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Framed Print : Bakers and Finnemores Pen Factory, St Pauls Square, Birmingham, England
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Bakers and Finnemores Pen Factory, St Pauls Square, Birmingham, England
Bakers and Finnemores Pen Factory, St Pauls Square, Birmingham, England. On left, blanks are being stamped from strips of steel with machines powered through shaft and belting, while women round sides of the piercing room are making a hole in the centre of each nib. Wood engraving, 1870
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Media ID 9763913
© Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group
1870 Baker Birmingham Centre Employment Factory Female Hole Industry Labour Left Machines Making Mass Metals Paul Powered Production Room Round Shaft Sides Square Steel Strips Wood Work Belting Blanks Piercing Stamped
18"x14" Modern Frame
Add a touch of historical charm to your decor with our Media Storehouse Framed Prints featuring the Bakers and Finnemores Pen Factory in Birmingham, England. This captivating image from Universal Images Group (UIG) showcases the intricate process of pen production in the late 19th century. Machines powered through shaft and belting are seen stamping blanks from strips of steel on the left. Bring the rich industrial history of Birmingham into your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality framed print.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. 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 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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
This print from 1870 showcases the bustling atmosphere of Bakers and Finnemores Pen Factory in St Pauls Square, Birmingham, England. The image captures a pivotal moment in the pen production process, where skilled workers are diligently crafting these essential writing instruments. On the left side of the factory floor, powerful machines are stamping blanks out of strips of steel. These mechanical marvels are powered through shaft and belting systems, showcasing the advancements in industrial technology during this era. Meanwhile, on the opposite side of the room, female laborers can be seen meticulously rounding off each nib by making a hole in its center using specialized tools. The wood engraving technique used to create this image adds an artistic touch to document this significant period in British industry. It serves as a testament to both innovation and manual craftsmanship that characterized pen manufacturing at that time. This photograph offers us a glimpse into an era when mass production was becoming increasingly prevalent across various industries. It highlights not only the repetitive nature of work but also emphasizes women's employment opportunities within factories during this period. Overall, this historical print immortalizes Bakers and Finnemores Pen Factory as a hub for pen production excellence while shedding light on Britain's booming industrial landscape in 1870.
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