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Bicycle Manufacture, France: Shaping the wheel rims. Machinery all driven from central
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Bicycle Manufacture, France: Shaping the wheel rims. Machinery all driven from central
Bicycle Manufacture, France: Shaping the wheel rims. Machinery all driven from central power source through belt-and-shafting. In right foreground man is passing metal strip through shaping machine, it is then passed along production line to forge at rear. Men at grindstones wear protective goggles. Fish-tail gas lights provide illumination. Wood engraving Paris, 1896
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1896 Bicycle Central Cycle Driven Factory Foreground Forge Health Illumination Lights Line Machine Machinery Manufacture Metal Paris Passed Passing Power Production Protective Provide Rear Safety Shaping Source Strip Transport Wear Wheel Wood Fish Tail Goggles Grindstones Rims
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This print takes us back to the bustling world of bicycle manufacturing in France during 1896. The image showcases the intricate process of shaping wheel rims, a crucial step in the production line. The machinery, all driven from a central power source through belt-and-shafting systems, hums with energy as workers diligently carry out their tasks. In the right foreground, we see a skilled worker passing a metal strip through a shaping machine, setting off a chain reaction along the production line that leads to the forge at the rear. These dedicated men at grindstones wear protective goggles to shield their eyes from any flying sparks or debris. The factory floor is bathed in an eerie yet enchanting glow thanks to fish-tail gas lights providing illumination. This vintage lighting adds an atmospheric touch to this snapshot of industrial history. Transport yourself back in time and imagine witnessing this scene firsthand – the clanking of machinery, whirring belts and shafts, and focused workers collaborating seamlessly amidst clouds of steam and dust. It's fascinating how such complex processes were carried out without modern technology! This wood engraving serves as both a testament to human ingenuity and an insight into occupational health practices of that era. Let this print transport you back over a century ago when bicycles were revolutionizing transportation while capturing moments like these within their very wheels.
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