Manufacturer Collection

Singer sewing machine ad, 1890s
Advertisement for the Singer Automatic sewing machine, 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Suze Alcoholic Drinks, including Vermouth, Gin, Fruit Liqueur, Cherry brandy and (centre) an Aperitif made from fermented Gentian. Date: circa 1930s

Blowing glass in a British factory, 1800s
Workers in a crown-glass factory, Great Britain, early 1800s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Henry Ford and son Edsel in a 1905 Ford Model F
Henry Ford, the American motor manufacturer, with his son Edsel in a 1905 Ford Model F

Merrimac Hat Factory, Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA
Merrimac Hat Factory, on the Merrimac River at Amesbury, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1900s

Advert, Barry, Ostlere & Shepherd Ltd, Kirkcaldy
Advert for Barry, Ostlere & Shepherd Ltd, Manufacturers of Floor Cloth, Linoleum and Cork Carpet, Kirkcaldy, Scotland. 1905

The Engine Room at the Clement-Talbot Motor Works, London
The Engine Room at the Clement-Talbot Motor Works, Ladbroke Grove, North Kensington, London, alongside the Great Western Railway line and between Wormwood Scrubs

Advert for English Rose dream corselette, 1952
Advertisement for underwear and foundation garment manufacturer, English Rose featuring a woman wearing a dream corselette, 1952. Date: 1952

General Electric Company, Schenectady, New York, USA
General Electric Company buildings at Schenectady, New York State, USA

Glass factory workers in Britain, 1800s
Manufacturing glass at a flint-glass factory, Great Britain, 1800s. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Advert / Umbrellas / 1930S
Umbrellas from Parapluie- Revel, Lyons, France - the very best umbrella manufacturer

Poster design, Grimwade Fine Art Pottery, Stoke. Date: circa 1920s

S. F. Edge
Selwyn Francis Edge (1868 - 1940), Australian businessman, racing driver, and record-breaker. He is principally associated with selling and racing De Dion-Bouton, Gladiator; Clem鮴 -Panhard

Arboretum with fountain and Royce statue, Derby
The Arboretum, a public park near the centre of Derby, with a fountain (left) and a statue of Sir Frederick Henry Royce (1863-1933), the English engineer and automobile manufacturer

James Horlick / Vfair 1909
JAMES HORLICK Malted milk manufacturer Date: 1844 - 1921

Scotlands Industrial Souvenir
Don Brothers, Buist and Company Limited - Flax and Jute Spinners and Manufacturers - Scotlands Industrial Souvenir 1905. Date: 1905

Joseph Gray and Sons, Surgical Instrument Makers, Truss Works and Star Works, Boston Street - trade card c. 1890
Original at Sheffield Archives ref. SY233/B4/2

An army officer sits astride a Silent Grey Harley Davidson
A photograph of the latest 1916 model of motorcycle by American manufacturer Harley Davidson as tested by the military

William H Lever
WILLIAM HESKETH LEVER 1ST VISCOUNT LEVER-HULME English soap manufacturer; built (1888-89) model industrial village of Port Sunlight

Robert Peel(E) / Lawrence
SIR ROBERT PEEL (ELDER) Calico Manufacturer, father of Robert Peel the politician

Webley & Scott, gun makers in Birmingham, West Midlands. Their original premises was in Weaman Street, Birmingham, until they moved to a modern factory in West Bromwich in 1958

Press day at the BMC works at Longbridge, Birmingham, West Midlands. Pictured, Patrick Edwards, sitting in the smallest of the BMC cars, leads the parade of new vehicles on show for the first time

Sir Francis Crossley, businessman, philanthropist and MP
Sir Francis Crossley (1817-1872), 1st Baronet of Halifax, British carpet manufacturer, philanthropist and Liberal Party politician. Date: 1860s

Poster, Rudge, Britains best bicycle, a product of Raleigh Industries, Nottingham. Date: circa 1950

Advertisement for Bechstein Hall, Brook Street, London
Advertisement for the Bechstein Hall, Brook Street, London, in a building containing a concert hall, practice rooms, offices and showroom, built in 1929 by Bechstein, the German piano manufacturers

George Calver, English instrument maker
George Calver (1834-1927) English scientific instrument maker. Calvers interest in astronomy began in childhood when his local clergyman showed him a reflecting telescope

Thomas Coats Memorial Baptist Church, Paisley, Scotland. A gift to the town by Coats, a Thread Manufacturers. Date: 1908

Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd, Darvel, Scotland
Advert, Alexander Jamieson & Co Ltd, Muslin and Lace Curtains, Darvel, East Ayrshire, Scotland. 1905

Tompkins upright rotary knitting machine 1875
Tompkins American family company, showing upright rotary knitting machine. Date: 1875

Portrait of George Richards Elkington (1800-1865), 1865. Creator: Samuel West
Portrait of George Richards Elkington (1800-1865), 1865

Aveling and Porter Steam Roller UR1881, built ca 1929, at Ferndown in Dorset. (Aveling and Porter was a British agricultural engine and steamroller (road roller) manufacturer

Sir David Brown and his Aston Martins
The car manufacturer, Sir David Brown, and his Aston Martins Date: 1970

Street scene in Doboj, northern Bosnia and Herzegovina, showing a shop selling pots and pans

HENRY FORD (1863-1947). American automobile manufacturer. Photograph, c1919

Scotlands Industrial Souvenir
Hay and Robertson, Linen and Cotton Manufacturers, Dunfermline - Scotlands Industrial Souvenir 1905. Date: 1905

Advert, Carrongrove Paper Co Ltd, Denny, Scotland
Advert for The Carrongrove Paper Company Ltd, Denny, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Victoria Cycle Company, Dennistoun, Glasgow
Advert for the Victoria Cycle Company Limited, Dennistoun, Glasgow, Scotland, manufacturer of motorcycles and bicycles. 1905

Adverts, five Scottish businesses
Adverts for R E Walker, Reid & Co Limited, Albany Works, Dunfermline, Inglis & Co, textile manufacturers, Dunfermline, Andrew Reid & Co, Pilmuir Works, Dunfermline, Hay and Robertson

Linden Gardens, Notting Hill Gate, London - Christmas Card
The gated entrance to Linden Gardens at the junction of High Street Notting Hill Gate, London - Christmas and New Years Greetings Postcard

J.s Fry and Sons Cocoa and chocolate works, Bristol 1884
Interior and exterior of British company owned by Joseph Storrs Fry and Sons, Cocoa and chocolate works, Bristol. Date: 1884

Advertisement, George Kent Athletic Clothing
Advertisement, George Kent Shirt Maker, Hosier, Glover & Outfitter, Athletic Clothing Manufacturer, Fenchurch Street, London. 1900

Poster, Rudge Cycles, made by Raleigh Industries of Nottingham. With a bowing Sir Walter Raleigh, Elizabethan courtier

An advertisement for Johnson Matthey & Co. Ltd. Silver nitrate manufacturers

Poster advertising an exhibition of pottery, Sweden
Poster advertising an exhibition of pottery made by the Gustavsberg company in Sweden. 20th century

HENRY FORD (1863-1947). American automobile manufacturer. Ford in 1896 with the first Ford automobile. Oil over a photograph

BP Chemicals Petrochemicals Plant, Grangemouth, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, UK

Titus Salt / Col Lith
SIR TITUS SALT Manufacturer and philanthropist

Alfred Fernandez Yarrow
Sir ALFRED FERNANDEZ YARROW Inventor and manufacturer, noted for torpedo boats

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"Unleashing Creativity and Precision: The Art of Manufacturing" Step back in time to the 1890s, where a Singer sewing machine ad showcases the ingenuity and craftsmanship of manufacturers. Witness the intricate details and flawless stitching that revolutionized the world of fashion. Travel to Kirkcaldy, Scotland, with an advert from Barry, Ostlere & Shepherd Ltd. Experience their dedication to quality as they bring forth innovative products that enhance our daily lives. Indulge in Suze Alcoholic Drinks, crafted by skilled artisans who blend flavors with expertise. Savor every sip knowing it was meticulously manufactured for your enjoyment. Enter the bustling Clement-Talbot Motor Works in London's engine room. Marvel at the symphony of machinery as skilled workers assemble automobiles that would shape transportation history forever. Journey back to the 1800s when glass blowing thrived in British factories. Witness master craftsmen shaping molten glass into exquisite works of art through their unwavering skill and precision. Amesbury, Massachusetts welcomes you to Merrimac Hat Factory - a hub of creativity where hats are meticulously crafted by expert hands. Admire their attention to detail as each hat becomes a statement piece. Join Henry Ford and his son Edsel on a ride through time in their 1905 Ford Model F. Embrace innovation as this visionary manufacturer paves the way for mass production and affordable automobiles. Transport yourself further into Britain's industrial past, where glass factory workers showcase their dexterity amidst fiery furnaces. Their teamwork brings forth stunning glassware cherished around the globe. Experience elegance redefined with an English Rose dream corselette from 1952 - an epitome of beauty designed by passionate manufacturers who understand women's desires for comfort without compromising style. Discover Joseph Gray and Sons' legacy as surgical instrument makers at Boston Street's Truss Works. Trust these meticulous craftsmen whose instruments save lives while embodying precision and care.