Framed Print : Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, putting cocoa into packets

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Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, putting cocoa into packets

Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, women putting cocoa into packets.
1893

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Media ID 23271704

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1893 Bristol Chocolate Cocoa Commodity Confectionery Employment Greater Manufacture Manufacturing Package Packaging Packets Process Putting Windows

13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame

Bring a piece of history into your home with our exquisite Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This charming image, titled "Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, women putting cocoa into packets" (1893), is part of the extensive collection from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online. The photograph captures the intriguing process of women packing cocoa at Frys Cocoa and Chocolate factory over a century ago. Each print is carefully framed in a contemporary design, adding an air of sophistication and timeless elegance to your space. Revive the spirit of the past while enhancing your decor with this captivating piece of history.

Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")

Estimated Product Size is 29.2cm x 34cm (11.5" x 13.4")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this evocative photograph from the late Victorian era, taken in 1893, we witness the meticulous process of transforming raw cocoa beans into packets of Frys Cocoa and Chocolate. The scene unfolds in a well-lit factory, where women, dressed in long skirts and aprons, are deeply engrossed in their work. The windows allow natural light to filter in, illuminating the room and creating a sense of orderliness. The women, seated at long tables, are carefully scooping cocoa powder into small, brown packets using wooden spoons. The packets are then sealed and stacked neatly on the tables, ready to be transported to the next stage of production. The air is filled with the rich aroma of cocoa, a testament to the labor-intensive yet rewarding process of manufacturing this beloved commodity. The scene captures the essence of the 1890s industrial revolution, where women's employment in factories became increasingly common. The women in this photograph embody the spirit of dedication and hard work that was essential to the manufacturing process. Their focused expressions and deft movements suggest a sense of pride in their work, as they contribute to the production of a product that would bring joy and indulgence to people's lives. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing us with a window into the world of cocoa manufacturing during the late Victorian era. It is a reminder of the intricate and labor-intensive process that goes into creating the everyday commodities that we take for granted today.

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