Glue Collection

Bermondsey Glue Factory
Glue makers field at Bermondsey

The Man Who Broke The Tube by H M Bateman, a man who does not heed the instructions on the glue. He brakes the tube, glues himself to the table, then his wife

Advert, J & G Cox Ltd, Gorgie Mills, Edinburgh, Scotland
Advert for J & G Cox Ltd, Gorgie Brand Scotch Glue manufacturers, Gorgie Mills, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Digital illustration of patching hole in roof guttering using two-part epoxy resin repair kit

Chinese paper-making, second process: workers mixing glue from the hao-teng vine while another pounds farina of rice in
FLO4590201 Chinese paper-making, second process: workers mixing glue from the hao-teng vine while another pounds farina of rice in a pestle and mortar

Balsam fir, Abies balsamea
5855071 Balsam fir, Abies balsamea; (add.info.: Balsam fir, Abies balsamea. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Indian ink manufacture, Qing Dynasty China. Ink is made of lamp-black (burnt pine-wood)
FLO4590227 Indian ink manufacture, Qing Dynasty China. Ink is made of lamp-black (burnt pine-wood, hogs-fat and oil) mixed with musk and glue, then shaped in wooden moulds

T'as tort de vouloir afficher cette cette grande annonce... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
T'as tort de vouloir afficher cette cette grande annonce... 19th century. [Poster: Press - Memories from Beyond the Grave - announcing the publication of the novel "La Reine Margot" by

Video makers Ken Glenwright (front) with (from the left) social worker Neil Gibson, Raymond Armstrong, social worker Penny Pool and Alison Phillips

Girl painting strips with glue to assemble cigar boxes, c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Girl painting strips with glue to assemble cigar boxes, c1910

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Joining feathers 1907
Edwardian women sitting along a table, using a sharp knife they cut and trim the quill thin and flat, so the colourful feathers can be glued together. Date: 1907

Women making Valentine gifts, made from paper, ribbons and glue. Date: 1908

Robins nest in the glue-pot (engraving)
6007150 Robins nest in the glue-pot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robins nest in the glue-pot)

Advertisement for Duco Cement, c. 1930-40 (b / w photo)
HGL396979 Advertisement for Duco Cement, c.1930-40 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; eHagley Museum and Library; American

Easter Holidays Date: 20th century

Bought and Sold! "And Thereby Hangs a Tale"(engraving)
1595288 Bought and Sold! " And Thereby Hangs a Tale" (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bought and Sold)

Young women and geisha on an Edo street, 18th century
Scene outside an office for servant placement with the entrance to a female bathhouse. An older woman talks to a nanny with baby and other working women

Advert, John Darley & Sons, Glue & Gelatine, Currie, Scotlan
Advert for John Darley & Sons, Scotch Glue and Gelatine manufacturers, Currie, Scotland. 1905

Indian ink manufacture, Qing Dynasty China. Ink is made of lamp-black (burnt pine-wood, hogs-fat and oil) mixed with musk and glue, then shaped in wooden moulds

Plymax cross-section, plywood board from Venesta Limited
Photograph of a Plymax cross-section, a plywood board trademarked by Venesta Limited. The boards are covered on one side or both sides with metal sheets

Adverts, J & G Cox Ltd, Arthur Bell & Sons, Scotland
Adverts for J & G Cox Ltd, glue manufacturers, Gorgie Mills, Edinburgh, and Arthur Bell & Sons, Old Scotch Whisky, Perth, Scotland. 1905

Wax, glue, gum and dye with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Advert for Le Pages liquid glue 1884
Sold in a tin can, can mends everything from wood, leather, paper, ivory, glass, china, furniture, bric-a-brac. Date: 1884

Marguerite Durand pasting her election poster, illustration from Fantasio
LSE3646172 Marguerite Durand pasting her election poster, illustration from Fantasio, 1st April 1910 (colour litho) by de Losques

A humorous Victorian rebus Christmas card using pictures instead of words, c
3605357 A humorous Victorian rebus Christmas card using pictures instead of words, c.1890 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Shoemakers, the Two Givort Brothers, 1884 (oil on canvas)
987497 Shoemakers, the Two Givort Brothers, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Luce, Maximilien (1858-1941); 64.8x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoemakers, the Two Givort Brothers; Le Cordonnier)

Children Sticking Cards into Scrapbook (chromolitho)
733182 Children Sticking Cards into Scrapbook (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Little Joiner (chromolitho)
2811694 The Little Joiner (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Joiner. Illustration for Little Workers (T Nelson, 1884).); © Look and Learn

Leather, Parchment, and Glue (engraving)
5221735 Leather, Parchment, and Glue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leather, Parchment, and Glue)

Glue manufacture (litho)
6013716 Glue manufacture (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glue manufacture. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Street Advertising, from Street Life in London, by J
660006 Street Advertising, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

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Flight Plans
Timothy Tichy

Mr. Francesco - the shoemaker
Antonio Grambone

Woman sitting in her own home in South London, making the hat boxes for a supplier that make silk hats for the richer society

Temporary church, Kentish Town, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Temporary church, Kentish Town, 1844. View of...a church of wood which has just been erected in the district of Kentish-Town, St

Artificial flowers 1900s
Three women standing in a row making arrangements with artificial flowers, string and glue, in London. Date: 1900s

MENDING A CHAIR
Gluing back loose or dislodged chair legs can be quite a straightforward task, as this practical woman demonstrates, using a brush and pot of glue. Date: 1930s

Valentine Makers, 1875. Creator: H Johnson
Valentine Makers, 1875. A woman and her daughter doing piece-work making Valentines cards, applying various elaborate componenents to embossed lace paper

Dog in bandages

The joys of stamp collecting, 1937. Illustration from The Childrens Golden Treasure Book For 1937, edited by John Crossland and J M Parrish, (Odhams Press, London, 1937)

Bill Sticker, 1737-1742. Artist: Bouchardon
Bill Sticker, 1737-1742. A man sticking up a poster. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon

Samson and Delilah, c1500. Artist: Andrea Mantegna
Samson and Delilah, c1500. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Digital illustration of glue on butt joint reinforced with nails, for basic wood framework

Carl Larsson 1853-1919 King Gustav III Cartoon
Carl Larsson, (1853-1919), King Gustav III, Cartoon for the Lower Hall of the NM. Patron of the Fine Arts and Founder of the Museum King Gustav III of Sweden Recieving Antique Pieces of Art

Wax, glue, gum and dye with comic verse on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Cupids repairing broken hearts on a Valentine postcard
Cupids repairing broken hearts with glue on a Valentine postcard -- Sincere Love. Date: circa 1890s

Advertisement for Stickphast Paste. circa 1900

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"From the Bermondsey Glue Factory to a Robins Nest: The Sticky Tales of Glue" Step into the fascinating world of glue, where history and creativity intertwine. Explore the forgotten stories behind this adhesive wonder that has held our world together for centuries. In H M Bateman's iconic illustration "The Man Who Broke The Tube, " we witness the power in repairing what seems irreparable. Just like J & G Cox Ltd's advert from Gorgie Mills, Edinburgh, Scotland, showcasing their reliable glue products that have stood the test of time. Join video makers Ken Glenwright and social worker Neil Gibson as they demonstrate how two-part epoxy resin repair kits can patch up even the most stubborn holes in roof guttering. A digital illustration brings this process to life, reminding us of the practicality and versatility of glue. But it's not just about repairs; W Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration in "Railway Ribaldry" takes us on a humorous journey through an imaginative use of glue. And who could forget those skilled workers joining ostrich feathers with precision at Ostrich Feathers Manufacture in 1907? Glue has always been a tool for creation too. In 1908, women crafted beautiful Valentine gifts using paper, ribbons, and trusty old glue. Their intricate designs were made possible by this sticky companion. During World War II in Bermondsey, firefighters battled flames fueled by wax, gum, dye - all ingredients found within glue factories. These brave individuals fought to protect their community amidst chaos and danger. Even greetings cards embraced humor with comic verses alongside wax seals and glued embellishments. Wax met its match when combined with gum or dye to create delightful surprises on every card received. And finally. . a surprising encounter awaits as we stumble upon an engraving capturing a robins nest nestled within a pot of gooey goodness – yes you guessed it – glue.