Skills Collection (page 6)

Game of Papegay in Belgium (colour litho)
PER437856 Game of Papegay in Belgium (colour litho) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tir au Pape-gaye en Belgique; shooting game of medieval origin to improve)

Chimpanzee Titine riding a bicycle at the zoo in Berlin (b / w photo)
1092382 Chimpanzee Titine riding a bicycle at the zoo in Berlin (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pin and Needle Maker (engraving)
668482 Pin and Needle Maker (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pin and Needle Maker)

Edith and Millys Housekeeping (colour litho)
5228974 Edith and Millys Housekeeping (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edith and Millys Housekeeping)

Pitmans Metropolitan School: Shorthand Junior Department (b / w photo)
6007517 Pitmans Metropolitan School: Shorthand Junior Department (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shorthand Junior Department)

Pitmans Metropolitan School: German Conversation Department (b / w photo)
6007512 Pitmans Metropolitan School: German Conversation Department (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Conversation Department)

Badges of merit for senior scouts (colour litho)
5998178 Badges of merit for senior scouts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Badges of merit for senior scouts)

Le raccommodage (colour litho)
3095701 Le raccommodage (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le raccommodage. Illustration for Imagier de L Enfance, La Maison (L Martinet)

Grandmamma teaching Flossie to sew (engraving)
967820 Grandmamma teaching Flossie to sew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmamma teaching Flossie to sew)

Sculpture, The Four Arts, Peduccio, Camera della Fama, 1542 (fresco)
780502 Sculpture, The Four Arts, Peduccio, Camera della Fama, 1542 (fresco) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); Museo di Casa Vasari, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Portrait of an artist, c. 1800 (pastel on paper)
863144 Portrait of an artist, c.1800 (pastel on paper) by European School; 34.2x39.4 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; European, out of copyright

Typewriting department, National Cash Register, Dayton, Ohio, 1902 (b / w photo)
867605 Typewriting department, National Cash Register, Dayton, Ohio, 1902 (b/w photo) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Modelling vases and bowls, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)
833711 Modelling vases and bowls, c.1825 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); 53x39 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese

Workmen Applying the Glazes, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)
833709 Workmen Applying the Glazes, c.1825 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); 53x39 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese

Making European Cabinetry, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)
833705 Making European Cabinetry, c.1825 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); 27.6x35.5 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese

Workshop, Advanced Metalwork (b / w photo)
3633322 Workshop, Advanced Metalwork (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Workshop, Advanced Metalwork)

Clifton College, Pontooning (b / w photo)
3633320 Clifton College, Pontooning (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clifton College, Pontooning)

Raffia, delightful examples for the home worker of weaving embroidery and other methods of decoration with dyed palm
3623870 Raffia, delightful examples for the home worker of weaving embroidery and other methods of decoration with dyed palm fibre (colour photo) by English Photographer

Bungalow, architects working plans, elevations and perspective sketches for two examples of this labour-saving
3623869 Bungalow, architects working plans, elevations and perspective sketches for two examples of this labour-saving one-storey type of permanent home (colour litho) by English School

Bedroom, colour schemes for two rooms with suggestions for other attractive combinations (colour litho)
3623868 Bedroom, colour schemes for two rooms with suggestions for other attractive combinations (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bedroom)

Plate to illustrate selected dishes described under the letters "N"and "O"(colour litho)
3623857 Plate to illustrate selected dishes described under the letters " N" and " O" (colour litho) by English School

Plate to illustrate selected dishes described under the letters "K"and "L"(colour litho)
3623854 Plate to illustrate selected dishes described under the letters " K" and " L" (colour litho) by English School

Wood, illustrating the distinctive colours and markings of various kinds (colour photo)
3623844 Wood, illustrating the distinctive colours and markings of various kinds (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood)

Colour, pleasing arrangements for bathroom and nursery (colour photo)
3623833 Colour, pleasing arrangements for bathroom and nursery (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colour)

Saumur (Maine-et-Loire), Ecole de Cavalerie, La Croupade (b / w photo)
2774206 Saumur (Maine-et-Loire), Ecole de Cavalerie, La Croupade (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saumur (Maine-et-Loire), Ecole de Cavalerie

Warren Hastings on a donkey (engraving)
2781145 Warren Hastings on a donkey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Warren Hastings on a donkey)

Coppersmith (engraving)
668472 Coppersmith (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coppersmith. Illustration for Manners, Customs)

Dice-maker (engraving)
668455 Dice-maker (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dice-maker. Illustration for Manners, Customs)

The Circus Performers, 1875 (oil on canvas)
493270 The Circus Performers, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Blum, Maurice (1832-1909); 130.2x96.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Master-at-Arms Scout Badge, 1923 (colour litho)
473617 Master-at-Arms Scout Badge, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To earn this badge)

Scout First Aid Badge, 1929 (colour litho)
472989 Scout First Aid Badge, 1929 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To obtain this Proficiency Badge)

The Mandolin Shop (oil on panel)
709424 The Mandolin Shop (oil on panel) by Capobianchi, Vincenzo (1817-76); 50.8x64.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Horticulture (chromolitho)
735011 Horticulture (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horticulture. Liebig card)

Tea Ceremony (chromolitho)
734788 Tea Ceremony (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea Ceremony. Liebig card)

The Blacksmith Karc-Tsugu (chromolitho)
734786 The Blacksmith Karc-Tsugu (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Blacksmith Karc-Tsugu)

A Prince Visits the Workshop of an Armourer to Inspect the Work of a Furrier, a Saddler and an Armourer (chromolitho)
735437 A Prince Visits the Workshop of an Armourer to Inspect the Work of a Furrier, a Saddler and an Armourer (chromolitho) by European School

Masons, Carpenters, Locksmiths, Cabinetmakers, Roofers, Smiths and Glaziers Lay the First Stone of a City Hall
735436 Masons, Carpenters, Locksmiths, Cabinetmakers, Roofers, Smiths and Glaziers Lay the First Stone of a City Hall (chromolitho) by European School

Ceramics (chromolitho)
734733 Ceramics (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceramics. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

Miniature Painting (chromolitho)
735567 Miniature Painting (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miniature Painting)

Woodblock Production (woodcut)
STC360826 Woodblock Production (woodcut) by Japanese School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Pitmans Metropolitan School: Book-keeping and Business Training Hall (b / w photo)
6007511 Pitmans Metropolitan School: Book-keeping and Business Training Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horse doing a high dive (b / w photo)
5997789 Horse doing a high dive (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse doing a high dive)

Chimpanzee juggling (b / w photo)
5997785 Chimpanzee juggling (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimpanzee juggling)

Chimpanzee driving a car (colour litho)
5997767 Chimpanzee driving a car (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimpanzee driving a car)

Badges to be earned by Boy Scouts (colour litho)
5998166 Badges to be earned by Boy Scouts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Badges to be earned by Boy Scouts)

Jacob Orong-outang shapes a piece of wire into a tool to make a way out of his cage (litho)
5198315 Jacob Orong-outang shapes a piece of wire into a tool to make a way out of his cage (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Learning to knit (engraving)
967833 Learning to knit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Learning to knit. Illustration for Sunshine for Showery Days (S W Partridge, c 1895)

Detail from The Allegory of Christian Learning, Capellone degli Spagnoli
875232 Detail from The Allegory of Christian Learning, Capellone degli Spagnoli, 1365-67 (fresco) by Andrea di Bonaiuto (Andrea da Firenze) (fl.1343-77); Museo di Santa Maria Novella, Florence

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"Unleashing the Power of Skills: From Shoemaking to Fencing, Carpentry to Firefighting" Step into a world of craftsmanship as various shoemaking tools weave their magic, creating masterpieces that stand the test of time. During the First World War, women's skills shone bright at the Women's Institute activities, proving their mettle in every aspect and supporting the war effort. Explore the artistry behind fencing positions – where agility and precision combine to create an exhilarating display of skill and strategy. Enter the workshop of a cooper (barrel maker) and witness firsthand how age-old techniques blend with modern expertise to craft sturdy vessels for storing precious liquids. Hockey enthusiasts showcase their footwork, dribbling finesse, and passing accuracy on the field – a testament to their dedication in honing these essential skills. Journey into the workshop of a carpenter and joiner where wood is transformed into functional works of art through meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. Witness bravery unfold as NFS firefighters undergo rigorous training at a camp during World War II – preparing themselves for any challenge that comes their way. Met Police cadets captivate audiences with their impeccable discipline and precise movements during an impressive display showcasing their acquired skills. Set sail towards excellence aboard Training Ship Mercury on River Hamble, Hampshire – nurturing young minds with invaluable life skills while fostering camaraderie among future leaders. Delve into leather making and tannery tools - witness artisans transform raw materials into luxurious goods through skillful techniques passed down through generations. Relive history as NFS firefighters conquer challenging assault courses during World War II training camps - pushing boundaries while mastering vital firefighting skills under pressure. William Heath Robinson shares his golfing notes; discover his whimsical yet insightful take on this beloved sport - reminding us that even in leisure they can be honed and perfected.