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The Recent Accidents at Explosive-Factories, the Manufacture of Guncotton (b / w photo)
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The Recent Accidents at Explosive-Factories, the Manufacture of Guncotton (b / w photo)
1601373 The Recent Accidents at Explosive-Factories, the Manufacture of Guncotton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Accidents at Explosive-Factories, the Manufacture of Guncotton. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 December 1902.
English Photographer (20th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22557416
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Cliffe Cotton Cutting Explosive Explosives Finished Hounslow Kent Manufacture Manufacturing Operator Picking Plaited Pressing Pulp Showing Walthamstow Weighing Accidents
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This photograph captures a chilling scene from the early 20th century. Titled "The Recent Accidents at Explosive-Factories, the Manufacture of Guncotton" this image is both captivating and haunting. The English photographer skillfully documents the aftermath of several accidents that occurred in explosive factories during the manufacturing process of guncotton. In this print, we see an operator carefully picking and cutting through plaited guncotton cables in a cooling room. The finished product lies scattered on the floor, serving as a grim reminder of the dangers involved in handling explosives. Surrounding him are remnants of machinery and equipment used in the manufacturing process. The photograph offers us a glimpse into the hazardous conditions faced by workers who toiled in these factories. It highlights their bravery and resilience while working with such volatile materials. With its sharp contrasts and detailed composition, this image serves as a historical document illustrating an important aspect of industrialization during that time period. It sheds light on how explosive factories operated, providing insight into their methods for weighing, pressing, and protecting guncotton. Overall, this photograph is not only visually striking but also serves as a reminder of past tragedies that have shaped our understanding of workplace safety today.
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