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Scene at a Lancashire calico bleaching and dyeing works
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Scene at a Lancashire calico bleaching and dyeing works
Scene at a calico bleaching and dyeing works in Dukinfield, Lancashire, showing washing by dash wheels. Date: 1843
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1840s 1843 Automation Calico Cloth Lancashire Machinery Manual Manufacture Manufacturing Operating Process Textile Textiles
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This evocative image captures the bustling scene at a calico bleaching and dyeing works in Dukinfield, Lancashire, during the 1840s. The early Victorian era was a time of rapid industrialization in England, and the textile industry, particularly cotton, was at the forefront of this revolution. In this photograph, we see a group of men operating the manual dash wheels, a crucial part of the calico bleaching process. The calico, a type of unbleached cotton cloth, is piled high on the tables, ready to be washed and dyed. The men, dressed in work clothes and hats, are intently focused on their task, each turning the large wooden wheels with long handles to agitate the cloth in the vats of water and chalk. The wheels, powered by water from a nearby stream, rotate rhythmically, creating a mesmerizing sight and sound. The machinery, while manual, is impressive in its scale and complexity. The large wooden wheels, each with numerous spokes, are connected by a system of pulleys and ropes, creating a coordinated and efficient system for washing the cloth. The men work in unison, operating their wheels in a synchronized manner, demonstrating the importance of teamwork and coordination in the manufacturing process. Despite the industrial nature of the scene, there is a sense of community and camaraderie among the workers. They engage in animated conversation, sharing stories and jokes as they work, creating a sense of solidarity in the face of the physically demanding labor. The scene is a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the human spirit, as well as the transformative power of industry and technology in shaping the world around us.
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