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Carding Wool
CARDING WOOL - A countrywoman shows her daughter - or maybe grand-daughter - how to comb and disentangle wool with a wool-card
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Carding Comb Countrywoman Textiles Wool
Jigsaw Puzzle (252 Pieces)
Step into the rustic charm of our Carding Wool jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a heartwarming moment between a countrywoman and the next generation as they work together to card and prepare wool for spinning. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this puzzle promises an engaging and rewarding puzzle-solving experience for all ages. Immerse yourself in the beauty of rural life and create lasting memories as you piece together this enchanting scene.
Made in the USA, 252-piece puzzles measure 11" x 14" (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 28cm (14" x 11")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Legacy of Textiles: A Countrywoman Instills the Art of Carding Wool to the Next Generation" In this evocative 19th-century photograph, a countrywoman tenderly guides her young daughter, or perhaps her granddaughter, through the time-honored process of carding wool. The scene unfolds in a humble, rustic setting, where the warm glow of sunlight filters through the windows, casting a gentle light upon the simple yet profound moment. Carding wool was an essential step in the textile industry during the early industrial era. It involved the process of combing and disentangling raw wool fibers to prepare them for spinning. This labor-intensive task was often carried out by women and children in rural communities, as it could be done at home and provided an essential source of income. The countrywoman in this photograph holds a wool-card, a rectangular board with rows of fine, parallel teeth, which she uses to gently draw the wool fibers through. The daughter, with an expression of focused curiosity, carefully observes her mother's every move, her hands poised above the card, ready to follow suit. This image captures the essence of intergenerational knowledge transfer, as the countrywoman passes down the skills and traditions of her past to the next generation. It serves as a poignant reminder of the rich history of textile production and the importance of preserving the artisanal techniques that have shaped our textile industry. The photograph, with its authentic and unpretentious charm, offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the enduring connection between the land, the people, and the textiles they created.
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