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Photographic Print : A gig-mill, 1850
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A gig-mill, 1850
3480186 A gig-mill, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a gig-mill; used for Teazling woollen cloth. The teazle heads were set in long frames on a cylinder; a length of cloth would be fed through the rollers. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38461972
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
Acconciatura Battistero Bin Association Ceiling Cylinder Dull Gret Frame Lake Garda Mill Mills Rollers Wool Woollen Zebra Teazle
10"x8" Photo Print
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print from 1850 showcases a gig-mill in all its intricate glory. Used for teazling woollen cloth, this illustration gives us a glimpse into the fascinating world of textile production in the 19th century.
The gig-mill featured in the image is a marvel of engineering, with teazle heads set in long frames on a cylinder. As lengths of cloth are fed through the rollers, one can only imagine the rhythmic hum and clatter of machinery hard at work.
The dull grey hues and industrial setting evoke a sense of history and tradition, reminding us of the importance of textiles in shaping our past. From fabric to clothes, mills like these played a vital role in clothing people around the world.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from another era, we are transported back to a time when innovation and craftsmanship went hand-in-hand. The attention to detail and precision required for such machinery is truly awe-inspiring.
Let this print serve as a reminder of our rich textile heritage and how far we have come since the days of gig mills and teazling frames. It is an ode to human ingenuity and creativity that continues to shape our world today.
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