Lumberjack Collection (page 7)

MAINE: LUMBERING, 1882. Maine. - A Log Jam on the Falls of the Diamond - Cutting the Key Log
MAINE: LUMBERING, 1882. Maine. - A Log " Jam" on the Falls of the Diamond - Cutting the " Key Log." Wood engraving, American, 1882

LUMBERING, 19th CENTURY. All day long the woodsman plies his sharp and sudden axe. Etching and engraving, 19th century

FROM LOG TO LUMBER, 1889. 1: Dinner Hour. 2: The Log Carrier. 3: Sawing the Log. 4: The Refuse Burner. 5: A Logger. Wood engravings from an American newspaper of 1889

SAWMILL, c1870. Bank note steel engraving, American

NEW ENGLAND SAWMILL, 1850. Interior of Franklin Mill, Franklin, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, American, c1850

PINE LUMBER being loaded on a railroad flat car in Michigan. Wood engraving, 1888

MICHIGAN: LUMBERING. Logging in Michigan - A Big Load. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

MINNESOTA: LUMBERING, 1868. In the pine forests of Minnesota. Wood engraving, 1868

MINNESOTA: LUMBERING, 1868. Sawing Into Logs. In the pine forests of Minnesota. Wood engraving, 1868

Timber from Canada
Empire Marketing Board 1927-1933 poster, Timber from Canada Date: 1927-1933

Newfoundland, Canada - Lumbermans Camp
Newfoundland, Canada - A Lumbermans Camp (Radical Tree Surgeons...!). Date: circa 1910s

Ecuador - Quito - Lumber Seller Date: circa 1909

Lumberjack Camp
A group of lumberjacks setting up camp in a forest clearing. Date: early 1930s

Commercial forestry. Machine being used to fell a tree

Forest worker filing a circular saw blade

Forest worker sawing timber with a chainsaw

Silent Still: Lumbering

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Early logging in the White Mountains of Maine or New Hampshire. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Felling a giant fir tree in Oregon, USA. The lower bark has been stripped and a thin cut has been made through the trunk into which two wedges have been forced

Street Trades / Fancy Ware
Two men dealing in " fancy ware" attract the interest of a young mother and her daughters

Sawing a Tree
A pair of fellers saw into the base of a tree. The law states they must cut not more than 6 inches from the ground so as to get as much timber as possible from each tree

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"Lumberjack: A Glimpse into the Logging Era of Wisconsin in the 1800s" Step back in time to the rugged logging industry of Wisconsin during the 1800s, where brave men faced daunting challenges to harvest timber that fueled a growing nation. This captivating image takes us on a journey through history, showcasing the life of an unemployed lumberjack and his wife in Marion County, Oregon. In August 1939, Dorothea Lange captured this poignant moment as they resided in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest. The man's social security number tattooed on his arm serves as a stark reminder of their struggles amidst economic hardship. The significance of lumberjacks extends beyond mere labor; it intertwines with ancient tales like Solomon's Temple, built using majestic Cedars from Lebanon. These towering trees held immense value and were skillfully felled by dedicated individuals who shaped our world. Traveling across continents and centuries brings us to Taverham Paper Mill in Norfolk, England, circa 1839. An oil painting immortalizes this bustling mill where logs transformed into paper - an essential commodity for communication and knowledge dissemination. Breaking gender norms during World War I were courageous women lumberjacks sawing trees alongside their male counterparts. Their resilience symbolized progress and equality during challenging times. Returning to America's heartland, we witness northern Wisconsin's booming logging scene depicted through Thure de Thulstrup's wood engraving from 1885. It showcases how these skilled professionals harnessed nature's resources while shaping landscapes forever. From Washington State emerges early 1900s photographs capturing scenes at Lumberjacks' camps and yards. These images transport us back to an era when hardworking men labored tirelessly to transform raw timber into valuable building materials that fueled growth across America. As we delve deeper into history through these glimpses of "lumberjack" life, we gain a newfound appreciation for the immense contributions made by these unsung heroes.