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Bottle oven repair, Potteries
A pipe-smoking workman at work high on scaffolding on a bottle oven at the Glastone Pottery, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. First published The Times Date: 1989
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Media ID 19534367
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1989 Bottle Bricks Builder Eighties Gladstone Oven Potteries Pottery Staffordshire Stoke Trent
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring the rich history of pottery making to your home with our stunning Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of a pipe-smoking workman repairing a bottle oven at the Glastonbury Pottery in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. Published in The Times in 1989, this Rights Managed photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online transports you back in time, showcasing the intricate details and authentic textures of the pottery industry. Our high-quality Metal Prints are waterproof, scratch-resistant, and UV protected, ensuring your artwork stands out with vibrant colors and sharp details. Add a touch of industrial charm to your living space and start a conversation with this unique piece of art.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 41.2cm (24.2" x 16.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, a pipe-smoking workman is seen high above the ground, meticulously repairing a bottle oven at the historic Glastonbury Pottery in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. The year is 1989, and the 80s are coming to a close, but the traditional methods of pottery production remain unchanged in this time-honored craft. The workman, dressed in a heavy coat and work boots, is perched on a narrow scaffold that encircles the towering bottle oven. Bricks are carefully arranged around him, forming a makeshift platform that provides just enough space for him to work. The oven, a massive, cylindrical structure made of red bricks, looms ominously in the background, its dark, cavernous interior a testament to the intense heat and labor that goes into creating the finest pottery. The workman's face is obscured by a thick cloud of smoke from his pipe, adding an air of mystery and intrigue to the scene. His focused expression and deft movements suggest that he is a master of his craft, a skilled artisan who has spent years perfecting the art of bottle oven repair. The Potteries, as Stoke-on-Trent is affectionately known, has been a center of ceramics production since the 17th century. The area's unique clay deposits and abundant water supply made it an ideal location for pottery production, and the industry flourished for centuries. However, by the late 20th century, the industry was in decline, and many traditional methods of production were being replaced by more modern, industrial methods. This photograph captures a moment in time, a fleeting glimpse into the past, when the art of bottle oven repair was still a vital part of the pottery-making process. It is a reminder of the rich history and tradition of the Potteries, and the dedication and skill of the men and women who kept this ancient craft alive.
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