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Bryant and May Match Factory
Girls feeding a machine at the Bryant & May match factory, in Bow, East London, at the time a tax on matches was being discussed in the budget. Date: 1916
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Media ID 14140312
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Bryant Factories Machinery Manufacture Match Matches Worker
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Introducing the captivating Bryant and May Match Factory Poster Print from the Media Storehouse collection, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing image captures a moment in time during the early 20th century when girls worked at the Bryant & May match factory in Bow, East London. The photograph was taken during a significant period when a tax on matches was under discussion in the budget. Witness history unfold as these young girls feed the machines, their expressions conveying a sense of determination and focus. Add this vintage poster print to your wall and bring a piece of the past into your present.
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Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
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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In this evocative photograph from 1916, a group of young women are seen working at the Bryant and May match factory in Bow, East London. At the time, a tax on matches was being discussed in the budget, adding to the financial burden of an industry already grappling with labor unrest and working conditions that were considered harsh by modern standards. The women in the image are intently focused on their tasks, feeding long sticks of green lucifer matches into a machine that would apply the phosphorus tip. The machine, a testament to the industrialization of match production, looms large in the background, its gears and belts turning in a symphony of mechanical precision. Despite the challenging conditions, the women appear determined and resilient, their expressions a mix of concentration and camaraderie. Their uniformity in attire and posture underscores the collective nature of the work, as well as the rigid structure of the factory system. The Bryant and May match factory was one of the largest in the world at the time, employing thousands of workers, mostly women. The company was known for its controversial labor practices, including long hours, low wages, and the use of child labor. However, it also provided employment opportunities for many women, particularly in the East End of London, where unemployment was high. This photograph offers a glimpse into the world of match production during a pivotal moment in history, when the industry was facing significant challenges and the role of women in the workforce was under scrutiny. It serves as a reminder of the human stories that lie behind the machinery of industrialization and the complexities of labor history.
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