Hammer Collection (page 5)

Inspecting a freight train from Mexico for smuggled immigrants, El Paso, Texas, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Inspecting a freight train from Mexico for smuggled immigrants. El Paso, Texas

Fate of the Evil Tongue, c.1507. Creator: Nicoletto da Modena
Fate of the Evil Tongue, c.1507

Wrought Iron Hammer, c. 1938. Creator: George C. Brown
Wrought Iron Hammer, c. 1938

Gold Beater's Sign, c. 1938. Creator: Elmer G Anderson
Gold Beater's Sign, c. 1938

Medal Engraving, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Medal Engraving, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Medal Engraving, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Medal Engraving, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Copperplate Engraving, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Copperplate Engraving, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Interior of the Tube - Mr. Stephenson Driving the Last Rivet, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Tube - Mr. Stephenson Driving the Last Rivet, 1850. Opening of the Britannia Tubular Bridge across the Menai Straits in Wales....a very interesting episodical proceeding took place in

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Martha White driving first spike in the government railway, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Martha White driving first spike in the government railway, between c1900 and c1930

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: coiling the bars, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: coiling the bars, 1862. An Armstrong gun was a uniquely designed type of rifled breech-loading field

Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the International Exhibition building: the forge, [London], 1862. View of...a portion of the works going on at the building for the Great Exhibition which is well calculated to give an

1966 Alpine Rally
SEPTEMBER 05: John Evans and Stephen Morrison's Mini Cooper receives some attention during the Alpine Rally on September 05, 1966. (Photo by LAT Images)

Katya Wyeth, German actress and model, pictured 25th August 1972

Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
A general view of the quarry with the crane used for moving the granite blocks. A number men can be seen with cut blocks at the foot of the quarry face. Part of the Freeman & Sons, Penryn Collection

Bosahan Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. 1903-1904
General view of the quarry with men standing by cut granite blocks and the crane used for moving the blocks. Two men are standing either side of a horse and cart

Maen Quarry, Constantine, Cornwall. Around 1900
A view of the quarry face showing workers holding the tools of their trade while dressing stones. Blocks of granite are ready to be moved using the crane. Photographer: Samuel John Govier

Nebraska state flag

Illustration of using claw hammer to mark fixing holes in fence spur and wood post

Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)
2902709 Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination) by German School, (14th century); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; Whether the mountain of consolation in the Swiss Aargau was)

Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement
3782716 Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement; (add.info.: Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement, 1928)

Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board)
XOS5884673 Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board) by Church, Henry (1836-1908); 73.3x59.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The strong man of the machine age (colour litho)
976578 The strong man of the machine age (colour litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: The strong man of the machine age)

Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement
3782472 Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement; (add.info.: Burlington Engraving Company Ltd - advertisement, 1928)

"Tempering", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)
RDA78561 "Tempering", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

"Women hold up half of heaven, and, cutting through rivers and mountains, change to a new attitude"
RDA78548 "Women hold up half of heaven, and, cutting through rivers and mountains, change to a new attitude", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution

Portrait of a man while he's shoeing a horse Europe. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Stereoscopic photography showing two boys dressed as carpenters. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Portrait of a group, postcard Naples. Date of Photograph:1902

Group of boys in a technical laboratory Italy. Date of Photograph:1955-1965

Craftsman at work, surrounded by handcrafted metal objects and by tools. Date of Photograph:1879-1881

Mexico, La Paz, Malecon, Tiburones martillo, Salvador Rocha

Patua or Juang craftsman of iron, ethnic group of the state of Orissa, India India Orissa. Date of Photograph:1965

Patua or Juang iron craftsman, ethnic group of the state of Orissa, India India State of Orissa. Date of Photograph:1965

Sketches for making weapons of war, drawings from the Codex Forster III, c.67v, by Leonardo da Vinci, housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Study on the reaction of objects loaded with a weight; work of Leonardo da Vinci belonging to the Manuscript A (2172), c.7r, preserved at the Institute of France in Paris

Tools for working marble. Postcard sent by the photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

The portal of the Municipality Hall of Regensburg, in Germany. Germany Regensburg Door International Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

La Pieta Sculptural work by Antonio Montauti, standing in the Corsini Chapel of the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, Rome Rome Basilica of San Giovani in Laterano

Cobbler, Naples Naples. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Statue of the sculptor Desiderio da Settignano, by Vittorio Caradossi, in Settignano, on the outskirts of Florence. Florence Settignano Statue Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Melancholy, engraving by Albrecht Drer preserved in the Corsini Gallery in Rome Rome Corsini Gallery Engraving High Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Roman relief depicting Daedalus and Icarus building their artificial wings; it is preserved in the Museum of Villa Albani, Rome Rome Museum of Villa Albani Relief Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe

Florence. Automobili Florentia: workshop Florence. Date of Photograph:1908

The statue by Arnaldo Fazzi depicting the architect Matteo Civitali, located beneath the loggia of the Palazzo Pretorio in Lucca Lucca Palazzo Pretorio

Clock Tower and bell in Piazza S. Marco, Venice Venice Piazza S. Marco Sculpture Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

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"Hammering Through Time: From Carpentry to Communism and Beyond" Step into the world of craftsmanship as we explore the versatile tool known as the hammer. Used in carpentry and joinery, this timeless instrument has shaped countless creations throughout history. In dry stone walling they can essential for meticulously placing each stone, ensuring stability and durability. Just like a well-built wall, the legacy of hammers endures through time. Travel back to 1967 in the Soviet Union with a powerful reminder of Lenin's influence. A communist poster by Viktor Ivanov boldly declares, "Lenin lived, Lenin lives, Lenin will live forever. " The resounding impact of these words echoes like a hammer striking an anvil. Witness coopers at work as they skillfully craft wooden barrels using their trusty hammers. Each strike resonates with precision and expertise - a symphony of woodworking mastery. Transport yourself to 1875 where blacksmiths wielded their tools with strength and finesse. Hammers were their faithful companions in shaping metal into functional works of art that stood the test of time. Marvel at One Million Years B. C. , where one quad artwork captures prehistoric times when primitive hammers were used by our ancestors to shape their surroundings - a testament to human ingenuity since ancient times. Discover Bismarck as Blacksmith - an intriguing portrayal showcasing how even great political figures can be linked to this humble tool. Like Bismarck forging alliances, hammers forge connections between people across generations. Journey to Polkanuggo Quarry in Cornwall during 1903-1904; witness workers tirelessly wielding hammers against unforgiving rocks. Their determination is palpable as they chip away piece by piece towards progress. Uncover historical gems from Norton's survey conducted by W and J Fairbank in 1804. Amongst various tools documented lies the ever-present hammer - a symbol of industriousness and innovation.