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L atelier de savonnage dans un lavoir public, a Paris (engraving)
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L atelier de savonnage dans un lavoir public, a Paris (engraving)
2787702 L atelier de savonnage dans un lavoir public, a Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L atelier de savonnage dans un lavoir public, a Paris. Illustration for Les Merveilles de l Industrie by Louis Figuier (Furne, Jouvet, c 1880). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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Laundry Making Manufacture Public Washing Industries
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This print titled "L'atelier de savonnage dans un lavoir public, a Paris" takes us back to 19th-century France, offering a glimpse into the bustling world of soap making in a public laundry. The engraving, created by an anonymous French School artist, showcases the intricate details and craftsmanship that went into producing this essential household item. The image is part of a private collection and was originally featured as an illustration for Louis Figuier's book "Les Merveilles de l'Industrie". It depicts women working diligently in the workshop, surrounded by various tools and equipment used in the manufacturing process. Their expertise is evident as they meticulously create soap bars that would soon find their way into households across Paris. This historical photograph not only highlights the importance of industries like soap making but also sheds light on the role of women in these labor-intensive processes. It serves as a reminder of how clothing and textiles were cared for during this era when manual labor played such a vital role. Thanks to digital restoration techniques applied to this image, we can now appreciate its beauty with enhanced clarity. This remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images allows us to delve into history and witness firsthand one aspect of industrial production that shaped everyday life in 19th-century Paris.
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