Premium Framed Print : [Kneeling Carpenter Holding a Nail and Raised Hammer], 1870s-80s. Creator: Unknown

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[Kneeling Carpenter Holding a Nail and Raised Hammer], 1870s-80s. Creator: Unknown

[Kneeling Carpenter Holding a Nail and Raised Hammer], 1870s-80s

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Media ID 20169834

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Apron Backdrop Carpenter Ferrotype Hammer Nail Nails Overalls Studio Tintype Working Man Workman Workmen

14"x16" Premium Frame

Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper

FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang

Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")

Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "[Kneeling Carpenter Holding a Nail and Raised Hammer], 1870s-80s" takes us back to the heart of 19th century America. The unknown creator skillfully captures the essence of hard work and dedication in this image. In this snapshot, a Victorian-era carpenter kneels on the floor, his weathered hands gripping a nail tightly while his hammer is poised mid-air. Dressed in traditional workman's attire - an apron, overalls, and hat - he embodies the spirit of craftsmanship that defined this era. The backdrop of the photograph is simple yet strikingly effective; a plain white background allows our focus to remain solely on the subject at hand. This studio setting adds an air of professionalism to what was likely an everyday job for this man. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported into a bygone era where manual labor was celebrated as both noble and necessary. The Metropolitan Museum of Art has carefully preserved this piece as part of their heritage collection, honoring not only its artistic value but also its historical significance. Though created by an unknown artist, it serves as a testament to all working men who have contributed to shaping America's past. This powerful portrayal reminds us that behind every great nation lies countless individuals whose tireless efforts built its foundations.

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