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Moulin a maillets pour la trituration du chiffon (engraving)
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Moulin a maillets pour la trituration du chiffon (engraving)
2787805 Moulin a maillets pour la trituration du chiffon (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moulin a maillets pour la trituration du chiffon. Illustration for Les Merveilles de l Industrie by Louis Figuier (Furne, Jouvet, c 1880). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn
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This engraving, titled "Moulin a maillets pour la trituration du chiffon" takes us back to the 19th century, offering a glimpse into the fascinating world of industrial manufacturing. The image showcases a bustling factory scene where rag paper is being produced. The composition exudes an air of historical significance as we witness the intricate process of transforming cloths into paper. The mill's large wooden wheels are in motion, powered by unseen forces that drive hammers to pound on the cloth fibers relentlessly. This relentless trituration ultimately results in fine pulp, ready for further processing. The print captures the essence of this forgotten industry with remarkable clarity and detail. It speaks volumes about human ingenuity and our ability to harness nature's resources for practical purposes like paper production. As we delve deeper into this visual narrative, one cannot help but marvel at how far we have come since those early days of manual labor-intensive processes. Today's modern factories may be more efficient and automated, but there is something undeniably romantic about witnessing these old-world techniques brought to life through engravings like this one. This particular print comes from a private collection and has been digitally cleaned to enhance its quality while preserving its authenticity. Its inclusion in Louis Figuier's book "Les Merveilles de l Industrie" further solidifies its importance as an educational tool that aimed to enlighten readers about various industries during that era. In conclusion, this stunning engraving offers us a
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