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Fine Art Print : HORROCKSES MILLS
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HORROCKSES MILLS
Horrockses, Crewsdon & Co, Centenary Cotton Mills, Preston. Date: 1925
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Media ID 20151173
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Bubblepunk
Centenary Cotton Electric Horrockses Lights Mills Preston Textiles 1925
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Horrockses Mills from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection. This stunning image captures the grandeur of Horrockses, Crewsdon & Co's Centenary Cotton Mills in Preston, as it stood in 1925. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this print is a must-have for history enthusiasts, architectural enthusiasts, and art lovers alike. Bring the rich industrial heritage of the past into your home or office with this beautiful and timeless piece from Media Storehouse's Fine Art Prints range.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 37.4cm x 50.8cm (14.7" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
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.
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In this evocative photograph from 1925, the grandeur and innovation of Horrockses Mills in Preston, Lancashire, England, are on full display. The image captures the Centenary Cotton Mills of Horrockses, Crewsdon & Co., a leading textile manufacturing company that had been in operation for over a century. The mill complex, with its imposing red-brick buildings, dominates the landscape, its towering chimneys reaching for the sky. The scene is illuminated by the warm glow of electric lights, casting long shadows across the cobblestone streets and reflecting off the wet pavement. The industrial machinery within the mills hums with activity, powering the production of high-quality cotton textiles that would soon adorn the wardrobes of fashionable people across the country and beyond. The Centenary Mill, the largest of the three mills in the complex, is the focal point of the photograph. Its arched windows, intricate brickwork, and ornate chimneys exude a sense of history and tradition. The mill's name, proudly displayed on a banner, stands as a testament to the company's rich heritage and its commitment to excellence. The photograph also reveals the human element of the industrial process. Workers, dressed in typical turn-of-the-century attire, can be seen moving about the mill grounds, their faces illuminated by the lights. Their presence underscores the dedication and hard work required to keep the mills running smoothly and efficiently. This image offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, showcasing the beauty and complexity of the textile industry during its heyday. It serves as a reminder of the ingenuity and perseverance of the people who built and operated the mills, transforming raw cotton into coveted fabrics that shaped the fashion world and left an indelible mark on the history of textile manufacturing.
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