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Dickens Brothers leather works, Northampton BB99_05292
DICKENS BROTHERS, Northampton. Photograph of interior of leather works c.1929. Preparing leather for the shoe and boot industry
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Media ID 482978
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Factory Industrial People Work
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 24.4cm x 17.9cm (9.6" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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 evocative photograph captures the bustling interior of Dickens Brothers leather works in Northampton, England, circa 1929. The image offers a rare glimpse into the industrial process of preparing leather for the shoe and boot industry during the early 20th century. The scene is filled with a sense of purpose and productivity as workers diligently tend to their tasks. In the foreground, a man carefully trims excess fat from a freshly tanned hide, while another man, clad in protective apron and goggles, operates a large machine, likely used for shaving or smoothing the leather. The atmosphere is thick with the scent of leather and the sounds of machinery, as the workers expertly navigate their way through the maze of equipment and raw materials. The walls are lined with shelves of tools and finished leather, while the floor is covered in piles of hides, waiting to be transformed into high-quality footwear. The Dickens Brothers leather works was a significant contributor to Northampton's thriving shoe industry, which was renowned for its craftsmanship and innovation during this period. The town's proximity to rich grazing lands and abundant water sources made it an ideal location for tanning and leather production. This photograph is a testament to the skill and dedication of the workers, who played a crucial role in the creation of the durable and stylish footwear that put Northampton on the map as a global leader in the industry. The Dickens Brothers leather works, with its intricate process and attention to detail, represents a bygone era of industrial craftsmanship and innovation.
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