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Cooperative Wholesale Society cakes and crackers
Cooperative Wholesale Society cakes and crackers from Bicuit factory at Crumpsall
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Media ID 32378582
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Bicuit Cakes Cooperative Crackers Crumpsall Wholesale
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring a piece of history into your home with our exquisite Media Storehouse Canvas Prints, featuring the iconic image "Cooperative Wholesale Society cakes and crackers" from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph showcases a bustling bakery at Crumpsall, where Cooperative Wholesale Society cakes and crackers were once produced. The rich, textured canvas brings out the intricate details of the scene, making it a stunning addition to any kitchen, dining room, or office space. Relive the charm of a bygone era with this timeless piece of art that is sure to start conversations and add character to your decor.
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 40.6cm (20" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this charming vintage photograph of the Cooperative Wholesale Society's cake and cracker production at their Crumpsall bicuit factory. The image, captured by The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, transports us to an era of cooperative enterprise, wholesale distribution, and traditional baking techniques. The Cooperative Wholesale Society, a pioneering consumer cooperative in the United Kingdom, was established in 1863 with the aim of providing high-quality goods at fair prices to its members. The society's extensive network of factories, including the one depicted in this photograph, played a crucial role in achieving this mission. In this photograph, we see a group of employees carefully arranging trays of freshly baked cakes and crackers in the dimly lit, lantern-lit factory. The intricate designs on the cakes and the neat stacks of crackers suggest the meticulous attention to detail that went into each product. The workers wear simple, practical clothing, reflecting the industrious nature of the work. The Victorian and Edwardian eras, during which this photograph was likely taken, were marked by a growing interest in cooperative societies and a focus on self-sufficiency and community. The Cooperative Wholesale Society's bicuit factory at Crumpsall was a testament to these values, providing employment opportunities and affordable, quality goods to its members and the wider community. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a window into the history of cooperative enterprise, traditional baking, and the daily lives of workers during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The Cooperative Wholesale Society's cake and cracker production at Crumpsall remains an enduring symbol of the ingenuity, hard work, and cooperative spirit that defined this era.
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