Sizing Collection

Weaving (engraving)
5221716 Weaving (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaving. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

London - Tower Bridge, Guildhall and the Tower of London
Early pictorial postcard - court card sizing - Scenes and sights of London - The Tower of London, Tower Bridge (opened three years earlier in 1894) and the Guildhall. Date: 1897

The Manufacture of Plumbago in Ceylon (litho)
1038705 The Manufacture of Plumbago in Ceylon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manufacture of Plumbago in Ceylon)

Egg testing and grading (litho)
3621831 Egg testing and grading (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egg testing and grading)

Sizing gemstones (chromolitho)
2788863 Sizing gemstones (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sizing gemstones. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Sizing and Drying Machine, Witton Royal Carpet Factory, Wilton, nr. Salisbury, England. Date: circa 1950s

How your body measurements should be taken 1924
American clothing catalogue, showing where you should measure yourself, for a womans bust, waist and hip line, and also for length of skirt

Sizing machine
Antique illustration of a sizing machine

Nylon production, 1950s C018 / 0672
Nylon production. Factory worker carrying out sizing of new nylon yarn at DuPonts nylon production factory at Seaford, Delaware, USA

Container ship size comparison, artwork C016 / 4343
Container ship size comparison. Computer artwork showing the comparative sizes of four different container ships. From left to right: Panamax, New Panamax, Suezmax and Malaccamax

FRANCE: PAPER MANUFACTURE. Workers sizing paper with animal glue so that ink does not run while writing on it. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

Grading Walnuts - California, USA
Grading Walnuts with a grading machine - California, USA

Cotton Dressing Sizing
Sizing and dressing cotton yarn

Children / Scrumping / Gway
Two Victorian boys sizing up a spot of scrumping

Female Types Sizing Up
Two provocatively dressed women size up the men

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"Sizing: From Weaving to Walnuts, Exploring the Art of Measurement" Step into a captivating journey through time and witness the art unfold before your eyes. London's iconic landmarks - Tower Bridge, Guildhall, and the Tower of London - serve as witnesses to centuries-old practices. Intricate engravings depict the meticulous process of manufacturing plumbago in Ceylon, showcasing how this versatile material was transformed into various useful forms. Egg testing and grading lithographs reveal the precision required in ensuring quality control for these delicate commodities. Marvel at chromolitho prints that unveil the intricate craft behind sizing gemstones, highlighting how each precious stone is meticulously measured to perfection. Witness Witton Royal Carpet Factory's Sizing and Drying Machine revolutionize carpet production with its innovative technology. Travel back in time as we explore a vintage guide from 1924 on how body measurements should be taken accurately, emphasizing the importance of proper fitting attire. Delve into nylon production during the 1950s, where size played a crucial role in creating durable fabrics for everyday use. Discover an artistic representation comparing container ship sizes; marvel at their colossal scale depicted through stunning artwork. Uncover French copper engravings from the 18th century illustrating workers carefully sizing paper with animal glue to prevent ink smudging while writing upon it. Conclude this captivating journey by witnessing Californian walnut graders meticulously sorting nuts based on size classifications—an essential step in delivering premium-quality produce worldwide. Join us as we unravel "Sizing: From Weaving to Walnuts, " celebrating humanity's quest for precision across diverse industries throughout history.