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The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving)
1061035 The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wool Industry in Australia. Illustration for The Graphic, 26 August 1882.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23515246
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Board Ship Carts Dumping Hoops Packing Paying Pressing Sampling Shearers Shearing Stowing Wool Rivetting Wool Industry
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The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving)
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captures the bustling activity and significance of the wool industry in 19th century Australia. This print, created by an English School artist, offers a glimpse into the intricate processes involved in producing and exporting wool. The scene is set against a backdrop of vast Australian landscapes, with sheep grazing peacefully in the distance. In the foreground, we witness a hive of activity as shearers skillfully remove fleece from sheep while carts wait to transport bales of freshly shorn wool. The air is filled with anticipation as workers meticulously pack and stow these valuable commodities onto ships bound for distant shores. Every aspect of this engraving showcases the immense scale and importance of the wool industry at that time. From riveting hoops on wooden crates to sampling and pressing each bale, no detail is spared in ensuring that only top-quality products are exported. This artwork not only highlights the labor-intensive nature of shearing but also emphasizes how livestock played an integral role in shaping Australia's economy during this period. It serves as a visual testament to both human ingenuity and nature's abundance. "The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving)" stands as a historical record, reminding us of our connection to past industries that have shaped nations. Its enduring appeal lies not just within its artistic merit but also within its ability to transport us back to an era when wool was king Down Under.
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