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Postcard depicting the washing-place of the factory Epitalon Freres in Lapte, Haute-Loire
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Postcard depicting the washing-place of the factory Epitalon Freres in Lapte, Haute-Loire
REV382792 Postcard depicting the washing-place of the factory Epitalon Freres in Lapte, Haute-Loire, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: carte postale, le lavoir, usine; Le Puy; Le Puy-en-Velay; Velay; Haute Loire; Auvergne; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 23253440
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Labourers Labouring Manufacture Pose Posing Production Region Regional Ribbon Ribbons Staff Team Wash House Washing Place Labourer Social History
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This vintage postcard captures the washing-place of the Epitalon Freres factory in Lapte, Haute-Loire, around 1900. The photograph showcases a bustling scene of laborers engaged in their daily work. In this rural setting, a team of female workers can be seen diligently washing textiles by hand in the outdoor wash house. The image provides a glimpse into the social history and regional industry of the time. The women wear traditional clothing adorned with ribbons, adding a touch of color to an otherwise monochromatic scene. A child poses alongside them, perhaps representing the next generation being introduced to this labor-intensive trade. The presence of male staff members suggests that textile manufacturing was not limited to one gender alone but involved both men and women working together as part of a larger family unit. This photograph serves as a testament to their hard work and dedication. As we admire this snapshot from over a century ago, it is important to appreciate the efforts made by these individuals who contributed to the growth and development of industrialization in rural areas like Lapte. Their commitment laid the foundation for future generations while highlighting the beauty found within everyday tasks such as washing clothes by hand.
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