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Needles: Cutting from steel wire (1), flattening end (4), stamping eye (2), punching eye (3), filing eye and pointing end (7), polishing (8). Specific monotonous task. Process virtually unchanged for nearly 200 years
542210 Needles: Cutting from steel wire (1), flattening end (4), stamping eye (2), punching eye (3), filing eye and pointing end (7), polishing (8). Specific monotonous task. Process virtually unchanged for nearly 200 years. From Diderot Encyclopedie Paris 1751-1780.; Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38091042
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1751 1780 Cutting Denis 1713 1784 Denis Diderot Diderot Diderot Denis 1713 1784 Encyclopedie End 18th C Filing Flattening Metals Needles Pointing Polishing Process Punching Stamping Steel Task Wire Years Monotonous Specific Unchanged Virtually
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Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 45.8cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
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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This print captures the intricate process of creating needles, a task that has remained virtually unchanged for nearly 200 years. The image showcases each step in detail: cutting steel wire, flattening the end, stamping and punching the eye, filing and pointing the end, and finally polishing to perfection.
The monotonous yet precise nature of this process is evident in the careful craftsmanship displayed in each stage. From Diderot's Encyclopedie in Paris during the late 18th century, this historical documentation sheds light on an industry that has long been essential for everyday life.
Denis Diderot's meticulous attention to detail is reflected in this image, highlighting not only the technical skill required but also the dedication to quality that has stood the test of time. The artistry involved in creating something as seemingly simple as a needle is truly remarkable.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are reminded of the importance of tradition and innovation working hand-in-hand. This timeless practice serves as a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance throughout centuries past and present.
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