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Poster Print : Plenty of women on the shop floor but few on the official
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Plenty of women on the shop floor but few on the official
Plenty of women on the shop floor but few on the officials platform during a meeting at Tate and Lyle, Liverpool. 22nd January 1981
Staff
Liverpool Echo
Mirrorpix
Liverpool
England
Media ID 21828974
© Mirrorpix
Business Closure Employment Factory Jobs Meeting Staff 1981
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse Poster Prints from Memory Lane Prints. This captivating image transports you to Tate and Lyle's Liverpool factory on 22nd January 1981. Witness the bustling energy of the shop floor, teeming with women hard at work. Yet, the official platform during a meeting tells a different story, with only a few women in attendance. This evocative print is a testament to the past and a reminder of the progress we've made. Bring a piece of history into your home or office and ignite conversations with our Media Storehouse Poster Prints.
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 24.4cm (23.4" x 9.6")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "Plenty of women on the shop floor but few on the official's platform" takes us back to a significant moment in history, specifically January 22nd, 1981. The image captures a meeting held at Tate and Lyle in Liverpool during the vibrant era of the 1980s. It sheds light on an important issue prevalent in many industries during that time – gender disparity. The photograph portrays a stark contrast between the number of women present on the bustling shop floor and their underrepresentation among those occupying positions of authority on the officials' platform. This visual juxtaposition serves as a powerful reminder of how traditional gender roles were deeply ingrained within business structures, often limiting opportunities for female employees to ascend into leadership roles. Moreover, this thought-provoking image hints at broader themes such as employment challenges faced by women and factory closures that plagued numerous communities throughout this period. It encapsulates both resilience and determination exhibited by working-class individuals striving for equal representation within their workplaces. While not directly mentioning commercial use or specific companies involved, this poignant snapshot invites viewers to reflect upon societal progress made since then while acknowledging ongoing efforts towards achieving gender equality in today's workforce. Through its historical context and emotive composition, this Memory Lane Prints print offers an opportunity to engage with our past struggles while inspiring conversations about inclusivity and empowerment in contemporary society.
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