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Toy manufacturing, 19th century
Toy manufacturing, 19th-century artwork. Family working together at home to make wooden toys. This is an example of small-scale crafts production (cottage industries), as opposed to large-scale factory production. Artwork from the 13th volume (first period of 1894) of the French popular science weekly La Science Illustree
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1890s 1894 Annual Volume Boys Brother Brothers Carpenter Child Children Cottage Craft Crafting Craftsman Daughter Domestic Family Father French Girl Girls Home House House Hold Husband Instrument La Science Illustree Lathe Louis Figuier Magazine Make Making Manufacture Manufacturing Mother Parent Parents Popular Science Producing Production Room Siblings Sister Sisters Tool Weekly Wife Worker Workshop Cottage Industry Daughters Mono Chrome Sons
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This print captures a heartwarming scene from the 19th century toy manufacturing era. In this artwork, we witness a close-knit family working together in their humble abode to create wooden toys. This illustration exemplifies the essence of small-scale crafts production, commonly known as cottage industries, which stood in contrast to the large-scale factory production prevalent during that time. The image showcases an array of characters diligently engaged in their respective tasks. The father, a skilled carpenter, operates a lathe with precision while his wife assists him by handing over tools and materials. Their children eagerly participate too; the daughter meticulously paints intricate details on the toys alongside her sister who helps assemble them. Meanwhile, their brothers lend a hand by carving wood into various shapes under the watchful eye of their mother. This snapshot offers us a glimpse into not only the historical context but also highlights themes of family unity and collaboration within domestic settings. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship that thrived during this period. Originally featured in La Science Illustree, one of France's popular science weeklies from 1894, this remarkable piece is part of its annual volume curated by Louis Figuier. As we admire this timeless artwork captured by Science Photo Library, it reminds us of our rich industrial heritage and how even simple acts like making wooden toys can foster creativity and bring families closer together.
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