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Calcining (roasting) tin ore, 1876 (engraving)
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Calcining (roasting) tin ore, 1876 (engraving)
3478854 Calcining (roasting) tin ore, 1876 (engraving); (add.info.: Calcining (roasting) tin ore: Cornwall. Woman is feeding crushed ore through hopper into Calcining furnace below, 1876.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38145638
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1870s Cornwall Crushed Furnace Furnaces Industries Mine Plough Ploughing Ploughman Plow
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This engraving from 1876 captures the process of calcining (roasting) tin ore in Cornwall, England. A woman is depicted feeding crushed ore through a hopper into a calcining furnace below, showcasing the intricate and labor-intensive nature of this industrial practice.
The scene exudes a sense of industry and hard work, with the woman diligently tending to the furnace as part of the tin ore processing. The black and white imagery adds a timeless quality to the print, emphasizing the historical significance of this moment in time.
As we gaze upon this engraving, we are transported back to the 19th century, where agriculture and mining played crucial roles in shaping society. The fusion of femininity and industry in this image challenges traditional gender norms, highlighting the important contributions made by women in historically male-dominated fields.
Overall, this print serves as a poignant reminder of our industrial past and invites us to reflect on how far we have come since then. It is a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance, capturing a snapshot of life during a pivotal period in history.
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