Item no. 28164
| 1996 |
| Occupation: Building and construction trades |
| Collection: Other |
Sample of a wrought-iron window grille designed by ornamental ironworkers in the 15th century.
Ornamental ironworkers learned their trades as apprentices, and upon finishing became members of the craft guild--a precursor to the craft unions of the 19th century.
Photo courtesy of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers.
See this image in the On High: Bridge, Structural and Ornamental Ironworkers exhibit.
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