Blacksmith at Work in San Augustine Texas April 1939

A blacksmith works diligently in his shop in San Augustine, Texas, captured in April 1939. The image illustrates the traditional craft of metalworking, showcasing techniques that shaped tools and machinery. Blacksmithing was essential in rural America, providing necessary goods for agriculture and daily life. The image belongs to the FSA/OWI Collection from 1944.

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