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Handling Idris bottles wearing gauze masks
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Handling Idris bottles wearing gauze masks
Women workers handling Idris bottles wearing gauze masks to protect their faces in case of breakage.
circa 1900
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Bottle Bottles Bottling Case Crate Crates Faces Gauze Handling Idris Manufacture Masks Protect Breakage
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In this evocative photograph from the early 1900s, a group of women workers are seen handling Idris bottles with great care, each wearing gauze masks to protect their faces from potential shards of glass in case of bottle breakage. The scene takes place in a manufacturing setting, likely within the confines of a Victorian or Edwardian industrial facility. The women, dressed in simple work attire, are carefully lifting the bottles from wooden crates and inspecting them before placing them into new crates for transport. The Idris bottles, with their distinctive shape and narrow necks, were a popular choice for storing and transporting various liquids during this era. The women's diligent attention to detail and use of protective masks demonstrate the importance of safety measures even in the most mundane and repetitive tasks of the time. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily lives of women workers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a period marked by rapid industrialization and the rise of mass production. Despite the often harsh and physically demanding nature of their work, these women played a crucial role in the manufacture and distribution of essential goods, including food and drink products. The use of gauze masks, while not a common practice today, was a testament to the innovative solutions that emerged in response to the challenges of industrial labor. This photograph serves as a reminder of the resilience and resourcefulness of the workforce during a time of great change and progress.
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