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Poster Print : C. T. Skelton, Sheafbank Works, Edge Tool Manufacturers, Heeley, Sheffield, 1896
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C. T. Skelton, Sheafbank Works, Edge Tool Manufacturers, Heeley, Sheffield, 1896
Image from C.T. Skelton and Co [catalogue] : Register No. 1024 (1896) (Local Studies ref. TRC SKEL)
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Media ID 14041012
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Poster Print featuring an intriguing image from Sheffield's industrial past. This captivating photograph, taken in 1896, showcases the Sheafbank Works of C.T. Skelton, a renowned edge tool manufacturer based in Heeley, Sheffield. Preserved in the Sheffield City Archives, this vintage snapshot offers a unique glimpse into the rich history of Sheffield's industrial heritage. Bring this piece of history to life in your home or office – order your Media Storehouse C.T. Skelton, Sheafbank Works Poster Print today.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Sheffield City Archives takes us back to the year 1896, offering a glimpse into the bustling world of C. T. Skelton's Sheafbank Works in Heeley, Sheffield. The image showcases an era defined by steel and industry, where tool production reigned supreme. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a group of skilled workers diligently crafting various tools that would soon find their way into the hands of craftsmen across the nation. With focused expressions on their faces, they expertly shape spades and shovels with precision and care. The Sheafbank Works stands proudly in the background as a testament to Charles T. Skelton's legacy as one of Sheffield's esteemed edge tool manufacturers. Its towering presence symbolizes not only his success but also represents an entire community built around cutlery manufacturing. While this photograph primarily captures a moment within Skelton's workshop, it also serves as evidence of advertising strategies employed during that period. Subtle advertisements for other products can be seen subtly placed throughout the scene - reminding viewers that even amidst hard work, commerce was always present. As we admire this historical artifact today, let us appreciate its significance beyond commercial use; it offers us valuable insights into both local history and industrial development during an era when Sheffield was at the forefront of steel production excellence.
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