Ransome & Son Iron Foundry
1810
About this artwork
This painting depicts a group of men in top hats playing ten-pin bowling in front of the Ransome & Son iron foundry. It is a work of folk art documenting leisure activities in an early industrial setting.
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This painting provides a rare glimpse into the recreational habits of early industrial workers in England. The Ransome & Son firm, founded in 1789, became famous for agricultural machinery, and the scene highlights how the foundry served as a social hub for the local community during its early years.
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Ransome & Son Iron Foundry
Unknown painter in 1810, 1810
