Canvas Print : Industry Ceramics
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Industry Ceramics
The enamel used in decorating ceramics contains 60% lead, with the result that 2 out of 3 workers suffer from lung diseases
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Media ID 4308027
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Ceramics Decorating Diseases Enamel Lead Lung Result Suffer 1907
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the captivating world of Industry Ceramics into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints, featuring this striking image from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative piece showcases the intricate beauty of ceramics, with its rich hues and intricate details. However, this image serves as a poignant reminder of the hidden costs of industrial craftsmanship. The enamel used in decorating ceramics of this era contained 60% lead, leading two out of three workers to suffer from lung diseases. Our premium Canvas Prints are not only beautiful additions to your space, but also serve as thought-provoking conversation starters. Order yours today and add a touch of history and artistry to your décor."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the harsh realities of the industrial ceramics decorating process in the early 20th century. The enigmatic figure in the foreground, with a focused expression and brush in hand, adds a sense of dedication and craftsmanship to the scene. However, the historical context of this image reveals a darker side to this once-thriving industry. The enamel used in decorating ceramics during this era contained a shocking 60% lead. The result was a tragic cycle of suffering for the majority of the workforce: two out of every three workers succumbed to debilitating lung diseases. The lead particles, inhaled during the enameling process, caused irreversible damage to the lungs, leading to chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other respiratory ailments. This photograph, taken in 1907, is a poignant reminder of the human cost of industrial progress. The enamel industry, driven by the demand for decorative ceramics, ignored the health risks posed to its workers, prioritizing profits over their well-being. This historical image serves as a stark warning against the neglect of worker safety and the consequences of unchecked industrialization. Despite the grim circumstances depicted in this photograph, it also highlights the resilience and determination of the workers, who continued to labor under dangerous conditions to create beautiful and intricate ceramic pieces. The photograph stands as a testament to the human spirit and the enduring allure of the ceramics industry, even in the face of adversity.
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