In the 17th and 18th century, machining and automation was not yet invented and people relied on blacksmiths for providing them with tools. Basically, a blacksmith worked iron and …

Nov 21, 2018 · The Blacksmith in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg, first published in 1971, is based largely on an unpublished monograph by Harold B. Gill, Jr., of the Colonial Williamsburg …

Sep 29, 2019 · The life of a blacksmith in the 1800s, including information on 19th century tools, clothing, roles, wage, workshops and materials.

Oct 11, 2019 · In the 17th and 18th centuries, men wore knee-length pants called breeches with light-weight stockings that covered the entirety of the calf and ankle. Colonial breeches worn …

Blacksmiths of the 18th and 19th centuries had different qualities of iron available to them. Even if a high grade of iron were used, the metal frequently needed additional attention by the smith …

An archaeological report, tools, and metal objects made in the 18th-century smithy are in the Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites collection. Today, the Smithy is an historic site where …

The Blacksmith in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg by Harold B. Gill Jr The good people of Williamsburg, Virginia, have produced a series of booklets on craftsmen operating there during …

May 24, 2023 · From the traditional blacksmith shops of the 17th and 18th centuries to the modern blacksmith of today, the art of transforming iron into shape has captivated …

Jan 5, 2024 · 18th Century Blacksmiths. Last updated: Jan 5, 2024. This is a general survey of illustrations and artwork showing blacksmiths in the 18th century. Pages elsewhere on this site …

The blacksmith played an important role in 18th century society, providing tools and repairs for farmers, women, hunters, and other trades. Apprenticeships were common, with boys learning …