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Spitalfields silk worker winding silk in her cottage, London, England, 1893
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Spitalfields silk worker winding silk in her cottage, London, England, 1893
Spitalfields silk worker winding silk in her cottage, London, England, 1893. This enclave of the silk industry was founded by Huguenot refugees from France after Louis XIVs Revocation of the Edict of Nantes (1685). From La Science Illustree. (Paris, 1893)
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Manufacturing Oxford Science Archive Spitalfields Textile Industry Textile Manufacturing Textile Worker Textiles Worker Tower Hamlets Winding Winding Wheel
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This print takes us back to the year 1893 in London, England, where we witness a Spitalfields silk worker diligently winding silk in her humble cottage. The significance of this image lies not only in its visual beauty but also in the historical context it represents. Spitalfields, an enclave of the silk industry, was established by Huguenot refugees from France following Louis XIV's Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. The Victorian-era woman depicted here embodies strength and resilience as she engages in her occupation within the textile industry. Her focused expression reveals a deep dedication to her craft, highlighting the importance of work during this period. This engraving from La Science Illustree provides us with a glimpse into the lives of hardworking individuals who contributed to Britain's thriving textile manufacturing sector. As we admire this monochrome masterpiece, we are transported to Tower Hamlets, where countless workers like our protagonist labored tirelessly day after day. Their efforts played a crucial role in shaping both their local community and British society as a whole. Through this photograph, we are reminded of the power that lies within each individual's profession and trade. It serves as a testament to women's contribution to industries traditionally dominated by men while encapsulating an era defined by industrialization and progress.
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