Box-making processes in use in a large soap works (b / w photo)

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Box-making processes in use in a large soap works (b / w photo)

6008274 Box-making processes in use in a large soap works (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Box-making processes in use in a large soap works. Illustration for Harmsworths Business Encyclopedia and Commercial Educator (c 1926).); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright

Media ID 23596522

© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images

Assembled Boxes Business Cardboard Commercial Corners Crate Cutting Large Making Modern Nails Printed Processes Soap Strip Trimming Works

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This photograph captures the box-making processes in use at a large soap works in the 1920s. The image, taken by an English photographer, showcases the intricate techniques employed to create wooden crates for transporting soap products. In this snapshot from history, we witness workers engaged in various stages of box production. They are seen trimming timber, cutting it into precise dimensions, and assembling boxes with dovetailed corners. Nails secure the wooden pieces together while a metal strip adds reinforcement. The attention to detail is evident as each step contributes to the final product – sturdy cardboard boxes ready for shipment. This glimpse into a modern factory of its time highlights both craftsmanship and efficiency. The significance of this photo extends beyond its subject matter. It was originally featured as an illustration in Harmsworths Business Encyclopedia and Commercial Educator circa 1926, providing valuable insight into industrial practices during that era. Preserved within a private collection but made available through Fine Art Finder's partnership with Bridgeman Images, this print offers viewers a window into the history of trade and commerce. As we appreciate this piece today, it serves as a reminder of how innovation has shaped our world throughout the twentieth century.

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