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Wool comber using heated wool combs to pull
Wool comber using heated wool combs to pull a fine sliver of wool to be spun into yarn. Washed raw wool in a basket, and a clay comb-pot to heat the combs in the foreground. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818
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Media ID 23158642
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Apron Arts Clay Comb Comber Hourglass Spun Trades Useful Washed Woodcut Wool Worsted Yarn Sliver
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
Discover the rich history of textile production with our captivating Wool Comber Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This exquisite image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a skilled artisan in the act of transforming raw wool into a fine sliver, ready to be spun into yarn. The warmth of the clay comb-pot and the steam rising from the heated combs add to the authenticity of this intriguing scene. Bring the charm of traditional wool processing into your home or office with this evocative and beautifully detailed poster print.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.1cm x 30.3cm (7.5" x 11.9")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 30.3cm (8.5" x 11.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this intricately detailed handcoloured woodcut engraving from "The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts," published in Phillips, London, in 1818, we witness the meticulous process of a wool comber at work. The comber, dressed in an apron and focused intently on his task, uses a pair of heated combs to pull a fine sliver of wool from a basket in the foreground. The wool, freshly washed and still damp, is carefully selected and prepared for spinning into yarn. The comber's tools include a pair of clay comb-pots, which he uses to heat the combs over an open flame. An hourglass sits nearby, indicating the importance of timing in this labor-intensive process. The combing process, essential in the production of worsted yarn, separates the fibers and aligns them in parallel to create a smooth, even sliver. This sliver is then drawn out into roving, which is ready to be spun into yarn. The raw wool, still damp from washing, is arranged in the basket, waiting to be combed. The various textures and shades of the wool fibers are beautifully captured in the handcoloured engraving, showcasing the natural beauty of the raw material. This enchanting image offers a glimpse into the rich history of the English wool trade and the artisanal craftsmanship that once thrived in the textile industry.
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