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Cooling floor at a distillery, south-west London
Cooling floor for ground meal at the Octavius Smith and Co distillery, Thames Bank, south-west London. Date: 1842
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1840s 1842 Alcohol Bank Distillery Grain Manufacture Manufacturing Meal Octavius Process Processing Spirit Spirits Smith
21"x7" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history of distillery production with this stunning Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse. Featuring an iconic image of a cooling floor at the Octavius Smith and Co distillery in south-west London, captured in 1842, this print takes you back in time. The intricate machinery and workers in action create a captivating scene, bringing the industrial revolution era to life. Perfect for any space seeking a unique and historical touch, this Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse is a must-have for art collectors and distillery enthusiasts alike.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 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 17.2cm (21" x 6.8")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 33cm (27" x 13")
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 photograph, taken in 1842, offers a rare glimpse into the industrial process of cooling ground meal at the Octavius Smith and Co. distillery located along the Thames Bank in south-west London during the Victorian era. The image showcases a large, dimly lit room filled with men intently working, their faces focused as they tend to the cooling trays piled high with steaming hot meal. The ground meal, a crucial component in the distillation of spirits, is cooled on the cooling floor to prevent further fermentation and ensure the consistency of the final product. The men in the photograph use long wooden paddles to turn the meal, allowing the cool air from the surrounding room to circulate evenly and evenly distribute the heat. The atmosphere in the room is thick with the scent of freshly cooked grain and the sound of machinery in the background hints at the constant motion and energy required to keep the distillation process moving. The workers, dressed in heavy clothing and protective aprons, appear focused and determined, their bodies moving in synchronization as they work in unison to maintain the temperature and texture of the meal. This photograph is a testament to the early industrial revolution and the labor-intensive process of spirit manufacturing during the 1840s. It provides a unique window into the past, revealing the dedication and skill required to produce the spirits that would become a staple of Victorian society.
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