Drawing a clip in Hardhills smithy
Blacksmith Tom Anderson and an apprentice at work in
Hardhills smithy, Castle Douglas. Dr Werner Kissling,
1959.
This photograph shows blacksmith Tom Anderson and his
unidentified apprentice at work in Hardhills smithy. They are
'drawing' a clip onto the toe of a horseshoe. The clip helped to
keep the shoe in position on the horse's hoof.
The apprentice is acting as 'striker' with a fore-hammer. The
blacksmith is using another hammer to shape the shoe
whilst it clamped against the anvil with tongs held in his other
hand.
The tail of the horse can just be seen to the left of the
photograph. Dr Kissling has captured the intense glow of the steel
as it is worked.
Dr Werner Kissling (1895-1988) was a German photographer and
ethnographer who spent most of his life documenting Scottish
crafts, architecture, and agricultural practices. He was associated
with Dumfries Museum from the mid-1950s until his death in
1988.
With thanks to the School of Scottish Studies Archives for
additional information.
Object no :
DMPG347n
Collection :
Creator :
Dr Werner Kissling
Place of Production :
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Location :
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Accession number :
LS/KISSLING COLLECTION, blacksmithing/10
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council