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Amman, Jost, 1539-1591

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  • A shearman removing the nap from rough woven cloth, watched by another man from a window. Woodcut by J. Amman.
  • A lute-maker testing one of the lutes in his workshop: other musical instruments are hanging on the walls, and there are tools on and around the workbench. Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568.
  • Three men playing wind and string instruments. Woodcut by Jost Amman, 1568.
  • A craftsman making combs. Woodcut by J. Amman.
  • A wagoner making wheels, axles and other parts for carriages and wagons. Woodcut by J. Amman.
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    A brewer pouring beer into a barrel; behind, the operations of brewing. Woodcut by J. Amman.

    Amman, Jost, 1539-1591. | Date: [1568] | Reference: 34958i
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    Three hatters at work in their workshop, with hats on display. Woodcut by J. Amman.

    Amman, Jost, 1539-1591. | Date: [1568] | Reference: 34931i
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    A mirror maker in his workshop, with convex mirrors on display and two customers trying out hand-held mirrors. Woodcut by J. Amman.

    Amman, Jost, 1539-1591. | Date: [1568] | Reference: 34955i
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    A man making paper; his apprentice carrying away the finished sheets. Woodcut by J. Amman.

    Amman, Jost, 1539-1591. | Date: [1568] | Reference: 34956i
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    Makers of leather belts at work in their workshop. Woodcut by J. Amman.

    Amman, Jost, 1539-1591. | Date: [1568] | Reference: 34933i
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