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Straw-hat makers, women and girl, sewing hats
Straw-hat makers, women and girl, sewing hats from braided and plaited straw in a milliners shop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Tabart, London, 1810
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Media ID 23158724
© Florilegius/Mary Evans
Apprentice Arts Braided Labour Makers Occupation Plaited Sewing Skilled Straw Trades Useful Woodcut Workshop Drawingroom Straw Hat
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history of traditional craftsmanship into your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image showcases a scene of straw-hat makers, women and a young girl, meticulously sewing hats in a milliner's shop. The intricately braided and plaited straw hats take center stage, as the artisans focus intently on their work. This hand-colored woodcut engraving, sourced from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts through Mary Evans Prints Online, is a testament to the timeless beauty and skill of the past. Add this stunning piece to your wall and let the story of these craftswomen inspire you every day.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This hand-colored woodcut engraving, taken from 'The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts' published in London in 1810 by Tabart, offers a glimpse into the world of straw-hat making. The image portrays a bustling workshop filled with women and a young girl, all intently focused on their craft. They are seated at long tables, meticulously sewing and shaping hats from plaited and braided straw. The scene exudes an air of industry and skilled labor. The women, dressed in simple yet practical clothing, are deeply engrossed in their work, their faces expressing a sense of concentration and determination. The young apprentice, perched on a stool, watches attentively as she learns the art of straw-hat making from her elders. The drawingroom-like setting of the workshop adds to the domestic and inviting atmosphere. The warm colors of the hand-painted engraving bring the scene to life, making it a captivating and intriguing depiction of a bygone era. The intricate details of the hats in various stages of completion, the tools and materials scattered about, and the determined expressions of the workers all contribute to a vivid and engaging image. Straw-hat making was a significant occupation during this time, with the demand for hats being high, especially during the summer months. This woodcut engraving serves as a testament to the skilled labor and dedication that went into creating these essential accessories, which were once a staple in every English household.
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