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Feeding Silkworms / China
Feeding silk worms with mulberry leaves & sorting the cocoons. The whole family seems to be involved
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1840 Cocoons Feeding Involved Mulberry Silk Sorting Textiles Worms Silk Worms
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 16.9cm (9.6" x 6.7")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Family Affair in China's Silk Industry: Feeding Silkworms and Sorting Cocoons, Circa 1840 This evocative photograph, captured circa 1840, presents a captivating glimpse into the rich history of China's ancient silk industry, as a devoted family works together to tend to their silkworms and sort the emerging cocoons. The scene unfolds in a serene rural setting, where the warm glow of sunlight filters through the foliage, casting dappled shadows on the ground. At the heart of the image, a mother carefully feeds silkworms with fresh mulberry leaves, her expression one of deep concentration as she ensures each worm is well-nourished. Her young daughter, dressed in traditional Chinese attire, watches intently, her curiosity piqued by the intricacies of the silkworm cultivation process. Nearby, a father and son team up to sort the cocoons, their hands deftly separating the precious silk-bearing ones from their less valuable counterparts. The significance of this photograph lies not only in its portrayal of a family working in harmony but also in the historical context of China's silk industry, which dates back over 3,000 years. Silk was once a highly prized commodity, with China maintaining a near monopoly on its production for centuries. The labor-intensive process of raising silkworms, harvesting their cocoons, and extracting the delicate silk threads was a deeply ingrained part of Chinese culture and daily life. As you gaze upon this photograph, you are transported back in time, witnessing a moment of connection between generations, tradition, and the enduring legacy of China's storied silk industry.
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