A staff member uses a 20 foot long band kinfe to cut accurately round a pattern at

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A staff member uses a 20 foot long band kinfe to cut accurately round a pattern at

A staff member uses a 20 foot long band kinfe to cut accurately round a pattern at the Dewhirst factory. 14th February 1978

Staff
Teesside Archive
Mirrorpix
Dormanstown
North Yorkshire
England

Media ID 21736803

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Fabric Factory Jobs Labour Machine Machinery Production Redcar And Cleveland Skilled Staff Teesside

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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the Dewhirst factory on the 14th of February, 1978. The image captures a skilled staff member using a remarkable 20-foot long band knife to meticulously cut around a pattern with utmost precision. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into the world of clothing production in the 1970s. The bustling fabric factory in Redcar and Cleveland, Teesside, was at the heart of an industry that relied heavily on dedicated workers like this individual. Their expertise and craftsmanship were essential in ensuring each piece of clothing met the highest standards. As we observe this moment frozen in time, it becomes evident that machinery played a crucial role in enhancing productivity within the factory walls. The massive band knife wielded by our diligent staff member exemplifies how technology seamlessly integrated with human labor to streamline production processes. This photograph serves as both a testament to the hard work put forth by countless individuals within these factories and as an homage to an era when manual skills were highly valued. It reminds us of an era when jobs were abundant within industries such as clothing manufacturing. Through this single image, we are transported back to an important chapter in industrial history – one where skilled staff members like those at Dewhirst Factory contributed their talents towards creating garments that would be cherished for years to come.

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