Manufacturing Collection (page 5)

Partial view of a smelter (woodcut)
8663758 Partial view of a smelter (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partial view of a smelter. From De Re Metallica, by Georgius Agricola, 1557)

Sorting copper ore, Neusohl, Hungary (woodcut)
8663748 Sorting copper ore, Neusohl, Hungary (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting copper ore, Neusohl, Hungary (Banska Bystrica, Slovakia)

Making clogs from alder wood, Brittany (b/w photo)
8663841 Making clogs from alder wood, Brittany (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making clogs from alder wood, Brittany, France)

Grain mill (colour litho)
8663670 Grain mill (colour litho) by Kranz, Wilhelm (1853-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross section through a grain mill)

Ground Plan of the French Exposition of 1849 (engraving)
8661545 Ground Plan of the French Exposition of 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ground Plan of the French Exposition of 1849)

Tools used in the Manufacture of the Gobelin Tapestry (engraving)
8661520 Tools used in the Manufacture of the Gobelin Tapestry (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tools used in the Manufacture of the Gobelin Tapestry)

Turners, Modelling and Turning (engraving)
8661512 Turners, Modelling and Turning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turners, Modelling and Turning)

General View of the Swiss Needlework Department, Main Eastern Avenue (engraving)
8661510 General View of the Swiss Needlework Department, Main Eastern Avenue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Straw boaters, Luton, Bedfordshire, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626570 Straw boaters, Luton, Bedfordshire, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revival of the manufacture of Straw boater hats, Luton)

Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester (engraving)
8676977 Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester, Worcestershire)

Manufacture of Indian cashmere shawls (engraving)
8676629 Manufacture of Indian cashmere shawls (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of Indian cashmere shawls)

Clamp of fired bricks in a Sussex brickyard (b/w photo)
8676027 Clamp of fired bricks in a Sussex brickyard (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clamp of fired bricks in a Sussex brickyard)

The stages in the design and productuon of a typical aeroplane (litho)
8675809 The stages in the design and productuon of a typical aeroplane (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pressing out the body of a motor car (b/w photo)
8675798 Pressing out the body of a motor car (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pressing out the body of a motor car)

Coastwise: Taking the Water (b/w photo)
8671425 Coastwise: Taking the Water (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking the Water)

A Cotton Field (litho)
8667410 A Cotton Field (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cotton Field. Illustration for Views and Statistics of the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company)

A carding engine, 1850
3480151 A carding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a carding engine. Carding is the process that disentangles; cleans; and intermixes the woollen fibres)

Mat makers, 1883
3479233 Mat makers, 1883; (add.info.: Mat makers in Cairo. Dated January 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Tension on the warp
3479228 Tension on the warp; (add.info.: Maintaining the tension on the warp threads of a carpet by adjusting the brakes on the loon. Dated between 1751-80.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Carpet weaver
3479227 Carpet weaver; (add.info.: Carpet weaver laying the warp on the frame. Dated between 1751-80.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The manufacture of rope, 1845
3479084 The manufacture of rope, 1845; (add.info.: The manufacture of rope: here rope is being spun from heckled hemp carried round the spinner's waist)

Cotton spinning machinery, 1880 (engraving)
2602546 Cotton spinning machinery, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Cotton spinning machinery, Plan and elevation view of Scutching and Drawing machines)

Illustration titled Bright on the Death of Cobden
3077655 Illustration titled Bright on the Death of Cobden'; (add.info.: Illustration titled Bright on the Death of Cobden')

Iron: from the blacksmith to the steel industry, c.1900-1910 (chromo)
1790229 Iron: from the blacksmith to the steel industry, c.1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: the iron in France, from the blacksmith to the steel industry, early 20th century); Photo © CCI

Coopers at work. From 'Encyclopedie', Paris, c1751
866115 Coopers at work. From 'Encyclopedie', Paris, c1751.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Woollen rags in grinding machine called Devil, 1880 (engraving)
863956 Woollen rags in grinding machine called Devil, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Placing sorted woollen rags in a grinding machine called a Devil)

The Bootleggers (Charcoal and gouache on board)
8766707 The Bootleggers (Charcoal and gouache on board) by Frost, Arthur Burdett (1851-1928); High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Building an Aeroplane (colour litho)
3626856 Building an Aeroplane (colour litho) by Oakley, Thornton (1881-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building an Aeroplane)

Building a Locomotive (colour litho)
3626851 Building a Locomotive (colour litho) by Oakley, Thornton (1881-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building a Locomotive)

An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process
5311606 An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process, named after its inventor, Nicolas Leblanc

Preparing process of the nitrate cellulose ( fulmicoton ) explosives factory. 1869 (engraving)
6426227 Preparing process of the nitrate cellulose ( fulmicoton ) explosives factory. 1869 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

A 19th century Rolling room, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891
3432528 A 19th century Rolling room, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891; Private Collection; (add.info.: A 19th century Rolling room)

Chinese rope making, 1812
3479080 Chinese rope making, 1812; (add.info.: Illustration show's two Chinese male figures standing at either of a device, used to make rope. Dated 1812.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Rope factory, 1760
3479078 Rope factory, 1760; (add.info.: Illustration of a rope factory, labourers are shown threading yarns to produce it. Dated between 1751 and 1780.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The doubling room, 1851
3479211 The doubling room, 1851; (add.info.: The doubling room, Dead Mills, near Bolton. In this room, which contained 70, 000 spindles)

Rope making machine, 1837
3479082 Rope making machine, 1837; (add.info.: British male threads yarns of hemp on a device used to make rope. Dated 1837.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Loom for carpet, 1842
3479220 Loom for carpet, 1842; (add.info.: Loom for carpet, Scotland. August, 1842.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Jacquard loom, 1885
3480214 Jacquard loom, 1885; (add.info.: Jacquard loom; a power loom, invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard, first demonstrated in 1801)

The olive oil, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790170 The olive oil, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: vegetal oil : from the olive picking to the pressing, France early 20th century); Photo © CCI

Paper: from the rag-and-bone collect to the press, c.1900-1910
1790237 Paper: from the rag-and-bone collect to the press, c.1900-1910; (add.info.: the paper in France, from the rag-and-bone collect to the press, early 20th century); Photo © CCI

Ready for sea, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404018 Ready for sea, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

In the engine shop, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404009 In the engine shop, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shipyard seen from Big Crane, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC404006 Shipyard seen from Big Crane, illustration from The Western Front, pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Distin & Co of London, manufacturers of musical instruments (engraving)
8677176 Distin & Co of London, manufacturers of musical instruments (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distin & Co of London)

Burham Brick, Pottery and Cement Works, Kent (engraving)
8676964 Burham Brick, Pottery and Cement Works, Kent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burham Brick, Pottery and Cement Works, Kent)

Mass producing radio parts (b/w photo)
8675788 Mass producing radio parts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mass producing radio parts)

Cement kilns at Burham Brick Works, Kent (engraving)
8676921 Cement kilns at Burham Brick Works, Kent (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cement kilns at Burham Brick Works, Kent)

Knight and Son's soap factory, London (engraving)
8676904 Knight and Son's soap factory, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knight and Son's soap factory, Old Gravel Lane)

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"Unveiling the Art of Manufacturing: From Bauhaus Building to Welsh Spinning Wheels" Step into the world of manufacturing, where innovation and craftsmanship intertwine. The iconic Bauhaus Building stands tall as a testament to architectural excellence, embodying the spirit of design in every corner. Delve deeper into the realm of engineering marvels with a glimpse inside the Napier Deltic engine's cross-section. Witness the intricate workings that power locomotives, as final gears are meticulously fitted by skilled hands. Travel back in time through an advert from Barry, Ostlere & Shepherd Ltd in Kirkcaldy - a window into their proud legacy of producing top-quality goods. Meanwhile, Singer Sewing Machines' factory in Clydebank hums with activity as countless garments come to life under its roof. Swindon becomes a hub for diesel locomotive production, showcasing how British expertise shapes rail transportation. Marvel at the mighty Napier Deltic rail traction diesel engine, propelling trains forward with unmatched efficiency. In times of war, manufacturing becomes synonymous with patriotism. A powerful WW2 poster reminds us that victory is within reach when we unite our efforts behind industry's relentless drive for progress. Venturing beyond metal and machinery, witness artisans blowing glass in 19th-century British factories - each delicate creation reflecting centuries-old traditions passed down through generations. Wallsend-on-Tyne proudly showcases its shipbuilding prowess; colossal vessels rise from humble beginnings thanks to dedicated workers' unwavering commitment. Finally, meet a Welsh woman gracefully spinning yarn on her wheel - an embodiment of cottage industries that once thrived across Wales. Her skillful hands keep alive ancient techniques while reminding us that manufacturing is not just about mass production but also preserving heritage and culture. From grand structures like Bauhaus buildings to humble spinning wheels tucked away in cottages – this captivating journey unveils how manufacturing has shaped our world throughout history – blending artistry and innovation to create a tapestry of progress.