Carpenter Collection (page 14)

A Hammer

Carpenter Ants (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus)

Mohamed Thuruani, a skilled craftsman of 17 years standing in Lamu, sits outside his home while putting the finishing touches to a model dhow

London Trade Card - Henry Sidgier, Carpenter
London Trade Card - Henry Sidgier, carpenter, joiner and undertaker, near Temple Bar. 18th century

Mastaba of Ti. Interior. Egypt
Egypt. Saqqara. Mastaba of Ti. 5th Dynasty. Old Kingdom. Relief depicting carpenters building wooden boats

French carpenter working with tools, 16th century.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A.J

The Khaki Campaign: A Surrender
A radical carpenter is seduced by a patriotic siren during the khaki election campaign of 1900, held during the Second Boer war

The Road to Bethlehem - Mary and Joseph
This picture shows Mary and Joseph on the way to Bethlehem for the census and birth of Jesus. Mary is shown with a halo and riding the donkey with Joseph leading them

RICHMOND: PROTEST, 1960. Policemen with a dog haul a picketer, Ruth Tinsley, away from a department store in Richmond, Virginia. Photograph by Malcolm O. Carpenter, 1960

BUILDING OF NOAHs ARK. Woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493

Rococo facade by Dominic Zimmermann, Old Town Hall, Landsberg am Lech, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Miss Elmina Humphreys, the radio Queen, holding a nail for one of the workmen building the radio Olympia Theatre. Miss Humphreys

Reception of General Ulysses S. Grant by President and Mrs. Lincoln in the East Room at the White House, 1864
WHITE HOUSE RECEPTION, 1864. Reception of General Ulysses S. Grant by President and Mrs. Lincoln in the East Room at the White House, 1864. Oil painting attributed to Francis B. Carpenter

Chairman of BAC - Sir George Edwards
As Chairman of BAC, one of Sir George Edwards last duties was to accept from Lord Boyd-Carpenter, Chairman of the Ca, Concordes British Type Certificate of Airworthiness

The Walrus and the Carpenter wept like anything to see such quantities of sand
DODGSON: LOOKING GLASS. The Walrus and the Carpenter " wept like anything to see such quantities of sand" : after the design by Sir John Tenniel for the first edition of Lewis Carrolls

British Ballad, The Demon Lover
THE DEMON LOVER (also known as James Harris, James Herries, or The House Carpenter) Popular British Ballad telling the story of a man (the Devil), who returns to a former lover after an absence

Edward Carpenter
EDWARD CARPENTER - influential sandal-wearing nudism-favour- ing idealist, gay, vegetarian, sought to combine socialism with eastern religion. Major influence on many writers &c

No 12 Shop, Carpenters Shop, c1890s
Carpenters have downed tools and posing for the photographer in this early image of No.12 shop in the carriage works. A foreman can be seen on the steps of the office on the left of the image

Christmas card in the shape of a carpenters plane. Date: circa 1890s

Adam Bede, the village carpenter, in the workshop, his dog Gyp on a pile of shavings under the bench. Adam Bede by George Eliot, first published 1859

Men of the Bush, the carpenter, Sketches from life, by Frank H. Schell, CANADA, NINETEENTH CENTURY ENGRAVING

A wood carver puts the finishing touches to a Chiefs chair. These two-piece, three-legged stools with high, decorated backs are beautifully made from hard wood and have become popular with tourists

A Lamu man strings the back of a traditional Lamu-style chair embellished with marquetry. Situated 150 miles north-northeast of Mombasa, Lamu town dates from the 15th century AD

A skilled craftsman puts the finishes touches to a replica of a Pate Island chair. Wood carving is the most important craft in Lamu and sustains the greatest number of artisans

Boat builders constructing a large dhow in the boat yard at Sur

Fall / Greyhound / 1938
SPRINGTIME Owned by Carpenter

The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Plane
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Plane the Carpenters Wife. circa 1910

The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr Plane
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr Plane the Carpenter. circa 1910

The Round Game of Happy Families, Miss Plane
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Miss Plane the Carpenters Daughter. circa 1910

The Round Game of Happy Families, Master Plane
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Master Plane the Carpenters Son. circa 1910

Typical village scene, Tanganyika, German East Africa
Typical village scene, Tanganyika Territory, German East Africa (now in Tanzania). Date: circa 1910

Occupations 1883 - The Chairmender. 1883

Gibbs Happy Families - Mrs Chips the Carpenters wife. 20th century

Gibbs Happy Families - Mr Chips the Carpenter. 20th century

Gibbs Happy Families - Miss Chips the Carpenters daughter. 20th century

Gibbs Happy Families - Master Chips
Gibbs Happy Families - Miss Tooth the Dentists daughter. 20th century

Monastery of Sant Cugat. Capital depicting a carpenter. Cata
The Royal Benedictine Monastery of Saint Cugat, built betwenn 9th and 14th centuries. Capital depicting a carpenter. Cloister. Sant Cugar del Valles. Catalonia. Spain

Happy Familes Playing Cards - Mr Wood the Carpenter. circa 1935

Happy Familes Playing Cards - Master Wood. circa 1935

Cheery Families - Miss Clamp the Carpenters Daughter. 1890s

Cheery Families - Master Clamp the Carpenters Son. 1890s

Cheery Families - Mrs Clamp the Carpenters Wife. 1890s

Cheery Families - Mr Clamp the Carpenter. 1890s

Book of Trades, The Ship Carpenter. 1841

C Campbell, Lord Clyde
COLIN CAMPBELL, baron CLYDE British military commander, carpenters son who first attracted notice in the Peninsula War, subsequently in the Crimea and Indian mutiny. Date: 1792 - 1863

Lady Almeria Carpenter
Lady ALMERIA CARPENTER Daughter of George, earl of Tyrconnell : for all her beauty she died unmarried, but perhaps she preferred it that way. Date: ? - 1809

William Benj Carpenter
WILLIAM BENJAMIN CARPENTER Naturalist and mathematician, president of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Son of Lant Carpenter. Date: 1813 - 1885

Lant Carpenter
LANT CARPENTER Unitarian churchman with his autograph Date: 1780 - 1840

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In a vibrant workshop, bathed in the warm glow of sunlight filtering through stained glass windows, a carpenter stands focused on his craft. Dressed in earthy tones that match the rustic wooden hues surrounding him, he wields his planer with precision and expertise. Inspired by Gustave Caillebotte's masterpiece "Planers, " this scene captures the essence of a skilled artisan at work. With each stroke of the planer, wood shavings dance like snowflakes around him. The rhythmic sound echoes throughout the workshop as if orchestrating an intricate symphony composed by this master craftsman. His hands move effortlessly, guided by years of experience and dedication to his trade. As I gaze upon this painting, my mind drifts to another world where Alice encounters peculiar characters - the Walrus and Carpenter. Although whimsical in nature, these figures share an unexpected connection with our humble carpenter. Just as they entice Alice into their fantastical realm with promises of adventure, so too does our carpenter invite us into his world of creation. Beyond Caillebotte's canvas lies a rich tapestry woven from various aspects of carpentry history - from wheelwrights crafting cart wheels to apprentices honing their skills under experienced mentors. This timeless profession has witnessed its fair share of famous faces; even astronauts from Project Mercury 7 have donned the title "carpenter" during their training for space exploration. Intriguingly enough, boxing also finds its way into this narrative about carpenters. Perhaps it is because both disciplines require discipline and focus; just as boxers train tirelessly for victory in the ring, so too do carpenters dedicate themselves to perfecting their craft. The legacy continues today as posters advertising Pollards Storefitters showcase modern-day artisans who transform spaces into functional works of art using their woodworking prowess. From house renovations to bespoke furniture creations, these craftsmen breathe life into every project they undertake.