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Canvas Print : Packing tea in the warehouses of the East & West India Dock Company, London, 1874
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Packing tea in the warehouses of the East & West India Dock Company, London, 1874
Packing tea in the warehouses of the East & West India Dock Company, London, 1874. Refilling tea chests after bulking (remixing after the journey as smaller leaves and dust worked their way to the bottom of chests in passage)
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Media ID 14864428
© Oxford Science Archive / Heritage-Images
Crate Dock Dock Worker Docker Dockers Docks Import Oxford Science Archive Shipping Industry Tea Chest Warehouse Wharf Wood Engraving
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Canvas Print featuring the captivating image of 'Packing tea in the warehouses of the East & West India Dock Company, London, 1874'. This stunning, vintage photograph from Heritage Images transports you to the bustling world of tea trade in the heart of Victorian London. Witness the meticulous process of refilling tea chests after bulking, a vital step ensuring the finest tea leaves reached consumers around the globe. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add an intriguing conversational piece to your space.
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 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the bustling warehouses of the East & West India Dock Company in London, 1874. The image captures a pivotal moment in the tea trade industry as workers diligently pack and refill tea chests after their long journey from distant lands. The scene is filled with an air of industriousness as men, dressed in Victorian-era attire, meticulously handle crates and tea chests. Their expertise is evident as they remix the tea leaves, ensuring that smaller leaves and dust are evenly distributed throughout the chest. This process was necessary due to the natural settling of particles during transportation. The interior of this warehouse exudes a sense of history and tradition. Wooden structures tower above, housing countless crates awaiting shipment across Britain. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this snapshot from the 19th century. In this single frame, we witness not only a crucial aspect of England's import trade but also glimpse into the lives of these hardworking dockers who played an integral role in shaping London's economy at that time. Their dedication to their profession is palpable as they navigate through stacks upon stacks of crates. This remarkable photograph serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and our enduring fascination with capturing moments frozen in time.
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