Photographic Print : Chicago Butchery
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Chicago Butchery
Slaughter underway at a Chicago pork butchery. Date: 1886
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Media ID 14293660
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1886 Butcher Butchery Chicago Meat Pork Slaughter Underway
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the raw beauty and history of photography with Media Storehouse's range of high-quality prints from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, titled "Slaughter underway at a Chicago pork butchery. Date: 1886," offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the industrial process of butchery in Chicago during the late 19th century. With stunning detail and rich colors, this rights-managed print is a must-have for history buffs, photography enthusiasts, and anyone looking to add a unique and thought-provoking piece to their collection. Order your print today and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 12x8 for landscape images, 8x12 for portrait images.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this image of a bustling pork butchery in Chicago, circa 1886. The photograph, taken during the height of the Industrial Revolution, offers a rare glimpse into the raw and unfiltered reality of meat production in America's heartland. The scene is a cacophony of sights, sounds, and smells. A team of skilled butchers, dressed in heavy aprons and wielding sharp knives, are hard at work, expertly dissecting hogs that hang from hooks suspended from the ceiling. The air is thick with the pungent aroma of blood and meat, mingling with the acrid scent of sawdust and the faintly sweet smell of pig intestines, which are being cleaned and prepared for sausage making. The floor is slick with blood and water, and the walls are lined with hooks and shelves, where various cuts of meat are stored, waiting to be sold to local restaurants and households. The butchers move with practiced ease, their faces focused and determined, as they deftly separate the various parts of the animal, ensuring that nothing goes to waste. Despite the grisly nature of the work, there is a sense of community and camaraderie among the butchers, who work together in a rhythmic dance, each playing a crucial role in the process. The photograph captures a moment of raw, unfiltered reality, offering a glimpse into a bygone era when food production was a more intimate and hands-on process. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of food and agriculture in Chicago, a city that has long been a hub for meat production and processing. It serves as a reminder of the hard work and dedication that goes into bringing food to our tables, and the importance of appreciating the origins of the food we consume.
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