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Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a
Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a wooden wheel in a yard. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818
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Media ID 23158624
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Apprentice Arts Axle Hammer Labour Occupation Skilled Spoke Trades Useful Wheel Wheelwright Woodcut Workshop Yard
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1. Title: A Wheelwright at Work: The Art of Crafting Wheels This handcoloured woodcut engraving depicts a dedicated wheelwright in the midst of his craft, meticulously hammering a metal cover onto a wooden wheel in a quintessential English yard. The scene exudes an authentic and timeless essence of the 19th century, as captured in The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, published by Phillips in London in 1818. The wheelwright, with his muscular arms and focused expression, expertly wields a large hammer to secure the metal cover onto the wooden wheel. The cover, designed to protect the wheel's wooden spokes and axle, is a crucial component of the wheel's durability and functionality. Surrounding the wheelwright, various tools of his trade are scattered across the yard, including spokes, axles, and other essential components. The intricate details of the engraving, from the texture of the wooden wheel to the folds in the wheelwright's clothing, offer a glimpse into the skilled labour and dedication required to master this ancient craft. The wheelwright's apprentice, observing in the background, hints at the long-standing tradition of passing down knowledge and expertise from one generation to the next. This enchanting image not only showcases the beauty and artistry of the wheelwright's occupation but also highlights the importance of skilled labour and the pride taken in the creation of essential items, such as wheels, that have been a vital part of human progress for centuries.
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