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Trades in Regency England: charcoal burning, Jew selling
Trades in Regency England: charcoal burning, Jew selling pencils, and fishing. Worker at a charcoal pit in Furness 64, Jewish pedlar selling pencils door to door in Borrowdale 65 and man fishing on a riverbank using fish-hooks made in Carlisle 66. Woodcut engraving from Rev. Isaac Taylors Scenes of British Wealth, in Produce, Manufacture and Commerce, John Harris, London, 1823. Isaac Taylor was an English writer, artist, engraver and inventor 1787-1865
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This woodcut engraving, titled "Scenes of British Wealth, in Produce, Manufacture and Commerce," showcases various trades prevalent in Regency England during the early 19th century. The image comprises three distinct scenes, each highlighting the charcoal burning industry, a Jewish pedlar selling pencils, and a man fishing. In the first scene, a worker toils at a charcoal pit in Furness. He meticulously piles up logs and adds them to the pit, while another man shovels hot coals onto a waiting cart. Charcoal burning was a labor-intensive process that involved heating wood in a low-oxygen environment to drive off volatile gases and leave behind carbon. This essential fuel source powered industries, particularly iron and steel manufacturing. The second scene depicts a Jewish pedlar selling pencils door-to-door in Borrowdale. He carries a small satchel filled with graphite pencils, which were becoming increasingly popular during this period. The pedlar's traditional costume, complete with a tallit and tefillin, adds an intriguing cultural element to the image. Lastly, a man is shown fishing on a riverbank using fish-hooks made in Carlisle. The man's simple attire and the serene setting convey the idyllic lifestyle of a rural fisherman. The fishhooks were an essential component of the fishing industry, which provided food and livelihoods for many people in England. This engraving, created by the English writer, artist, engraver, and inventor Rev. Isaac Taylor in 1823, offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse trades and industries that thrived in Regency England during the Industrial Revolution. The intricate details and captivating composition make this an invaluable educational resource for students of history, art, and social studies.
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