The Nottingham Lace-Manufactories, in 1843. The Penny Magazine : An Original Charles Knight Publication for SDUK.
London: Penny Magazine, SDUK, Charles Knight, 1843. Card Covers. Very Good Condition. Item #283856
The Penny Magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge turned its attention in the 1840s to the working world of industrial Britain, producing a remarkable run of essays under the banner "A Day At…". These pieces offered readers an escorted walk through the nation’s factories, workshops and yards at a time when mechanisation was reshaping daily life. Written with clarity and curiosity, they opened the doors of places most readers would never see: textile mills, ironworks, potteries, printing offices, engineering shops and other engines of the Victorian economy. Each article combined plainspoken reportage with a reforming spirit, describing machinery, processes and labour with an eye to accuracy rather than sensation. The result is an unusually vivid record of mid nineteenth century industry, its rhythms, its hazards, its ingenuity and its human scale. For modern readers and collectors, the series stands as an early experiment in industrial journalism, capturing the texture of working Britain at the moment it was becoming the "workshop of the world". 8 pages. Approximately A4 size, with illustrations. This particular issue provides a detailed account of the Nottingham lace industry, which was a major centre for lace production in the 19th century. It described the intricate processes involved in lacemaking, from the use of mechanized lace frames to the skilled craftsmanship required to produce high-quality lace. The publication also highlights the working conditions of lace-makers and the economic significance of the industry in Nottingham. The lace industry in Nottingham was renowned for its innovations in machine-made lace, which allowed for mass production while maintaining intricate designs. The Lace Market district became a hub for lace manufacturing, with factories and warehouses dedicated to the trade. An authentic standalone issue of The Penny Magazine, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 18 x 28 cms. Category: Penny Magazine; A Day At : Penny Magazine Series;.
Keywords: BZDB395 Penny Magazine; A Day At : Penny Magazine Series; NOTTINGHAM LACE MAKING 1843 The Nottingham Lace-Manufactories, in 1843. The Penny Magazine : An Original Charles Knight Publication for SDUK.
Price: £14.95