Sledge Hammer Collection

REGULATORS REVOLT, 1771. Attempt to Pacify the Regulators. Edmund Fanning (far right)
REGULATORS REVOLT, 1771. Attempt to Pacify the Regulators. Edmund Fanning (far right, on opposite shore) attempting to pacify the Regulators, led by Ninian Bell Hamilton

Mars and Venus at the Forge of Vulcan (oil on canvas)
827671 Mars and Venus at the Forge of Vulcan (oil on canvas) by Milani, Aureliano (1675-1749); 190x260.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mars and Venus at the Forge of Vulcan)

Llechwedd slate quarries, 1896 (b / w photo)
STC310920 Llechwedd slate quarries, 1896 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Blacksmith (engraving)
2801945 Blacksmith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blacksmith. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Slender pretty Pearl Willis of Plymouth, youngest member of Britains only team of women navvies, wield a 14 Ib. sledge hammer as routine part of her job as demolition worker. 1st October 1943

Clearing bomb damage buildings in Bromley by Bow. 3rd March 1955

Retreating Belgian and Royal Marines errecting a barbed wire entanglement across the road to Vieux Dieu. Circa October 1914. Published Daily Mirror Page 6 12th October 1914

Work Pays America! American poster, c1936-39, by Vera Bock for the Works Progress Administrations Federal Art Project
NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. Work Pays America! American poster, c1936-39, by Vera Bock for the Works Progress Administrations Federal Art Project

We destroyed our enemy with weapons, we will earn our bread with labor - Comrades, roll up your sleeves for work
RUSSIA: SOVIET POSTER, 1920. We destroyed our enemy with weapons, we will earn our bread with labor - Comrades, roll up your sleeves for work! Color lithograph poster by Nikolai Kogout, 1920

Silent Still: Blacksmith

Sledgehammer

Men working on the redevelopment of the Erith riverside in London. 1937

Rock Smashed On Mans Chest
New York, New York: April 9, 1926 Greek strongman, Gus Lessis, holds an 800 pound rock on his chest while a man smashes it to bits with a sledge hammer

Marble relief sign of coppersmiths shop, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. - Pompei - Marble relief - Sign of the coppersmiths shop

The workers and the peasants are wiping out the lords and barons, while the workers on the home front help till
RUSSIA: SOVIET POSTER, 1920. The workers and the peasants are wiping out the lords and barons, while the workers on the home front help till the land

1917 - October - 1920. Three Years Ago, Comrades, - Can You Still Remember
RUSSIAN REVOLUTION, 1920. 1917 - October - 1920. Three Years Ago, Comrades, - Can You Still Remember? Russian Soviet lithograph poster, 1920, by an unkown artist

CIVIL WAR: BLACK TROOPS. Black troops in the Union Army building a road. Wood engraving, French, 1864

ITALY: CARRARA MOUNTAINS. Scene at a marble quarry in the Carrara Mountains of Tuscany, Italy. Wood engraving, c1875, after Harry Fenn

FRANCE: IRON FORGE. Line engraving, French, mid-18th century

FRANCE: IRON FORGE, c1750. An open-hearth wrought-iron forge, fired with charcoal. Copper engraving, French, c1750

FRANCE: IRON MILL, c1750. Two workmen bind rods into bundles for shipping, using the little forge in the background for working the bands. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

BROOKLYN BRIDGE: CAISSON. Laborers in the caisson at the Brooklyn end of the bridge. Wood engraving, American, 1870

METALWORK, 18th CENTURY. The workshop of a silversmith or goldsmith. Line engraving, French, 18th century

Engineering workshop. Worker using a sledgehammer inside a structure being assembled in a mechanical assembly workshop. Photographed in the Uralmashzavod heavy engineering plant, Yekaterinburg, Russia

DAMSEL IN DISTRESS, 1913. A damsel in serious distress. Oil over a still from an American silent movie of 1913

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"Sledge Hammer: A Symbol of Power and Resilience Throughout History" The image of a sledge hammer evokes thoughts of strength, determination, and the ability to overcome obstacles. From historical events to artistic depictions, this powerful tool has played a significant role in shaping our world. In 1771, during the Regulators revolt in North Carolina, tensions ran high as Edmund Fanning attempted to pacify the rebellious group led by Ninian Bell Hamilton. The wood engraving from the 19th century captures this pivotal moment along the Eno River near Hillsborough. Amidst chaos and dissent, Fanning wields his sledge hammer as a symbol of authority and control. Artistic representations also showcase the significance of this mighty tool. In "Mars and Venus at the Forge of Vulcan, " an oil painting depicting ancient mythology, we witness Vulcan using a sledge hammer to shape metal into weapons for war. This portrayal highlights how even gods rely on such tools to forge their power. Moving forward in time, blacksmiths have long been associated with their trusty sledge hammers. An engraving showcasing these skilled craftsmen exemplifies their expertise in manipulating iron through precise strikes with this indispensable instrument. Beyond its association with industry and craftsmanship lies another facet – empowerment through hard work. Pearl Willis stands out as Britain's youngest member during her time in Plymouth; her slender figure belies her inner strength as she wields a sledge hammer alongside male counterparts. During times of destruction and rebuilding, such as after World War II or bombings like those seen in Bromley by Bow on March 3rd, 1955 - clearing bomb-damaged buildings required immense physical effort. Workers armed themselves with sledge hammers to break down debris piece by piece while erecting new structures that would rise from the ashes. Lastly, let us not forget how art can inspire action too. The American poster "Work Pays America.