The life of a typical English blacksmith showing the great variety of jobs that he is called upon to undertake. The film stresses the blacksmith’s modern methods, adapted to today’s needs, and his traditional craftsman’s attitude to his work.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
006427
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Blacksmithing
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Cast-iron
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Great Britain
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Workmanship
Crafts & Visual Arts → Blacksmithing
Crafts & Visual Arts → Workmanship
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)