Occupation Collection (page 8)

The Odalisque, 1913 (oil on canvas)
651262 The Odalisque, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Tanoux, Henri Adrien (1865-1923); 59.3x77.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Odalisque. Adrien Henri Tanoux (1865-1923). Oil on canvas

Good Shepherd
Jesus Christ - The Good Shepherd - tending his metaphorical flock. From " The Childrens Friend - A Monthly Magazine for Boys & Girls" - bound volume XXXIX, Jan-Dec 1899; published by S.W

Making puns on his name is the occupation of Mr Alfred Sparkes. Hes an electrical engineer at Collyhurst, Manchester. 11th October 1935

Seller of the teapot is Mr. Fred Potts, of Gorton, Manchester, who has been trading in pottery for twenty-five years, and finds his name to be an excellent advertisement

Mr Uncle the pawnbroker. 8th November 1935

Woman Bus Conductor by Red Double Decker Buses - 1960

Horse and cart pulling coal through the sreets of London. Franklins Coal June 1955

A female butcher seen here at work in her shop, hanging up joints on the rack ready to be sold. 1963

BBC Commissionaires at their Lime Grove Studios. Circa 1956

BOAC Air stewardesses line up together at a London airport. October 1969 P004614

Dustman wears a monocle. August 1953 D5255

Dustman wears a monocle. August 1953 D5255-002

Dustman wears a monocle. August 1953 D5255-001

48 men rushed when a job with their towns happiest working team became vacant. All wanted to become an £ 11-a-week Dustman

British occupation of Istanbul, Turkey
circa 1919

Humour pavement sailor art as lithography 19th century cartoon
This is a cartoon etching by the well-known Victorian social caricaturist / cartoonist George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878), dated November 1st, 1829

A young woman in Traditional Japanese costume - Taiwan
A young woman in Japanese costume - Taiwan (Formosa) - Taiwan was under Japanese rule in the period between 1895 and 1945. circa 1920s

New York Police Department car, NYPD, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
USA, New York City, Manhattan, New York Police Department car, NYPD

Young weaver in Koudougou, Burkina Faso, West Africa, Africa

J. Buzzas Haircutting and Shampooing Rooms, Duke Street, Truro, Cornwall. Early 1900s
J. Buzzas Hairdressing Saloon at 10 Duke Street, Truro, with three barbers standing outside; the man on the extreme right is probably John Buzza

Sasebo, Japan - Sasebo Station
Japan - Sasebo Station, Sasebo, a city on Japans Kyushu Island. Note the fine 1950 Ford Tudor Sedan on the right and the evidence of the American occupation (jeeps and military trucks)

Victorian London - Charles Blondin at Shoreditch
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. Charles Blondin The Great Blondin performs the tightrope walker act at Shoreditch circa 1870

Man carrying big wicker baskets for dried red chili peppers, near Kalaw, Kalaw Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Intha fisherman with a traditional conical fishing, Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Fisherman with a fishing, Lake Inle, Nyaungshwe Township, Taunggyi District, Shan State, Myanmar

Herder with camel caravan passing through salt mines, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Camels caravan carrying salt from the Dallol salt flats, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Costa Rica, San Marcos de Tarrazu, Coffee Cooperative, Professional Coffee Taster, Coffee Cupping, Sniffing Samples Of Various Blends Of Brewed Coffee For Aroma

Costa Rica, San Marcos de Tarrazu, Coffee Farm, Truckload Of Coffee Cherries Or Berries, Weighing The Raw Coffee

View of Nimrod fortress (Qal at al-Subeiba) on the slopes of Mount Hermon, northern Golan Heights

Abandoned Syrian tank on the slopes of Mount Avital / Tall Abu an Nada, Merom Golan, northern Golan Heights

Abandoned Israeli bunker overlooking Syria on Mount Avital / Tall Abu an Nada, Merom Golan, northern Golan Heights

Nahal Meshushim Reserve, part of the Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve, central Golan Heights

The Hexagon Pool ‎(Breichat HaMeshushim) in the Nahal Meshushim Reserve, part of the Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve, central Golan Heights

Ancient Arabic inscriptions at Nimrod fortress (Qal at al-Subeiba), northern Golan Heights

Nimrod fortress (Qal at al-Subeiba), a ruined Ayyubid castle on the slopes of Mount Hermon, northern Golan Heights

An arrowslit at Nimrod fortress (Qal at al-Subeiba) overlooking the village of Ein Quiniyye, one of the four remaining Druze-Syrian communities on the Israeli-occupied side of Mount Hermon

Illustration of different types of termites, from top to bottom, soldier, worker, young nymph, long-winged nymph, short-winged nymph, young female, egg-laying female, male

Daily labour of drying fabrics
Azim Khan Ronnie

Colors of the flag of the country of free Ukraine
engin akyurt

a mask painted in the colors of the Ukrainian flag
engin akyurt

Mitsubishi Ki-51
Imperial Japanese Army Air Force - Mitsubishi Ki-51 in surrender markings of overall white with large green crosses, applied to allow it to fly in support of the allied forces / occupation

Occupation Road, Harley, early 1900s

Harley Occupation Road early 1900s

Africa, Congo. Interior of the Vivi Station
History of Africa. 19th century. Interior of the Vivi Station. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Battle of Somosierra - Pensinsular War
Peninsular War. Battle of Somosierra (Spain). Polish troops fought in the Battle of Somosierra (November 30, 1808), during the Spanish War of Independence

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Women Curlers 1907
The last treatment was having its locks curled. Using a blunt knife the women workers curl the plumes some reaching the length of about ten feet

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Joining feathers 1907
Edwardian women sitting along a table, using a sharp knife they cut and trim the quill thin and flat, so the colourful feathers can be glued together. Date: 1907

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"Occupation: A Tapestry of Time and Place" Step into the past and explore the diverse occupations that have shaped our world. From a captivating WW2 poster urging you to "Fly with the RAF, " to a heartfelt tribute honoring the bravery of Free French fighters in the Maquis, each hint unveils a unique story. Transport yourself back to London, England in 1915, where staff cooks at King George Military Hospital diligently prepared nourishing meals for wounded soldiers. As you stroll along the streets, don't miss the milk cart making its rounds or catch sight of a wringer, wet clothes dryer symbolizing hard work and domestic chores. Intrigue awaits as you witness a snake charmer playing an enchanting flute-like instrument while a mesmerizing serpent emerges from its basket. This ancient art form has captivated audiences for centuries. Journey further east to Axum, an ancient East African city bustling with activity. Marvel at skilled workers extracting marble while conical grass huts dotting the landscape create an intriguing contrast against a majestic royal palace in the background. Discover history's guiding beacons as you encounter La Corbiere's Direction Finding Tower MP2 on Jersey Island during May 1945. Witness how this structure played a crucial role in navigation during wartime. Immerse yourself in simpler times as children frolic on St. Ives Beach in 1886 captured beautifully on canvas by an artist's brushstrokes. Feel their joy and innocence amidst sun-kissed sands and crashing waves. Witness architectural wonders come alive through reconstruction as Templo Mayor complex stands tall once again before your eyes—a testament to human ingenuity spanning centuries. Descend beneath Tilmanstone and delve into mysterious underground tunnels—echoes of laborious efforts shaping hidden spaces throughout history. Finally, cast your gaze upon large ships majestically sailing down Calcutta's Hooghly River—an awe-inspiring sight capturing the essence of a bustling port city in India.