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Photographic Print : WATCHMAKER, 1869. Machine used to cut watch wheel teeth, at the Elgin National
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WATCHMAKER, 1869. Machine used to cut watch wheel teeth, at the Elgin National
WATCHMAKER, 1869.
Machine used to cut watch wheel teeth, at the Elgin National Watch Company factory in Elgin, Illinois. Wood engraving, American, 1869
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Media ID 12407162
1869 Company Cutting Elgin Factory Illinois Industry Machine National Technology Teeth Time Timepiece Tool Watch Watchmaker Wheel Workshop
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This exquisite image, titled "WATCHMAKER, 1869," transports you to the Elgin National Watch Company factory in Illinois during the late 19th century. Witness the intricate machine used to cut watch wheel teeth, skillfully crafted in a wood engraving technique. Add this vintage treasure to your home or office to ignite conversations and inspire creativity. Experience the allure of history in high definition print quality.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the year 1869, inside the bustling Elgin National Watch Company factory in Elgin, Illinois. The image showcases a remarkable machine used by skilled watchmakers to cut intricate teeth on watch wheels. This wood engraving, created by an American artist during that era, beautifully captures the essence of mid-19th century industrial technology. The workshop's interior is filled with an air of precision and dedication as workers meticulously operate this cutting-edge tool. Each tooth carved onto these tiny watch wheels represents countless hours of craftsmanship and expertise. It is through such meticulous attention to detail that timepieces were brought to life, ticking away with utmost accuracy. As we gaze upon this historic scene frozen in time, we are reminded of the significance of watches not only as functional tools but also as symbols of human ingenuity and our constant pursuit for measuring time. The Elgin National Watch Company played a vital role in shaping North America's horological industry during this period. Let this extraordinary photograph transport you back to a time when machines like these were at the forefront of technological advancements, forever changing how we perceive and value time itself.
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