Linen manufacture, Sqeezing machine

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Linen manufacture, Sqeezing machine

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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans

Cotton Flax Linen Manufacture Mill

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Step into the past with this image of a linen manufacture sqeezing machine from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, available at Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage lantern slide transports us back in time to the late Victorian or Edwardian era, when the industrial revolution transformed the textile industry. The scene unfolds in a mill or factory setting, where flax fibers are meticulously transformed into luxurious linen fabric. The sqeezing machine, a crucial component in the linen-making process, is the focal point of the photograph. The machine's intricate design showcases the ingenuity and innovation of the time, as it effectively extracts water from the woven linen fabric, preparing it for further processing. The image is filled with a sense of history and nostalgia, as the soft glow of the lantern light illuminates the worn wooden floor, the iron machinery, and the workers in their period attire. The cotton reels and baskets stacked nearby hint at the continuous production process, while the open windows allow a glimpse into the bustling mill yard outside. The Linen manufacture sqeezing machine is a testament to the rich history of textile production and the remarkable advancements in technology during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. This evocative photograph is not only an intriguing piece of historical documentation but also a beautiful work of art, inviting us to appreciate the craftsmanship and dedication that went into creating high-quality linen fabric.

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