Framed Print : Hat factory after fire
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Hat factory after fire
Hat factory after fire in 1906, showing the scale of destruction after basic tidying up. Six weeks after the fire, production resumed. Date: 1906
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Media ID 14186897
© The Battersby Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Attire Basic Destruction Headwear Milliner Millinery Resumed Scale Tidying Weeks
12"x10" Modern Frame
Experience history in your home with our captivating framed prints from Media Storehouse. This particular piece, titled "Hat factory after fire" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant glimpse into the past. Depicting the aftermath of a devastating fire at a hat factory in 1906, the image shows the extent of the destruction six weeks after the incident. Despite the devastation, the resilient community rallied together and production resumed. Add this evocative and thought-provoking piece to your decor, and bring a piece of historical significance into your living space.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the aftermath of the devastating fire that engulfed a hat factory in 1906. Six weeks have passed since the inferno, and the scene still bears the scars of the destruction. The charred ruins of the millinery workshop stand in stark contrast to the pristine hats neatly arranged on tables, a testament to the resilience of the milliners who worked there. The fire, which broke out on a fateful day in 1906, reduced the once bustling factory to ashes, leaving behind a scene of desolation. Despite the extensive damage, the milliners, known for their skill and craftsmanship in creating intricate and elegant headwear, were determined to restore their workplace and resume production. The photograph shows the beginnings of the clean-up effort, with workers sifting through the debris, separating salvageable materials from the rubble. The hat factory, a significant contributor to the fashion industry, was a hub of innovation and creativity, producing a wide range of hats for various occasions and social classes. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to recover from adversity and the enduring allure of hat-making, an essential component of costume and fashion history. This photograph, taken six weeks after the fire, is a snapshot of a pivotal moment in the factory's history, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the milliners and their commitment to their craft.
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