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Mill Girl with Cotton Shuttle
Mill Girl with Cotton Shuttle, Burnley, Lancashire, England
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Media ID 19922138
© The Wentworth Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Greetings Card (A5)
Brighten someone's day with our enchanting Mill Girl with Cotton Shuttle greeting card from the Media Storehouse collection. This beautiful image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of the industrial revolution with a charming mill girl at work in Burnley, Lancashire, England. The intricate details of her cotton shuttle and the mill surroundings are sure to transport your recipient back in time. Our high-quality greeting cards are perfect for any occasion, allowing you to share a piece of history and spread joy with every delivery.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
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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Mill Girl with Cotton Shuttle, Burnley, Lancashire, England This evocative photograph captures the essence of the industrial revolution in England, specifically in the textile industry of Burnley, Lancashire. The image features a young mill girl, her expression a mixture of concentration and fatigue, as she deftly feeds a cotton shuttle into a spinning machine. The shuttle, a simple yet essential tool in the textile production process, is poised in her hand, ready to be loaded with thread. The mill girl is dressed in typical working attire of the era, a long, plain dress, and an apron to protect her clothes from the lint and debris generated by the mill. Her hair is neatly pulled back, revealing a determined and focused expression. The mill behind her is a testament to the power and efficiency of the industrial age, its tall, imposing chimneys releasing plumes of smoke into the sky. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of mill workers during the height of the textile industry in England. Mill girls, often young and unskilled, worked long hours in often harsh conditions for meager wages. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the industrial revolution and the role of women in the workforce during this period. Despite the challenges and hardships, the mill girls played a vital role in the production of textiles that fueled the economy of England and contributed to its global dominance in the textile industry. This photograph is a powerful reminder of their resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
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