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Marking soap for hotels, clubs, etc, Edward Cook and Co Ltd, London, c1903 (1903)
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Marking soap for hotels, clubs, etc, Edward Cook and Co Ltd, London, c1903 (1903)
Marking soap for hotels, clubs, etc, Edward Cook and Co Ltd, London, c1903 (1903). Edward Cook and Co registered on 18 October 1898, in the business of soap making for hotels, clubs and households. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]
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Busy Edwardian Factory Worker George R Sims George Robert George Robert Sims George Sims Manufacturing Marking Sims Soap Social Class Workbench Working Class
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This print captures the bustling atmosphere inside Edward Cook and Co Ltd, a soap manufacturing company in London around 1903. The image showcases workers diligently marking bars of soap destined for hotels, clubs, and households across the country. The scene is filled with both male and female employees immersed in their tasks, highlighting the diverse workforce of the time. The industrial setting exudes a sense of productivity as workers go about their jobs at workbenches scattered throughout the factory floor. This snapshot offers a glimpse into early 20th-century British industry, emphasizing the importance of trade and occupation during this period. Edward Cook and Co Ltd was established on October 18,1898, specializing in soap production for various establishments. Their dedication to quality can be seen through this photograph as workers meticulously mark each bar before it reaches its intended destination. As an interior shot taken from George R. Sims' Living London series published in 1903 by Cassell and Company Limited, this print provides valuable insight into social classes within Edwardian society. It portrays individuals from different backgrounds coming together to contribute to Britain's thriving manufacturing sector. Overall, this image serves as a historical record that encapsulates not only the operations of Edward Cook and Co Ltd but also reflects broader themes such as gender roles, industrialization, and societal dynamics prevalent during that era.
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