Women securing bristles in brushes using Woodbury's machine, late 19th century. Artist: Unknown

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Women securing bristles in brushes using Woodbury's machine, late 19th century. The machines, invented in America around 1870, are set up by the windows for maximum natural light, and are powered by belt and shafting from a central source. A boy keeps each work station supplied with materials and takes away finished brushes.

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Photo credit: © Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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