Bleaching Collection (#2)

Linen Bleaching, Ironing the Web - an interior view of the spinning mill and a man operating a machine for ironing the sheets of linen. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching Process, Beetling Linen - an interior view of a man in the spinning mill operating a machine for beetling linen. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching Process, Breadthing - an interior view of a man operating a machine in the spinning mill for bundling linen sheets. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching Process, Patent Beetling Machine - an interior view in a spinning mill of a machine for beetling linen. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching Process, Beetling - an interior view of two men in the spinning mill with a machine for beetling linen. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching, Stentering Frame for Hem Stitched Finish
Linen Bleaching, Stentering Frame forHem Stitched Finish - a view in the spinning mill of two women feeding linen onto a conveyor belt. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Continuous Bleaching Linen By the Chemical Process - an interior view in a spinning mill of a man operating a machine for the chemical bleaching of linen. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching By Continuous Chemical Process - an interior view in a spinning mill of a man operating a machine for the bleaching of linen. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching Process, Washing Mills - an interior view in a spinning mill of the washing process for linen. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching, Damping and Blueing - an interior view in the spinning mill of a man and woman operating a machine for the further bleaching of linen. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Dipping Linen, in the Process of Bleaching - an interior view in a spinning mill of men dipping linen into troughs. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Boiling Vats for Linen in the Bleaching Process
Boiling Vats forLinen in the Bleaching Process - an interior view showing vats and steam in a spinning mill, in the linen process. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

USA, Utah. Circular bleaching pattern in sandstone. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

USA, Arizona. A desert area called Toad Stools
Arizona. A desert area called Toad Stools. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Bleaching and dyeing cotton machines, Yarn dyeing
illustration of a bleaching and dyeing of cotton machines

Bleaching and dyeing cotton machines
illustration of a bleaching and dyeing of cotton machines

View of Haarlem from the Northwest with the Bleaching Fields in the Foreground, c
XOS1121290 View of Haarlem from the Northwest with the Bleaching Fields in the Foreground, c.1650-82 (oil on canvas) by Ruisdael, Jacob Isaaksz. or Isaacksz

Picture No. 10732528
Bleaching refuse bin after maggots have bred. Date:

Bleaching Ground at Monteiths Dye Works, Glasgow
The bleaching ground at Monteiths Dye Works, Glasgow. Long lengths of cloth are being laid out on the ground. Date: 1843

Bleached soft coral. The colour in the coral is lost due to the expulsion of symbiotic unicellular algae called zooxanthellae that live within its tissues

Bleached coral. The colour in the coral is lost due to the expulsion of symbiotic unicellular algae called zooxanthellae that live within its tissues

Paper mill at night, Canada
Paper mill at night. This is the Howe Sound Pulp and Paper mill, in British Columbia, Canada

Convict surgeonfish with bleached coral
Convict surgeonfish (Acanthurus triostegus) shoaling over bleached coral (white). Coral bleaching occurs when the symbiotic zooxanthellae that inhabit the corals tissues are expelled by the coral

Bleached Montipora undata coral on a reef. Coral bleaching results when the symbiotic zooxanthellae (single-celled algae) are released from the original host coral organism due to stress

Borax
A romantically styled ad for Borax antiseptic from 1885. Borax was used for a wide variety of household jobs being effective as an anti-bacterial, cleaning, fungicidal and bleaching agent

Dye / Aniline Blue
The manufacture of aniline blue dye

Drying Muslins
Muslins in the Drying Room after bleaching

Dye / Aniline Red
The manufacture of aniline red dye

Dye / Methyaniline Violet
The manufacture of methyaniline violet dye

Glasgow Bleaching Ground
Women working outside in the bleaching ground of the Barrowfield (Montheith s) dye- works, Glasgow

Linen, East Indies
A linen factory in the Dutch East Indies - the bleaching ground

The Bleacher 1827
Bleaching linen by laying it out in fields exposed to sunlight and pouring bleach over it

Industry / Dyeing / Mrs Dip
Mrs Dip the Dyers Wife, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Industry / Dyeing / Mstr Dip
Master Dip the Dyers Son, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Industry / Dyeing / Mr Dip
Mr Dip the Dyer, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

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"Bleaching: Unveiling the Victorian Era's Linen Production Secrets" Step into a time machine and journey back to the Victorian period, where linen manufacture thrived under the meticulous process of bleaching. Delve into the intriguing world of this ancient craft, as we explore various aspects that shaped its history. Imagine entering a dimly lit cave, known as a bleaching liquor cave, where linen fabric was soaked in potent solutions to achieve its pristine whiteness. This hidden sanctuary held secrets that transformed ordinary cloth into luxurious masterpieces. In those days, yarn bleaching on grass was also common practice. Picture skilled artisans meticulously spreading yarn across lush green fields under the warm sun. The natural elements worked their magic alongside human hands to create dazzling white threads for further production. The importance in linen manufacture cannot be overstated. It played an integral role in enhancing textile quality and ensuring garments met high standards of elegance during the Victorian era. Bleach houses were established as dedicated spaces solely devoted to this transformative process. One notable establishment that contributed significantly to this industry was Charles Tennants St. Rollox Chemical Works – a name synonymous with excellence in bleach production during that era. Their innovative techniques revolutionized linen manufacturing and set new benchmarks for others to follow. However, not all instances of "bleaching" carry positive connotations today. In our modern world, coral reefs suffer from devastating effects due to climate change-induced phenomena like coral bleaching. Witnessing once vibrant underwater ecosystems turn pale and lifeless is a stark reminder of nature's fragility. Even beyond marine environments, traces of "bleached" anomalies can be found elsewhere - such as anemones losing their vivid colors or even peculiar black-and-white photographs capturing costume packers handling bleach powder during earlier times. Trades associated with it also left their mark on different cultures around the globe; Regency Ireland witnessed bustling activity centered around Irish cabins and salmon leaps, where bleaching was a prominent trade.