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Matchbox filling 1900
R. Bell & Co, Matchbox factory located in Wandsworth, Surrey, London. Date: 1900
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Media ID 20159217
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Aprons Bell Boxes Filling Match Matchbox Matchboxes Messrs Surrey Wandsworth
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 19cm (9.6" x 7.5")
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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In this evocative photograph from the early 1900s, we witness the inner workings of the Matchbox filling room at R. Bell & Co.'s factory located in Wandsworth, Surrey, London. The scene is filled with a sense of industry and diligence as women in white aprons meticulously fill matchboxes with sticks of matches. The room is dimly lit, with large windows allowing natural light to filter in, creating an intriguing contrast between the bright sunlight outside and the shadowy interior. The women, all focused on their tasks, display an air of determination and concentration. They wear white aprons, likely to keep their clothing clean from the match dust and debris. Each woman holds a small wooden tray in her left hand, while her right hand deftly inserts matchsticks into the boxes. The trays are filled with matchboxes, ready to be filled, and empty ones await their turn on a nearby table. The room itself is a testament to the meticulous process involved in manufacturing matchboxes. Shelves line the walls, filled with various components, including matchboxes, matchsticks, and trays. A large wooden table in the center of the room serves as the workspace for the women. The overall atmosphere is one of order and precision, with each woman playing a crucial role in the production process. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of the matchbox filling room at R. Bell & Co.'s factory in the early 1900s. It is a fascinating reminder of the labor-intensive process that went into producing matchboxes during this era, and the vital role that women played in the industry.
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