Framed Print : Transporting China Clay
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Transporting China Clay
Transporting China Clay from St Austell, Cornwall, to the docks. Discovered in the UK in the 1740s, St Austell is one of the main sources of China Clay. Date: 1930s
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Media ID 14288341
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1740s Austell Clay Discovered Docks Lorry Main Pick Sources Transporting Truck
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Bring the rich history of St. Austell, Cornwall, into your home with our stunning Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "Transporting China Clay," transports you back in time to the 1930s when China Clay was transported from the mines to the docks. The intriguing photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the rugged beauty of this historic region and is a must-have for anyone with an appreciation for history or the natural world. Our Framed Prints are meticulously crafted with high-quality materials to ensure a long-lasting and beautiful addition to your decor. Order yours today and let the story of St. Austell's China Clay become a part of your daily life.
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 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the essence of the China Clay industry in St. Austell, Cornwall, during the 1930s. The image shows a lorry loaded with China Clay being transported from the quarry to the docks, a journey that has been a vital part of the region's economy since its discovery in the 1740s. China Clay, also known as kaolin, is a type of clay that is highly prized for its white color and fine particle size. It was first discovered in Cornwall, England, in the mid-18th century, and St. Austell quickly became one of its main sources. The clay was transported to the docks, where it was shipped to various parts of the world, most notably China, to be used in the production of porcelain. The photograph depicts the hard work and dedication of the local workforce, who labored to extract the clay from the quarry and transport it to the docks. The lorry, which appears to be a pick-up truck, is loaded high with the white clay, its bed almost completely covered. The men in the photograph, dressed in work clothes and hats, are busy loading the clay onto the truck, using shovels and wheelbarrows to move the heavy material. The scene is one of industry and determination, with the men working together to complete the task at hand. The trucks and other vehicles in the background suggest that this is just one part of a larger process, with the clay being transported to various destinations for further processing and use. Despite the passage of time, this photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a window into the history of the China Clay industry in St. Austell and the important role it played in the region's economy during the 1930s.
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