Making Collection (page 100)

SEWING, 19th CENTURY. Threading the Needle. Steel engraving, English, 19th century, after a painting by Michael William Sharp

SOAP MANUFACTURE, c1870. Cutting hardened cakes of soap with a draw-knife in a French olive oil-soap factory. Wood engraving, c1870

THREADING THE NEEDLE. Steel engraving, English, 19th century, after a painting by Michael William Sharp

CORKMAKERs SHOP. The cutting and sorting of cork stoppers in a corkmakers shop: line engraving, French, 18th century

GERMAN WOMEN WORKERS. Women workers in a German tobacco factory: wood engraving, German, c 1840

GIRL SEWING, 1873. Threading the Needle. Wood engraving, American, 1873

CABINETMAKER, c1865. A cabinetmakers workshop. Wood engraving, English, c1865

DRINKING, 1889. High-Toned Dames Tippling. Respectable Women Dispelling Ennui in a Fashionable New York Dressmaking Parlor. Wood engraving from the Police Gazette, 1889

TAILORS, 16th CENTURY. Line engraving after a 16th century woodcut by Jost Amman

CHINA: PAPER MANUFACTURE. Harvesting of mulberry bark to be used for the manufacture of paper. After an old Chinese print

SWORD-MAKING, 18th CENTURY. An 18th-century French watermill, from L Encyclopedie of Denis Diderot

COLONIAL SOAPMAKER. A colonial American soapmaker assisted by an indentured servant. Line engraving, late 18th century

IMMIGRANTS ABOARD SHIP. London needleworkers bound for the United States: wood engraving, English, 1850

DAILY LIFE: SEWING, 1880. She made her sisters pinafores when they were younger; now she cut out bonnets and dresses, turning her nimble fingers to anything. Wood engraving, English, 1880

GLASS MANUFACTURE. Glass-blowing in ancient Egypt: line engraving after a relief

GLASSMAKING, 18TH CENTURY. Workers putting clay pots filled with glass ingredients into the main furnace of a glass manufactory: line engraving, French, 18th century

GLASSMAKING, 18th CENTURY. The workman placing the finished bottle in the annealing oven; he will pull loose his punty rod leaving a rough spot at the base of the bottle

GLASSMAKING, 18th CENTURY. The annealing of broad glass: line engraving, French, 18th century

GLASSMAKING, 18th CENTURY. Preparing to hoist the ladle of molten glass and swing it over the casting table for the manufacture of plate glass: line engraving, French, 18th century

GLASSMAKING, 18TH CENTURY. Glassware cooling slowly in an annealing oven, the glassware being contained in iron trays that are gradually pushed from the hottest region (rear) to the cooler front

GLASSMAKING, 18th CENTURY. A ladle of molten glass, ready to pour for the manufacture of plate glass, is pulled out of the furnace onto a carriage: line engraving, French, 18th century

GLASSMAKING, 18th CENTURY. The workman shaping the rim of a bottle into place using pincers (fig)
GLASSMAKING, 18th CENTURY. The workman shaping the rim of a bottle into place using pincers (fig. 3): line engraving, French, 18th century

GLASSMAKING, 18th CENTURY. A workman dropping a ribbon of hot glass from the small pipe (c) onto the neck of a bottle to form the rim: line engraving, French, 18th century

CABINETMAKERs WORKSHOP. A 18th century French cabinetmakers workroom, strewn with tools and materials in that state of disorder which sometimes bespeaks confident craftsmanship

ELIAS HOWE (1819-1867). American inventor. Howe competing and winning against five seamstresses at Boston, Massachusetts, in 1845. Wood engraving, c1867

CHINESE IMMIGRANTS working in a San Francisco cigar factory: engraving, American, late 19th century

SKIRT FACTORY, 1859. Thomsons Skirt Factory in New York City. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1859

GARMENT FACTORY. Women workers sewing fabric squares together: American engraving, 19th century

SWORDMAKER, 16th CENTURY. Engraving after a 16th century woodcut by Jost Amman

GARMENT FACTORY. Women garment workers sewing fabric squares together. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

GLASSBLOWER, 18th CENTURY. An 18th century glassblower begins to blow the glass after the second heat. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

CANDLEMAKING, 18th CENTURY. Line engraving, French, mid-18th century

TAILOR, 19th CENTURY. Line engraving

GEORGE BRUMMELL (1778-1840). George Bryan Beau Brummell at his tailors shop: engraving, 19th century

GLASS MANUFACTURE, 1751. Manufacturing plate glass: preparing to hoist the ladle of molten glass and swing it over the casting table. Line engraving, from L Encyclopedie of Denis Diderot, French, 1751

CRYSTAL PALACE, 1853. Hats on display at the Crystal Palace, New York, during the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations in 1853. Wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

ISaC M. SINGER (1811-1875). American inventor, actor and entrepreneur. Singer supervising a demonstration of his sewing machine at his office at 323 Broadway, New York City, c1853

FREEDMENs SCHOOL 1866. The Freedmens Union Industrial School at Richmond, Virginia. Wood engraving, 1866

SOAP MANUFACTURE. Enriching the olive oil-lye mixture with further oil as saponification progresses in the soap-boiler of a French soap factory. Line engraving, French, mid-18th century

SOAP MANUFACTURE. Lye being added slowly to olive oil in a soap boiler at a French soap factory. Line engraving, French, mid-18th century

SOAP MANUFACTURE, c1750. A French soap factory taken up with furnaces, one to a soap-boiler (d). Along the side wall are ranged tanks of lye (e), in three different degrees of strength

SOAP MANUFACTURE, c1750. Slicing hardened cakes of soap vertically using a cleaver. Line engraving, French, mid-18th century

SOAP MANUFACTURE, c1870. Cross-section of the steam-heated soap boilers in a French soap factory. Wood engraving, French, c1870

SOAP MANUFACTURE. The soap boiling room of a French olive oil-soap factory at Marseilles. Wood engraving, French, c. 1870

SOAP MANUFACTURE, c1870. Cutting harding cakes of soap with an iron wire in a French olive oil-soap factory. Wood engraving, French, c1870

SOAP MANUFACTURE, c1870. The soap boiling room of a French animal-fat soap factory in the Paris, France, suburbs. Wood engraving, French, c1870

SINGER SEWING MACHINE, 1853. Isaac M. Singer supervising a demonstration of his perpendicular-action sewing machine at his office at 323 Broadway, New York City: colored engraving, c1853

FREEDMANs SCHOOL 1866. The Freedmans Union Industrial School at Richmond, Virginia: colored engraving, 1866

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From Betsy Ross stitching the first American flag to Coopers crafting wooden barrels, the art has shaped our history. As depicted in Henry Mosler's painting, we witness the dedication and skill required to create something meaningful. Just like the intricate Bayeux Tapestry that tells the story of the Battle of Hastings, every stitch and thread holds significance. Even honey bees diligently constructing their honeycomb remind us that nature itself is a master maker. In times of war, making took on new forms as seen through Women's Institute activities during World War I. Their resourcefulness and creativity helped sustain communities amidst chaos. However, not all creations were noble; German propaganda posters during WWI aimed to manipulate minds with their crafty designs. Artistic endeavors also found their place in literature, such as Mr. Bingley's anticipation for an artwork in Pride & Prejudice or Muriel Dawson's charming illustration titled 'Little Miss Natty Fingers. ' These pieces demonstrate how making transcends mediums and captures emotions. Even sports have witnessed moments where making takes center stage – Compton and Edrich leaving the Oval pitch after a game in 1953 symbolizes both triumphs achieved through teamwork and individual craftsmanship. Lastly, let us not forget about timekeeping instruments like Tompion's Lantern Clock – a testament to precision engineering throughout history. Whether it be sewing flags or creating cider presses, these snapshots from different eras highlight humanity's innate desire to make something lasting. The act of creation connects us across time and cultures; it is an expression of our ingenuity and passion.