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"Unveiling the Timeless Craft: A Journey Through Apprenticeship" Step into the world of apprenticeship, where age-old traditions meet modern-day skills

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Pewter Shop (gouache on paper)

Pewter Shop (gouache on paper)
PEM219462 Pewter Shop (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Industrious Prentice Alderman of London: The Idle One Brought Before Him

The Industrious Prentice Alderman of London: The Idle One Brought Before Him
1071419 The Industrious Prentice Alderman of London: The Idle One Brought Before Him and Impeach d by his Accomplice, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Fellow Prentices at their Looms, 1747 (engraving)

The Fellow Prentices at their Looms, 1747 (engraving)
1071409 The Fellow Prentices at their Looms, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.4x34.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Industry and Idleness)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Industrious Prentice Lord Mayor of London, 1747 (engraving)

The Industrious Prentice Lord Mayor of London, 1747 (engraving)
1066693 The Industrious Prentice Lord Mayor of London, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 27x38.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The examination of apprentices in the Tonhalle, Berlin, by a committee of

The examination of apprentices in the Tonhalle, Berlin, by a committee of
695072 The examination of apprentices in the Tonhalle, Berlin, by a committee of the hairdressing industry on 3 May, 1881 (litho) by German School

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Shipwrights Workshop, 1902 (oil on canvas)

The Shipwrights Workshop, 1902 (oil on canvas)
657035 The Shipwrights Workshop, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Tayler, Albert Chevallier (1862-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shipwrights Workshop. Albert Chevallier Tayler (1862-1925)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Double page of 'Le Gratie d Amore'(Le Grazie d

Double page of "Le Gratie d Amore"(Le Grazie d
LRI557856 Double page of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604), treaty on dance by Italian School

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Cashmere Shawls: Weaving, 1863 (chromolitho)

Cashmere Shawls: Weaving, 1863 (chromolitho)
STC108698 Cashmere Shawls: Weaving, 1863 (chromolitho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Apprentice School, Interior of a Workshop, front cover of a schoolbook (colour litho)

Apprentice School, Interior of a Workshop, front cover of a schoolbook (colour litho)
CHT169357 Apprentice School, Interior of a Workshop, front cover of a schoolbook (colour litho) by Dascher, G. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Astrological Almanac, 1856 (colour litho)

Astrological Almanac, 1856 (colour litho)
CHT184735 Astrological Almanac, 1856 (colour litho) by Emy, Henry (fl.1856); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Untitled (woodcut)

Untitled (woodcut)
2563181 Untitled (woodcut) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); 39.2x26.4 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: A courtesan with her apprentice)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Glassmakers, (oil on canvas)

Glassmakers, (oil on canvas)
989558 Glassmakers, (oil on canvas) by Firmin-Girard, Marie Francois (1838-1921); 75x103 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Glassmakers; Verriers au Four. Marie Francois Firmin-Girard (1838-1921)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Industrious Prentice out of his Time, and Married to his Masters Daughter

The Industrious Prentice out of his Time, and Married to his Masters Daughter
1071415 The Industrious Prentice out of his Time, and Married to his Masters Daughter, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.4x34.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Idle Prentice Turned Away, and Sent to Sea, 1747 (engraving)

The Idle Prentice Turned Away, and Sent to Sea, 1747 (engraving)
1071413 The Idle Prentice Turned Away, and Sent to Sea, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.4x34.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard, During Divine Service

The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard, During Divine Service
1071411 The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard, During Divine Service, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.4x34.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The First Sewing Lesson, 1889 (oil on canvas)

The First Sewing Lesson, 1889 (oil on canvas)
3742559 The First Sewing Lesson, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist

Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist
3756143 Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist. by Mahoney, James (1810-79); (add.info.: Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist, first Published 1838)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The apprehensive blacksmiths apprentice (colour litho)

The apprehensive blacksmiths apprentice (colour litho)
3097089 The apprehensive blacksmiths apprentice (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The apprehensive blacksmiths apprentice)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist

Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist
3767416 Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist. by Mahoney, James (1810-79); (add.info.: Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist, first Published 1838)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Initiation to the degree of apprentice. 'Let there be light!'(engraving)

Initiation to the degree of apprentice. "Let there be light!"(engraving)
3100723 Initiation to the degree of apprentice. " Let there be light!" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initiation to the degree of apprentice)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: 'I pray God strengthen thee, my son, to the end'(engraving)

"I pray God strengthen thee, my son, to the end"(engraving)
2780824 " I pray God strengthen thee, my son, to the end" (engraving) by Lawson, Francis Wilfred (1842-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I pray God strengthen thee, my son)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Mr E N Knatchbull-Hugessen (colour litho)

Mr E N Knatchbull-Hugessen (colour litho)
612021 Mr E N Knatchbull-Hugessen (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr E N Knatchbull-Hugessen, A promising apprentice, 11 June 1870)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Shopkeeper and Apprentice in the Time of Charles I (engraving)

Shopkeeper and Apprentice in the Time of Charles I (engraving)
664146 Shopkeeper and Apprentice in the Time of Charles I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shopkeeper and Apprentice in the Time of Charles I)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard During Divine Service

The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard During Divine Service
STC451134 The Idle Prentice at Play in the Church Yard During Divine Service, plate III of Industry and Idleness, illustration from Hogarth Restored

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: 'How to dance a ballet for two'Double page of 'Le Gratie d Amore'

"How to dance a ballet for two"Double page of "Le Gratie d Amore"
LRI557853 " How to dance a ballet for two" Double page of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: 'How to dance the campanella'Double page of 'Le Gratie d Amore'

"How to dance the campanella"Double page of "Le Gratie d Amore"
LRI557841 " How to dance the campanella" Double page of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Title page of violin method by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) father of Wolfgang Amadeus

Title page of violin method by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) father of Wolfgang Amadeus
LRI557816 Title page of violin method by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) father of Wolfgang Amadeus by Italian School, (18th century); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Painting Room of Mr. Baxter, No. 1 Goldsmith Street, Gough Square, London, 1810 (w / c)

Painting Room of Mr. Baxter, No. 1 Goldsmith Street, Gough Square, London, 1810 (w / c)
STC25328 Painting Room of Mr. Baxter, No. 1 Goldsmith Street, Gough Square, London, 1810 (w/c) by Baxter, Thomas (1782-1821); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: A Surgeon and a chart of surgical instruments (engraving)

A Surgeon and a chart of surgical instruments (engraving)
LRI2648422 A Surgeon and a chart of surgical instruments (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; French, out of copyright

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Fellow Prentices at their Looms, plate I of Industry and Idleness

The Fellow Prentices at their Looms, plate I of Industry and Idleness
GHL205226 The Fellow Prentices at their Looms, plate I of Industry and Idleness, published 1833 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 39x33 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Idle Prentice Turned Away and Sent to Sea, plate V of

The Idle Prentice Turned Away and Sent to Sea, plate V of
GHL205230 The Idle Prentice Turned Away and Sent to Sea, plate V of Industry and Idleness, published 1833 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Journeyman arriving at a Boarding house, c. 1850 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Journeyman arriving at a Boarding house, c. 1850 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163759 Journeyman arriving at a Boarding house, c. 1850 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: An Alchemist in his Workshop (oil on canvas)

An Alchemist in his Workshop (oil on canvas)
XIR181546 An Alchemist in his Workshop (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Musee de Tesse, Le Mans, France; (add.info.: An Alchemist in his Workshop; ); Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: In the early days of printing (colour litho)

In the early days of printing (colour litho)
6007529 In the early days of printing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the early days of printing)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Chinese girls learning to write; A young musician and his apprentice (b / w photo)

Chinese girls learning to write; A young musician and his apprentice (b / w photo)
6003707 Chinese girls learning to write; A young musician and his apprentice (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist

Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist
3756139 Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist. by Mahoney, James (1810-79); (add.info.: Charles Dickenss The Adventures of Oliver Twist, first Published 1838)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Socialization par Bogdanov-Belsky, Nikolai Petrovich (1868-1945)

The Socialization par Bogdanov-Belsky, Nikolai Petrovich (1868-1945)
FIA5401490 The Socialization par Bogdanov-Belsky, Nikolai Petrovich (1868-1945), 1918 - Oil on cardboard, 39x54 - Private Collection by Bogdanov-Belsky

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Greville Fane, by Henry James (engraving)

Greville Fane, by Henry James (engraving)
1603571 Greville Fane, by Henry James (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greville Fane, by Henry James)

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Raphael, Italian artist (chromolitho)

Raphael, Italian artist (chromolitho)
972219 Raphael, Italian artist (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raphael (1483-1520), Italian artist, as a child

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: A Pharmacy Student preparing medicine, illustration from

A Pharmacy Student preparing medicine, illustration from
CHT163049 A Pharmacy Student preparing medicine, illustration from Les Francais peints par eux-memes, Editions L. Curmer, 1841 (colour engraving) by French School

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Industrious Prentice Lord Mayor of London, 1747 (engraving)

The Industrious Prentice Lord Mayor of London, 1747 (engraving)
1071421 The Industrious Prentice Lord Mayor of London, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.9x38.7 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Industrious Prentice a Favorite, and Entrusted by his Master, 1747 (engraving)

The Industrious Prentice a Favorite, and Entrusted by his Master, 1747 (engraving)
1071412 The Industrious Prentice a Favorite, and Entrusted by his Master, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.4x34.6 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian, 1747 (engraving)

The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian, 1747 (engraving)
1071410 The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 26.4x34.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Industry and Idleness [after Hogarths The Industrious

Industry and Idleness [after Hogarths The Industrious
1071408 Industry and Idleness [after Hogarths The Industrious Prentice Performing the Duty of a Christian], 1807 (engraving) by Cole, Thomas (1801-1848); 13.0175x16.8275x cm; Dallas Museum of Art

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Pictured, apprentices of Driver Southall Ltd, who found an answer to label snags

Pictured, apprentices of Driver Southall Ltd, who found an answer to label snags. 4th September 1972

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: How our air minded boys become airmen. Joining the RAF as an aircraft apprentice at RAF

How our air minded boys become airmen. Joining the RAF as an aircraft apprentice at RAF Halton, Buckinghamshire. Age 15- 17 for a a three year course. 3rd June 1935

Background imageApprenticeship Collection: Nick Bass (21) completes his apprenticeship in the printing trade

Nick Bass (21) completes his apprenticeship in the printing trade. He became " Lady Codiva" to mark the end of his six year apprenticeship as a compositor at Wilkinson Bros



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"Unveiling the Timeless Craft: A Journey Through Apprenticeship" Step into the world of apprenticeship, where age-old traditions meet modern-day skills. From the iconic Barbican construction site, with bricklaying as its backbone, to the official wording of an Apprenticeship Indenture, we delve deep into a rich tapestry of learning and growth. Meet Sir Richard O'Brien, the new Chairman of the Engineering Industry Training Board, who embodies dedication and expertise in nurturing future talent. As we turn over the front cover of an Apprenticeship Indenture, a boy dragging a coal wagon reminds us of humble beginnings and hard work in mines. Witness craftsmanship unfold before your eyes as a factory worker skillfully cuts through wood with precision. The archive of Joseph Bell, Chief Engineer on RMS Titanic takes us back to a time when apprenticeships played pivotal roles in shaping industries. Travel through time to 1980/1981 at Apprentice Training School's Class photo – young minds ready to embark on their vocational journeys. Martin Luther himself understood the importance of education depicted by his presence among children during religion lessons in 1850s engraving. In Jakov Kalinichenko's painting "Au rosier, " two children find solace amidst blooming roses – reminding us that they are not just about acquiring skills but also fostering passion and creativity. And within "The Blacksmith's Shop, " captured beautifully on canvas in 1885, lies an ode to perseverance and mastery. Apprenticeship is more than just training; it is an art form passed down from generation to generation. It encapsulates resilience, mentorship, and unwavering commitment towards honing one's craft. Join us as we celebrate this timeless journey that continues to shape our world today.