Poster Print : Bulking at a tea warehouse 1874

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Bulking at a tea warehouse 1874

Workers shovel (or bulk) tea into tea chests in a warehouse. Date: 1874

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Media ID 20151527

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1874 Bulk Chest Chests Cultivation Shovel Warehouse Bulking

A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print

Step back in time with our captivating selection from the Media Storehouse range of Poster Prints. This mesmerizing vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, takes you on a journey to 1874 - an era of industrial revolution and tea trade boom. Witness the raw power and dedication of workers as they 'bulk' tea into chests in a bustling tea warehouse. The intricate details, from the workers' expressions to the piles of tea sacks, bring history to life in this timeless piece. Decorate your walls with a piece of the past and add an element of charm and character to any room.

Premium quality poster prints are printed on luxurious semi-gloss satin 270 gsm paper. Our meticulously crafted poster prints offer an affordable option for decorating any space, making them ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and beyond. To ensure your poster arrives in good condition, we roll and send them in strong mailing tubes.

Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.

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) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the backbreaking labor involved in the bulking process of tea production during the Victorian era, as depicted in this 1874 image from a tea warehouse. The scene unfolds in a dimly lit, cavernous space filled with towering stacks of empty tea chests, awaiting the precious cargo that would soon fill them. In the foreground, a group of determined workers, dressed in simple work clothes and wearing protective headgear, shovel tea leaves into the chests with focused intensity. The tea, freshly harvested from the lush tea gardens, is piled high on the floor, ready to be meticulously scooped up and packed away. The bulking process was a crucial step in the tea production chain, ensuring that the leaves were evenly distributed and compacted to prevent damage during transportation. The labor-intensive task required a high level of precision and physical strength, as the workers had to ensure that each chest was filled to the correct weight and volume. The atmosphere in the warehouse is one of industry and purpose, with the workers moving in unison to complete the task at hand. The air is thick with the earthy aroma of the tea leaves, mingling with the scent of sweat and the faint sound of wooden chests being sealed. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of tea production during the 1870s, providing a poignant reminder of the human effort and dedication required to bring a simple cup of tea to our tables.

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