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Welsh woman with spinning wheel, Wales
Welsh woman outside a cottage with a spinning wheel, Wales. Date: late 19th century
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Media ID 14139173
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Pump Park Photography
Apron Cottage Manufacture Manufacturing Patio Spin Spinning Spins Textiles Thread Tradition Wheel Wool Racial
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.7cm x 17.7cm (5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 8")
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.
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This evocative late 19th century photograph captures the image of a Welsh woman, clad in traditional attire, spinning wool outside her quaint cottage in Wales. The woman's hat adorned with flowers and her apron adorned with intricate patterns, are quintessential symbols of Welsh culture and textile heritage. With a determined expression on her face, she spins the wheel, transforming raw wool into thread, a labor-intensive process that was once a vital part of Welsh domestic life. The spinning wheel, a relic of a time when manufacturing was primarily carried out in the home, was an essential tool for Welsh women. The cottage industry of textile manufacture played a significant role in the Welsh economy, with wool being one of the primary commodities. The boy in the background, peering curiously from the doorway, suggests that this skill was being passed down from generation to generation. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history and traditions of Wales, a time when the connection between the people and their land was deeply rooted. The image is a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the value of the simple pleasures of rural life.
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