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Fine Art Print : Beating Mill, linen production, Victorian period
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Beating Mill, linen production, Victorian period
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Media ID 32384102
© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
Beating Cotton Flax Linen Mill Textile Yarn
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite Fine Art Print from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Media Storehouse. This captivating image transports you to the Victorian era, showcasing the intricate process of linen production at a Beating Mill. Witness the skillful artisans as they expertly beat and process the flax, transforming it into delicate, high-quality linen. A stunning addition to any home or office, this Fine Art Print is a testament to the rich history of textile manufacturing and the beauty of a bygone era.
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 40.6cm x 45.9cm (16" x 18.1")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the Victorian era and witness the intricate process of linen production at a beating mill, as captured in this beautiful vintage lantern slide from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online. The scene unfolds in a dimly lit, old mill, where the air is filled with the rhythmic clatter of machines and the soft hum of voices. Workers, dressed in traditional Edwardian attire, carefully tend to the linen yarn as it passes through the beating machine. The machine, a marvel of early industrial technology, is a complex web of gears, levers, and rods, designed to interlace and thicken the yarn, preparing it for weaving. The process of beating, a crucial step in linen production, involves repeatedly passing the yarn through the machine to align the fibers and remove any impurities. This labor-intensive task required great skill and precision, ensuring the linen produced was of the highest quality. The room is filled with the scent of cotton and flax, the raw materials used to create the linen. The air is thick with the dust of the fibers, giving the scene an authentic, earthy quality. The workers, focused on their tasks, move with a sense of purpose and discipline, their faces etched with the determination and grit required to work in such conditions. This image offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing a window into the world of Victorian textile production and the intricate, hands-on processes that brought beautiful linen fabrics to life.
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