Anvil Makers
What did this occupation involve?
Anvil makers were skilled metalworkers who made and finished anvils for blacksmiths, farriers and other trades. The work involved shaping heavy iron or steel and preparing a durable working surface able to withstand repeated hammering.
Historical wording: Housetory describes occupations according to the period and evidence available. Gender is retained where it is historically meaningful to a title or role; otherwise it is not assumed.
How Housetory classifies this entry
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Housetory connections
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