Working at the forge in Stockmoss smithy
Blacksmith Mr MacGill at the forge at Stockmoss,
Auchencairn. Dr Werner Kissling, 1956.
This photograph shows blacksmith Mr MacGill standing at the
forge in the Stockmoss smithy. He has his hand on the cow-horn grip
of the bellows and is using it to heat the fire.
Different temperatures were needed for different kinds of work.
Skilled blacksmiths could judge how hot to make the fire and knew
by the colour of the flames when it had reached the right
temperature.
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 :
DMPG359n
Collection :
Creator :
Dr Werner Kissling
Place of Production :
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Location :
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Accession number :
PP/KISSLING COLLECTION, blacksmithing/8
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
