The Barrowfield Dye-Works, Glasgow, in 1844. The Penny Magazine : An Original Charles Knight Publication for SDUK.
London: Penny Magazine, SDUK, Charles Knight, 1844. Card Covers. Very Good Condition. Item #330906
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 issue explores the Barrowfield Dye-Works, a renowned dyeing establishment in Glasgow, famous for its expertise in Turkey-red dyeing and Bandana handkerchief production. The article describes the dyeing process, the machinery used, and the working conditions of the dye-makers. The Barrowfield Works occupied a large area near the River Clyde, benefiting from its water supply for dyeing and bleaching. The publication also highlights the importance of open spaces in industrial cities, mentioning Glasgow's Green, a large park that provided fresh air and a communal drying ground for laundresses. 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; DYE MAKING 1844 The Barrowfield Dye-Works, Glasgow, in 1844. The Penny Magazine : An Original Charles Knight Publication for SDUK.
Price: £14.95