Brickmaking Collection

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Brickmaking (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Brickmaking (Norfolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xxii from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Brickfield on the River Bure (Norfolk), c. 1883 / 87, printed 1888
Brickfield on the River Bure (Norfolk), c. 1883/87, printed 1888. A work made of photogravure, pl. xx from the album " pictures of east anglian life" (1888)

Brickmaker (engraving)
2801950 Brickmaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brickmaker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

The Brickyards of England, III (engraving)
1052598 The Brickyards of England, III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brickyards of England, III)

The Brickyards of England, paying the Children at the Inn (engraving)
1052589 The Brickyards of England, paying the Children at the Inn (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brickyards of England)

The Brickyards of England, Children carrying the Clay (engraving)
1052578 The Brickyards of England, Children carrying the Clay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brickyards of England, Children carrying the Clay)

Brick kiln near Sloane Street, Chelsea, London, 1812. Artist: William Pickett
Brick kiln near Sloane Street, Chelsea, London, 1812

Brickmaking, Egypt, 1905. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Brickmaking, Egypt, 1905. We see here modern natives engaged in brickmaking by the same methods that were employed five thousand years ago

Brick machines, 19th century. Bradley and Cravens brick machine and Claytons brick machine

Brick Maker, 1808. Artist: William Henry Pyne
Brick Maker, 1808. A woman with a handcart goes to get clay; a man dumps his clay into a stirring mechanism which mixes the clay before it is shaped into bricks

Young girl tending the fire holes of a brick kiln, 1871. It was estimated that at this time there were between 20, 000 and 30, 000 children aged between 5 and 16 at work in British brickyards

Ceramics industry, c1870. Various aspects of the ceramics industry from the making of bricks, tiles and drainage pipes to the decoration of porcelain

Building of the Tower of Babel, 1716. Bricks being fired in on-site kilns, while in the foreground masons are working blocks of stone. From the Bible (Genesis 2)

Brickfield, 1808. Artist: William Henry Pyne
Brickfield, 1808. A horse-powered pug mill grinding clay, and a woman with a hack barrow for transporting green bricks to clamps to be dried out before firing

Children carrying loads of clay in the brickyards of the English Midlands, 1871. It was estimated that at this time there were between 20, 000 and 30

Brickmaking Norfolk Peter Henry Emerson British
Brickmaking. Norfolk; Peter Henry Emerson (British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936); London, England; 1888; Photogravure; 17.6 x 19.4 cm (6 15, 16 x 7 5, 8 in.)

South Africa - Brickmaking. Date: circa 1908

Making Mud Bricks, Cyprus Date: circa 1910s

Making clay bricks using a horse powered press. 1936

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"Unveiling the Ancient Craft: A Glimpse into Brickmaking Through Time" Step back in time and witness the artistry as we explore captivating hints from various eras. Delving into history, a wall painting from the tomb of Rekhmire transports us to ancient Egypt, where two men collect water from a serene square lake surrounded by lush trees while slaves diligently mold bricks. Fast forward to Norfolk in the late 19th century, where Peter Henry Emerson's lens captures the essence of brickmaking. In one frame, we find ourselves amidst a bustling brickfield on the River Bure, witnessing workers laboriously shaping clay into bricks that will soon lay foundations for countless structures. Another print showcases an engraving depicting a skilled brickmaker engrossed in his craft, showcasing their dedication and expertise. Traveling further through time and space brings us to England's brickyards during this era. An evocative engraving reveals children eagerly awaiting payment at an inn after their hard work molding clay into bricks. The next scene portrays determined young ones carrying heavy loads of clay towards kilns - their resilience echoing throughout generations. London's Sloane Street unveils another facet of this trade with William Pickett's artwork capturing a bustling brick kiln in 1812. Smoke billows from its fiery depths as workers meticulously tend to each stage of production – an intricate dance between heat and craftsmanship. Venturing across continents takes us to Egypt once more; Underwood & Underwood's photograph immerses us in early 20th-century Egyptian brickmaking techniques. Witnessing laborers operating massive machines that automate parts of this age-old process reminds us how innovation has shaped our world. Finally, William Henry Pyne’s enchanting illustration introduces us to a charming scene from 1808 – a young girl diligently tending fire holes within a traditional brick kiln.