A vintage lithograph titled 'Hieroglyphics' depicting tools and symbols associated with four trades: hatter, cooper, blacksmith, and joiner.
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This is a vintage, hand-colored lithograph titled 'Hieroglyphics' with four panels, each depicting tools and symbols associated with a different trade. The background is a pale, neutral tone. **Top Left (Hatter - Le Chapelier):** A dark, ornate hat is shown, seemingly made of feathers or a similar material. It has a beak-like projection and a red interior. The style is somewhat fantastical and theatrical. **Top Right (Cooper - Le Tonnellier):** A wooden barrel is depicted, bound with metal hoops. A hammer and other tools associated with barrel-making are arranged around it. **Bottom Left (Blacksmith - Le Forgeron):** A blacksmith's apron and tools are arranged to form a symbolic representation. The apron is brown and worn, with tools like a hammer, tongs, and a poker arranged around it. An anvil is also visible. **Bottom Right (Joiner - Le Menuisier):** A collection of woodworking tools, including a plane, saw, and various measuring instruments, are arranged to form a symbolic representation. A wooden block and a chisel are also visible. Each panel is labeled with the English and French names of the trade. The overall style is illustrative and somewhat whimsical, reminiscent of a Victorian-era trade card or emblem book. The lithograph is signed 'London. Pub. by' and 'S.W. Fores. 51 Piccadilly' at the bottom corners.


License: CC0