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Framed Print : Champion (Scissors) Ltd, Sheffield, Yorkshire
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Champion (Scissors) Ltd, Sheffield, Yorkshire
Champion (Scissors) Ltd, Champion Works, Petre Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire -- Rebuilding British Kitchens. Offer of Kumfi-Kut kitchen scissors when limited supplies permit, in a postwar letter, September 1945.
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1945 Champion Kitchen Kitchens Letter Manufacture Manufacturing Offer Petre Postwar Products Rebuilding Scissors Sheffield Supplies Supply
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Step into the past with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. This stunning image, "Champion (Scissors) Ltd, Sheffield, Yorkshire" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the post-war era. Originally featured in a letter offering Kumfi-Kut kitchen scissors, this captivating photograph showcases the iconic Champion Works in Petre Street, Sheffield. Add this unique piece to your decor and let the history of British industry come alive in your home or office.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm 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
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.3cm (15.6" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
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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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph, taken in September 1945, workers at Champion (Scissors) Ltd in Sheffield, Yorkshire, are seen busy at work in the aftermath of World War II. The image captures the bustling atmosphere of the Champion Works on Petre Street, where the production of essential kitchen tools was underway. The company, a significant player in the South Yorkshire manufacturing scene, was renowned for its high-quality scissors, including the popular Kumfi-Kut kitchen scissors. The postwar period was a time of rebuilding and recovery, both for the nation and for individual families. Kitchens, in particular, were a priority as people sought to restore a sense of normalcy and comfort to their homes. Champion (Scissors) Ltd played a crucial role in this process, offering its Kumfi-Kut kitchen scissors to those in need, as indicated in this letter from the same period. The limited supplies of these versatile and indispensable kitchen tools were a testament to the challenges faced by manufacturers during this time. The scene depicted in this photograph is a snapshot of the resilience and determination of the British people during the 1940s. The workers at Champion (Scissors) Ltd, with their focused expressions and purposeful movements, embody the spirit of manufacturing excellence that characterized the region's industrial heritage. The company's commitment to providing essential kitchen tools, such as the Kumfi-Kut scissors, underscores the importance of everyday items in the lives of people during this period of history. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the role that industry and manufacturing played in the postwar recovery and the enduring significance of the products that were produced.
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