners with batteries, wires, and a small light bulb.

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    DIY Dumbbell Made Of Old Battery’s Crafted In Jail

    Homemade dumbbells crafted from stacked batteries and black tape, showcasing creative prison-made items behind bars.

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    Hand Crafted Mah-Jong Set By A Japanese Prisoner Of War, Ww2

    Wooden handmade Mahjong set crafted by prisoners behind bars, showcasing creative and illegal prison art items.

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    Toilet Paper Dice

    Handmade dice crafted by prisoners behind bars, showcasing creative and illegal items shared in an online group.

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    Pen Art On Prison Linen

    Detailed pencil drawing of a man with a mustache, showcasing creative artwork made by prisoners behind bars.

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    Prison Lamp Made From Popsicle Sticks

    Intricate lamp made from popsicle sticks, showcasing creative and illegal prisoner art behind bars.

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    #22

    Pokemon Cards Made While In Prison

    Handmade Pokémon cards crafted by prisoners showcasing creative and illegal art behind bars.

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    Hand Painted Playing Cards Made By French War Prisoners, Hampshire 1796

    Hand-drawn playing cards made by prisoners, showcasing creative and illegal art behind bars in a unique prison art collection.

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    Prison Chess Set Made In The 1950s - Made Out Of Toilet Paper, Dried Bread & Shoe Paste

    Handmade chess set and pieces created by prisoners behind bars using matchboxes and paper.

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    Toy Dachshund Made By A Prisoner Of War In Bristol, Gifted To A Family Near The Prison, Ww2

    Wooden dog toy on wheels crafted creatively by prisoners behind bars, showcasing unique and wholesome prison art.

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    The Convict Cookbook, Made By Convicts At Washington State Penitentiary For Charity

    Hand-drawn cover of The Convict Cookbook from Washington State Penitentiary, showcasing creative illegal items made by prisoners.

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    Prison Made Harley Motorcycle Sculpture

    Wire and tire motorcycle sculpture showcasing creative and illegal things made by prisoners behind bars.

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    "The Last Supper" As Carved By An Inmate On A Jailhouse Door

    Wall drawing of the Last Supper made by prisoners, showcasing creative and illegal art behind bars.

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    Flip Flops

    Hand opening custom shoe with hidden phone compartment, showcasing creative and illegal items made by prisoners behind bars.

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    #30

    Table Made From Ramen Noodles And Masking Tape

    Miniature rectangular dice table made by prisoners behind bars, showcasing creative and illegal handmade crafts.

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    Prison Made Celluloid Bakelite Ring, Gifted To A Prison Guard, 1930s Ww2

    Black and white striped ring with a carved face detail, showcasing creative things made by prisoners behind bars.

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    Inmates Bug The Guards’ Rooms With “Bugs” To Listen For Cell Shakedowns

    An old book hollowed out to conceal a vintage radio, showcasing creative and illegal items made by prisoners.

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    This Prison Tattoo Gun

    Homemade illegal pen tattoo machine created by prisoners behind bars, showcasing creative and illicit craftsmanship.

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    This Tin Can Grill

    Rusty homemade heating device created by prisoners behind bars, showing creative and illegal contraptions made inside prison.


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