A Devonshire lace-maker
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A Devonshire lace-maker
Lace-making was a typical cottage industry and could be carried out independently by women in their homes. The woman in the picture sits by the hearth in a cottage with a bolster-style pillow firmly stuffed with straw on her lap. She is interweaving bobbins in order to produce the lace. Lace-makers earned comparatively good wages, but only by working up to twelve hours a day, and consequently suffering poor health
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1878 Bobbins Bolster Carried Cottage Devonshire Earned Firmly Good Health Hearth Homes Hours Lace Maker Makers Order Pillow Poor Produce Sits Straw Stuffed Suffering Twelve Typical Wages Comparatively Independently Interweaving
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical print captures a Devonshire lace-maker hard at work in her cottage industry. Lace-making was an important and typical trade for women during this time, allowing them to earn comparatively good wages. However, the woman in the picture is shown sitting by the hearth with a bolster-style pillow firmly stuffed with straw on her lap, interweaving bobbins to produce intricate lace designs.
Despite the potential for financial gain, lace-makers like her often had to work up to twelve hours a day, leading to poor health and suffering. This image serves as a reminder of the harsh realities faced by women in these independent industries.
The detail captured in this photograph from 1878 highlights not only the skill and dedication of the lace-maker but also provides insight into the working conditions of that era. It is a poignant glimpse into history, showcasing both the craftsmanship involved in creating delicate lace and the sacrifices made by those who relied on such trades for their livelihoods.
This Rights Managed print from Mary Evans Prints Online offers a window into a bygone era when cottage industries played an essential role in supporting families, even as they took their toll on individual workers' well-being.
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