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Textile workers early 1900s
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Textile workers early 1900s
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Cloth Cotton Factories Mill Mills Spinners Spinning Textile Textiles Weavers Weaving Wool Worker
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This vintage photograph, hailing from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the past of the textile industry during the early 1900s. The image portrays a group of dedicated textile workers, their faces etched with determination and focus, as they toil away in a dimly lit mill. The air is thick with the scent of wool, cotton, and the hum of spinning wheels and weaving looms. The textile industry was a significant contributor to the economic growth of England during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The mills, like the one depicted in this photograph, were the backbone of this industry, employing thousands of men, women, and children. The workers, dressed in their simple yet practical attire, are engaged in various tasks, from spinning raw fibers into thread to weaving intricate patterns into cloth. The photograph captures the raw energy and grit of the textile workers, their hands moving in rhythm with the machinery around them. The lantern slide, an early form of photographic projection, adds to the nostalgic charm of the image, transporting us back in time to an era of hard work, industry, and innovation. The textures of the rough mill walls, the worn-out clothing of the workers, and the intricate patterns of the textiles being produced all come alive in this stunning photograph, offering a poignant reminder of the rich history of textile production and the workers who made it possible.
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