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Cotton Printing at Merton Abbey Works, c1884. Creator: Unknown
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Cotton Printing at Merton Abbey Works, c1884. Creator: Unknown
Cotton Printing at Merton Abbey Works, c1884. Workers hand-printing cotton fabric with woodblocks at Merton Abbey Mills in south London. The Abbey buildings were renovated and adapted for textile printing at the beginning of the 19th century, and acquired by the artist and textile designer William Morris (1834-1896) in 1881. From " Modern Art Monographs"
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Cotton Material Morris Textile Industry Textile Mill Textile Worker Textiles Worker William Morris By Hand
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This print takes us back to the 19th century, specifically to Merton Abbey Mills in south London. The image showcases a group of workers diligently hand-printing cotton fabric using traditional woodblocks. This historic site was originally renovated and transformed into a textile printing facility at the beginning of the 1800s, before being acquired by the renowned artist and textile designer William Morris in 1881. The photograph offers a glimpse into the bustling interior of this Victorian-era factory, where skilled individuals meticulously carry out their occupation in the textile industry. Surrounded by towering machinery and stacks of material, these dedicated workers play an integral role in producing high-quality printed textiles. The monochrome aesthetic adds an air of nostalgia to this snapshot from Britain's industrial past. It serves as a testament to both the craftsmanship involved in manual printing techniques and the significance of Merton Abbey Works within England's rich textile heritage. Preserved through time by an unknown creator, this remarkable woodblock print transports us back to an era when every piece of fabric carried with it a story woven through countless hours of laborious dedication. As we admire this image today, let us appreciate not only its artistic value but also recognize those who contributed their skills and expertise to shape our history.
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