SUGAR REFINERY, c1865. The boiling house of a sugar refinery. Wood engraving, English, c1865
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SUGAR REFINERY, c1865. The boiling house of a sugar refinery. Wood engraving, English, c1865
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Media ID 7536503
1860s Barrel Cauldron Manufacture Refinery Shovel Sugar Sugar Cane
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back in time to the year 1865, immersing us in the heart of a bustling sugar refinery. The image showcases the boiling house, where all the magic happens. It is a wood engraving that beautifully captures the essence of this era. In this scene, we witness a group of hardworking English men diligently laboring away amidst clouds of steam and billowing cauldrons. Each worker plays their part in transforming raw sugar cane into refined sweetness that will soon grace tables around the world. The workers are seen using shovels to carefully tend to large vats filled with bubbling liquid gold. Their faces reveal determination as they navigate through barrels and machinery, ensuring every step of the manufacturing process is executed flawlessly. The attention to detail in this engraving transports us to an era when manual labor was at its peak. We can almost feel the heat radiating from these massive cauldrons as they work tirelessly day after day. This remarkable piece from The Granger Collection serves as a reminder of how far we have come in our methods of sugar production. It allows us to appreciate both the craftsmanship involved and those who dedicated their lives to refining such a staple ingredient enjoyed by millions worldwide.
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