Creusot Collection

Creusot Steelworks / C1885
Visiting the Creusot steelworks

Bird s-Eye View of the Paris Exhibition, 1900 (litho)
1040092 Bird s-Eye View of the Paris Exhibition, 1900 (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of the Paris Exhibition, 1900)

Forge anglaise du Creusot (engraving)
3629464 Forge anglaise du Creusot (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forge anglaise du Creusot. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1834)

The Recent Troubles at Creusot (engraving)
2772092 The Recent Troubles at Creusot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recent Troubles at Creusot)

Le Marteau-Pilon de l usine du Creusot (engraving)
3645873 Le Marteau-Pilon de l usine du Creusot (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Marteau-Pilon de l usine du Creusot)

At the Creusot Works - the Steel Mills (roulette & drypoint)
1067346 At the Creusot Works - the Steel Mills (roulette & drypoint) by Brouet, Auguste (1872-1941); 12.1x18.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Au Creusot - Les fumees); gift of Mrs

Testing for flaws in the sound, Creusot works, France 1915
Every shell was tested for flaws by the sound, being hammered, in the background a man seen weighing each shell, in order to ensure its nanswering to the exact regulation weight

Coal / Horse / Le Creusot
Lowering a horse at the Le Creusot colliery, France Date: 1869

Lancasters use low-flying tactics by G. H. Davis
Lancasters use low-flying tactics in the Le Creusot (Schneider Works, 17 October) and Milan raids (military targets, 24 October) during the Second World War: new problems set for the enemy

Le Creusot
A model of the Creusot steam hammer at the Paris Worlds Fair, 1878. It was built by Schneider and Co. in the French town of Le Creusot. (Photo by Henry Guttmann/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Creusot quick-firing field gun, or Long Tom which delivered eighty-four-pound shells and was a powerful weapon in the Boer armoury. Engraving

The strike of Creusot of 1870. Meeting of factory workers in the pay moment. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

Sully Prudhomme Photo
RENE-FRANCOIS-ARMAND SULLY- PRUDHOMME French engineer at the Creusot works who preferred poetry, photographed in 1905 when he was old and inform. Date: 1839 - 1907

Le Creusot Strike 1

Le Creusot Strike 2
Strike at Le Creusot ironworks - accident at the coal-heap

Le Creusot Strike 7
Strike at Le Creusot ironworks - the army are called in to suppress the strike : they occupy the factory

Factory Strike
Inspired by the strike at Le Creusot ironworks, workers at the Cail factory go on strike

Le Creusot Strike 5
Strike at Le Creusot ironworks - the army are called in to suppress the strike : the arrival of the lancers

Le Creusot Strike 6
Strike at Le Creusot ironworks - the army are called in to suppress the strike : they occupy the factory

Le Creusot Strike 4
Strike at Le Creusot ironworks - dispute between the strikers and workers who refuse to join the strike

Le Creusot Strike 3
Strike at Le Creusot ironworks - fracas between the strikers and workers who refuse to join the strike

Le Creusot Factory / 1905
Le Creusot factory visited by Carlos I, the King of Portugal

Creusot Steam Hammer
Visitors to the Paris Exposition admire the massive Creusot steam hammer, a fitting symbol of French engineering

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Creusot, a historic town in France, is renowned for its rich industrial heritage. One of its notable landmarks is the Creusot Steelworks, established in 1885. This steelworks played a crucial role in shaping the country's industrial revolution. In 1900, an awe-inspiring Bird's-Eye View lithograph showcased the grandeur of the Paris Exhibition held at Creusot. The Forge anglaise du Creusot engraving further exemplifies the town's prowess as a center for metalworking. However, not all moments were filled with prosperity and progress. Engravings depicting "The Recent Troubles at Creusot" shed light on challenging times faced by this industrious community. One iconic symbol that represents Creusot's industrial might is "Le Marteau-Pilon de l'usine du Creusot. " This engraving captures the power and force behind their hammering machines used in production processes. "The Steel Mills" roulette & drypoint artwork offers a glimpse into daily life at the bustling Creusot Works where steel was manufactured. Testing for flaws became an essential practice to ensure high-quality products during World War I when "Testing for flaws in sound" took place at these works. Coal and horses were integral parts of everyday life in Le Creusot; they powered industries and transportation systems alike. Captivating illustrations like "Lancasters use low-flying tactics by G. H Davis" showcase how even wartime strategies intersected with this vibrant town. Another significant contribution from Le Creusot was their quick-firing field gun known as Long Tom, capable of delivering eighty-four-pound shells during battles. Yet amidst all these achievements lies a poignant moment captured through art - "The strike of 1870: Meeting of factory workers. " It serves as a reminder that labor movements also shaped this community's history and fought for workers' rights. From triumphs to challenges, Creusot's story is one of resilience and innovation.