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Feeding Silkworms / China
Feeding silk worms with mulberry leaves & sorting the cocoons. The whole family seems to be involved
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1840 Cocoons Feeding Involved Mulberry Silk Sorting Textiles Worms Silk Worms
14"x11" Photo Print
Discover the rich cultural heritage of China with our exquisite selection of photographic prints from Mary Evans Picture Library. This captivating image, titled "Feeding Silkworms," transports you to a traditional Chinese farm, where an entire family works together to tend to their silkworms. Witness the tender moment as they carefully feed the silkworms with fresh mulberry leaves and sort through the cocoons, ensuring the highest quality silk production. Add this stunning print to your collection and bring the beauty and history of China into your home or office.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 24.5cm (14" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (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.
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1. Title: A Family Affair in China's Silk Industry: Feeding Silkworms and Sorting Cocoons, Circa 1840 This evocative photograph, captured circa 1840, presents a captivating glimpse into the rich history of China's ancient silk industry, as a devoted family works together to tend to their silkworms and sort the emerging cocoons. The scene unfolds in a serene rural setting, where the warm glow of sunlight filters through the foliage, casting dappled shadows on the ground. At the heart of the image, a mother carefully feeds silkworms with fresh mulberry leaves, her expression one of deep concentration as she ensures each worm is well-nourished. Her young daughter, dressed in traditional Chinese attire, watches intently, her curiosity piqued by the intricacies of the silkworm cultivation process. Nearby, a father and son team up to sort the cocoons, their hands deftly separating the precious silk-bearing ones from their less valuable counterparts. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its portrayal of a family working in harmony but also in the historical context of China's silk industry, which dates back over 3,000 years. Silk was once a highly prized commodity, with China maintaining a near monopoly on its production for centuries. The labor-intensive process of raising silkworms, harvesting their cocoons, and extracting the delicate silk threads was a deeply ingrained part of Chinese culture and daily life. As you gaze upon this photograph, you are transported back in time, witnessing a moment of connection between generations, tradition, and the enduring legacy of China's storied silk industry.
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