From
The
Artist-Blacksmith Quarterly
Diderot on Blacksmithing
(from
originals)
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Diderot compiled and
illustrated a comprehensive survey of 18th century French
trades. The blacksmith illustrations shown here reflect what
he saw in everyday use in the hands of skilled
craftsmen.
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Gallery Main Page
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Hardware & Tools
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Rails & Leaf
Tooling
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Grilles &
Joinery
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Gallery Main Page
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Blacksmithing is not defined by time period of
decorative motif. Blacksmithing is defined by process
alone.
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From
The
Artist-Blacksmith Quarterly
