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Concerning Cotton - Redmayne & Isherwood Ltd, Blackburn & Kirkham - Cotton Waste.
1920
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Blackburn Cotton Kirkham Lancashire Textile Textiles Waste Isherwood Redmayne
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1. Title: "Redmayne & Isherwood Ltd, Blackburn & Kirkham: A Glimpse into the World of Cotton Waste, Lancashire, 1920" 2.. This evocative photograph captures the bustling atmosphere of Redmayne & Isherwood Ltd, a renowned cotton waste trading firm based in Blackburn and Kirkham, Lancashire, during the 1920s. The image offers a fascinating insight into the textile industry's intricacies during this era, showcasing the transformation of cotton waste into valuable raw materials. 3. The photograph reveals a vast, dimly lit warehouse filled with towering piles of cotton waste, which appears to be sorted and graded by skilled workers. The workers, dressed in typical workwear of the time, are engrossed in their tasks, highlighting the meticulous nature of the process. 4. The presence of bales of raw cotton in the background further emphasizes the connection between waste and the production of new textiles. The intricate sorting and grading of cotton waste were crucial steps in the textile manufacturing process, ensuring the highest quality and consistency in the final products. 5. Lancashire, the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, was at the heart of the British textile industry during the 1920s. Companies like Redmayne & Isherwood Ltd played a significant role in the region's economic growth, contributing to the global textile trade. 6. The photograph serves as a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the textile industry during the 1920s. It underscores the importance of waste management and the value of repurposing materials, a practice that remains relevant in today's sustainable textile production. 7. Overall, this photograph offers a captivating glimpse into the world of Redmayne & Isherwood Ltd and the intricacies of the cotton waste trade in Blackburn and Kirkham, Lancashire, during the 1920s. It is a reminder of the rich history and innovation that shaped the textile industry and continues to inspire textile production today.
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