Welding Collection

Women workers, World War I
British women aeroplane workers in the Midlands, acetylene welding frame lugs for planes during World War I

Welder making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Welder making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn

Bethune-Cookman College, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Daytona Beach, Florida. Bethune-Cookman College. Girl welder in the NYA (National Youth Administration) school

"Pit and tools for rent--work on your own", U. S. 99, Fresno County, California, 1939
U.S. 99. Fresno County. " Pit and tools for rent--work on your own." California. [ Garage; Electric Welding ]

Welding
A welder at work on the construction of the liner Queen Mary at Clydebank

Oxy-acetylene welding
MODEL RELEASED. Oxy-acetylene welding. Worker in heavy heat-resistant protective clothing holding oxy-acetylene welding equipment

Flow #1
Tal Paz-Fridman

An engraving depicting a man soldering copper, nickel, and zinc alloy to form an item which would eventually
5311330 An engraving depicting a man soldering copper, nickel, and zinc alloy to form an item which would eventually electroplated with silver

the welder
lisa

scantei (sparks)
Vlad Dumitrescu

d-nul fierar (Mr. Smith)
Vlad Dumitrescu

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: welding the coil, 1862. Creator: W Thomas
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: welding the coil, 1862. An Armstrong gun was a uniquely designed type of rifled breech-loading field

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: drawing down and welding the... 1862. Creator: W Thomas
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: drawing down and welding the bars previous to coiling, 1862. An Armstrong gun was a uniquely designed type of rifled breech-loading field

„Don't Be Sad “ Potion
Dina Belenko

Artist welding steel sculpture
Tom Baetsen - xlix.nl

Welding Containers for Bombs, K Shop, 1940
Some rather intricate hot work is taking place in this photograph taken in K Shop, the Coppersmiths, in November 1940. The men are welding exploder containers for 250lb bombs that were ordered by

Pipe welders JLP01_10_16308
SHAP, EDEN, CUMBRIA. A team of welders working on the Shap pipeline. This 51km section of gas pipeline runs from Shap to Lupton in Cumbrian

Pipe welders JLP01_08_080354
RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE. Two welders at work on the Rugby gas pipeline. This pipeline was part of a pipeline carrying North Sea natural gas from the Norfolk coast to the Rugby area where it was connected

Welding JLP01_08_092403
Graythorp, Hartlepool. Two people working in the welding school at Graythorp. This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust

Mersey oil pipeline JLP01_08_077220
Two welders at work on the Mersey oil pipeline. The Mersey oil pipeline was installed in 1967 by Laing Civil Engineering in association with the French companies

Diver working on the hull of a ship underwater
A diver (in helmet and breathing gear) working on the hull of a submerged vessel - most likely welding work using an oxy acetylene torch. Date: 1943

Commonwealth Oxygen & Accessories Ltd Advert
An advertisement photograph showing a gentleman stood beside a large sculpture of rearing horses, used to promote Comox, (Oxy Acetylene) welding to sculpture

Arc welding (colour litho)
5207587 Arc welding (colour litho) by Tennant, C. Dudley (1867-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arc welding)

hot, too hot
Savas Sener

Welder at work on Douglas Dam, Tenn. (TVA), 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Welder at work on Douglas Dam, Tenn. (TVA)

Mechanical operator on boiler parts, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Mechanical operator on boiler parts, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn

Maintenance man at the Combustion Engineering Co. working at the largest... Chattanooga, Tenn. 1942
Maintenance man at the Combustion Engineering Co. working at the largest cold steel hydraulic press in the world, Chattanooga, Tenn. This press can shape steel plates several inches in thickness

Gas welding a joint in a line... at the TVAs new Douglas Dam on the French Broad River, Tenn. 1942
Gas welding a joint in a line of spiral pipe at the TVAs new Douglas Dam on the French Broad River, Tenn. This dam will be 161 feet high and 1, 682 feet long, with a 31

Enola O Connell, age 32, widow and mother of one child... Heil and Co. Milwaukee, Wisc. 1943. Creator: Howard Hollem
Enola O Connell, age 32, widow and mother of one child, ex-housewife, now only woman welder at Heil and Co. Milwaukee, Wisc

Welders making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Welders making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn

Section of a locomotive frame, which will be welded to replace a broken... train, Chicago, 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Section of a locomotive frame, which will be welded to replace a broken locomotive frame, Chicago, Ill. Workman is indicating what place must be cut. At the 40th Street shop of C&NWRR [i.e

Gun Manufacturer (engraving)
2801979 Gun Manufacturer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gun Manufacturer. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb)

Welder Igor
Dmitry Stepanov

U. S. 99, Fresno County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
U.S. 99. Fresno County, California. " Pit and tools for rent--work on your own." California. [ Garage; Electric Welding; Chew Mail Pouch Tobacco - Treat Yourself to the Best ]

Gary Welding England Blue Square UKOpen 2009 Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England 04 June 2009 LUE SQUARE UKOPEN 2009 Date: 04 June 2009

Richard Welding Leeds Carnegie Rugby Union Leeds Carnegie V London Irish Headingley Carnegie, Leeds, England 20 September 2009 Date: 20 September 2009

Richard Welding & Rory Lawson
Richard Welding and Rory Lawson Leeds Carnegie V Gloucester Leeds Carnegie V Gloucester Rugby, Guinness Premiership Headingley Carnegie, Leeds, England 04 October 2009 Date: 04 October 2009

Welding rails by the Thermit process (colour litho)
5223801 Welding rails by the Thermit process (colour litho) by Evison, George Henry (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Welding rails by the Thermit process)

The Manufacture of Gun-Barrels, at Birmingham (engraving)
1625376 The Manufacture of Gun-Barrels, at Birmingham (engraving) by Read, Samuel (1816-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manufacture of Gun-Barrels, at Birmingham)

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal, welding the Coil (engraving)
1620179 Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal, welding the Coil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wakefield Prison Engineering Shop
Prisoners and staff at work in the enginering shop at Wakefield. Several are engaged in making metal bedsteads. One is oxy-acetylene welding.. Date: circa 1945

Acetylene Welders, 1917 (litho)
3112148 Acetylene Welders, 1917 (litho) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Gas blowpipe or blowtorch, early 19th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees

Recent Developments of Electricity as an Industrial Art (engraving)
1595216 Recent Developments of Electricity as an Industrial Art (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recent Developments of Electricity as an Industrial Art)

The Mode of Smelting and Welding Iron in a Mountain Village at Shansi, North China (litho)
1598804 The Mode of Smelting and Welding Iron in a Mountain Village at Shansi, North China (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Testing Chain Cables in the Test-House, Woolwich Dockyard (engraving)
1098427 Testing Chain Cables in the Test-House, Woolwich Dockyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testing Chain Cables in the Test-House)

Acetylene Welders, 1917 (etching and drypoint)
CIV214987 Acetylene Welders, 1917 (etching and drypoint) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 47.5x37.5 cm; Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; eCanadian War Museum; English

War Preparations in China, welding a Coil for a Great Gun at the Arsenal, Shanghai (engraving)
1107453 War Preparations in China, welding a Coil for a Great Gun at the Arsenal, Shanghai (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: War Preparations in China)

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"Welding: A Powerful Force Shaping History and Empowering Women" In the midst of World War I, as men were called to serve on the battlefields, a remarkable shift occurred in the workforce. Enterprising women stepped forward to fill crucial roles previously dominated by men, including welding. With determination and skill, these trailblazing women became an integral part of the war effort. Fast forward to March 10th, 1963 - a pivotal moment in automotive history. At Longbridge's Austin Mini production line, sparks flew as body panels were meticulously spot-welded together. This revolutionary technique not only ensured durability but also accelerated car manufacturing processes worldwide. Welding itself is an art form that transcends time and industries. From artists who wield their torches with precision to create stunning steel sculptures that captivate our imagination, to divers working tirelessly underwater on ship hulls - welding has become synonymous with strength and resilience. The advent of oxy-acetylene welding further revolutionized this craft. Its versatility allowed for intricate designs while maintaining structural integrity. Commonwealth Oxygen & Accessories Ltd recognized its potential early on and showcased its capabilities through captivating advertisements that highlighted the power of this cutting-edge technology. Arc welding emerged as another game-changer in engineering marvels across various sectors. The vibrant colors captured in lithographs brought this process to life visually, showcasing its dynamic nature and ability to fuse metals seamlessly. During times of conflict like World War II when bombs threatened nations' safety, welders played a vital role behind-the-scenes at K Shop in 1940 where they welded containers for bombs with utmost precision and attention to detail. Once again proving their indispensable contribution during wartime. Women continued their legacy from World War I by fearlessly stepping into traditionally male-dominated spaces once more during subsequent conflicts; wielding torches alongside their male counterparts as they welded bomb cases together – demonstrating unwavering dedication towards protecting their countries' freedom.