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Blacksmith's wife forging nails

Blacksmith's wife forging nails
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Blacksmith's wife forging nails
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British Library, London, UK
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Holkham Bible Picture Book England, circa 1320-1330 Language: French Source/Shelfmark: Add. 47682, f.31 [Detail] Bottom RH of folio.The blacksmith, who alleges he cannot make the nails for the Cross as his hands are bad, shows his hand; his pious lie is made retrospectively true. His wife is makes the nails at a draught-forge and anvil Image taken from Holkham Bible Picture Book. Originally published/produced in England, circa 1320-1330.

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From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
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14th century / service occupations / blacksmith / equipment / forge / nail / people / manuscript / hammer / occupation / industry / document / industrial tools and equipment / occupations / 14th century

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