hook latch by danapommet

Photography • Historical • posted on Sep 29, 2011

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I recently visited a re-creation of a 1646 Blacksmith shop, at the Saugus Iron Works, Saugus, Massachusetts. I watched the blacksmith making nails and a hook latch just like this one. The nails were the old fashion square head nails and there are a few used in this photo. The circle markings, on the latch, were made with a tool, used to punch holes in a leather belt. The iron was red hot at the time and then flipped into a bucket of water. The two loops were bent nails. A very interesting day. I also like the textures, in the wood, used to build this storage shed. The iron works was modeled after a similar iron works in Wales, England. Zoom works to get a closer look at the textures. Thanks for stopping by my gallery, taking a look and for all your previous favs and comments. They are very much appreciated. Dana

Comments (41)

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myrrhluz

5:32PM | Fri, 30 September 2011

Lovely image! Beautiful textures and detail. I like the perpendicular lines in the wood. Very interesting about the tool used to make the design in the latch. It must be great fun to see it done.

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sandra46

5:33PM | Fri, 30 September 2011

GREAT SHOT

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Katraz

1:55AM | Sat, 01 October 2011

Nice find I haven't seen one with such nice decoration before.

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adrie

2:28PM | Sat, 01 October 2011

Wonderful detail photoshot Dana.

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Lashia

6:36PM | Sat, 01 October 2011

Great texture shot, I love the clash of the hard metal and the warm wood, with its earth tones. Great shot- thanks for sharing! :) And have you checked out the Photography Story Challenge? Go continue the story!

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