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Making Christmas Crackers at Tom Smith s
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Making Christmas Crackers at Tom Smith s
Page from The Tatler reporting on the various stages involved in manufacturing Christmas crackers at the famous Tom Smiths factory. Top photograph shows women making up the shiny coats of the crackers, while others show the crackers being filled, packed and their feathered ends cut. Date: 1903
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Crackers Dec16 Manufacture Smiths
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Step into the magical world of Tom Smith's factory during the Edwardian era, as captured in this enchanting series of photographs from The Tatler. The festive season was in full swing as the women at Tom Smith's worked diligently to create the iconic Christmas crackers that would bring joy to families across the land. In the top photograph, we see the first stage of cracker production: the making of the shiny coats. Women meticulously apply gold or silver foil to each cracker, ensuring a gleaming finish that would add an air of luxury and excitement to the Christmas table. The next photograph reveals the next stage of the process: filling the crackers. With great care, small trinkets, jokes, and paper hats are delicately placed inside the cracker casing. Each item is chosen to bring a smile to the face of the person who finds it, adding to the sense of fun and surprise that is synonymous with Christmas. The third photograph shows the crackers being carefully packed, ready for the final stage of production. Each box is filled with a precise number of crackers, ensuring that every family receives the perfect number for their Christmas dinner. Finally, the last photograph captures the women skillfully cutting the feathered ends of the crackers. This delicate task adds a touch of elegance and whimsy to the finished product, making each cracker a unique and cherished addition to the festive table. These photographs offer a fascinating glimpse into the history of Christmas cracker manufacturing, and the dedication and craftsmanship that went into creating these beloved holiday traditions. Tom Smith's factory was a hive of activity during the festive season, with women working tirelessly to bring joy and wonder to families across the country.
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