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Bicycle manufacture, France, 1896
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Bicycle manufacture, France, 1896
Bicycle manufacture, France, 1896. Shaping the wheel rims. The machinery is all driven from a central power source through belt-and-shafting. In the right foreground a man is passing a metal strip through a shaping machine. It is then passed along the production line to the forge at the rear. Men at the grindstones wear protective goggles. Fish-tail gas lights provide illumination
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This print takes us back to the bustling bicycle manufacturing industry in France during the late 19th century. The image showcases a pivotal moment in the production process, as skilled workers shape wheel rims with precision and expertise. The innovative machinery, all driven by a central power source through belt-and-shafting, highlights the concept of technological advancement that was transforming industries at that time. In the foreground, we see a man carefully passing a metal strip through a shaping machine before it continues along the production line towards the forge at the rear. The safety-conscious environment is evident as men wearing protective goggles work diligently at grindstones. Fish-tail gas lights provide illumination, adding an atmospheric touch to this snapshot of industrial progress. This photograph captures not only the trade and manufacturing prowess of France but also reflects on how innovation shaped society during this era. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and hard work in creating products that would revolutionize transportation for years to come. As we gaze upon this monochrome scene from over a century ago, we are transported into an age where craftsmanship met modernization – where every wheel rim shaped represented another step forward for both industry and society as a whole.
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