The Cooperage

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The Cooperage

This etching shows a cooperage, the premises of a man, seen in the shadows, who specialises in the manufacture of wooden casks, barrels, buckets and other similar containers. Date: circa 1918

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Barrels Buckets Casks Containers Cooperage Etching Manufacture Premises Shadows Similar Sydney 1921 Smith

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative etching, circa 1918, transports us back in time to the humble yet essential cooperage, a place where a skilled artisan, hidden in the shadows, dedicated his craft to the manufacture of wooden containers. The Cooperage, located in Sydney, Australia, was the life's work of George Ure Smith. The intricate details of the image reveal the meticulous process of barrel-making, with staves of oak stacked high and the cooper's tools scattered about. The cooperage was a vital part of Sydney's industrial landscape during the early 20th century. George Ure Smith's creations were in high demand for the storage and transportation of various goods, including foodstuffs, beverages, and chemicals. His expertise was passed down through generations, a testament to the enduring tradition of cooperage. The etching captures the essence of a bygone era, where the rhythm of life was dictated by the seasons and the labor of the hands. The cooper's quiet dedication to his craft, as seen in the shadows, speaks to the importance of the human spirit in the face of the passage of time. This image, part of the March of the Women Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the world of George Ure Smith and the cooperage, a world that continues to inspire and fascinate us today.

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