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Poster Print : Dickens Brothers leather works, Northampton BB99_05292
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Dickens Brothers leather works, Northampton BB99_05292
DICKENS BROTHERS, Northampton. Photograph of interior of leather works c.1929. Preparing leather for the shoe and boot industry
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 482978
© Historic England
Factory Industrial People Work
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse collection of historic poster prints, featuring the captivating image of "Dickens Brothers Leather Works, Northampton" by Historic England Archive. This evocative black and white photograph, with the reference number BB99_05292, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. Taken around 1929, the image showcases the interior of the Dickens Brothers' leather works in Northampton, where skilled craftsmen were busy preparing leather for the thriving shoe and boot industry. This exquisite print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, interior designers, and anyone who appreciates the beauty of the past. Bring a piece of history into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality poster print.
A1 Poster (84.1 x 59.4cm, 33.1" x 23.4" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 84.1cm x 59.4cm (33.1" x 23.4")
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 the bustling interior of Dickens Brothers leather works in Northampton, England, circa 1929. The image offers a rare glimpse into the industrial process of preparing leather for the shoe and boot industry during the early 20th century. The scene is filled with a sense of purpose and productivity as workers diligently tend to their tasks. In the foreground, a man carefully trims excess fat from a freshly tanned hide, while another man, clad in protective apron and goggles, operates a large machine, likely used for shaving or smoothing the leather. The atmosphere is thick with the scent of leather and the sounds of machinery, as the workers expertly navigate their way through the maze of equipment and raw materials. The walls are lined with shelves of tools and finished leather, while the floor is covered in piles of hides, waiting to be transformed into high-quality footwear. The Dickens Brothers leather works was a significant contributor to Northampton's thriving shoe industry, which was renowned for its craftsmanship and innovation during this period. The town's proximity to rich grazing lands and abundant water sources made it an ideal location for tanning and leather production. This photograph is a testament to the skill and dedication of the workers, who played a crucial role in the creation of the durable and stylish footwear that put Northampton on the map as a global leader in the industry. The Dickens Brothers leather works, with its intricate process and attention to detail, represents a bygone era of industrial craftsmanship and innovation.
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