Hood Co Ltd Collection

Tees Iron Works - Running Off Slag, 1919. Artist: Hood & Co. Ltd
Tees Iron Works - Running Off Slag, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXI. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

The Tees, Middlesbrough Reach, 1919. Artist: Hood & Co. Ltd
The Tees, Middlesbrough Reach, 1919. From The British Printer Vol. XXXI. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1919]

A bazaar in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co

A food market in Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co

A Nepalese woman with her child, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co. Ltd (Middlesbrough, c1910)

Thubten Gyatso (1876-1933), the 13th Dalai Lama of Tibet, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co

Two Sikkimese men, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co. Ltd (Middlesbrough, c1910)

A Tibetan woman, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co. Ltd (Middlesbrough, c1910)

A labourer carrying tea, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co

A native of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co

A Bhutia woman, c1910. The Bhutias are people of Tibetan origin who migrated to Sikkim and other parts of India and Bhutan some time after the 15th century

A portrait of Lepchas, West Bengal, India, c1910. The Lepcha are the aboriginal inhabitants of present day Sikkim. Many Lepcha are also found in western and southwestern Bhutan

Tibetan mendicants, c1910. The term mendicant refers to begging or relying on charitable donations, and is most widely used for religious followers or ascetics who rely exclusively on charity to

A single loop in the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, India, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co

The Snow Range and Darjeeling from above St Pauls School, West Bengal, India, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J

Last Rays of Light on Kinchenjunga, c1910. Plate taken from Views of Darjeeling with Typical Native Portraits and Groups by J. Burlington Smith, published by Hood & Co. Ltd (Middlesbrough, c1910)

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"Hood & Co. Ltd: Capturing the Essence of a Bygone Era" Step back in time with Hood & Co. Ltd, as we delve into their captivating collection of artwork from the early 20th century. From Tees Iron Works to exotic landscapes and diverse cultures, this British company's artistry truly knows no bounds. Transport yourself to 1919, where the industrial prowess of Tees Iron Works comes alive through Hood & Co. 's masterful brushstrokes. Feel the heat and hear the clanging of metal as you witness workers running off slag, a testament to an era defined by progress and innovation. Journey further along The Tees in Middlesbrough Reach, where Hood & Co. 's artistry captures the serene beauty of this riverside landscape. Let your imagination wander amidst tranquil waters and lush greenery that once graced this enchanting location. Venture beyond borders with Hood & Co. , as they take us on a visual voyage to Darjeeling, West Bengal in India circa 1910. Immerse yourself in bustling bazaars overflowing with vibrant colors and aromatic spices that awaken all senses. Marvel at a food market teeming with life as locals engage in lively exchanges over fresh produce. Hood & Co. 's lens then shifts towards individuals who shaped these regions' cultural fabric - meet a Nepalese woman cradling her child tenderly; encounter Thubten Gyatso, Tibet's revered 13th Dalai Lama; observe two Sikkimese men proudly displaying their heritage; admire the grace exuded by a Tibetan woman adorned in traditional attire. The journey continues through Darjeeling's tea plantations, where laborers carry precious leaves upon their backs while showcasing resilience amidst challenging terrain. Witness natives of Darjeeling radiating warmth and hospitality that make it impossible not to feel at home within their embrace.