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Lace Dressing Room at a Nottingham Lace Factory 1843
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Lace Dressing Room at a Nottingham Lace Factory 1843
The lace-dressing room at a Nottingham Lace Factory where the lengths of material are checked and finished. Date: 1843
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Media ID 20158595
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1840s 1843 Checked Dressing Finished Lace Lengths Material Nottingham
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Step into the enchanting world of Nottingham Lace, a 19th-century industry that once thrived in the heart of England. This evocative photograph captures the essence of a lace-dressing room at a Nottingham Lace Factory, dating back to 1843. The room is filled with an intricate web of lace, as lengths of delicate material are meticulously checked and finished by skilled artisans. The lace-dressing room was a crucial part of the lace-making process, where each piece was inspected for imperfections and given its final touches. The lace, which was often made using intricate bobbin lace techniques, was carefully laid out on tables or hung from lines, allowing the workers to examine every inch of its delicate surface. The room is bathed in natural light, filtering through the windows, casting a soft glow on the lace and highlighting its intricate patterns. The workers, dressed in simple yet practical attire, are focused intently on their tasks, their deft fingers gliding over the lace with ease and precision. The 1840s were a golden age for the Nottingham Lace Industry, with the city producing some of the finest lace in the world. The industry employed thousands of people, many of whom were women and children, and was a significant contributor to the local economy. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when lace-making was a labor-intensive and highly skilled craft, and Nottingham was at the forefront of this thriving industry.
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