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Amoskeag Corporation, Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
Weave room in No. 11 Mill (a textile mill) of the Amoskeag Corporation, Manchester, New Hampshire, USA. Date: 1911
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Corporation Cotton Hampshire Loom Looms Machinery Machines Manchester Manufacturing Mill Mills Postmark Stamp Stamps Textile Textiles Weave Weaving
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Step into the past with this image of the weave room in No. 11 Mill of the Amoskeag Corporation in Manchester, New Hampshire, USA, taken in the year 1911. The photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of textile workers during the early 20th century in America. The room is filled with an intricate maze of looms, each one humming with the rhythmic clatter of machinery, as women in simple dresses and aprons focus intently on their tasks. Men and children, too, can be seen working diligently, their faces etched with determination and concentration. The air is thick with the scent of cotton fibers and the sound of shuttles weaving in and out, creating intricate patterns on the fabric. The red postmark stamp in the bottom right corner of the photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the image's historical significance. The Amoskeag Corporation, a leading textile manufacturing company in Manchester, was a major employer during this era, providing jobs for thousands of people in the region. The mills were the heart of the community, and the workers' lives were deeply intertwined with the rhythms of the textile industry. This photograph is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and resilience of the men, women, and children who labored in the mills, transforming raw materials into finished textiles that were shipped across the country and around the world. It is a poignant reminder of the rich history of textile manufacturing in New Hampshire and the United States, and a reminder of the human stories that lie behind the industrial revolution.
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