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Women making ceramic retorts
Women making ceramic retorts. Date: 1902
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Ceramic Mould Pipe Piping Retorts Tubes 1902
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Bring a piece of historical artistry into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. Featuring an enchanting image of women making ceramic retorts from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive (circa 1902), these mugs are not just functional but also a beautiful conversation starter. Each mug is meticulously crafted to preserve the intricate details of the original print, ensuring a unique and personalized touch to your morning coffee or evening tea. Embrace the charm of history with every sip.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 8.1cm high x 9.6cm diameter (3.2" x 3.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
Women Making Ceramic Retorts, 1902" is a captivating photograph that offers a glimpse into the industrial world of the early 1900s, specifically the process of creating ceramic retorts. This image, captured by an unidentified photographer, showcases a group of women intently working at their stations, each focused on shaping and molding tubular ceramic pieces. The women in the photograph are dressed in simple, practical clothing, with their hair pulled back in neat buns or braids. Their faces are serious, reflecting the concentration required for their task. Each woman holds a long, slender piece of clay, which they manipulate using their hands and various tools. The clay is shaped and smoothed, then carefully placed into molds to take on the distinctive curved form of a retort. Retorts were essential components of the chemical industry during this period, used for distillation processes. They were typically made of clay or glass and had a bulbous shape with a long neck. The intricacy of the shape made them a challenging item to produce, which is why women, known for their dexterity and precision, were often employed for this task. The scene in the photograph is bustling with activity, with women working in unison to create these essential industrial components. The room is filled with the sounds of clay being shaped, water splashing as retorts are cleaned, and the soft hum of conversation between the workers. The air is thick with the scent of wet clay and the determination of the women as they work to meet their production quotas. This photograph offers a unique window into the lives of women in the industrial sector during the early 1900s, showcasing their role in creating essential components for the chemical industry through their skillful hands and unwavering dedication.
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