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Baker's and Finnemore's Pen Factory, St Paul's Square, Birmingham, England, 1870 (engraving)
532302 Baker's and Finnemore's Pen Factory, St Paul's Square, Birmingham, England, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Baker's and Finnemore's Pen Factory, St Paul's Square, Birmingham, England. On left, blanks are being stamped from strips of steel with machines powered through shaft and belting, while women round sides of the piercing room are making a hole in the centre of each nib. Wood engraving, 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38093694
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
1870 Baker Birmingham Blanks Centre Employment Hole Left Machines Making Mass Metals Paul Piercing Powered Production Round Shaft Sides Square Stamped Steel Strips Timbers West Midlands Wood Material Belting
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Transport yourself back to 1870 with our Photo Mug featuring the historic Baker's and Finnemore's Pen Factory in Birmingham, England. A unique piece of history captured in a high-quality ceramic mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This engraving captures the bustling scene at Baker's and Finnemore's Pen Factory in St Paul's Square, Birmingham, England in 1870. The intricate details of the print showcase the various stages of pen production taking place within the factory walls.
On the left side of the image, machines powered through shafts and belting are shown stamping blanks from strips of steel with precision and efficiency. Meanwhile, a group of women can be seen in the piercing room, diligently rounding the sides of each nib by making a hole in the center. Their repetitive movements highlight the labor-intensive nature of pen manufacturing during this time period.
The industrial setting is filled with activity as workers focus on their tasks amidst stacks of wood materials and metal components. The mass production process is evident as raw materials are transformed into finely crafted writing instruments ready for distribution.
This historical snapshot provides a glimpse into the thriving industry that once dominated St Paul's Square, showcasing both technological innovation and manual craftsmanship at its finest. The engraving serves as a reminder of Birmingham's rich industrial heritage and its contribution to shaping modern manufacturing practices.
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