Work Tool Collection (page 8)

Preparing a trench by pushing spade vertically into the soil with foot, close-up

Cutting lawn with a half-moon edger along a marked white line, close-up

Gardeners tool box, close-up

Making a new flowerbed, cutting along edge of hose, pushing a half-moon lawn edger into the soil to create an edge to the bed

Using long-handled edging shears to trim grass overhanging lawn edge

Cutting edge of a lawn, using a sharp half-moon edger and cutting along line of a plank

Man placing loam-based potting compost in hole between paving blocks, to form planting pocket, close-up

Man removing sand and hardcore between brick pavers with trowel, to form planting pocket, close-up

Man spreading strip of hardcore along side of brick path, close-up

Man tamping hardcore laid along newly laid brick path, close-up

Man using hand rammer to tamp down hardcore on garden path, close-up

Man hammering nail to join pieces of timber (constructing a garden path), close-up

Using mallet and spirit level to position a paving slab, close-up

Scribes tools, wood and alabaster tablets
Egyptian civilization. Tools used by scribes: wood and alabaster tablets

Egyptian Grammar, Chapter I, plate, folio 10, by Jean Francois Champollion
Egyptian civilization - Jean Francois Champollion (1790-1832), Egyptian Grammar, 1841. Chapter I, plate, folio 10

Double bitted iron axe, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Double bitted iron axe. From Pompei

Stone tools, scraper, burin, gimlet, bifacial point, from Late Magdalenian period, France
Prehistory, France, Upper Paleolithic. Stone tools: scraper, burin, gimlet, bifacial point. Late Magdalenian period

Roman funerary stele relief representing blacksmiths workshop
Roman civilization. Funerary stele relief depicting a blacksmiths workshop

Bronze axes From Pile
Prehistory, Sweden, Bronze Age. Bronze axes. From Pile

Bone finds, from Devils Den caves at Parrano
Prehistory, Italy, Paleolithic. Bone finds, from the caves called " Tane del Diavolo" (Devils Den) at Parrano (province of Terni)

Scribes tools, wood and majolica vessels used for colors
Egyptian civilization. Tools used by scribes: wood and majolica vessels used for colors

Relief depicting tools of the trade, on Stele of dyer Gaio Pupuio Amico
Roman civilization. Stele of dyer Gaio Pupuio Amico. Detail: relief depicting the tools of the trade

France, Vertillum, Instruments used for iron work: pliers and chisel France, Burgundy, Chatillon Sur Seine, Musee Du Chatillonnais (Archaeological Museum), Gallo-Roman civilization

Iron hatchet with part of handle, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Iron hatchet with part of the handle. From Pompei

Tunisia, Dougga, Mosaic depicting Cyclops in cavern of Volcano forging lightning for Jupiter
Roman civilization, 3rd century A.D. Mosaic depicting Cyclops in the cavern of Volcano forging lightnings for Jupiter. From Thugga (Dougga), Tunisia. Detail

Carpenters tools, blades of jointer planes, drifts, chisels
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom. Carpenters tools: blades of jointer planes, drifts, chisels

Flint tools, from Isernia la Pineta
Prehistory, Italy, Paleolithic. Flint tools. From Isernia la Pineta, Molise region

Mummification material - The opening of the mouth and eyes
Egyptian civilization, Old Kingdom. Mummification material - The opening of the mouth and eyes

Paleolithic flint tools, scrapers
Prehistory, Italy, Paleolithic. Flint tools: scrapers

Limestone ostrakons from Deir el Medina, three dogs attacking hyena and pack of dogs or jackals
Egyptian civilization - Limestone ostrakons from Deir el Medina: three dogs attacking a hyena and a pack of dogs or jackals

Carved wook tool
Prehistory, Paleolithic. Tool

Miniature work tools found in the tomb of unknown persons Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Egyptian civilization

Iron file, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Iron file. From Pompei

Down with the taxes, caricature, 1789
France, 18th century, French Revolution. Down with the taxes. Caricature, 1789

Broad-edged iron chisel, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Broad-edged iron chisel. From Pompei

Bronze pliers, used to forge metal by blacksmiths, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Bronze pliers used by blacksmiths over the fire to forge metal. From Pompei

Prehistoric winged axe and fragment of its mould
Prehistory, Italy, Bronze Age. A winged axe and a fragment of its mould

Marble relief sign of coppersmiths shop, from Pompei
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. - Pompei - Marble relief - Sign of the coppersmiths shop

Egypt, Abydos, The birth of writing, Thinite stele depicting four hyeroglyphs: hand, snake, folded cloth and tool
Egyptian civilization, Early Dynastic Period. The birth of writing. Thinite stele depicting four hyeroglyphs: hand, snake, folded cloth and tool. From Abydos

Funerary stele of land surveyor Lucius Aebutius Faustus, depicting tools of land surveyor
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Funerary stele of land surveyor Lucius Aebutius Faustus. Detail depicting tools of land surveyor

Tombstone depicting work tools of architect
Roman civilization. Tombstone depicting work tools of an architect. Detail

Sicle lithic blades for cereal harvesting 4th Millennium B.C. Italy, Turin, Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), Egyptian art

Funerary stele of a blacksmith
Roman civilization. Funerary stele of a blacksmith

France, Vertillum, Instruments used for mosaic works: trowel, calipers and a fragment of mosaic 2nd Century B.C.- 2nd Century A.D

Wolstonian Age manufactures
Prehistory, Italy, Lower Paleolithic. Wolstonian Age manufactures, from Monte Gazzo (province of Genova)

Almond-shaped biface
Prehistory, Italy, Lower Paleolithic. Almond-shaped biface from Umbria region

Spade with soil and earthworm on it, close-up

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"Unearthing the Past: A Journey through Work Tools" Step into a retro-style desert scene, where an old gas station stands tall amidst towering saguaro cacti. Witness the power of work tools as they transform mundane tasks into remarkable feats. In one corner, a determined individual wields a wallpaper steam stripper and scraper with precision, effortlessly removing layers of time from walls. The hand holding a tile in a tile cutter showcases the artistry involved in creating beautiful spaces. Travel back to 1896 through an engraving depicting stilt houses, reminding us that even then, innovative tools were shaping our world. Calipers stand as symbols of accuracy and measurement, guiding craftsmen towards perfection. A black and white digital illustration reveals the intricacies of a surform rasp - its sharp teeth carving paths to smoothness. Meanwhile, we glimpse into history with the circular planing machine used during the construction of London's iconic Crystal Palace in 1851. Nature itself becomes part of this narrative when we witness a black-striped capuchin using rocks as tools to crack open palm nuts – showcasing intelligence beyond human comprehension. And on another front, we find empowerment as women change flat tires on cars; their determination defying stereotypes. The Persberg Mines in Sweden remind us that work tools have been instrumental in extracting precious resources from deep within the earth for centuries. A wood engraving from 1877 unveils the principle behind camera obscura – capturing moments forever etched in time. Finally, La Fontaine's Fables teach valuable lessons through "The Miser and his Friend, " illustrating how they can be misused or shared for collective growth. Through these glimpses into history and everyday life alike, it becomes evident that they are not mere objects but conduits for progress and creativity – bridging gaps between past achievements and future possibilities.