Blacksmith Collection (page 22)

A colonial American blacksmith forges weapons at the outbreak of the Revoutionary War
COLONIAL BLACKSMITH, 18th C. A colonial American blacksmith forges weapons at the outbreak of the Revoutionary War. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

CIVIL WAR: ANTIETAM, 1862. Blacksmiths shoeing horses at the headquarters of the Army of the Potomac at Antietam, Maryland, in September 1862. Photograph by Alexander Gardner

CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. Black troops working in a Union Army forge during the American Civil War. Wood engraving, French, 1864

VIRGINIA: BLACKSMITH. A group of military men preparing to shoe a horse in the camps temporary blacksmith shop, Petersburg, Virginia. Photographed by David Knox, c1865

BLACKSMITH, c1820. Wood engraving from an American book for children, c1820

RUNAWAY WEDDING, c1800. One of several blacksmiths shops at Gretna Greene, a village in Scotland on the English border, famous for performing runaway weddings. Line engraving, c1800

BLACKSMITH. Line engraving, 19th century

NEAGLE: BLACKSMITH, 1829. Pat Lyon at the Forge. Steel engraving, 1829, after the painting by John Neagle

BLACKSMITHs FORGE, 1859. The blacksmith and the nailer. Wood engraving, American, 1859

BLACKSMITH, 19th CENTURY. Steel engraving, 19th century

BLACKSMITHs FORGE, 1862. Wood engraving, American, 1862

GERMANY: BLACKSMITH. Line engraving, 19th century

THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH. Line engraving, 19th century

BLACKSMITH, 19th CENTURY. Oh, well I love my smithy when the birds in springtime sing. Wood engraving, American, 1878

THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH. Blacksmith washing his hands with Ivory soap. Advertisement engraving, American, 1887

THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH. American line engraving, 1862, after a painting by Richard Elmore

BLACKSMITH, c1865. A blacksmith at work: wood engraving, English, c1865

BLACKSMITH, 1885. American line engraving

BLACKSMITH: WRIT, 1786. A Massachusetts blacksmith served with a writ of attachment for debt during Shays Rebellion in 1786. Engraving, 19th century

BLACKSMITH, 19TH CENTURY. Line engraving

BLACKSMITHS, 1870. Banknote engraving, American

BLACKSMITH, 1871. Basil the Blacksmith. American line engraving

COLONIAL BLACKSMITH, 18th C. A colonial American blacksmith: line engraving, late 18th century

COLONIAL BLACKSMITH. A colonial American blacksmith. Line engraving, late 18th century

The Smithy, Roundhurst, Surrey, 1946
Blacksmith shoeing horse at the Smithy, Roundhurst, Haslemere, Surrey George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N27211

Australia - Victoria - Bush Blacksmith (Gippsland Region) Date: circa 1905

Farrier - Blacksmith preparing horseshoes Date: circa 1910s

Colorado. A miners blacksmith. Date between 1898 and 1905

Metropolitan Police blacksmith with WPC and horses
A blacksmith shaping a horseshoe on his anvil, while a Metropolitan Police WPC watches. Two horses stand waiting in the background. Date: circa 1980s

Shoeing a Bullock, India Date: 1912

Blacksmiths Shop - North Vietnam
Two Colonial French officers have their Vietnamese ponies re-shod at a Tonkin (Dap Cau)French Military Forge, North Vietnam Date: circa 1910s

Macedonia - Blacksmith shoeing a Buffalo Date: circa 1910

Gretna Green Anvil and Richard Rennison
Richard Rennison - the Gretna Green Anvil Priest 1926 - 1940, pictured with books recording over 2000 marriages overseen at the Old Blacksmiths Shop at Gretna in seven years

Harlestone Smithy
A corner of the stone-built village of Harlestone, Northamptonshire, England, with a glimpse of its old smithy (blacksmiths). Date: late 1950s

Forging Wrought Iron
Forging wrought iron gates. Date: 1960s

Claverdon Blacksmith s
The old smithy (blacksmiths shop) at Claverdon, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1950s

Dunchurch Forge
The Old Forge, Dunchurch, Warwickshire, England, reputed to be the original smithy on which Henry Wadsworth Longfellow based his poem The Village Blacksmith (1842). Date: 1950s

Auld Smiddy Road House
The Auld Smiddy Road House, a modern roadhouse beside the Old Blacksmiths Shop at Greta Green, Dumfrieshire, Scotland. Date: 1950s

Cleaning a Hoof
A farrier cleaning a horses hoof before fitting a new horseshoe. Date: 1960s

Fitting a Hot Horseshoe
A farrier putting on a hot horseshoe. Date: 1960s

The Marriage House, Coldstream Bridgehead, Berwickshire, Scotland, where up to a hundred years ago Blacksmith Weddings took place; the smithy was the priest! Date: 1950s

Pangbourne Smithy
The lovely old smithy (blacksmiths) at Pangbourne, Berkshire, England. Note the nice fat chimney! Date: 1930s

East Dean Farrier
The old Farriers Shop at East Dean, Sussex, England. Above the door can be seen the last yoke used by oxen in Sussex. Date: 1930s

Blacksmiths Interior
The interior of a country farriers at Hatfield Peveril, near Chelmsford, Essex, England, with its miscellany of tools and equipment. Date: 1930s

Dunderpate and his friend Susan meet a blacksmith who explains what not letting the grass grow under your feet really means. Dunderpate is dismayed to learn that it means working hard. Date: 1938

The bandit, Antonio Gomez Rivera
Antonio Gomez Rivera, El Herrero (The Blacksmith), is flanked by two police officers following his capture in 1908. 1908

Female Blacksmith
A German woman blacksmith heating her irons in the furnace. Date: early 1930s

View of the Smithy at Ulrome, East Yorkshire
View of the Smithy at the village of Ulrome, near Driffield, East Yorkshire. Date: 1950s

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"The Artistry and Craftsmanship of the Blacksmith: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time to 1844, as we explore the captivating world of blacksmiths. Renowned artist Edwin Henry Landseer brings their trade to life with his masterpiece "Shoeing. " This painting beautifully captures the skill and dedication required to forge horseshoes, a vital task for horses' well-being. Fast forward to 1875, where we discover an array tools that were essential for their craft. These instruments served as extensions of their hands, allowing them to shape metal with precision and finesse. Intriguingly, even political figures found inspiration in the blacksmith's trade. Bismarck himself was depicted as a blacksmith in 1938, symbolizing his strength and ability to shape nations just like iron at the anvil. Venturing outside the confines of the forge, we witness blacksmiths engaging with their surroundings. Whether it be conversing with fellow craftsmen or taking a momentary break from work, these images reveal glimpses into their daily lives beyond forging metal. The bond between a blacksmith and his equine companions is undeniable. In countless artworks from the 19th century onwards, we see skilled artisans carefully shoeing horses – ensuring both comfort and protection for our four-legged friends. Delving deeper into history reveals colored engravings showcasing Horseshoers hard at work during this era. The vibrant depictions highlight not only their expertise but also serve as testaments to how integral they were within society. Traveling further back in time through oil paintings takes us to c. 1770s when "The Iron Forge Viewed from Without" mesmerized viewers with its depiction of flames dancing amidst billowing smoke—an atmospheric glimpse into this age-old profession.