Making Collection (page 9)

Miniature Film Sets
Danish art director and costume designer Max Ree (1889-1953) works out possible camera angles with the help of miniature film sets

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

Making Rowing Oars
Mathematical principles are brought to bear on the construction of new oars for the Oxford University rowing team. Date: circa 1925

Tile making, Alfred Meakin
Tile making Date: 1913

Modelling and mould making, Alfred Meakin
Modelling and mould making Date: 1913

Making vegetable dishes etc by hand, Alfred Meakin
Making vegetable dishes etc by hand Date: 1913

Making articles of pottery by machinery, Alfred Meakin
Making various articles of pottery by machinery Date: 1913

Making tiles from clay dust, Alfred Meakin
Making tiles from clay dust Date: 1913

Making tea cups by machinery, Alfred Meakin
Making tea cups by machinery Date: 1913

Making plates by machinery, Alfred Meakin
Making plates by machinery Date: 1913

Making oval dishes by machinery, Alfred Meakin
Making oval dishes by machinery Date: 1913

Workmen watch RMS Queen Mary on River Clyde
Workers down tools to watch RMS Queen Mary making her way down the River Clyde Date: 1936

RMS Queen Mary, some of the shipbuilders in Glasgow
Some of the thousands of shipbuilders in Glasgow, making RMS Queen Mary ready for the sea Date: 1930s

John Francis Bentley, ecclesiastical architect, best known for Westminster Cathedral, London Date: 1904

Pottery Making scenes Date: 1874

Rounding Pencils - Pencil Making at Keswick Date: 1854

Polishing Pencils - Pencil Making at Keswick Date: 1854

Paper making from rags Date: 1874

Making a Monkey of Him, Henry cartoon by Carl Anderson Date: 1936

Machine for cutting the ends of pencils - Pencil Making at Keswick Date: 1854

Lettering Pencils - Pencil Making at Keswick Date: 1854

Gilding Pencils - Pencil Making at Keswick Date: 1854

Cutting and grooving pencils - Pencil Making at Keswick Date: 1854

W. T. Baker & Co Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for W. T. Baker & Co. Ltd, specialists in engraving, printing and advert design. The image shows that of an elaborately dressed lady, making a grand arrival

Little Bo-Peep
A cover illustration of a Western cut-out nursery rhyme booklet, one of a series of five, showing an upset Little Bo-Peep at having lost her sheep. Used as an advertisement for the Weston Co

Une Trouvaille
Oil painting showing an excited bird making the discovery of a huge bunch of bright yellow bananas. Date: circa 1931

Advertisement for Nell Gwynn Candles
An advertisement for Nell Gwynn Candles.'Shadows of the past'. Even in the days of Charles II, Field's were making candles

Advertisement for Henry Heath Hats. Captioned, Over 100 years of hat making'. Showing models wearing six hat designs, including, Sans Souci, The Champignon, and The Rambler'

A model of the Globe Theatre, created by John Cranford Adams (1903-1986). Date: 1954

Advert for Certo pure fruit pectin, featuring a recipe for strawberry jam. Date: 1932

British smaller Inland Postcard
This replaced the earlier larger card and is an early example of how advertisers and merchants were making use of this cheap and efficient form of communication

Middle class violinist and singer watched by envious couple
The musical pair are well dressed Edwardians. The other pair are well dressed working class carrying a crying child, and the man is making remarks behind his hand

Horse and cart making deliveries in a flooded street
The flood is in Watford and someone in an upper story of a house has a basket hanging on a rope and the baker in the horse and cart is putting things in it. Date: 1903

German soldier with pickelhelm, rifle and bayonet
When the Germans over-ran Belgium, refugees began to escape to Holland so the Germans built a 100 miles long 2, 000 volt electric fence to stop them

1920 Girls Making Dolls Clothes Silhouette Depicting
1920, Girls, making, dolls, clothes, Silhouette, depicting, girls, Book, Games, published, Ward, Lock, Anon, 11077264

Allan Boesak speaking at NUJ
Allan Boesak, South African cleric and politician, stands at a podium making a speech to the National Union of Journalists in Central Hall, Westminster, London

Jumbo's joy in the hot weather: Elephants shooting the chute at the Franco-British Exhibition held at White City, London 1908 Date: 1908

David Blunkett, British Labour politician, giving a speech
David Blunkett (b 1947), British Labour politician, MP for Sheffield Brightside from 1987. He served as Education Secretary and Home Secretary

Bill Morris, trade union leader, giving a speech
Bill Morris (William Manuel Morris, Baron Morris of Handsworth, b 1938), trade union leader. He was General Secretary of the TGWU (Transport and General Workers Union) 1992-2003

Michael Foot giving a speech, with Nye Bevan on the left
Michael Foot (Michael Mackintosh Foot, 1913-2010), British Labour politician and writer, Leader of the Opposition 1980-1983, CND supporter

Michael Foot, Labour politician, giving a speech
Michael Foot (Michael Mackintosh Foot, 1913-2010), British Labour politician and writer, Leader of the Opposition 1980-1983, CND supporter

Michael Foot, Labour politician and writer
Michael Foot (Michael Mackintosh Foot, 1913-2010), British Labour politician and writer, Leader of the Opposition 1980-1983, CND supporter

David Owen Anthony Llewellyn Baron 1938 British
david, owen, anthony, llewellyn, baron, 1938, british, politician, politics, political, foreign, secretary, minister, 1977, 1979, labour, socialist, socialism, government, founded, founder, sdp

Bob Crow, RMT trade union leader, giving a speech
Bob Crow, British trade union leader, General Secretary of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) and a member of the General Council of the TUC

Neville Chamberlain giving a speech
Neville Chamberlain (Arthur Neville Chamberlain, 1869-1940), British Conservative politician, and Prime Minister from 1937 to 1940

Representing the tailors of the regiment making kilts for the Gordon Highlanders in the barrack-yard at Aberdeen. Date: circa 1902

The Mayor of Madrid making a speech; Spanish Civil War 1936
The Mayor of Madrid, Pietro Rico, making a speech to newly enrolled members of the Republican Militia, Madrid, 1936. At the time

Moroccan Nationalist Troops on parade, Burgos; Spanish Civil
Photograph showing some of the Moroccan troops on parade in Burgos, during the Spanish Civil War, 1936. These troops, from General Franco's Army of Africa, were well-trained and well-equipped

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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.