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Scene in a saddlery workshop
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Scene in a saddlery workshop
Scene in a saddlery workshop, with four workmen and a client.
19th century
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Artisan Bench Cigar Client Clients Customer Customers Difference Harness Leather Saddle Saddlery Skill Tailcoat Tool Tools Worker Workman Workmen Workshop Yoke
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This evocative 19th-century photograph captures the bustling atmosphere of a saddlery workshop. Four skilled workmen, dressed in top hats and tailcoats, are intently focused on their tasks. One workman, with a cigar clenched between his teeth, is shaping a saddle using a large curved knife. Another is meticulously stitching a harness collar with intricate patterns, while a third is fitting a yoke onto a horse. A client, dressed in a formal suit, observes the proceedings with interest, his hands resting on a bench filled with an array of tools. The scene exudes an air of dedication, craftsmanship, and the distinct class difference between the workers and their affluent customer. The saddlery trade was a respected and skilled artisan craft, and this photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily workings of such a workshop. The rich textures of the leather, the precision of the tools, and the concentration of the workmen all contribute to the visual appeal of this timeless image.
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