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
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Reference
Wellcome Collection 34924i
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Location Status Access Closed stores