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Spain (19th c. ). Economy (1885)
SPAIN. Barcelona. Sants Montjuic. Textile company La Espa ndustrial, dedicated to spinning, weaving and printing of cotton. Founded in 1847 in Madrid and moved to Barcelona in 1851. View of the factory in the district of Sants. 1885. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Sants-Montjuic District Municipal Archive
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1847 1851 1885 Archive Barcelon Barcelona Barcelonas Barcelonese Barcelonian Barcelonians Catalan Catalans Catalonia Cotton Daylight Dedicated Economy Espa Espa A Founded Montjuic Moved Municipal Panorama Panoramic Photographies Printing Spaniard Spaniards Spinning Sunlight Textile Weaving Europeans Sants
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This photograph, taken in Barcelona, Spain, during the late 19th century, provides a glimpse into the industrial revolution that transformed the country's economy. The image showcases the textile factory of La Española, which was founded in Madrid in 1847 and later moved to Barcelona in 1851. The factory, located in the Sants-Montjuic district, was dedicated to the spinning, weaving, and printing of cotton and was a significant contributor to Catalonia's burgeoning textile industry. The photograph, taken in 1885, captures the factory's impressive facilities in the daylight, with the sunlight filtering through the windows and casting long shadows on the exterior walls. The factory's large, horizontal buildings are arranged in a panoramic view, giving an expansive sense of the scale of the operation. The image conveys a sense of industry and progress, with workers likely toiling inside, producing textiles that would be exported and sold both domestically and abroad. The photograph is a testament to the economic and industrial growth that Spain experienced during the 19th century, particularly in Catalonia, where textile production played a crucial role in the region's development. The image also highlights the European influence on Spain's industrialization, as the country sought to emulate the success of its European counterparts in the textile industry. Overall, this photograph is a fascinating window into Spain's industrial past, showcasing the country's economic and technological progress during a pivotal period in its history.
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