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Port Sunlight BL14041_027
LEVER BROTHERS SUNLIGHT SOAP WORKS, Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside. Interior view. Workers packing soap boxes. Photographed by Bedford Lemere & Co. in April 1897
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Media ID 4506469
© Historic England
Factory Industrial People Victorian
14"x11" Photo Print
Discover the rich history of Port Sunlight with this stunning photographic print from Media Storehouse. Taken by renowned photographer Harry Bedford Lemere in April 1897, this image captures the interior of the Lever Brothers Sunlight Soap Works in Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside. Witness the dedication and hard work of the workers as they meticulously pack soap boxes, a testament to the industrial prowess of the time. Add this captivating piece to your home or office to bring a piece of historic England into your space. Printed on premium quality paper for lasting beauty and vibrancy.
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Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
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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 evocative photograph, taken by the renowned Victorian photography studio Bedford Lemere & Co. in April 1897, captures a moment in time at the Lever Brothers Sunlight Soap Works in Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside. The industrial interior is a testament to the technological advancements and mass production methods of the late 19th century. The scene is set in a large, well-lit room filled with an army of workers, all focused on their tasks. They are engaged in the meticulous process of packing soap boxes, each one carefully sealed and labeled before being stacked neatly on wooden pallets. The air is thick with the scent of fresh soap and the sound of machinery hums in the background. The workers, dressed in their uniforms, appear to be in a rhythmic flow, their movements synchronized with the production line. Their faces are etched with concentration, a testament to the physical labor required in this era before automation. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the factory workers, their faces expressing a mix of determination and fatigue. The Lever Brothers Sunlight Soap Works, established by Lord Leverhulme in 1885, was a pioneering factory in the use of scientific methods in soap production. The company's mission was to make soap accessible to the masses, and this photograph captures the industrious spirit of the workers who made that possible. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human element in the industrial revolution, a time when people and machines worked together to create a better world.
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