Craft Collection (page 3)

Gibraltar (1844). Rock, city and harbour. Etching

The Flint Knapper, at Brandon, Suffolk, England. This ancient craft is still continued in Norfolk, England. Date: 1950s

Kenya. Mashua sailing boats participating in a race off Lamu Island

Ufos / Cussac, France
Two boys report seeing four aliens - they describe them as little devils - who fly round a spherical craft landed in a field

Harry Crabb seen here making concertinas in his workshop at Liverpool Street, Islington, London 15th May 1967

Tipton Slasher sculpture
Welder and sculptor Jack Bouckley, of Wolverhampton, works on a metal sculpture of 19th Century Black Country heavyweight prize fighter William Perry, known as The Tipton Slasher

Old colorful Chinese ceramic souvenirs. Snuff boxes, Panjuan Flea Market, Beijing, China. Panjuan Flea Curio market has many fakes, replicas and copies of Chinese products

The Interior Of The Rms Aquitania. From The Romance Of The Merchant Ship, Published 1931

Map of the kingdoms of Granada and Murcia (Granata et Murcia regna) by W. Blaeu. Decorated with the Arms of both States, the figure of a surveyor and a naval combat. Published in Amsterdam, 1635

Trench Art lighter in the shape of a book, WW1
Trench Art lighter in the shape of a book

When Germany Surrenders her U-Boats by Heath Robinson, WW1
Why not use the enemy craft for peaceful sport? Ramming rabbits in the Balearic Islands. An inventive suggestion from the ingenious mind of William Heath Robinson for German U-boats following the end

St. Marys Cathedral, Sydney, Australia
Seat of the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney

Handmade Logging Train
A hand-made, jerry-rigged, locomotive built round a steam engine circa 1890. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

The jagged mountains in Catalonia with Cable Car (Aeri de Montserrat), Spain, showing the Benedictine Abbey at Montserrat, Santa Maria de Montserrat, near Barcelona

The Boat Race 1933 The Cambridge Boat under construction at Sims boathouse on 2 March 1933

USA-ARIZONA-Tubac: South Arizonas Premier Craft Town Chili Ristra Wreath
USA, Arizona, Tubac: South Arizonas Premier Craft Town Chili Ristra Wreath

USA-California-Los Angeles-Downtown: El Pueblo de Los Angeles- Historic Mexican Area-Olvera
USA, California, Los Angeles, Downtown: El Pueblo de Los Angeles, Historic Mexican Area, Olvera Street Market, Toy Guitars

Thatched Haystack - 15 November 1945
Thatcher stands in front of a newly thatched rick, his ladder still propped up against its top. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N25844

Pottery souvenirs, Paphos, Cyprus, Europe

NFS (London Region) narrow boat fitted with fire pumps
There were 18 river fire stations along the length of the River Thames during WW2. They were used to accommodate the crews on a 24 hour standby to operate the fireboats

Charcoal burner, 1939
Photograph by George Garland Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N18413

Quaker women spinning in church
Quaker ladies doing their chores while at worship services. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch colonists in early New Amsterdam
Dutch settlers outdoors along the Battery, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Kalaga tapestry, Mandalay, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Ufos / Adamski
Venusian interplanetary carrier and six scout craft photographed through a 6" telescope over Palomar Gardens, California

HMS Revenge of the Royal Sovereign-class of battleships. From British Warships, published 1940

Advert, Guthrie & Wells, Stained Glass Windows, Glasgow
Advert for J & W Guthrie & Andrew Wells, Stained Glass Windows and Mosaics, West George Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Eric Owen, chief modeller at the Minton China Works in Stoke On Trent, creating a vase to a clients specifications. In the foreground are models for a vegetable dish and coffee pots. 1946

Bell 204 UH-1 Iroquois Huey
Civilian Fuji Bell 204 Huey Helicopter with a Long-Line Underslung Load Flying over Mountains

The Witch On Her Broomstick, After A Work By L. r. Falero. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur
The Witch On Her Broomstick, After A Work By L.r. Falero. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Cross stone, khachkar, Sanahin monastery, Armenia
The cross stone or khachkar at Sanahin monastery in Alaverdi, Amenia.Khachkars are characteristic of Medieval Christian Armenian art.The symbolism

Florianibrunnen fountain with statue of St Florian, Florianiplatz square, historic district of Bad Reichenhall, Berchtesgadener Land district, Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Images of deities on the wall of Kesava Temple, Keshava Temple, Hoysala style, Somnathpur, Somanathapura, Karnataka, South India, India, South Asia, Asia

Ceramic artist working in her workshop with a potters wheel, turning a vase, Geisenhausen, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

ALASKA: WOMAN AND BASKETS. A Tlingit Native American woman in Yakutat, Alaska, holding a Haida crest hat and a bag on her lap while seated among baskets made by local villagers. Photographed c1900

Coracle men - Carmarthen
Welsh Coracle men - Carmarthen, Wales. The Carmarthen coracle is of a rounder and deeper design, as it is used in tidal waters on the Tywi River, where there are no rapids. Date: 1905

Stone Age carving, Magdalenian culture C014 / 2411
Stone Age carving, Magdalenian culture. This object, carved from reindeer antler, shows a bison turning its head, possibly to lick an insect bite

Africa, Botswana, Okavango Delta, Jao Reserve, Tubu Tree. Colorful camp staff made reed baskets

Man making lobster pot at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon
A man using withies (willow branches) to make a lobster pot at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon. Date: circa 1970s

Dodie Smith at home in Essex
Dorothy Gladys (Dodie) Smith (1896 - 1990), English novelist and playwright whose works include the play Autumn Crocus and the childrens novel

The Summer Car of the River: Motor-launching on the Thames
An illustration by C.E. Turner depicting the fashion for motor-boats or motor-launches during the 1920s among the upper classes

Waterfront scene at Huanchaco in northern Peru, where locals relax next to totora (reed) boats stacked along the beach. PERU, La Libertad, Huanchaco

Dhows sailing off Lamu Island. Dhow or Dau is the colloquial word used by most visitors for the wooden sailing ships of the East African coast although in reality a dhow is a much larger ocean-going

Punch Bowl with mottoes from the Ancient and Honourable Society of Bucks, c. 1750 (earthenware)
7394045 Punch Bowl with mottoes from the Ancient and Honourable Society of Bucks, c.1750 (earthenware) by Liverpool Porcelain Factory (c.1754-1804); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Workshop of a Weaver, 1656 (oil on canvas)
IND113004 The Workshop of a Weaver, 1656 (oil on canvas) by Rombouts, Gillis (1630-78); Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem, The Netherlands; Index Fototeca

Within the Seraglio, 1879 (oil on canvas)
822685 Within the Seraglio, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 54.6x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Within the Seraglio. Fredrick Arthur Bridgman (1847-1928)

A handframe knitter seen here with his apprentice at The Shawl Factory of GH Hurt and Son in Nottingham 31st March 1954

A group of female workers at the Minton China Works in Stoke On Trent, remove newly created articles from their moulds after the liquid state clay was poured in and left to stand for half an hour

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Craft is a timeless art that transcends borders and cultures, weaving stories of resilience, creativity, and heritage. From the shores of Juno Beach during D-Day to the vibrant streets of Morocco in North Africa, it has left its indelible mark on history. As British and Canadian troops landed on Juno Beach, their determination was mirrored by the intricate Moroccan lanterns adorning homes in Marrakech. The delicate craftsmanship symbolized unity and hope amidst turmoil. In Central America's Panama, Cristobal became a hub for Kuna Indian traditional molas. These exquisite textiles showcased the rich tapestry of indigenous culture while honoring their ancestors' wisdom. Omaha Beach witnessed not only the bravery of soldiers during D-Day but also served as inspiration for artists who transformed wreckage into remarkable sculptures resembling Coyne Helicopters or even UFOs. Their craft spoke volumes about human resilience amid destruction. The mysterious allure continued with sightings of UFOs over Masse in Valensole. Crafted by unknown hands from distant galaxies, these enigmatic objects challenged our perception of reality and sparked endless debates. Meanwhile, back on Earth, quilting emerged as an enduring form of craftmanship. The Patchwork Quilt stitched together fragments from different lives into a harmonious whole—a testament to unity despite differences—just like Little Miss Natty Fingers' creations depicted in Muriel Dawson's book. Craft played an instrumental role during the Normandy Landings in World War II when soldiers found solace in creating handmade treasures amidst chaos. It reminded them that beauty can be found even in times of darkness. Cutty Sark sailed through time as an emblematic example of maritime craftsmanship; her majestic presence evoked awe among all who beheld her grandeur at sea. Traveling eastward to Palestine within the Middle East region reveals Muslim prayer carpets meticulously woven with devotion—a blend of faith and artistry that brings tranquility to countless worshippers.