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PERU: CHIMU BRONZE DISC. Hammered bronze disc with a human face in relief, made by the Chimu culture in Chan Chan, Peru, 13th-16th century

Magnetizing cooling iron. Historical artwork of a blacksmith magnetizing a piece of cooling iron. The smith is hammering the iron

Early humans smelting iron
Early humans smelting and working iron, coloured artwork. The high temperatures required to obtain iron metal from its ore were not possible until the development of advanced smelting techniques

Ear anatomy. Historical anatomical artwork of a human ear. The main diagram (centre) shows the outer ear (pinna, left) and the internal structure of the ear (moving left-right): the ear canal

Carpentry. Close-up of a hammer hitting a nail into a plank of wood

Water wheel powering a hammer and bellows
Water powered forge. Water wheel (at right) powering a hammer (at lower centre) and bellows (at centre left) in a forge. The wheel is connected to the hammer and bellows by a crank system

Patellar reflex hammer
Reflex hammer for testing neuromuscular reflexes. The most famous of these is the knee jerk, or patellar, reflex. In this, a tap below the knee cap (patella) causes the leg to kick

Dom Gauthey, French monk and inventor
Dom Gauthey, historical artwork. Dom Gauthey was a French Benedictine monk who invented a method of transmitting messages by sound in 1782

Excavated belemnite fossil
MODEL RELEASED. Excavated belemnite fossil. Child holding up a belemnite fossil that he has just extracted. Belemnites are an extinct group of molluscs that are thought to be related to modern

Mammoth bone musical instruments
Prehistoric carved mammoth bone musical instruments. Dating from around 20, 000 years ago, during the Stone Age, these carvings are believed to have been used by early Man to produce sound

Inner ear anatomy, artwork
Inner ear anatomy. Artwork showing the anatomy of the inner human ear, the organ of hearing and balance. The ear canal (bottom) leads from the pinna (not seen), the visible part of the ear

Soviet Moon exploration, artwork
Soviet Moon exploration. Cartoon showing a rocket and a crescent Moon forming the hammer and sickle symbol that signifies the Soviet Union (USSR)

Middle ear anatomy, 1844 artwork
Middle ear anatomy. This anatomical artwork is figure 5, plate 81 from volume 3 (1844) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Bones of the middle ear, 1844 artwork
Bones of the middle ear. These anatomical artworks form plate 81 bis from volume 3 (1844) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Nanotool, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a hammer made out of molecular lattice representing the development of tools using nanotechnology

Combat injuries, 16th century
Combat injuries. 16th century illustration showing the commonest types of combat injury a physician might be asked to treat

Polynesian artefacts, 18th century
Polynesian artefacts. Engraving of several artefacts seen by explorers in Tahiti. They ae (left to right): two chisels or gouges, an adze, an implement for crushing breadfruit into paste

Ear, artwork
Ear. Computer artwork of the middle and inner ear. The middle ear includes the ear bones (ossicles, green), the ear canal (auditory canal, orange) and the ear drum (tympanic membrane, yellow)

Forge of Hephaistos, Roman fresco. Hephaistos (Vulcan) is seated at his forge, hammering metal on an anvil as he forges armour for use by heroes. He is assisted by a pair of Cyclops

Glass and hammer. Image 2 of 2. A pane of glass has shattered after being struck by a hammer. Glass is a brittle substance composed of silicon dioxide

Silent Film: Amusement Park

FILM STILL: CONSTRUCTION. American, 1920s

ISRAEL: METAL WORKERS, 1938. Coppersmith at Nazareth, Israel, hammering out a dist. Photograph by John D. Whiting, 1938

HARRY PHILMORE LANGDON (1884-1944). American silent film actor

CHARTER ARMS REVOLVER. A disassembled Charter Arms Undercover. 38 caliber revolver
CHARTER ARMS REVOLVER. A disassembled Charter Arms Undercover.38 caliber revolver

SILENT FILM STILL: GANGSTERS. A scene from Chicago After Midnight, 1928

DUNCAN GILLIS (1883-1965). Canadian Olympic athlete. Photographed during the Hammer throw event at the 5th Olympic Games, held in Stockholm, Sweden, 1912

BUSN2A-00088
Pat Lyon, blacksmith, at the forge. Hand-colored woodcut

AC Factory Britain

R Wilsons patent self acting motion as applied to J Nasmyths 30 cwt steam hammer, front elevation

10 cwt steam hammer, front elevation Date: 1845

J Nasmyths patent 1 cwt steam hammer

Nasmyth steam hammer, c1847 Date: 1847

Anvil and base plate for a 25 cwt steam hammer, plan, front elevation and details

J Nasmyths patent steam hammer, front and side elevations

2 ton steam hammer
Foundation, base-plate, anvil for a 2 ton steam hammer, plan elevation and details Date: 1847

5 cwt steam hammer, J Nasmyths patent, front elevation and detail

Anvil and base plate for 80 cwt steam hammer, plan, elevation and details Date: 1850

Steam hercules with Wilsons patent valve, side elevation Date: 1851

J Nasmyths self-acting hammer Date: 1843

Wilsons patent no 11, 767 steam hammer
Wilsons patent (no 11, 767 steam hammer improvements) front and side elevations Date: 1847

Steam hercules, plan and side elevation Date: 1846

Steam hercules, rough pencil sketch Date: 1846

Steam hercules, side elevation Date: 1846

Design for a steam hammer forge for wrought iron ordnance of the largest description, side elevation

Stamp hammer for Mr Walton, front and side elevations and details

Foundation for 30 cwt steam hammer, plan, front elevation and details Date: 1856

Cherubs on Penrhyn tomb, Llandegai Church, North Wales
A detail of cherubs splitting slate on the bas relief of the Penrhyn tomb in Llandegai (or Llandygai) Church, near Bangor, Caernarvonshire (now Gwynedd), North Wales

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"Hammering Through Time: From Carpentry to Communism and Beyond" Step into the world of craftsmanship as we explore the versatile tool known as the hammer. Used in carpentry and joinery, this timeless instrument has shaped countless creations throughout history. In dry stone walling they can essential for meticulously placing each stone, ensuring stability and durability. Just like a well-built wall, the legacy of hammers endures through time. Travel back to 1967 in the Soviet Union with a powerful reminder of Lenin's influence. A communist poster by Viktor Ivanov boldly declares, "Lenin lived, Lenin lives, Lenin will live forever. " The resounding impact of these words echoes like a hammer striking an anvil. Witness coopers at work as they skillfully craft wooden barrels using their trusty hammers. Each strike resonates with precision and expertise - a symphony of woodworking mastery. Transport yourself to 1875 where blacksmiths wielded their tools with strength and finesse. Hammers were their faithful companions in shaping metal into functional works of art that stood the test of time. Marvel at One Million Years B. C. , where one quad artwork captures prehistoric times when primitive hammers were used by our ancestors to shape their surroundings - a testament to human ingenuity since ancient times. Discover Bismarck as Blacksmith - an intriguing portrayal showcasing how even great political figures can be linked to this humble tool. Like Bismarck forging alliances, hammers forge connections between people across generations. Journey to Polkanuggo Quarry in Cornwall during 1903-1904; witness workers tirelessly wielding hammers against unforgiving rocks. Their determination is palpable as they chip away piece by piece towards progress. Uncover historical gems from Norton's survey conducted by W and J Fairbank in 1804. Amongst various tools documented lies the ever-present hammer - a symbol of industriousness and innovation.