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Antique Framed Print : Harveys Foundry, Hayle, Cornwall. Late 1850s
Framed Photos from Royal Cornwall Museum
Harveys Foundry, Hayle, Cornwall. Late 1850s
The interior of a workshop
Royal Cornwall Museum is the UK's Greatest Museum For Cornish Life & Culture
TRURI : Fhvy.2
Media ID 12082166
© From the collection of the RIC
19th Century Cornwall Victorian
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the 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 24.4cm x 18.7cm (9.6" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36.3cm x 31.2cm (14.3" x 12.3")
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.
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This print from the late 1850s transports us back to the heart of Harveys Foundry in Hayle, Cornwall. Stepping into this mid-Victorian workshop through the lens of history, we are instantly immersed in an atmosphere brimming with innovation and industry. The image captures a moment frozen in time, revealing the inner workings of this bustling foundry. The room is alive with activity as skilled craftsmen meticulously craft intricate machinery that would power the Industrial Revolution forward. Their faces reflect a sense of purpose and dedication, their hands deftly maneuvering tools amidst clouds of swirling dust. Every corner tells a story - towering stacks of iron castings stand like sentinels, waiting to be assembled into mighty engines that will shape Britain's future. Sunlight streams through high windows, casting long shadows on wooden workbenches adorned with half-finished creations. The air reverberates with rhythmic clanging sounds and echoes of conversations filled with technical jargon. Harveys Foundry stands as a testament to Cornwall's rich industrial heritage during the 19th century. It symbolizes not only technological progress but also represents countless lives dedicated to craftsmanship and hard work. This photograph invites us to marvel at the ingenuity and determination that transformed raw materials into machines capable of propelling society forward. Preserved within Royal Cornwall Museum's collection, this remarkable snapshot offers us an intimate glimpse into an era when workshops like these were vital hubs for economic growth and societal transformation – forever etching their
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