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Coopering, making whiskey barrels at Wiley & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961
Coopering, making whiskey barrels at Wiley & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1961. The photograph shows a worker from the bonded warehouse hammering the rings into place on a barrel. These rings hold the individual sections of the barrel compressed and in turn, the fluid inside swells the wood to create a a leakproof vessel. A lot of the barrels used by the whisky industry in the UK were obtained second hand from the Bourbon industry in the US
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Media ID 15066236
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Alcohol Barrel Barrel Maker Barrels Cask Cooper Drinks Industry Factory Worker Flat Cap Hammer Michael Michael Walters Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd Sheffield South Yorkshire Walters Whisky Wiley And Co
17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.9cm x 24.4cm (7.4" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 43.1cm (15" x 17")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This photograph captures a moment in time at Wiley & Co, Sheffield, South Yorkshire in 1961. The skilled art of coopering is showcased as a worker from the bonded warehouse meticulously hammers rings into place on a whiskey barrel. These rings play a crucial role in compressing the individual sections of the barrel, ensuring that the fluid inside swells the wood to create an impermeable vessel. Interestingly, this image sheds light on an intriguing aspect of the whisky industry in the UK during that era. Many of these barrels were actually acquired second hand from the Bourbon industry in the United States. This cross-continental exchange adds another layer to this snapshot's historical significance. The photo exudes an industrial atmosphere with its monochrome palette and showcases both craftsmanship and labor-intensive work. The factory worker dons a traditional flat cap while focusing intently on his task, highlighting his dedication to his profession. Taken by Michael Walters from Paul Walters Worldwide Photography Ltd. , this image offers us a glimpse into British manufacturing history and pays homage to those who played vital roles behind-the-scenes within this thriving drinks industry. It serves as a reminder of how intricate processes like coopering contributed to creating quality products enjoyed by countless individuals throughout Britain and beyond during that time period.
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