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Hatters at Work
Hatters at work round their kettle, a heated workbench, each occupied with a different stage of manufacture. Some 60, 000 beaver furs were bought from Canada every year
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Media ID 592493
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1850 Beaver Bought Conditions Furs Hatmaking Hatter Hatters Heated Manufacture Occupied Work Bench Year
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Hatters at Work" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library via Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image offers a glimpse into the bustling world of 19th-century hat-making. Hatters are seen huddled around a steaming kettle, their workbenches filled with various tools and materials. With approximately 60,000 beaver furs imported from Canada annually, these artisans were dedicated to their craft, each one engrossed in a different stage of manufacture. Add a touch of history to your walls with this evocative, high-quality poster print. Perfect for decorating your home office, study, or workshop, this print is sure to inspire creativity and spark conversation.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intricate and labor-intensive process of hat making during the Victorian era, as a group of hatters work diligently around a heated workbench. The year is circa 1850, and these artisans are deeply concentrated on their craft, each at a different stage of manufacture. The scene takes place in a hat factory, likely in London or another major British city, where the demand for high-quality hats was insatiable. The raw materials for these hats were primarily beaver furs, which were imported from Canada in vast quantities - an estimated 60,000 pelts per year. The hats were made using a technique called "blocking," which involved shaping the fur felt over a wooden hat block. The felt was first made by compressing beaver fur pelts, which were soaked in water and then pressed between felt hammers. The resulting felt was then shaped over the hat block, which was heated to help the felt hold its form. The hatters in this photograph are shown working in close proximity to one another, each with their own specialized role in the hat-making process. Some are shaping the felt over their blocks, while others are trimming excess fur or adding decorative elements. The conditions in which they worked were often harsh, with long hours and poor ventilation leading to respiratory problems and other health issues. Despite the challenging conditions, the hatters took pride in their craft, which was an essential part of Victorian-era fashion. The hats they produced were not only functional but also a symbol of status and wealth. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of hat making and the lives of the skilled artisans who brought these iconic accessories to life.
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