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Framed Print : Port Sunlight BL14041_027
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Port Sunlight BL14041_027
LEVER BROTHERS SUNLIGHT SOAP WORKS, Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside. Interior view. Workers packing soap boxes. Photographed by Bedford Lemere & Co. in April 1897
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Media ID 4506469
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Factory Industrial People Victorian
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating Port Sunlight BL14041_027 framed print from Media Storehouse, a stunning photograph taken by Harry Bedford Lemere in April 1897. This historic image, sourced from Historic England, offers a glimpse into the past with an interior view of the Lever Brothers Sunlight Soap Works in Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside. Witness the dedication and hard work of the workers as they meticulously pack soap boxes, a testament to the industrial revolution and the legacy of the Lever Brothers company. Bring this piece of history into your home or office with our high-quality framed print, expertly crafted to preserve the rich details and vibrant colors of this iconic photograph. Elevate your space with a touch of history and character.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 25.4cm (12" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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> The 1890s
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This evocative photograph, taken by the renowned Victorian photography studio Bedford Lemere & Co. in April 1897, captures a moment in time at the Lever Brothers Sunlight Soap Works in Port Sunlight, Wirral, Merseyside. The industrial interior is a testament to the technological advancements and mass production methods of the late 19th century. The scene is set in a large, well-lit room filled with an army of workers, all focused on their tasks. They are engaged in the meticulous process of packing soap boxes, each one carefully sealed and labeled before being stacked neatly on wooden pallets. The air is thick with the scent of fresh soap and the sound of machinery hums in the background. The workers, dressed in their uniforms, appear to be in a rhythmic flow, their movements synchronized with the production line. Their faces are etched with concentration, a testament to the physical labor required in this era before automation. The photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the factory workers, their faces expressing a mix of determination and fatigue. The Lever Brothers Sunlight Soap Works, established by Lord Leverhulme in 1885, was a pioneering factory in the use of scientific methods in soap production. The company's mission was to make soap accessible to the masses, and this photograph captures the industrious spirit of the workers who made that possible. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human element in the industrial revolution, a time when people and machines worked together to create a better world.
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