Logger Collection

Logging in Wisconsin, 1800s
Hauling logs with a horse-drawn sledge in northern Wisconsin, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00110
Woodsman dancing to a fiddle in a logging camp at night, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00095
Loggers with an ordinary haul on an ox-drawn sledge, Minnesota, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century photograph

Taverham Paper Mill, Norfolk, 1839 (oil on canvas)
NCM94596 Taverham Paper Mill, Norfolk, 1839 (oil on canvas) by Priest, Alfred (1810-50); 87.1x133.4 cm; Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery; eNorwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery; English

Engraving depicting Canadian loggers forming timber into rafts ready to be floated down the river, 19th century
5308886 Engraving depicting Canadian loggers forming timber into rafts ready to be floated down the river, 19th century; (add.info)

The Loggers, between 1880 and 1899. Creator: Unknown
The Loggers, between 1880 and 1899

Logging scene near Auburn, California, USA, known for its California Gold Rush history. Date: circa 1908

Logging a big load, Michigan, c. 1880-99 (b / w photo)
867574 Logging a big load, Michigan, c.1880-99 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Falkland flightless steamer duck (Tachyeres brachypterus), a flightless duck endemic to the Falkland Islands. Male shows an orange, female a greenish beak. South America, Falkland Islands, January

Cutting down a giant California Redwood tree in the late 19th century. From The Strand Magazine published 1897
878558 Cutting down a giant California Redwood tree in the late 19th century. From The Strand Magazine published 1897. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Cutting trees using vapour machines in the late19th century. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887
693672 Cutting trees using vapour machines in the late19th century. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1887 by Spanish School, (19th century)

The Woodcutter (oil on canvas)
BAT327892 The Woodcutter (oil on canvas) by Fattori, Giovanni (1825-1908); Galleria d Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

January: wood-cutters in a winter landscape (chalk, pen & ink on paper)
954927 January: wood-cutters in a winter landscape (chalk, pen & ink on paper) by Brill or Bril, Paul (1554-1626); 19.8x33.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; Flemish, out of copyright

The Woodchopper, 1858-66 (oil on canvas)
5859058 The Woodchopper, 1858A-66 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 81A--65 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; French, out of copyright

The loggers (textile)
3620381 The loggers (textile) by French School; Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; Alinari Archives, Florence

The Oder at Breslau (modern day Wroclaw) Poland, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
XIR213197 The Oder at Breslau (modern day Wroclaw) Poland, c.1910 (b/w photo) by Jousset, (fl.1910); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

The Fort at Batavia with Native Loggers, plate 50 from
STC222061 The Fort at Batavia with Native Loggers, plate 50 from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Castellini, G

Legendary Paul Bunyon Date: 1948

Clearing a Jam, Great Falls of the Ausable, 1874. Creator: Harry Fenn
Clearing a Jam, Great Falls of the Ausable, 1874. Loggers trying to shift cut tree trunks in the Ausable Chasm near Keeseville, New York State, USA....the Great Falls

Great Chained Log Rafts on the Columbia River, Wash. c1930s. Creator: Unknown
Great Chained Log Rafts on the Columbia River, Wash. c1930s. From " Tour of the World". [Keystone View Company, Meadville, Pa. New York, Chicago, London]

Hudson River - Logging, 1892 (watercolour over graphite on white wove watercolour
466552 Hudson River - Logging, 1892 (watercolour over graphite on white wove watercolour paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 35.6 x 52.4 cm; Corcoran Collection, National Gallery of Art

Cutting Down A Giant California Redwood Tree In The Late 19th Century. From The Strand Magazine Published 1897

Canadian loggers, 19th century. Artist: Taylor
Canadian loggers, 19th century

Lumberjacks having dinner, 1800s
Dinner in a logging camp in the Northwest, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lumber Trade West Chicago 19th Century Down At The Boom
The lumber trade of the west, Chicago, USA, seen here in the 19th century. Down at the boom - a lumber boom also called a log fence or log bag is a barrier placed in a river

Logger crosscut saw felled tree Darius Kinsey
Logger, crosscut saw and felled tree; Darius Kinsey (American, 1869 - 1945); Washington, United States; about 1915; Gelatin silver print; 25.4 × 32.7 cm (10 × 12 7, 8 in.)

Cutting Trees Using Vapour Machines In The Late19Th Century. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1887

BUSN2A-00099
Lumbermen clearing a log-jam on a river, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00156
A big load of logs on a skidder in Michigan, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

Iroquois with his ox-drawn timber cargo
Iroquois man transporting cut timber by ox-drawn sledge, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Paul Bunyan and Babe, the Blue Ox Postcard. ca. 1938, Paul Bunyan, mythical character of American logging camps, and Babe, his big blue ox

Falkland Flightless Steamer Duck (Tachyeres brachypterus) or Logger, an endemic duck of the Falklands. Male with orange, female with green beak. South America, Falkland Islands, January

AUDUBON: SHRIKE. Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

MINNESOTA: LUMBERING, 1884. A log jam on the St. Croix River at Taylor Falls, Minnesota. Photograph, 1884

WISCONSIN: LOGGING, 1886. Loggers near Zeda, Jackson County, in central Wisconsin, 1886

LOG CABIN, c1906. Two loggers and a dog standing in front of a log cabin in the forests of Puget Sound, Washington State. Photograph, c1906

Postcard of Loggers Loading Timber. ca. 1908-1910, LOADING TIMBER, LUMBER SCENE, WASHINGTON

Postcard of Logger Under a Redwood Tree. ca. 1908-1915, Felling a Huge Redwood in the Big Tree Grove, Santa Cruz, Cal. Millions of feet of lumber are made from the Redwoods annually

Postcard of Loggers Sawing a Tree. ca. 1908-1910, READY TO FALL, LUMBER SCENE, WASHINGTON

Postcard of an Oregon Logging Train. ca. 1911, An Oregon logging train

Postcard of Loggers and Giant Fir. ca. 1916, 150-Giant Fir. One of the Big Trees of the West

Forest worker filing a circular saw blade

Forest worker sawing timber with a chainsaw

Plantation forestry, 19th century
Plantation forestry, 19th-century artwork. Loggers working in tandem with a large hand-saw to fell a large pine tree on a plantation in the USA

Loggers at work in the Far East
A group of loggers at work with a rectangular saw, somewhere in the Far East

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In the 1800s, logging in Wisconsin was a thriving industry that shaped the landscape and provided livelihoods for many. The BUSN2A-00110 and BUSN2A-00095 documents shed light on the economic significance of this trade during that time. One captivating depiction of this era is captured in "Taverham Paper Mill, Norfolk, 1839, " an oil on canvas artwork showcasing the intricate processes involved in transforming timber into paper. This piece offers a glimpse into the craftsmanship required to produce such essential materials. The late 19th century saw loggers facing monumental challenges as they tackled giant California Redwood trees. An image published in The Strand Magazine in 1897 showcases their immense efforts to fell these majestic giants, highlighting both their strength and determination. Another logging scene near Auburn, California takes us back to that period when forests were abundant with towering trees waiting to be harvested. This snapshot reminds us of how nature's resources were harnessed for human progress. Michigan also played a significant role in the history of logging, as depicted by a black-and-white photograph from c. 1880-99 showing loggers proudly posing next to an impressive load of timber they had successfully extracted from the forest. Advancements in technology are evident through images like "Cutting trees using vapor machines" published in El Museo Popular Madrid in 1887. These innovative methods revolutionized traditional practices and increased efficiency within the industry. Artistic interpretations further bring life to this historical profession; "The Woodcutter" portrays a laborer diligently working amidst nature's beauty while Fukagawa Lumberyards' colorful woodblock print transports us to Japan's bustling timber trade hub circa 1856. Even during harsh winters, woodcutters persisted with their work as seen through "January: wood-cutters in a winter landscape. " This chalk drawing captures their resilience against challenging weather conditions while ensuring communities remained warm and supplied with firewood.