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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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Apprentice Arts Axle Hammer Labour Occupation Skilled Spoke Trades Useful Wheel Wheelwright Woodcut Workshop Yard
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Bring your favorite historical moments to life with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. This unique mug features an intriguing image of a Wheelwright at work, as depicted in an 1818 hand-colored woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts. Each mug in our range is personalized with your chosen image, making it a thoughtful and distinctive gift. Perfect for sipping your favorite hot beverage and reminiscing about the past, our high-quality mugs are microwave and dishwasher safe. Order yours today and add a touch of history to your daily routine.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
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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