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Photographic Print : Packing tea in the warehouses of the East & West India Dock Company, London, 1874
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Packing tea in the warehouses of the East & West India Dock Company, London, 1874
Packing tea in the warehouses of the East & West India Dock Company, London, 1874. Refilling tea chests after bulking (remixing after the journey as smaller leaves and dust worked their way to the bottom of chests in passage)
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Media ID 14864428
© Oxford Science Archive / Heritage-Images
Crate Dock Dock Worker Docker Dockers Docks Import Oxford Science Archive Shipping Industry Tea Chest Warehouse Wharf Wood Engraving
12"x8" Photo Print
Step back in time with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the bustling scene of tea packing in the East & West India Dock Company's London warehouses in 1874. Witness the intricate process of refilling tea chests after bulking, as workers meticulously sort and blend smaller leaves to ensure the finest tea for distribution. This stunning image, captured by an unknown photographer from Heritage Images, offers a unique glimpse into the rich history of tea trade during the Victorian era. Bring this piece of history into your home or office with a Media Storehouse Photographic Print, available in various finishes and framing options to suit your style.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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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 print takes us back to the bustling warehouses of the East & West India Dock Company in London, 1874. The image captures a pivotal moment in the tea trade industry as workers diligently pack and refill tea chests after their long journey from distant lands. The scene is filled with an air of industriousness as men, dressed in Victorian-era attire, meticulously handle crates and tea chests. Their expertise is evident as they remix the tea leaves, ensuring that smaller leaves and dust are evenly distributed throughout the chest. This process was necessary due to the natural settling of particles during transportation. The interior of this warehouse exudes a sense of history and tradition. Wooden structures tower above, housing countless crates awaiting shipment across Britain. The monochrome aesthetic adds a timeless quality to this snapshot from the 19th century. In this single frame, we witness not only a crucial aspect of England's import trade but also glimpse into the lives of these hardworking dockers who played an integral role in shaping London's economy at that time. Their dedication to their profession is palpable as they navigate through stacks upon stacks of crates. This remarkable photograph serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and our enduring fascination with capturing moments frozen in time.
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