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Cross-sections and elevations of rollers for making bar iron. Engraving by Wilson Lowry after J. Farey the younger.

A labelled plan and a cross-section of an iron forge. Engraving by W. Lowry after J. Farey.

Processing of iron. Engraving.

Cross-sections of a finery and furnace used in the processing of iron. Engraving by Wilson Lowry after J. Farey.

Engineering: cross-sections of the hammer designed by John Smeaton for use in iron manufacture. Engraving by W. Lowry after J. Farey the younger.

A furnace used in the processing of iron. Engraving.

A labelled plan, and cross-section, of an iron foundry. Engraving by Mutlow after J. Farey.

Iron and Steel in the German Inflation, 1916-1923 / Gerald D. Feldman.

Processing of iron. Aquatint with etching.

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Iron industry and trade

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Works from the collections

Iron and Steel in the German Inflation, 1916-1923 / Gerald D. Feldman.

A labelled plan, and cross-section, of an iron foundry. Engraving by Mutlow after J. Farey.

Processing of iron. Aquatint with etching.

Cross-sections and elevations of rollers for making bar iron. Engraving by Wilson Lowry after J. Farey the younger.

A labelled plan and a cross-section of an iron forge. Engraving by W. Lowry after J. Farey.