Sheet Glass Making at Cooksons Glass Works, South Shields
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Sheet Glass Making at Cooksons Glass Works, South Shields
Interior of a sheet-glass-making shop at Cooksons Glass Works, South Shields. A man blows into a pipe leading into a tubular bubble of glass which will then be opened out to form a sheet. Date: 1844
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Blows Bubble Form Leading Opened Pipe Sheet Tubular
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1. Title: A Glassmaker's Artistry: The Interior of a Sheet Glass Making Shop at Cooksons Glass Works, South Shields (1844) 2.. This evocative image transports us back in time to the heart of a 19th-century sheet glass making workshop at Cooksons Glass Works in South Shields. The photograph captures the intricate and labor-intensive process of creating clear glass sheets, a skill that was highly valued during the Industrial Revolution. At the center of the scene, a skilled glassmaker focuses intently on his task. He blows gently into a pipe, which leads into a large, tubular bubble of molten glass. The heat from the furnace keeps the glass at a malleable temperature, allowing the glassmaker to manipulate it into the desired shape. The interior of the workshop is filled with the tools and machinery necessary for glass production. Large, open windows allow natural light to filter in, illuminating the space and providing a clear view of the glassmaking process. Wooden shelves hold an array of glass rods, while a long, flat table is covered in tools and small glass sheets. The tubular bubble of glass, once opened out, will be transformed into a large, flat sheet. This sheet will then be cooled and cut to size, ready for further processing or use in various applications. The artistry and craftsmanship required to create these sheets was highly valued during this period, making the glassmakers at Cooksons Glass Works true masters of their craft. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing us with a deeper understanding of the intricacies and complexities of 19th-century glassmaking. It is a testament to the skill, dedication, and artistry of the glassmakers who worked at Cooksons Glass Works in South Shields.
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