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Metal Print : Carving a printing block at Crysede Island Works, St Ives, Cornwall. Probably 1930s
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Carving a printing block at Crysede Island Works, St Ives, Cornwall. Probably 1930s
Keith Ross carving a printing block, watched by Tom Heron (right). Alec Walker left Mirfield, Yorkshire, in 1918 to set up a small experimental textile factory in Newlyn where wood-block printed silk fabrics and garments were designed and manufactured. By 1925 the Crysede venture had become a successful craft industry, employing many local people, which required larger premises. In 1926 the works moved to the former Western Pilchard cellar at the base of The Island in St Ives, where this photograph was taken. Photographer: Unknown
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16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Media Storehouse Metal Prints, featuring this captivating image of Keith Ross carving a printing block at Crysede Island Works in St Ives, Cornwall. This photograph, taken probably in the 1930s from the Royal Cornwall Museum, transports you back in time to the experimental textile factory in Newlyn where Alec Walker, originally from Mirfield, Yorkshire, was pioneering wood-block printed silk. Each Metal Print is meticulously crafted using high-quality metal sheets, ensuring a vibrant and long-lasting image that adds a touch of history and character to any space.
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Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph transports us back to the 1930s, capturing a significant moment in the history of Crysede Island Works in St Ives, Cornwall. The image showcases Keith Ross meticulously carving a printing block, while Tom Heron observes attentively on the right. Alec Walker, originally from Mirfield, Yorkshire, embarked on an ambitious venture in 1918 when he established a small experimental textile factory in Newlyn. This innovative endeavor focused on designing and manufacturing wood-block printed silk fabrics and garments. By 1925, Walker's brainchild had evolved into a thriving craft industry that provided employment opportunities for numerous locals. In order to accommodate its growing success, Crysede Island Works relocated to the former Western Pilchard cellar at the base of The Island in St Ives in 1926 – precisely where this remarkable snapshot was taken. Although the identity of the photographer remains unknown, their skillful composition immortalizes this pivotal moment within Crysede's history. The photograph serves as a testament to both craftsmanship and dedication as Ross delicately carves intricate patterns onto the wooden block under Heron's watchful eye. It offers us a glimpse into the meticulous process behind creating these unique textiles by hand. Today, this historical print stands as an invaluable artifact housed within Royal Cornwall Museum – preserving not only Crysede's legacy but also paying homage to Cornwall's rich textile heritage.
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