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Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield 1871
Various scene inside the government-owned rifle factory, Royal Small-Arms Factory, Enfield. Date: 1871
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Boring Copying Enfield Factories Firearms Foundry Lathe Machinery Manufacture Manufacturing Mill Muskets Owned Rifle Rifles Rolling Rooms Rough Smithy Weapon Foundries Weapons
Greetings Card (A5)
Step back in time with our unique selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring vintage images of the Royal Small-Arms Factory, Enfield from Mary Evans Prints Online. These captivating cards showcase the inner workings of the historic government-owned rifle factory in 1871. Perfect for history enthusiasts, gun collectors, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of industrial heritage, these cards add a touch of nostalgia to any occasion. Impress your friends and family with a thoughtful and distinctive greeting that tells a story. Order yours today and travel back in time with every card you send.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
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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This evocative photograph captures various scenes inside the Royal Small-Arms Factory in Enfield, England, during the year 1871. Established in 1816 as a government-owned rifle factory, Enfield was a significant center for military weapon production in Britain. The exterior of the factory is shown in the image, with its imposing red-brick facade and tall chimneys, billowing smoke into the sky. Moving inside, the photograph reveals the bustling industrial environment, filled with the hum of machinery and the sound of metal being shaped. Workers, dressed in heavy clothing and protective gear, are seen operating various machines, from rough boring mills and rolling mills to copying lathes and sharping machines. The rooms are filled with an intricate network of gears, levers, and metal rods, all working in harmony to manufacture the precision components required for rifles and muskets. The foundry is another area where the transformation of raw materials into finished weapons takes place. Here, molten metal is poured into molds, cooling and solidifying into the shape of rifle barrels and other essential parts. The scene is rough and raw, with sparks flying and workers deftly handling the hot metal. The Royal Small-Arms Factory in Enfield was a testament to the power of British industry and innovation during the late 19th century. Its production of high-quality firearms played a crucial role in maintaining the military might of the British Empire.
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