Mend Collection (#2)

Pots and kettles to mend. Bellow to mend (coloured engraving)
558380 Pots and kettles to mend. Bellow to mend (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pots and kettles to mend. Bellow to mend)

Old chairs to mend (coloured engraving)
558292 Old chairs to mend (coloured engraving) by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old chairs to mend. Cries of London)

Sewing Needles, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731053 Sewing Needles, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sewing Needles)

"The Tinsmiths worked for three days and four nights
3614749 A" The Tinsmiths worked for three days and four nights.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

Un Raccommodeur de faience sous Louis XVI (engraving)
3645901 Un Raccommodeur de faience sous Louis XVI (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Raccommodeur de faience sous Louis XVI)

Knitted womens cardigans 1940
Page from a magazine showing two models wearing knitted cardigans. With the onset of World War Two and the introduction of rationing, many chose to knit their own clothes as a cheaper alternative

Knitted swim wear 1940
Page from a magazine showing a model wearing a knitted bikini. Date: 1940

His Only Pair (chromolitho)
2803203 His Only Pair (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Only Pair. Illustration for Pen and Pencil magazine)

Needles and Pins, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730666 Needles and Pins, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Needles and Pins)

Stop, and mend the Buckle (engraving)
6008163 Stop, and mend the Buckle (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stop, and mend the Buckle)

While the signs of war are erased (colour litho)
2808771 While the signs of war are erased (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: While the signs of war are erased)

Umbrellas to mend (coloured engraving)
558365 Umbrellas to mend (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Umbrellas to mend. Cries of London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The Broken Hoop (chromolitho)
5988737 The Broken Hoop (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broken Hoop. Illustration for Chatterbox (1903).); © Look and Learn

Hearts of Oak, 1875 (oil on canvas)
3744041 Hearts of Oak, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Hook, James Clarke (1819-1907); 95.3x143.5 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; English

"Please mend my dolly"(engraving)
967813 " Please mend my dolly" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Please mend my dolly")

Never too late to mend (chromolitho)
2780190 Never too late to mend (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Never too late to mend. Illustration for Chatterbox (1896).); © Look and Learn

Pots to mend (engraving)
602142 Pots to mend (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pots to mend, depicting a man carrying a pot and a hammer)

Its never too late to mend (engraving)
1614476 Its never too late to mend (engraving) by Taylor, T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Its never too late to mend)

Patch
Bojan Bencic

Clockwork? Huh, Kids Stuff! 6 year old David Redford working on a car in his foster fathers garage in Uckfield, Sussex. 17th January 1952

Fishermen mending herring nets aboard their drifter, at North Shields fish quay. 7th September 1935

Woolly step-ins & dressy jumper 1940 Woolly step-ins & dressy jumper 1940
Womens clothing in wool with stitch pattern. Date: 1940

City of London handcart with scrap metal, WW2
WW2 - City of London Corporation handcart containing scrap metal, including bomb ordinance, Southwark Bridge, London. The cart also contains iron railings and general household metalwork

MENDING A WRISTWATCH
A man looks on as his watch is being mended Date: 1930s

OLD CHAIRS TO MEND
A man with a wooden leg mends chairs on the street, rebinding the seats with new rushes Date: 1804

CHAIRS TO MEND SOHO
CHAIRS TO MEND A young lady offers to repair your furniture in Soho Square, London Date: circa 1800

A fisherman mends a lobster pot in his waterside shed
A lobster fisherman mends a lobster pot in his waterside shed in Holy Island harbour, Lindisfarne, Northumberland, England. He works in a shed cluttered with fishing and sailing gear Date: 2014

Fisherman and boat, Dungeness, Kent - 2
A fisherman repairs his wooden boat on the beach at Dungeness, Kent, England. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1990

Fisherman and boat, Dungeness, Kent - 1
A fisherman repairs his wooden boat on the beach at Dungeness, Kent, England. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1990

Woman Having A Facial Massage

WWII knitting booklet, Home Front Woollies
Front cover of a knitting booklet produced by Weldons featuring a variety of patterns to make garments for war workers from a resolute looking member of the Home Guard to female members of the armed

WWII knitting, New Woollies for soldiers, sailors & airmen
Front cover of a knitting booklet from the Second World War published by yarn manufacturer Weldon, featuring woollen garments which could made for men in the armed services

Mains electric technicians repairing cable on rural electricity pole, Cumbria, England, July

HOUS2D-00048
Woman reenactor sewing, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

HOUS2D-00049
Woman reenactor sewing, Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

HOUS2D-00063
Woman reenactor sewing at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia. Digital photograph

HOUS2D-00064
African-American woman reenactor in a sewing circle at Yorktown, Virginia. Digital photograph

Istanbul - Turkish Street Cobbler. Date: circa 1910

Louis Wain - Dolls to mend. circa 1900s

French Happy Families - Cobbler
French Happy Families - La Famille Lebouif, Grandmother, Cobbler. early 20th century

Snap Playing Card - Chairs to Mend. circa 1900s

Two men repairing fishing nets, Bideford, Devon
Two men standing in a rowing boat, repairing fishing nets at Bideford, Devon. Date: circa 1960s

Tinting everything to match with Dy-o-la Dyes
Tinting Everything to Match with Dy-o-la Dyes - a housewife dyeing clothes in her bathroom sink from a Brochure: Tinting, Dyeing and Practical Art Craft with Dy-o-la Dyes. Date: 1926

WW1 - French Aeroplane Hospital. Date: 1918

WW1 - Russian trench scene - Eastern Front Date: 1916

Three men repairing fishing nets, Holy Land. Date: 1920s

Tinker
Pots and kettles to mend. Itinerant tinker. From Old London Cries (1885) Date: 1885

Making mittens from socks, WW1
Instructions on how to make mittens from old socks and stockings for soldiers at the front. The idea was devised by Dr George C

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"Mending: A Time-Honored Tradition of Restoration and Resilience" In the quaint fishing huts at Hastings, the salty air carries whispers of generations past. Here, skilled hands mend nets with meticulous care, ensuring that each strand is strong enough to withstand the relentless pull of the sea. On a rugged coastline in Scotland's Lossiemouth, a weathered fisherman sits by his boat, diligently mending his lines. With every knot he ties and every tear he repairs, he honors an age-old tradition passed down through time – a testament to perseverance in the face of adversity. In a small cobbler's workshop tucked away in a bustling city street, two cobblers work side by side. Their nimble fingers expertly mend worn-out shoes, breathing new life into them and reminding us that even our most cherished possessions deserve second chances. A young boy from 1930s England carefully repairs his boots under dim lamplight. In an era where resources were scarce and frugality was paramount, this act symbolizes resilience and resourcefulness - traits that would prove invaluable during challenging times. Underneath blooming flowers in a tranquil garden setting, Millicent Sowerby delicately sews fabric together. Her needle dances gracefully across the cloth as she brings beauty back to garments once deemed unwearable – showcasing how mending can transform not only clothes but also our outlook on sustainability. Ethel Parkinson captures Mending Day on canvas; women gather around tables filled with fabrics waiting for their touch. As they skillfully repair torn garments or knit socks for loved ones serving overseas during wartime hardships - their collective efforts embody unity and strength amidst turmoil. During World War II's "mend and make-do" era when resources were scarce yet creativity flourished - knitting patterns became treasured guides for those seeking solace through crafting warm clothing items while simultaneously extending garment lifespans.