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Button Maker: Stamping out metal buttons. Blank held in place and weight holding
Button Maker: Stamping out metal buttons. Blank held in place and weight holding die for pattern being work was raised by rope and pulley wheel and dropped on blank. Dies for different sizes and patterns on floor. Buttons would need finishing by removal of burrs and imperfections. Hand-coloured woodcut from The Book of English Trades London 1823
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1823 Blank Book Button Buttons Craftsman Finishing Floor Hand Coloured Held Maker Manufacture Metal Metalworking Patterns Place Raised Removal Rope Sizes Stamping Trades Weight Wheel Woodcut Work Burrs Dies Dropped Pulley
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This print from 1823 showcases the intricate craftsmanship of a button maker in London. The skilled craftsman is seen diligently stamping out metal buttons, using a fascinating method to create these essential accessories. A blank button is securely held in place while a weight holding die, suspended by a rope and pulley wheel system, is raised and then dropped onto the blank with precision. The dies for different sizes and patterns are scattered on the floor, highlighting the variety of designs that can be produced. It's worth noting that after this initial manufacturing process, the buttons would require finishing touches to remove any burrs or imperfections. What makes this image even more remarkable is its hand-coloured woodcut style, adding an artistic touch to document this British trade practice. This particular illustration was featured in "The Book of English Trades" providing valuable insights into various industries during that era. As we admire this historic snapshot, let us appreciate the meticulous workmanship involved in creating such small yet significant items like buttons. It serves as a reminder of how traditional trades played an integral role in shaping our society and economy centuries ago.
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