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Old meat works, illustration by William Heath Robinson
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Old meat works, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Curious plant in an old meat works, for converting old mutton into spring lamb to meet the seasons demands, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library Date: 1947
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© Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Lucinda Gosling/Mary Evans
Container Converting Counter Curious Customer Customers Demand Demands Fanciful Gravy Hang Hanging Heath Lamb Manufacture Meat Mutton Process Robinson Season Spring Wheels
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This intriguing illustration by the renowned British artist, William Heath Robinson, titled "Curious Plant in an Old Meat Works," offers a whimsical and imaginative take on the meat production process during the post-war era. Dated 1947, this illustration showcases an old meat works where an unusual plant transforms mutton into spring lamb to meet the seasonal demands. The illustration is filled with charming details that add to its comic and humorous tone. At the heart of the illustration lies a curious, towering plant with large, cartoonish leaves and tendrils that reach out to grasp and process the hanging mutton carcasses. The plant's roots are shown to be a complex network of pipes and tubes, which carry the mutton through various stages of transformation. The mutton is then converted into spring lamb, as indicated by the lambs that emerge from the plant's top. The illustration also highlights the various stages of the meat production process. The mutton is hung on hooks, and men in aprons work along the production line, ensuring the smooth running of the process. The fat is collected in large containers, while gravy is prepared in large, wheeled vats. The finished lamb is then displayed on a shop counter, ready for customers to purchase. Heath Robinson's illustration is a testament to the historical significance of meat production and the ingenuity of the British people during the post-war era. The illustration's fanciful and comic elements add to its appeal, making it a fascinating glimpse into the past. Courtesy of Mrs J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library. Copyright protected.
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