Maker Collection (page 3)

Avert for Broadwood Pianos
An advert for a Broadwood Baby Grand piano. The piano maker was found on Conduit Street in London. Date: 1912

King Alfonso XII of Spain
The late King Alfonso XII of Spain (28th November 1857 - 25th November 1885). Also known as El Pacificador ('The Peacemaker'), he died at just 27 of dysentery

Filming at Elstree Studios
Film director T. Hayes Hunter (1884-1944) working with actors Herbert Marshall (1890-1966) and Edna Best (1900-1974) during the filming of The Calendar at Elstree Studios. Date: 1931

Architectural Detail Catalogue Advertisement
An advertisement promotion for a A Catalogue of Architectural Detail, soon to be released by F. E. De Groot, an antique dealer and maker of fine furniture. Date: circa 1924

Yardley & Co Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Yardley & Co, a perfumery and fine soap maker established in 1770. The illustrations show the art in perfumery

Norman Hartnell and Lady Willingdon
Norman Hartnell (1901-1979), fashion designer and dressmaker to the royal family, with Marie Freeman-Thomas, Marchioness of Willingdon (1875-1960) at Aix-les-Bains. Date: 1939

Caricature illustrations of students, staff and academics at Cambridge University by H M Bateman. Captioned, Cantabs in Caricature'

An advert for Wolsey's range of women's wear. Date: 1943

Violin and stringed musical instrument maker's workshop - Johann Reiter, Mittenwald, Germany, creator of the octave violin. Instruments on display include violins, violas, cellos and lutes

Advert for F. R. Clark, Cabinet Maker, Bath
Advert for F. R. Clark, Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer, Furnisher, Stall Street, Bath Date: 1902

Posada, skeletons of tradesmen
Posada endpapers, skeletons of tradesmen, including a tailor, a shoemaker, a hat maker, a carpenter, and a bill sticker. Date: circa 1910s

Gravestone of Sosas and Nostimos. Greece
Gravestone of the farmers Sosas and Nostimos the Miletian. 2nd century AD. Archaeological Museum of Marathon. Greece

Pasternak, Mayakovsky, Eisenstein and others, Moscow
Group photo, from left to right: Boris Pasternak (Russian writer), Vladimir Mayakovsky (Russian writer and actor), Tomizi Tamiji Naito (Japanese writer), Arseny Voznesensky (Soviet diplomat)

John Pilger, Australian journalist and documentary maker
John Richard Pilger (b 1939), Australian journalist, writer and documentary film maker, based in London. Date: circa 1980s

King Edward VII Memorial Unveiled at Northampton 1913
Known as the Peace-Maker King Edward VII memorial unveiled at Northampton by the Mayor. Date: 20th September 1913

The Piki Maker, Hopi, 1904 (orotone)
1197653 The Piki Maker, Hopi, 1904 (orotone) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; 25.4x20.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Sweet Maker
MD MAHABUB HOSSAIN KHAN

The itinerant maker of shoes, for one sex only (b / w photo)
6003689 The itinerant maker of shoes, for one sex only (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The itinerant maker of shoes, for one sex only)

DDE-90033159
Netherlands, North Holland, West-Frisia, Zeilzicht cheese farm Date: 05/02/2005

DDE-90033158
Netherlands, North Holland, West-Frisia, Zeilzicht cheese farm Date: 05/02/2005

Habit de Mallettier Coffrettier, ca. 1690. ca. 1690. Creator: Anon
Habit de Mallettier Coffrettier, ca. 1690

Venetian Costume Makers, 1888. Creator: Samuel Melton Fisher
Venetian Costume Makers, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

The three men in the tub (colour litho)
3648715 The three men in the tub (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The three men in the tub)

Hopi basket-maker (oil on canvas)
HEH372282 Hopi basket-maker (oil on canvas) by Moon, Carl (1878-1948); 66x81.3 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Ms Hunter 229 f. 5v Wine making, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) (detail)
GUL51384 Ms Hunter 229 f.5v Wine making, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) (detail) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Maker of Sword Fittings at his Workbench, Japan, c. 1790s. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Maker of Sword Fittings at his Workbench, Japan, c. 1790s. [The First Work in the New Year (Saiko hajime)]

The First Work in the New Year (Saiko hajime), Japan, c. 1790s. Creator: Kubo Shunman
The First Work in the New Year (Saiko hajime), Japan, c. 1790s. [Maker of Sword Fittings at his Workbench]

The Presentation of Pandora by Vulcan (oil on canvas)
CH402368 The Presentation of Pandora by Vulcan (oil on canvas) by Heiss, Johann (1640-1704); 91.4x111.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

The Carpenter, (pen and ink and watercolour)
659767 The Carpenter, (pen and ink and watercolour) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 13.3x17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carpenter. Arthur Hughes (1832-1915). Pen and ink and watercolour

Briqueterie au Perrey, Havre (engraving)
3645347 Briqueterie au Perrey, Havre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Briqueterie au Perrey, Havre. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1865)

The Pin and Needle Maker (engraving)
3646685 The Pin and Needle Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pin and Needle Maker)

The Compasses Maker (engraving)
3646644 The Compasses Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Compasses Maker)

The Thimble Maker (engraving)
3646635 The Thimble Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thimble Maker)

Le Peintre sur verre, Vitripictor (engraving)
3629520 Le Peintre sur verre, Vitripictor (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Peintre sur verre, Vitripictor)

Mr Benjamin Lee Guinness, the maker of the firm (b / w photo)
3642064 Mr Benjamin Lee Guinness, the maker of the firm (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Benjamin Lee Guinness, the maker of the firm)

Giovanni Paolo Maggini Violin (engraving)
6011769 Giovanni Paolo Maggini Violin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giovanni Paolo Maggini Violin)

Carlo Bergonzi (engraving)
6011755 Carlo Bergonzi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carlo Bergonzi. Illustration for The Violin)

Punch cartoon: The Bonnet-Makers Dream (engraving)
6034674 Punch cartoon: The Bonnet-Makers Dream (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Bonnet-Makers Dream)

Coach maker (engraving)
6004306 Coach maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coach maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

Wheelwright (engraving)
6004254 Wheelwright (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheelwright. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

The Comb-maker (engraving)
6004305 The Comb-maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Comb-maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

Wellingtons Testimonial Clock Tower, London Bridge, Southwark (engraving)
610833 Wellingtons Testimonial Clock Tower, London Bridge, Southwark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wellingtons Testimonial Clock Tower, London Bridge)

Baker, breeches maker, 219 Piccadilly, trade card (engraving)
610551 Baker, breeches maker, 219 Piccadilly, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baker, breeches maker, 219 Piccadilly)

Thomas Ripley & Co, trade card (engraving)
610451 Thomas Ripley & Co, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Ripley & Co)

Sword-maker (engraving)
668421 Sword-maker (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sword-maker. Illustration for Manners, Customs)

Spur-maker (engraving)
668394 Spur-maker (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spur-maker. Illustration for Manners, Customs)

Ship chandlers, John Browne, trade card (engraving)
983992 Ship chandlers, John Browne, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ship chandlers, John Browne)

Scale maker, Medhurst, trade card (engraving)
983987 Scale maker, Medhurst, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scale maker, Medhurst, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

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The art of making is a timeless craft that weaves together history, creativity, and innovation. From Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag to the intricate paintings by Henry Mosler, makers have left their mark on our world. In an advertisement for linoleum manufacturers, we see how makers bring beauty and functionality into our everyday lives. They transform simple materials into works of art that enhance our homes and spaces. Even in the realm of agriculture, makers play a vital role. The transportable cider press demonstrates their ingenuity in creating tools that make tasks more efficient and accessible. Step into the workshop of a cooper, where barrels are crafted with precision and skill. These coopers use various tools to shape wood into vessels that store precious liquids or goods. In bustling London, William Johnson's trade card proudly announces him as a wig maker. Makers like him not only create fashionable accessories but also contribute to personal expression and identity. Traveling across continents brings us to Catedral in Morelia, Mexico. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of countless builders and artisans who dedicated themselves to constructing this grand structure. Delicate lace-making requires patience and meticulousness - qualities possessed by skilled makers throughout history. Johannes Vermeer's painting "The Lace Maker" captures this essence beautifully as he immortalizes this craft on canvas. From historical drawings depicting Betsy Ross making the first American flag to Lewis Carroll's whimsical portrayal of Alice joining a Mad Tea Party with eccentric characters like the Hatter - these creative expressions remind us of the imaginative power held by makers in literature and art forms alike. Even silent films capture moments where sewing takes center stage - showcasing how they can tell stories without uttering a single word. Whether it be crafting hats or garments or building structures or inventing new technologies - makers continue to shape our world through their passion for creation. Their dedication ensures that traditions are preserved while pushing boundaries towards new horizons.