Balancing a manganese bronze propeller at the Glasgow works of Bulls Metal and Marine Ltd.
Photograph
1956 (photographed)
1956 (photographed)
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Maurice Broomfield (1916-2010) worked to photograph the changing face of British manufacturing industries during the 1950s and 1960s. His photographs are recognized for their uniquely modern design elements, humanist strain, and their contribution to the documentation of the rebirth of British industry in the post war era.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Ektacolor print |
| Brief description | Photograph by Maurice Broomfield, 'Balancing a Ship Propeller', 1956, colour print in original frame |
| Physical description | Ektacolor print of a worker guiding a ship's propeller. The propeller shines gold against a dark background |
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| Credit line | Given by the artist |
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| Summary | Maurice Broomfield (1916-2010) worked to photograph the changing face of British manufacturing industries during the 1950s and 1960s. His photographs are recognized for their uniquely modern design elements, humanist strain, and their contribution to the documentation of the rebirth of British industry in the post war era. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Maurice Broomfield, published by Foto8, 2009
Plate 37. Balancing a Ship Propeller
"The correct pitch of a propeller is vital for the comfort of passengers on prestigious cruise ships. The prospect of having one's cocktail continuously shaken is enough for some to cancel the trip. I am sure little thought is given to the man seen in the photograph, who through years of experience makes sure the pitch of the propeller blades is correct, ensuring a fast, economical and vibration-free voyage."
Bull's Metal and Marine Shipyard, Glasgow, Scotland, 1956
Ford, Dagenham, Essex, 1954 |
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| Accession number | E.3754-2007 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2009 |
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