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Preparing Raw Material for Crushing, Belleek Potteries
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Preparing Raw Material for Crushing, Belleek Potteries
Preparing Raw Material forCrushing, Belleek Potteries - an outside view with two men sitting astride large rocks which they are breaking. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Fermanagh: Belleek). Date: circa early 1900s
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Astride Belleek Breaking Fermanagh Material Potteries Preparing Rocks
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Preparing Raw Material for Crushing, Belleek Potteries - An Outside View
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captures a moment in time from the early 1900s at the renowned Belleek Potteries in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. This evocative photograph offers a glimpse into the traditional process of extracting and preparing raw materials for the creation of intricate and beautiful Belleek pottery. Two skilled workers are depicted in the image, each astride large rocks, meticulously breaking them apart with hammers. The men's focused expressions and the determined set of their bodies convey the physical labor and dedication required in this stage of pottery production. The rough, textured surface of the rocks contrasts sharply with the smooth, polished ceramics that would eventually emerge from the Belleek Potteries. The setting of the photograph is the picturesque countryside of County Fermanagh, with its lush greenery and rolling hills serving as a serene backdrop to the industrial process unfolding before us. The scene is a testament to the harmonious blend of nature and craftsmanship that characterized the Belleek Potteries during this era. The raw materials, sourced from the local landscape, were essential to the production of Belleek pottery. The men's laborious task of crushing the rocks was a crucial step in extracting the valuable minerals and clay needed to create the delicate and elegant ceramics for which Belleek became famous. This photograph provides a fascinating window into the past, offering a unique perspective on the artisanal process of pottery-making and the connection between the land, the people, and the beautiful creations that emerged from Belleek Potteries in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.
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