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DEAN MILLS / LANCASHIRE
The doubling room at Dean Mills, Lancashire, a cotton mill. Date: 1851
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Media ID 20150655
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Bubblepunk
1851 Adjusting Conditions Cotton Dean Doubling Lancashire Mill Mills
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step into the past with our exquisite selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of Dean Mills in Lancashire from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated back to 1851, this double room at the cotton mill offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich industrial history of the region. Our cards are perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of history and the joy of sending a thoughtful message. Each card is printed on high-quality paper and comes with a blank interior for your personal message. Add a touch of history to your correspondence with our Dean Mills greeting cards.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
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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This evocative photograph captures the daily life of women workers in a cotton mill in Dean Mills, Lancashire, England, during the early 1850s. The image shows a doubling room, a crucial part of the textile production process where women workers would prepare and finish the cotton fabric. The room is filled with an array of machinery and tools, including spinning jenny's, looms, and bobbins. The women in the photograph are intently focused on their tasks, adjusting their hair as they work to keep it out of their faces. Their expressions are determined and focused, a testament to the physical and mental demands of their labor. The room is dimly lit, with small windows providing the only natural light, creating a stark contrast between the harsh working conditions and the delicate nature of the fabric they produce. The cotton industry was a major contributor to the Industrial Revolution in Britain, and mills like Dean Mills in Lancashire were at the heart of this economic and social transformation. The industry brought about significant changes to the workforce, with many women and children working long hours in often dangerous and cramped conditions for low wages. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily lives of these workers and the crucial role they played in the production of cotton textiles during this period. Despite the challenging conditions, the women in the photograph appear resilient and determined, their focus on their work a testament to their strength and perseverance. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the important role women played in the industrial economy of the 19th century and the sacrifices they made to contribute to it.
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