Photographic Print : Operating a wool-winding machine
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Operating a wool-winding machine
A woman operating and checking a huge wool winding machine at Patons & Baldwins factory at Darlington. Patons & Baldwins was one of the largest manufacturers of knitting yarn in the UK between the 1970 and the 1980s. Photograph by Heinz Zinram
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10"x10" Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a woman expertly operating a wool-winding machine at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington. As one of the UK's largest manufacturers of knitting yarn between the past centuries, Patons & Baldwins played a significant role in the textile industry. This striking, rights-managed print brings history to life, making it an inspired addition to your home or office décor.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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 evocative black-and-white photograph, a woman diligently operates and checks a colossal wool-winding machine at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington, England, during the 1970s or 1980s. The image captures the perspective of the industrial process, with the towering machinery dominating the foreground, its complex mechanisms and rows of reels and rolls of wool in sharp relief against the woman's apron and the background of the vast, dimly lit factory. Patons & Baldwins was one of the largest manufacturers of knitting yarn in the United Kingdom during this period, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the historical process of wool winding, an essential step in the production of high-quality yarn. The woman's focused expression and meticulous attention to detail as she adjusts and checks the machine underscore the importance of precision and quality in the industrial textile industry. The wool-winding machine, with its intricate gears, pulleys, and levers, is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of the era's industrial design. The image also evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era, when textile manufacturing was a significant contributor to the British economy and a source of pride and employment for countless workers. Heinz Zinram's photograph is a valuable historical document, offering a unique insight into the industrial process of wool winding and the role of women in the textile industry during the 20th century. The image's composition, lighting, and sense of depth convey the scale and complexity of the machinery, while the woman's presence adds a human element to the scene, reminding us of the people behind the production of the wool and the yarn that brought warmth and comfort to homes around the world.
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