Moulding shop, Falkirk Iron Works.

Maker
Unknown
Production date
Circa 1911
 Description
The view appears to show the mass production of cast iron plate work in the moulding shop. The moulding boxes are stacked on the right. Moulders are filling them with greensand piled on the floor. Shovels and rammers are lying on the sand.
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Department
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Maker
Production date
Circa 1911
Subject person
Subject place
Falkirk Iron Works/Grahams Rd/Grahamston/Falkirk area
Subject notes
Plate moulding was less skilled than other moulding. The apprenticeship was about 6 months (compared to 6 years) and was paid less well. A journeyman worked 52 hours per week and was on piece rate. A foreman earned 38 shillings a week.
Accession number
P02195

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