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Canvas Print : Port Sunlight BL14041_027
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Port Sunlight BL14041_027
LEVER BROTHERS SUNLIGHT SOAP WORKS, Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside. Interior view. Workers packing soap boxes. Photographed by Bedford Lemere & Co. in April 1897
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Media ID 4506469
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Factory Industrial People Victorian
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Discover the captivating history of Port Sunlight with our stunning Canvas Print of "Port Sunlight BL14041_027" by Harry Bedford Lemere from Historic England. This exquisite photograph, taken by Bedford Lemere & Co. in April 1897, captures the Lever Brothers Sunlight Soap Works in Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside, during the height of the industrial revolution. Witness the dedication and hard work of the workers as they meticulously pack soap boxes, all while preserving the unique atmosphere of this iconic site. Bring this piece of history into your home and add a touch of character with our premium Canvas Prints, expertly printed with vibrant colors and sharp details for a stunning finish.
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 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 evocative photograph, taken by the renowned Victorian photography studio Bedford Lemere & Co. in April 1897, captures a moment in time at the Lever Brothers Sunlight Soap Works in Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside. The industrial interior is a testament to the technological advancements and mass production methods of the late 19th century. The scene is set in a large, well-lit room filled with an army of workers, all focused on their tasks. They are engaged in the meticulous process of packing soap boxes, each one carefully sealed and labeled before being stacked neatly on wooden pallets. The air is thick with the scent of fresh soap and the sound of machinery hums in the background. The workers, dressed in their uniforms, appear to be in a rhythmic flow, their movements synchronized with the production line. Their faces are etched with concentration, a testament to the physical labor required in this era before automation. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the factory workers, their faces expressing a mix of determination and fatigue. The Lever Brothers Sunlight Soap Works, established by Lord Leverhulme in 1885, was a pioneering factory in the use of scientific methods in soap production. The company's mission was to make soap accessible to the masses, and this photograph captures the industrious spirit of the workers who made that possible. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human element in the industrial revolution, a time when people and machines worked together to create a better world.
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