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Antique Framed Print : Automatic soap packing machines, Port Sunlight, early 1900s
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Automatic soap packing machines, Port Sunlight, early 1900s
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Media ID 32386110
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Automatic Lever Machines Packing Soap Sunlight Wirral
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.1cm x 23.8cm (14.6" x 9.4")
Estimated Product Size is 54cm x 41.4cm (21.3" x 16.3")
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
Step into the early 1900s and witness the innovation of automatic soap packing machines at Port Sunlight, a picturesque village in the Wirral area of Merseyside, England. This vintage photograph, captured by an unknown photographer from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, showcases the intricate machinery that revolutionized the soap industry during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The image reveals a row of gleaming, automatic soap packing machines, each one meticulously wrapping and boxing bars of soap with precision and efficiency. The machines, adorned with brass fittings and glass windows, exude an air of sophistication and modernity, contrasting the rustic surroundings of the factory. The lantern slide, a popular medium for projecting images during this time, captures the dimly lit factory, casting long, dramatic shadows that add to the intrigue and mystery of the scene. The workers, dressed in their turn-of-the-century attire, can be seen operating the machines, their faces illuminated by the soft glow of the lantern slide projector. The Automatic Soap Packing Machines at Port Sunlight were a testament to the technological advancements of the time, allowing for mass production and standardization of soap products. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing us with a fascinating insight into the history of manufacturing processes and the evolution of consumer goods. The image is a captivating reminder of the elegance and ingenuity of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, a time when the world was on the cusp of significant industrial and social change.
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