Matchmakers filling frames with wax strands
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Matchmakers filling frames with wax strands
Women working at a matchmaking factory fill frames with wax strands
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Apron Barrel Barrels Bowler Conditions Employment Fill Filling Frame Frames Machinery Manufacture Match Matches Strand Strands Supervising Supervisor Workhouse 1902 Matchmaking
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In this evocative photograph from the early 20th century, a group of women diligently work at a matchmaking factory, filling frames with delicate wax strands. Dressed in traditional Edwardian attire, including aprons and bowler hats, they concentrate intently on their task, their expressions reflecting a sense of focus and determination. The matchmaking process was a labor-intensive one, requiring great care and precision. The women would dip the ends of the matchsticks into a barrel of molten wax, then quickly transfer the strands to the frames, ensuring that each one was evenly coated. The frames were then left to cool and harden before being moved on to the next stage of production. The scene is one of industry and productivity, with the women working in unison to meet the demands of the growing match industry. The room is filled with the soft glow of gas lamps, casting an ethereal light over the scene. A supervisor stands at the back of the room, watching over the women with a critical eye, ensuring that the quality of the matches met the high standards expected of the factory. Despite the seemingly idyllic image, conditions in match factories were often poor, with long hours, low pay, and dangerous working conditions being commonplace. The women would often suffer from respiratory problems due to the inhaling of phosphorus fumes, which were used to ignite the matches. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of match production and the lives of the women who played a crucial role in the industry. The intricate process of matchmaking, once a common household task, was transformed into an industrialized process that relied on the dedication and hard work of women like those depicted in this photograph.
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