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Mangling Machine
Engraving of a woman using a mangle to squeeze excess water out of washed clothes
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Media ID 4375107
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27x27 inch Poster Print
"Bring the charm of history into your home with our exquisite Mangling Machine Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating engraving, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a woman skillfully using a mangle to wring out excess water from her freshly washed clothes. The intricate details and rich textures of this Rights Managed image transport you back in time, adding a touch of nostalgia and character to any room. Hang it in your kitchen, laundry room, or study to inspire conversation and delight your guests. Bring home a piece of history and elevate your decor with this beautiful Mangling Machine Poster Print."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Woman Mangling Clothes at the Wash Day, 1850s This enchanting engraving captures a moment in time from the 1850s, depicting a woman diligently working at her mangle to extract the excess water from her freshly washed clothes. The image transports us back to a period when household chores were an integral part of daily life, and the mangle was an essential appliance for every home. The woman in the print is shown standing at a wash tub, her back towards us, as she presses her clothes against the rollers of the mangle. Her expression is focused and determined, reflecting the dedication required to complete the laundry process. The mangle, a mechanical device with rollers covered in ridges, was used to squeeze out the remaining water from the clothes after they had been rinsed. This was an essential step in the laundry process, as it helped to reduce the amount of time needed for clothes to dry. The scene is set in a simple, rustic kitchen, with a fireplace in the background, suggesting that the laundry was being done indoors during colder months. The wooden floor, the wash tub, and the mangle are all worn and weathered, reflecting the daily use they have endured. The clothes hanging on the line outside the window, waiting to be dried, add to the sense of completeness and orderliness of the scene. This engraving is a testament to the resilience and resourcefulness of women during the 1850s, who managed to keep their households running smoothly despite the lack of modern appliances. It also highlights the importance of the mangle in the laundry process, which was a crucial tool for every household during this era. Today, we can appreciate the historical significance of this image and marvel at the ingenuity of the mangle, a simple yet effective appliance that revolutionized the way laundry was done in the 19th century.
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