A wire-drawer working at his bench. Woodcut by J. Amman.

  • Amman, Jost, 1539-1591.
Date:
[1568]
Reference:
34924i
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Description

In the German publication, described as "Der Dratzieher" (equivalent to Drahtzieher). The wiredrawer makes wire of coppper and brass. He winds wire on to a spool while talking to a customer. Wire products are shown in a showcase on the right, and coils of wire hang on the back wall

Publication/Creation

[Frankfurt am Main] : [S. Feyrabend], [1568]

Physical description

1 print : woodcut ; sheet 8 x 6 cm

Reference

Wellcome Collection 34924i

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