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Factory with coiled wire - WW1
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Factory with coiled wire - WW1
A factory with newly manufactured wire standing in coils on the floor. Possibly the basis for barbed wire detined for the Western Front - WW1 Date: circa 1915
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Barbed Coil Coiled Coils Floor Ladder Leeds Machinery Manufacture Manufacturing Metalwork Product Rolls Supplies Wire Wylie
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This evocative photograph captures the industrious scene of a factory during World War I, circa 1915. The image showcases a vast, dimly lit room filled with the hum of machinery and the clang of metalwork. Newly manufactured coils of wire lie scattered across the floor, their gleaming surfaces reflecting the flickering light of the factory lamps. These rolls of wire, possibly the precursors of barbed wire, were destined for the Western Front. The intricate patterns of the wire coils, reminiscent of barbed snakes, hint at the defensive purpose of the product. In the foreground, a ladder leans against a wall, suggesting the presence of workers, ready to load the heavy coils onto carts or transport them to the next stage of production. The cogs and gears of the machinery in the background are a testament to the intricate and complex process of manufacturing these essential supplies for the war effort. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of industrial production during a pivotal moment in world history.
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