Blast Furnaces Collection

USA, Alabama, Birmingham, Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark, late 19th to mid 20th century blast furnace

Title page of DE RE METALLICA, Georgius Agricola, 1621, dealing with the extraction and shaping of metals
7268495 Title page of DE RE METALLICA, Georgius Agricola, 1621, dealing with the extraction and shaping of metals by Agricola, Georgius (1494-1555); Bibliotheque municipale, Carcassonne

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace (engraving)
7172401 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shadrach, Meshach)

The Furnace, Iron Mountain, Missouri (engraving)
7170613 The Furnace, Iron Mountain, Missouri (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Furnace, Iron Mountain, Missouri)

Furnaces, stills and various devices used by medieval alchemists (engraving)
7185734 Furnaces, stills and various devices used by medieval alchemists (engraving) by European School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furnaces)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Four (a platre); Kiln; Brennofen (engraving)
7196058 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Four (a platre); Kiln; Brennofen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four (a platre); Kiln; Brennofen

Ancient Greek potter firing up a kiln (litho)
7149488 Ancient Greek potter firing up a kiln (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek potter firing up a kiln, Corinthian plaque)

A Pottery (colour litho)
7161194 A Pottery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pottery. Illustration for Collins Wide World Geography Reader, Book I)

Working with iron in a furnace (coloured engraving)
7201039 Working with iron in a furnace (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Working with iron in a furnace)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fournaise; Furnace; Schmelzofen (engraving)
7196068 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Fournaise; Furnace; Schmelzofen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fournaise; Furnace; Schmelzofen)

Working in an iron forge (engraving)
7185985 Working in an iron forge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Working in an iron forge)

Glass making (coloured engraving)
7201042 Glass making (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glass making. Illustration from Bebe Devient Savant, by Madame Doudet (Theodore Lefevre)

Drawing of a continuous French and Vienna bread oven (litho)
7200441 Drawing of a continuous French and Vienna bread oven (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing of a continuous French and Vienna bread oven)

Forging a propeller shaft for an ocean liner (colour litho)
7148229 Forging a propeller shaft for an ocean liner (colour litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Unknown Tongues: No III - The Manufactory (engraving)
7172235 The Unknown Tongues: No III - The Manufactory (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Unknown Tongues: No III - The Manufactory)

Young blacksmiths at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)
7157050 Young blacksmiths at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho) by Bulman, Henry Herbert (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Blast Furnaces at Summerlea by Night (engraving)
2799887 The Blast Furnaces at Summerlea by Night (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blast Furnaces at Summerlea by Night)

Barrow-in-Furness, its History and its Industries (engraving)
1053108 Barrow-in-Furness, its History and its Industries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barrow-in-Furness, its History and its Industries)

Iron (engraving)
5221743 Iron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Middlesbrough Illustrated (engraving)
1054638 Middlesbrough Illustrated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Middlesbrough Illustrated)

The Armstrong Gun Factory, Elswick Works, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
1050736 The Armstrong Gun Factory, Elswick Works, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Armstrong Gun Factory, Elswick Works)

Blast Furnaces at Summerlea (engraving)
5212948 Blast Furnaces at Summerlea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blast Furnaces at Summerlea)

BLAST FURNACES, FROM THE RIVER, MIDDLESBROUGH, a large town situated on the south bank of the River Tees in north east England, that sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire. UK

BLAST FURNACES, FROM THE RIVER, MIDDLESBROUGH, a large town situated on the south bank of the River Tees in north east England, that sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire. UK

Small blast furnaces in hunan province, china, great leap forward, 1950s

Newly-built small blast furnaces at yingshuichiao iron smelting works in chungwei county, china, great leap forward, 1950s

Blast furnaces, Corus Steelworks, Port Talbot, Glamorgan, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

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"Blast Furnaces: A Journey through Time and Industry" Step back in time to the late 19th century, where the heart of industrial America beat fiercely in Birmingham, Alabama. The Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark stands tall as a testament to this era, reminding us of the remarkable advancements made in steel production. Transport yourself to the 1930s, when German industry flourished with its mastery over finished steel blocks. Black and white photographs capture the grandeur of annealing furnaces that shaped these blocks into works of art. Delve further into history and witness an oil-on-copper masterpiece depicting the martyrdom of St. Lawrence from c. 1600-99. This artwork serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who worked tirelessly within blast furnaces. Return to Germany in the 1930s, where more black and white photographs showcase various types of furnaces used during this period. These images offer a glimpse into an industry driven by innovation and efficiency. Georgius Agricola's renowned book "DE RE METALLICA" takes center stage on a title page from 1621, providing invaluable insights into metal extraction and shaping techniques employed during that time. Travel even further back in time to ancient Rome, where cremation furnaces were utilized alongside cinerary vessels for honoring departed souls. An engraving from 1802 captures these fascinating artifacts that shed light on ancient funeral customs. Once again transported to Germany in the 1930s, we are greeted with yet another captivating photograph showcasing powerful furnaces at work – symbols of progress and industrial might. The biblical tale comes alive through an enchanting engraving depicting Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego bravely facing their fiery furnace ordeal – a story that resonates across cultures throughout history. Venturing beyond borders brings us to Iron Mountain in Missouri - home to "The Furnace.