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Smelting Furnace - Sierra Leone, West Africa
Smelting in a bloomery-type furnace in Sierra Leone, West Africa.
circa 1910s
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Media ID 20528773
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Fabrication Furnace Heat Heating Iron Leone Metallurgy Metalwork Metalworking Methods Process Sierra Smelting Technology
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Bring a piece of history to your morning routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the captivating image of a Smelting Furnace in Sierra Leone, West Africa. Taken from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, this mug showcases the intriguing process of smelting from the 1910s. Each sip from this high-quality mug will transport you to another time and place, making your daily coffee or tea break an adventure. Order yours today and start your day with a touch of history and culture.
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Mug Size is 9.6cm high x 8.1cm diameter (3.8" x 3.2")
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In this evocative photograph, taken in the early 1910s, a skilled artisan in Sierra Leone, West Africa, is shown working at a traditional bloomery-type furnace. The image captures the intense heat and physical labor involved in the smelting process, as the furnace roars with flames and sparks fly. Bloomery-type furnaces were used for centuries in Africa and other parts of the world to extract iron from its raw ore. The process involved heating the iron ore in a crucible made of clay or other materials, which was then hammered into blooms or small ingots. These blooms could then be further refined or used to produce tools, weapons, or other metal objects. The scene depicted in the photograph is likely set in a rural area, as the furnace appears to be surrounded by lush vegetation and mud. The artisan, dressed in simple clothing, is focused intently on his work, using long iron rods to stir the molten iron and maintain an even temperature. The heat from the furnace is intense, and the air is filled with the sounds of sizzling metal and the rhythmic pounding of the hammer. Despite the primitive appearance of the equipment, the smelting process was a complex and sophisticated technology that required a deep understanding of metallurgy and industrial processes. The ability to extract iron from its raw form was a valuable skill, and the metal was a key component of trade networks that connected different regions of Africa and the wider world. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history of metalworking in West Africa and the important role that traditional techniques played in the production of iron and other metals. It also highlights the resilience and ingenuity of African artisans, who developed innovative methods to harness the power of fire and transform raw materials into valuable commodities.
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