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GLASS MANUFACTURE 1850
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GLASS MANUFACTURE 1850
The kiln, glass house and weighing room of a glass manufacturers Date: circa 1850
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1850 Blowing Kiln Manufacture Manufacturers Weighing Glassblowing
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Step back in time to the mid-19th century and witness the intricate process of glass manufacture in this photograph from Mary Evans Prints Online. The image transports us to the heart of a glassmaking workshop, where the fusion of fire, sand, and skill transforms raw materials into delicate, transparent creations. At the center of the scene, a large, brick kiln dominates the space, its mouth aglow with the intense heat required to melt the glass. The kiln is surrounded by the glasshouse, where skilled craftsmen, known as glassblowers, manipulate molten glass using long, hollow blowing rods. The interior of the glasshouse is filled with an array of tools and equipment, from metal tongs and shears to anvils and marvering blocks, all essential for shaping and finishing the glass. Adjacent to the glasshouse is a weighing room, where the raw materials, primarily sand, soda ash, and limestone, are carefully measured and prepared before being loaded into the kiln. The precision and care required in this process ensure the consistent quality of the final glass product. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the world of 19th-century glass manufacture, a time when the art and science of glassmaking were intertwined, and the craftsmanship and dedication of individual glassmakers were integral to the creation of each unique piece. The intricate dance of fire, sand, and skill that unfolds within this glasshouse continues to captivate and inspire us today.
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