Fraud Blocker Skip to main content

Home > Europe > France > Related Images

Cotton Processing 18th C

Cotton Processing 18th C


Framed Photos
Photo Prints
Jigsaw Puzzles
Poster Prints
Canvas Prints
Fine Art Prints
Metal Prints
Cards
Home Decor


We accept all major credit cards

Mary Evans Prints Online

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library

Cotton Processing 18th C

Various stages of cotton processing in the 18th century. Date: Circa 1760

Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries

Media ID 7118351

© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10153805

1760 Cotton Manufacturing Processing Stages Textiles


EDITORS COMMENTS
This print, dated circa 1760 from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the various stages of cotton processing during the 18th century in rural France. The image transports us back in time to an era before the Industrial Revolution, when cotton production was primarily carried out in the countryside. The scene unfolds in a picturesque field, where cotton plants are meticulously tended to by farmers. In the foreground, a woman is shown plucking the soft, white cotton fibers from the ripe bolls, while her companion spreads out a large cloth to collect the harvested cotton. Further along the row, another woman is seen separating the cotton fibers from the seeds using a wooden paddle and a basket. The manufacturing process continues as we move towards the right of the image, where a group of workers are gathered around a large wooden table. They are engaged in carding, a crucial step in preparing the cotton for spinning. Using large, wooden cards, they remove any remaining impurities and align the fibers to make them easier to spin. The final stage of the process is depicted in the background, where a spinner is seated at a spinning wheel, transforming the carded cotton into yarn. The yarn is then wound onto a spool, ready to be woven into fabric. This print provides a unique and intriguing insight into the pre-industrial cotton industry, showcasing the hard work and dedication required to transform raw cotton into valuable textiles. The idyllic setting and the diverse range of activities depicted make this an essential addition to any collection focused on textile history, rural life, or the history of labor during the 18th century.

MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.



redeem
Beautiful Photo Prints and Gifts
image
Professionally Printed
thumb_up
Professional quality finish
diamond
Made with high-grade materials
inventory_2
Carefully packed to aid safe arrival



Related Images


Racial / Italy / Naples 19C
Racial / Italy / Naples 19C
Psychadelic Mini Dress
Psychadelic Mini Dress
Exchanging Business Card
Exchanging Business Card
Submarine Scout Airship2
Submarine Scout Airship2
Ladbrokes Betting Shop
Ladbrokes Betting Shop
Well-Nourished Pair 1475
Well-Nourished Pair 1475
Clogmakers France 18th C
Clogmakers France 18th C
Pope Julius Ii / Fursten
Pope Julius Ii / Fursten
Knife-Thrower Accident
Knife-Thrower Accident
German gunners with 17cm rapid firing gun, WW1
German gunners with 17cm rapid firing gun, WW1
Brightstone Cottages
Brightstone Cottages
German gunners with 38cm rapid firing gun, WW1
German gunners with 38cm rapid firing gun, WW1

+

Shipping

+

Choices

+

Reviews

+

Guaranteed