Fine Art Print > Europe > United Kingdom > England > Merseyside > Port Sunlight
Fine Art Print : Port Sunlight: The Girls Dining Room, which can seat 2500 workers (b / w photo)
Fine Art Prints From Fine Art Finder
Port Sunlight: The Girls Dining Room, which can seat 2500 workers (b / w photo)
5998487 Port Sunlight: The Girls Dining Room, which can seat 2500 workers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Girls Dining Room, which can seat 2500 workers. Illustration for The Story of Port Sunlight, 1938.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22328104
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Accommodate Benevolent Capitalism Dining Room Healthy Lever Brothers Manufacture Manufaturing Merseyside Model Port Sunlight Production Separation Sexes Soap Socially Unilever Wirral Wokrker 2500 Dine Laborer Labourer Mealtime Tradesman Tradesmen
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with this stunning black and white photograph of Port Sunlight: The Girls Dining Room from our Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. Captured by a 20th-century English photographer, this image offers a glimpse into the rich history of this iconic site. With a seating capacity of 2500 workers, this grand dining room was a testament to the industrial prowess and social responsibility of its time. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office decor and bring a touch of history into your space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 47cm x 40.6cm (18.5" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> English Photographer
> Fine Art Finder
> Artists
> Mariano Fortuny y Madrazo
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Merseyside
> Port Sunlight
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Merseyside
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Merseyside
> Wirral
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the grandeur of Port Sunlight's Girls Dining Room, a remarkable space that could accommodate up to 2500 workers. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image is part of a private collection. The Girls Dining Room stands as a testament to the history and significance of Port Sunlight, a model village located in Wirral, Merseyside. Built by Lever Brothers (now Unilever) for their soap factory workers, this socially benevolent manufacturing hub was designed to provide not only employment but also healthy living conditions for its residents. In this scene, women are seated at long tables adorned with crisp tablecloths while enjoying their meals. The separation of sexes during mealtime reflects the social norms of that era. This dining room served as more than just a place to eat; it fostered camaraderie among workers and provided them with nourishment after laborious shifts. The image offers us a glimpse into an era when companies prioritized the well-being of their employees and recognized the importance of communal spaces like dining rooms. It symbolizes both the productivity-driven capitalism prevalent at that time and the efforts made towards creating healthier work environments. As we observe this historic photograph from Bridgeman Images' collection, we can appreciate how Port Sunlight's Girls Dining Room played an essential role in supporting its workforce while leaving behind an enduring legacy in industrial history.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.