Craftsmen Collection (page 9)

Beadwork Mirror, c. 1672-79 (silk, metal and leather threads with glass beads)
7286288 Beadwork Mirror, c. 1672-79 (silk, metal and leather threads with glass beads and spangles on silk-satin ground cased in oak) by English School

Russian restaurant and tent, Universal Exposition, Paris, 1900 (b / w photo)
7281427 Russian restaurant and tent, Universal Exposition, Paris, 1900 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

Scene from the novel "Oliver Twist"
863225 Scene from the novel " Oliver Twist" by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Scene from the novel " Oliver Twist" by Charles Dickens originally published 1837-1839)

Page from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides Pedanius, 1458 (vellum)
VEN5028057 Page from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides Pedanius, 1458 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Cod (litho)
7150989 Cod (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Pancake tossing
5310042 Pancake tossing by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting pancake tossing: this shows a typical kitchen of the date)

Construction of a church, detail from The Church of San Miguel (oil on panel)
IND388210 Construction of a church, detail from The Church of San Miguel (oil on panel) by Spanish School, (16th century); Avila Cathedral, Castilla y Leon, Spain; Index Fototeca

Johannisberg Castle, 1837 (engraving)
7268717 Johannisberg Castle, 1837 (engraving) by Martini, Johann Georg (1785-1842); 20.0x29.0 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption Das Schloss Johannisberg, From Kunstanst. d)

The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, verso, detail, 1457-59
7268339 The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, verso, detail, 1457-59 by Italian School, (15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268080 The Birth of Saint John the Baptist, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Pollaiolo, Antonio (c.1431-98); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, verso, 1457-59
7268312 The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, verso, 1457-59 by Italian School, (15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side altar, detail, 1367-1483
7268303 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side altar, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, fourth pillar, detail, 1367-1483
7268295 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, fourth pillar, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, detail, 1367-1483
7268227 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268208 Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Salvi, Antonio di (1450-1527) & Giovanni, Francesco di; Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Saint John baptizing Christ in the waters of the Jordan, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268131 Saint John baptizing Christ in the waters of the Jordan, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Saint John the Baptist indicatings Christ to the disciples, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure
7268117 Saint John the Baptist indicatings Christ to the disciples, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, recto, detail, 1457-59
7268319 The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, recto, detail, 1457-59 by Italian School, (15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the altar, 1367-1483
7268069 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the altar, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side, detail, 1367-1483
7268306 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the dossal, detail, 1367-1483
7268292 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the dossal, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side, detail, 1367-1483
7268248 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the dossal, detail, 1367-1483
7268235 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the dossal, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268215 Herods banquet and Salomes dance, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Salvi, Antonio di (1450-1527) & Giovanni, Francesco di; Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Saint John baptizing the crowd, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268140 Saint John baptizing the crowd, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483
7268122 Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483 by Ser Giovanni, Leonardo di (fl.c.1358-1371); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

The roles of women (colour litho)
2795464 The roles of women (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The roles of women)

Woman Making Cakes (Kouk), 1635 (engraving)
1730938 Woman Making Cakes (Kouk), 1635 (engraving) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (after); (add.info.: Woman making cakes (" kouk" ), engraving by Rembrandt, 1635)

The Master Mason gargoyle, 1453 (photo)
7268863 The Master Mason gargoyle, 1453 (photo) by English School, (15th century); (add.info.: St Peters C of E Church, Winchcombe, near Cheltenham (1453)

Saint John the Baptist indicatings Christ to the disciples, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure
7268116 Saint John the Baptist indicatings Christ to the disciples, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Proclamation to Zacharias and Visitation, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268076 Proclamation to Zacharias and Visitation, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Cennini, Bernardo (1415-1498); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Servant girl sitting on mans knee in the kitchen (b / w photo)
2800582 Servant girl sitting on mans knee in the kitchen (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Servant girl sitting on mans knee in the kitchen)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, third pillar, 1367-1483
7268305 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, third pillar, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side altar, detail, 1367-1483
7268071 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, left side altar, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Dinner sharp at 1 o clock, if you please! (colour litho)
2816139 Dinner sharp at 1 o clock, if you please! (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinner sharp at 1 o clock, if you please)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, second pillar, detail, 1367-1483
7268304 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, second pillar, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Saint John preaching before Herod, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268162 Saint John preaching before Herod, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Ser Giovanni, Leonardo di (fl.c.1358-1371); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Saint John baptizing Christ in the waters of the Jordan, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268132 Saint John baptizing Christ in the waters of the Jordan, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Saint John baptizing Christ in the waters of the Jordan, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268127 Saint John baptizing Christ in the waters of the Jordan, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483
7268121 Saint John in prison sending disciples to Jesus, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367- 1483 by Ser Giovanni, Leonardo di (fl.c.1358-1371); Museo dell Opera del Duomo

Proclamation to Zacharias and Visitation, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483
7268072 Proclamation to Zacharias and Visitation, tile from The Silver Altar of Saint Johns Treasure, 1367-1483 by Cennini, Bernardo (1415-1498); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

Expedition Encamped on a Texas Prairie, April 1686, 1847-48 (oil on canvas)
5858115 Expedition Encamped on a Texas Prairie, April 1686, 1847-48 (oil on canvas) by Catlin, George (1796-1872); 37.8x56.4 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, verso, detail, 1457-59
7268340 The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, verso, detail, 1457-59 by Italian School, (15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, recto, detail, 1457-59
7268316 The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, recto, detail, 1457-59 by Italian School, (15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, recto, detail, 1457-59
7268311 The Cross of the Treasure of Sain John, recto, detail, 1457-59 by Italian School, (15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, fourth pillar, detail, 1367-1483
7268282 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, fourth pillar, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, right side, detail, 1367-1483
7268251 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, right side, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Florence)

The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the dossal, detail, 1367-1483
7268246 The silver altar of Saint Johns Treasure, front of the dossal, detail, 1367-1483 by Florentine School, (14th-15th century); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Florence, Tuscany

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Craftsmen, the unsung heroes of artistry and skill, and are the masters of their craft, dedicated to creating beauty with their hands and minds. Just like Hogarth's iconic painting "Beer Street, " where craftsmen gather in lively taverns after a hard day's work, these artisans embody the spirit of creativity. In Coopers at work making wooden barrels, we witness their meticulous craftsmanship as they shape wood into functional works of art. The rhythmic sound of hammers hitting nails echoes through the workshop, a symphony composed by skilled hands. Traveling back in time to Polkanuggo Quarry in Stithians, Cornwall during 1903-1904 or September 1902 reveals another facet of their expertise. These craftsmen extract raw materials from nature's embrace with precision and care. Their dedication transforms rough stones into building blocks that lay foundations for progress. The manufacture of cork balls at Chingford showcases yet another realm mastered by these artisans. In November 1922, they meticulously mold cork into perfect spheres destined for games and recreation. Each ball represents countless hours spent honing skills passed down through generations. Wheelwrights making cart wheels exemplify craftsmanship intertwined with functionality. With every turn of the lathe and stroke of chisel, they create sturdy wheels capable of enduring rugged terrains while carrying life's burdens effortlessly. Besom brooms and wooden rakes come alive under the careful touch of skilled craftsmen who understand nature intimately. Whether it be Tresahor Quarry or Mabe/Constantine Quarry in Cornwall during 1903-1904 or even Polkanuggo Quarry around 1900; these artists transform humble materials into tools that connect us to our roots. Lastly, let us not forget The Boat Race construction at Sims boathouse in 1933—a testament to teamwork among craftsmen united towards a common goal. As each piece comes together meticulously under watchful eyes, a vessel of dreams takes shape, ready to conquer the waters.