MAKING GLOBES 1930S

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MAKING GLOBES 1930S

Making globes: The girl is pasting newspaper over a globe shape. The globe is then baked in an oven until hard. The boy is preparing a half globe for joining. Date: 1930s

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Apprentices Baked Globe Globes Half Hard Joining Newspaper Oven Pasting Preparing Shape

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Making Globes: A Peek into the 1930s Workshop This photograph transports us back to the 1930s, offering a rare glimpse into the intriguing process of creating handcrafted globes. The image features two young workers, intently focused on their tasks, surrounded by the tools and materials necessary for globe production. In the foreground, a girl meticulously pastes strips of newspaper over a sphere-shaped frame. Newspaper was a common material used during this era for creating the base layer of the globe. Once the newspaper was thoroughly saturated with paste, it was left to dry before being covered with layers of gesso and paint. Meanwhile, a young boy prepares a half-globe for joining. The process involved carefully cutting and shaping the paper or fabric to fit seamlessly with the other half, creating a perfect hemisphere. Once the halves were joined, they were left to dry before being baked in an oven to harden the material. These apprentices, with their determined expressions and focused demeanor, exemplify the dedication and craftsmanship required to produce these intricate globes. The 1930s was a time when such labor-intensive processes were commonplace in various industries, reflecting a strong emphasis on artisanal skills and attention to detail. This photograph serves as a fascinating reminder of the rich history behind the creation of globes and the importance of preserving the traditions of the past.

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