Making Collection (page 4)

Wine bottles and casks, D Oliveiras Lda, Madeira, Portugal
A display of wine bottles and casks at the firm of D Oliveiras Lda in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Team of Carpenters making a cart
Three carpenters make a cart under the watchful gaze of an elder craftsman or the intended recipent of the cart. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Moroccan Pouf Makers
Moroccan Pouf makers

Making a posy of summer blooms
A mother and daughter make a posy of summer blooms in a meadow. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Molding Lead Soldiers
In a toy factory, workers mold lead soldiers

Robert Blair
ROBERT BLAIR Edinburgh advocate, depicted making a point in court

Last Supper / Miniature
Jesus dines with his twelve disciples, making a special fuss of John

Matchmakers / London / 1871
Female matchmakers working in the East-End of London

FIREWORKS 1747 - 7
Techniques of firework making in 18th century France : various types of whirling and spinning devices

Making a Crossbow 1555
Making a crossbow

Nurse Making a Bed
A cadet-nurse making a bed at Queen Marys Hospital, Sidcup

Priestleys Apparatus
Joseph Priestley, English clergyman and chemist. Priestleys gas-making apparatus

British Postman in Snow
Snow does not deter this country postman making his deliveries with a horse- carriage

Amundsen in a Dornier
Oslo crowds cheer explorer Amundsen when he returns to Norway after making a flight across the North Pole in a Dornier flying boat

Battle of Bouvines
At the battle of BOUVINES, Philippe-Auguste of France defeats an army of Germans, Flemish and English, making his position in France secure

Making a Pie 1912
A young woman trims the excess pastry from a pie, prior to baking it

Little Boy with a Kite
A young boy experiences the joy of making his kite fly

Bravery at Wattignies
At WATTIGNIES, a drummer-boy named Sthrau beats his drum, making the Austrians think they are surrounded. When they realise their mistake, they kill the juvenile hero

Student Nurses 1940S
Four young British student nurses making notes together from medical textbooks

Greenwich Park 1802
Fun and games in Greenwich Park on a Whitmonday - a bank holiday : picnicking, dancing to a barrel organ, playing games and generally making the most of the day Date: 1802

Jewelers Shop Raided
Two thieves break into a jewelers shop by making a hole in the ceiling, catching the debris in an umbrella, and using a ladder to get in and out

Filey Fisherman making nets early 1900s

NEWBURN, Newburn is a semi rural village, parish, electoral ward and former urban district in western Tyne and Wear, North East England

Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, etcher, 1812, George, the Prince Regent, dancing

Primitive Stone Age people, Kazakhstan area
Primitive Stone Age people using ancient fire lighting methods. In the background are foragers harvesting. 8700-2000 BCE

Man at the loom, colorful fabrics. Fez, Morocco

Africa, Namibia. a weaver bird building a nest

Woman making snow shoes, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Woman making snow shoes, between c1900 and c1930

Buryat mechanics making "burkhanov" - Buryat goods, 1895-1939. Creator: L Veniukov
Buryat mechanics making "burkhanov" - Buryat goods, 1895-1939. This collection includes more than two hundred photographs taken during scientific expeditions into the most remote wilderness

In a Kachin yurt. While preparing "araga" (wine), 1904-1917. Creator: Unknown. In a Kachin yurt
In a Kachin yurt. While preparing "araga" (wine), 1904-1917. National Library of Russia

Eleanor Rumming, the famous alewife of England
Eleanor Rumming, the (fictional) famous alewife of England, illustration to a poem by John Skelton, Poet Laureate to King Henry VIII. 16th century

At the paper mills of Messrs. Albert E. Reed and Co. at Aylesford, Kent, where the yearly output of newsprint is 850, 000 miles of paper with a width of five feet

Ferguson Television Factory at Enfield. Picture shows ladies assembling television sets. Ferguson Electronics (formerly known as Ferguson Radio Corporation)

England Football Team Squad for 1982 World Cup Finals, Press Day, Tuesday 8th June 1982. Our Picture Shows... (l/r) Steve Coppell (standing), Kenny Sansom, Terry McDermott

Clay pipes from Southorns pipeworks, Broseley, Shropshire
A selection of clay pipes found in the workshops of Southorns pipeworks, Broseley, Shropshire - now The Broseley Pipe Museum Date: 1987

Mr Ivor Southorn, at the Brosley Clay Pipe works
Mr Ivor Southorn, whose great, great grandfather William Southorn started clay pipemaking on an industrial scale in Broseley, Shropshire

Pattern maker, Wombwell Foundry, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Pattern maker, Wombwell Foundry, South Yorkshire, 1963. A pattern maker constructs a wooden replica of the part which needs to be cast in steel. A mould for the cast is then made from the pattern

Farmers are knitting fishing tools, Hung Yen province, Vietnam

Brick field, Natore, Bangladesh

Africa, Benin, Grand Popo. Salt Making in a little village by the mono river

advertising, cosmetic, make-up, Maybelline Eye Make-Up, "Happy the Bride with Lovely Eyes", advertisement, in English, 1950s

Peru, Sacred valley, detail of looming machine processing alpaca wool
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Snow cannon in winter mountains slope. Snow-gun spraying artificial ice crystals. Machine making snow

HMAS Yarra - River-Class Torpedo Destroyer
Royal Australian Navy - HMAS Yarra / HMS Yarra, a River-Class Torpedo Destroyer, making way at speed, on the River Clyde during manufacturers trials in 1910. Yarra was built by William Denny & Bros

Trades in Regency England. Spinning, reaping flax and Suffolk horses. Woman spinning wool on a wheel outside a cottage in Lavenham 28, boy harvesting hemp for sailcloth in Suffolk 29

Shipbuilding - RMS Franconia 1910
In construction the Cunard companys steamer RMS Franconia, covered in girders and scaffolding. Franconia, was intended for the lines Boston service, between Liverpool and Boston, USA. Date: 1910

Carreaux incrustes (engraving)
2781347 Carreaux incrustes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carreaux incrustes)

A Hebrew Maiden making a Vow, Numbers XXX, 3, 4 (engraving)
5218372 A Hebrew Maiden making a Vow, Numbers XXX, 3, 4 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hebrew Maiden making a Vow, Numbers XXX, 3, 4)

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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.