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GLASS MANUFACTURE, 1751. Manufacturing plate glass: preparing to hoist the ladle of molten glass and swing it over the casting table. Line engraving, from L Encyclopedie of Denis Diderot, French, 1751
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GLASS MANUFACTURE, 1751. Manufacturing plate glass: preparing to hoist the ladle of molten glass and swing it over the casting table. Line engraving, from L Encyclopedie of Denis Diderot, French, 1751
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1751 Cast Child Child Labor Crane Dennis Diderot Encyclopedia Factory Glass Glass Making Hoist Ladle Lencyclopedie Maker Making Manufacture Pulley Roller Table Working Class Workshop
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This print from the Granger Collection takes us back to 1751, offering a glimpse into the world of glass manufacturing during that era. The line engraving, sourced from Denis Diderot's L Encyclopedie, showcases the intricate process of creating plate glass. In this particular scene, we witness a group of men and a young girl working diligently in a bustling factory workshop. The focal point of the image is an enormous ladle filled with molten glass suspended by a crane. The workers are preparing to hoist it up and swing it over the casting table, where skilled craftsmen will shape and mold the liquid glass into exquisite plates. The presence of pulleys and rollers highlights both the physical labor involved in this trade as well as its reliance on innovative machinery for efficiency. One cannot help but notice the child labor aspect depicted here, underscoring societal norms prevalent at that time. This image serves as a reminder of how different our understanding of work ethics has become since then. Overall, this historical snapshot offers viewers an appreciation for craftsmanship and innovation while also prompting reflection on social issues such as child labor and class divisions within society. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience throughout history.
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