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A turner in apron using a foot-powered treadle
A turner in apron using a foot-powered treadle lathe or turning bench. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818
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Apprentice Apron Arts Bench Labour Lathe Occupation Skilled Tool Trades Treadle Turner Useful Woodcut Worker Workshop
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This hand-colored woodcut engraving, taken from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts published in Phillips, London in 1818, depicts a turner at work in his humble yet focused workshop. The turner, dressed in an apron to protect his clothing from wood chips and metal shavings, skillfully operates a foot-powered treadle lathe or turning bench. The lathe, a traditional tool used for shaping and finishing wooden or metal objects, is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the industrial age. The turner's intense concentration is evident as he expertly wields an axe-like tool, known as a gouge, to shape the metal or wood between the lathe's steadily spinning mandrel and the cutting tool. The intricate details of the engraving reveal the intricacies of the turner's occupation, from the various tools laid out on the bench to the carefully arranged workpieces and the meticulously crafted machinery. The turner's workshop, with its warm, inviting atmosphere, speaks to the dedication and pride that comes with skilled labor. The image is a reminder of the importance of craftsmanship and the value of the trades during a time when industry was rapidly advancing. The turner's apprentice, who looks on with keen interest, suggests that the tradition of passing down skills and knowledge from one generation to the next was an essential part of the trades community. This beautiful and intricately detailed woodcut engraving is a visual representation of the rich history and importance of the trades during the industrial revolution. It is a testament to the perseverance, creativity, and ingenuity of the skilled workers who shaped the world around them.
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