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Primitive breadmaking, 1894
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Primitive breadmaking, 1894
Primitive breadmaking, 1894. From A Popular History of Science, by Robert Routledge, BSc (Lond.), F.C.S. [George Routledge & Sons, Limited. London, 1894]
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Baking Bread Cookery Cooking Dough Making Prehistoric Primitive Robert Routledge Routledge Kneading
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This print takes us back to the ancient art of breadmaking in 1894. The image, titled "Primitive Breadmaking" is a snapshot from Robert Routledge's renowned book, A Popular History of Science. It offers a glimpse into the prehistoric era when our ancestors discovered the transformative power of fire and cooking. In this scene, we witness a group of people engaged in an age-old ritual. With primitive tools made from stone, they skillfully knead dough on a rough surface, their hands covered in flour. The intensity on their faces reflects the importance of this process - bread was not merely sustenance but also symbolized survival and community. The monochrome aesthetics add depth to this historic moment frozen in time. Shadows dance around the figures as they work diligently near an open fire that crackles with warmth and life-giving heat. This engraving captures both the simplicity and complexity involved in baking bread centuries ago. As we gaze upon this evocative image, it serves as a reminder of our shared human heritage and how far we have come since those early days. From these humble beginnings arose one of humanity's most fundamental inventions - bread - which continues to nourish us today.
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