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Champion (Scissors) Ltd, Sheffield, Yorkshire
Champion (Scissors) Ltd, Champion Works, Petre Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire -- Rebuilding British Kitchens. Offer of Kumfi-Kut kitchen scissors when limited supplies permit, in a postwar letter, September 1945.
1945
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1945 Champion Kitchen Kitchens Letter Manufacture Manufacturing Offer Petre Postwar Products Rebuilding Scissors Sheffield Supplies Supply
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with this stunning Fine Art Print from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the iconic image of Champion (Scissors) Ltd, Sheffield, Yorkshire by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating photograph transports us back to post-war Britain, showcasing the rebuilding efforts of Champion Works on Petre Street. The offer of Kumfi-Kut kitchen scissors in a letter adds a fascinating historical detail to this evocative image. Bring this piece of history into your home and add a touch of timeless charm to your decor.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34cm (21" x 13.4")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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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In this evocative photograph, taken in September 1945, workers at Champion (Scissors) Ltd in Sheffield, Yorkshire, are seen busy at work in the aftermath of World War II. The image captures the bustling atmosphere of the Champion Works on Petre Street, where the production of essential kitchen tools was underway. The company, a significant player in the South Yorkshire manufacturing scene, was renowned for its high-quality scissors, including the popular Kumfi-Kut kitchen scissors. The postwar period was a time of rebuilding and recovery, both for the nation and for individual families. Kitchens, in particular, were a priority as people sought to restore a sense of normalcy and comfort to their homes. Champion (Scissors) Ltd played a crucial role in this process, offering its Kumfi-Kut kitchen scissors to those in need, as indicated in this letter from the same period. The limited supplies of these versatile and indispensable kitchen tools were a testament to the challenges faced by manufacturers during this time. The scene depicted in this photograph is a snapshot of the resilience and determination of the British people during the 1940s. The workers at Champion (Scissors) Ltd, with their focused expressions and purposeful movements, embody the spirit of manufacturing excellence that characterized the region's industrial heritage. The company's commitment to providing essential kitchen tools, such as the Kumfi-Kut scissors, underscores the importance of everyday items in the lives of people during this period of history. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the role that industry and manufacturing played in the postwar recovery and the enduring significance of the products that were produced.
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