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Matchbox maker in London
A good days work A London matchbox maker surveys the pile of matchboxes she has just made. Date: 1890
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Apron Conditions Days Employment Good Maker Makers Match Matchbox Matchboxes Pile Surveys Worker Made
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In this evocative image from the late Victorian era, a young woman matchbox maker takes a moment to survey the pile of matchboxes she has just produced in her humble London workshop. Dressed in a simple apron, she leans forward with a proud and satisfied expression, her hands resting on her hips as she assesses the fruits of her labor. The scene is one of quiet industry, with the dimly lit room filled with the familiar clatter of matchboxes being assembled, each one a testament to her skill and dedication. The matchbox making industry was a significant employer of women during the 1890s, providing employment opportunities for many young women in the crowded streets of London. Working long hours in cramped conditions, these women played a crucial role in the production process, cutting, folding, and gluing the various components of the matchboxes together. Despite the challenging working conditions, the women took pride in their work, knowing that each box they produced would bring light and warmth to homes across the city and beyond. This photograph captures a moment of satisfaction and accomplishment, a good day's work well done. The woman's determined expression and the neatly arranged pile of matchboxes speak to the dignity and resilience of the working women of London during the late Victorian era, a time of great change and innovation in the city's industrial landscape.
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