Photographic Print : Food factory(?), China
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Food factory(?), China
Scene in what appears to be some kind of food factory, China. Date: circa 1890
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Media ID 14137155
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
Baskets Machinery Seat Seats Stool Stools
10"x8" Photo Print
Discover the rich history and culture of China with this captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts a bustling food factory scene from circa 1890. The black-and-white composition reveals intriguing insights into the industrial food production processes of the time. Add an authentic, historical touch to your home or office decor with this stunning, rights-managed print. Immerse yourself in the story behind this captivating image and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this intriguing photograph taken circa 1890, we are transported back in time to a food factory in China during the late 1800s. The scene unfolds before us with an air of mystery and intrigue, as we observe the inner workings of a place where food was once prepared on a grand scale. The photograph captures a moment in time when traditional methods met modern machinery, as people in traditional Chinese clothing work alongside large, industrial-sized equipment. The workers, seated on simple stools or baskets, appear focused and determined as they perform their tasks, their faces etched with concentration and the passage of time. The machinery in the background is a fascinating blend of the old and the new. Large, wooden vats and metal presses sit alongside more modern, metal machinery, suggesting that the factory was undergoing a period of transition. The baskets and stools used by the workers are remnants of a time when labor was done primarily by hand, while the machinery represents the beginning of industrialization and automation. The photograph also provides a glimpse into the daily life of the workers in this food factory. Their clothing, simple and practical, reflects their role in the production process. The baskets they carry and the way they are arranged around the machinery suggest that the workers were responsible for transporting raw materials or finished products between different stages of production. This photograph is a valuable historical document, offering a unique insight into the food industry in China during the late 1800s. It also serves as a reminder of the rich history and cultural traditions that continue to shape China's food production today. The image invites us to reflect on the ways in which technology and tradition have intersected throughout history, and the enduring role of human labor in the production of food.
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