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Fine Art Print : Marshall's Flax Mill, England, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving)
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Marshall's Flax Mill, England, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving)
863946 Marshall's Flax Mill, England, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: The Great Hall of Marshall's Flax Mill, Leeds, Yorkshire, England. The roof is supported on cast iron columns, and glazed skylights give even overhead light. The machinery is powered, through belt and shafting, by a steam engine. The long fibres of the stem of the Flax plant (Linum) was processed to produce linen. The workers tending the machines are women who were supervised by a male overseer standing by second pillar on the left. From "Great Industries of Great Britain" (London, c1880). Engraving.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38314738
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1880 Built Structure Development Great Industries Of Great Britain Hall Illustration Technique Leeds Manufacture Manufacturing Equipment Medium Group Of People Operating Progress Yorkshire
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with this captivating engraving of Marshall's Flax Mill in Leeds, England from 1880. A piece of history brought to life through the Fine Art Prints collection at Media Storehouse.
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.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" 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.
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This engraving captures the bustling interior of Marshall's Flax Mill in Leeds, Yorkshire, England in 1880. The Great Hall is a marvel of industrial architecture, with its roof supported by sturdy cast iron columns and flooded with natural light from glazed skylights above. The machinery within the mill is powered by a steam engine, showcasing the cutting-edge technology of the time.
In this scene, we see women diligently tending to the machines under the watchful eye of a male overseer. These hardworking individuals played a crucial role in processing the long fibers of flax plants to produce linen, highlighting their important contribution to the textile industry.
The image not only showcases the advancements in manufacturing equipment and techniques during the 19th century but also provides a glimpse into daily life within this bustling factory setting. It serves as a reminder of the progress made in industry and manufacturing during this era.
Overall, this engraving from "Great Industries of Great Britain" offers a fascinating insight into both historical industrial practices and gender roles within factories at that time.
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