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A Quaker Oats packing room, 1893 (colour litho)
SLS249193 A Quaker Oats packing room, 1893 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; eSchlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22355396
© Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard / Bridgeman Images
Brand Brands Cereal Commercial Food Industry Manufacturer Mass Production Mundane Packaging Packet Production Line Repetitive Factory Floor Labourer
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating A Quaker Oats packing room print from Bridgeman Images. This 19th-century color lithograph, sourced from the Schlesinger Library at Harvard University, offers a unique glimpse into the history of one of America's most iconic brands. The intricate details of the Quaker Oats packing room, as depicted in this stunning artwork, transport you to an era of industrial innovation and agricultural abundance. Add this beautiful piece to your home or office to inspire a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the past. A must-have for history enthusiasts and Quaker Oats collectors alike.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" 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 Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.6cm (23.4" x 15.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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 print takes us back to the year 1893, immersing us in a Quaker Oats packing room. The vibrant colours of this lithograph bring to life the bustling interior of this manufacturing space. In this image, we see a group of dedicated female workers diligently engaged in their tasks. The scene captures the essence of the food industry during that era - mundane yet essential work that contributed to mass production and commercial success. Each worker is focused on packaging oats into individual packets, forming an assembly line that showcases the repetitive nature of their labor. The Victorian-era setting adds an air of nostalgia and historical significance to this image. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of industrialization and automation within factories today. As we observe these women working tirelessly on the factory floor, it becomes evident that they are not just laborers but also representatives of a well-established brand. Their efforts contribute directly to shaping Quaker Oats' reputation as a trusted manufacturer. This print offers us a glimpse into an important chapter in American history - one where hardworking individuals played crucial roles in driving forward progress within industries like cereal production. It reminds us to appreciate both the past achievements and present advancements made possible by countless workers throughout time.
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