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Sample of a wrought-iron window grille designed by ornamental ironworkers in the 15th century.
Ornamental ironworkers learned their trades as apprentices, and upon finishing became members of the craft guild--a precursor to the craft unions of the 19th century.
Photo courtesy of International Association of
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