Carpenter Collection (page 19)

Construction workers building house

Portrait of carpenter waving and holding hammer

The Walrus sobbed into his pocket-handkerchief while the Carpenter ate his bread
DODGSON: LOOKING GLASS. The Walrus sobbed into his pocket-handkerchief while the Carpenter ate his bread: after the design by Sir John Tenniel from the first edition of Lewis Carrolls " Through

Carpenter and metalworker in his workshop in the souk, Old Medina, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Carpenter in his workshop in the souk of Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Carpenter in Old Medina, Essaouira, formerly Mogador, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Hyperechia nigripennis, robber fly
A robber fly, an African predatory fly with a carpenter bee (Xylocopa) that it mimics. Specimens held at the Natural History Museum, London

William Benjamin Carpenter (1813-1885)
Member of the Challenger expedition (1873-1876) with responsibility for Orbitolites. The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876)

Philip Herbert Carpenter
Portrait of Philip Herbert Carpenter, scientist and stalker or Crinoids on board HMS Challenger during the expedition of 1872 - 1876

Students at work on the stairway in the residence of the treasurer of the Hampton Institute
HAMPTON INSTITUTE, 1899. Students at work on the stairway in the residence of the treasurer of the Hampton Institute, Virginia: oil over a photograph, 1899, by Frances Benjamin Johnston

Traditional boat building yard, Aghios Isidhoros, Samos, Aegean Islands, Greece

A Navajo man seated near a fire, smoking a cigarette after a meal. Photograph by William Carpenter, c1915
NAVAJO MAN SMOKING, c1915. A Navajo man seated near a fire, smoking a cigarette after a meal. Photograph by William Carpenter, c1915

The original seven astronauts of the Mercury Program. Left the right: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn
SPACE: ASTRONAUTS, c1961. The original seven astronauts of the Mercury Program. Left the right: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Virgil Gus Grissom, Walter Schirra

After a painting by Francis B. Carpenter (1830-1900), 1861
THE LINCOLN FAMILY. After a painting by Francis B. Carpenter (1830-1900), 1861

London Fire Brigade HQ workshop, Lambeth
Men at work in the London Fire Brigade HQ workshop, Lambeth

FRANK G. CARPENTER (1855-1924). Frank George Carpenter. American author and photographer. Photographed standing on a woodpile, Fairbanks, Alaska, c1900-16

FRANKLIN: WAY TO WEALTH. Illustration of the Poor Richard saying, Trusting too much to others care is the ruin of many. Engraving from an 1807 British edition of Benjamin Franklins book of advice

ITALY: PADUA, 1833. View of Padua, Italy. Steel engraving, English, 1833, by William Finden

DOVER, NEW HAMPSHIRE, 1623. Settlement of Dover, New Hampshire, 1623. Wood engraving, American, c1838

CARPENTER ORGAN. Carpenter companion organ. Line engraving, American, 19th century

FURNITURE MAKING, FRANCE. Chairs being made: boy at left with brazier is melting glue for joints. Line engraving, French, 18th century

ENGLAND: RAGGED SCHOOL. The Brook Street Ragged School in London, England. Line engraving from an English newpaper of 1853

NORTH CAROLINA: CARPENTER. A Waynesville study: a carpenter from the mountains of western North Carolina. Wood engraving, 1874

CARPENTER, c1865. Wood engraving, English, c1865

JAMES WILSON MARSHALL (1810-1885). American carpenter and gold miner. Discoverer of gold at Sutters Mill in Coloma, California, which started the famous gold rush of 1849. Line engraving, 1891

CARPENTERS, 18th CENTURY. Carpenters sawing timbers (a), chiseling mortises (b), squaring joints (c), and trimming beams (d). Copper engraving, 18th century

JOINERs SHOP. Inside the joiners shop. One sawyer handles the ripsaw (a) and another the crosscut saw (b). At the far worktables, the two-man plane (e) and brace-and-bit (d) are in use

CARPENTER, 1800. American engraving

Poster promoting Holland - Toymaker
A Dutch craftsman surrounded by the wooden toys he has been making - a design for a poster promoting tourism. circa 1960

La premiere extravagance. Buying the cradle

First pier at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex

The Pageant of the Child, Wandsworth, London
Scene from The Pageant of the Child, a set of beautifully staged tableaux produced by the Waifs and Strays Society at Wandsworth Town Hall, London

Chinese Carpenter building a house
A Chinese Carpenter building a house using traditional techniques. Date: circa 1910s

Ledbury Market Hall
The fine old Market Hall at Ledbury, Herefordshire, England. It was built in 1663 by John Abel, who then held the office of the Kings (Charles II) Carpenter. Date: 17th century

Monastic Carpenter
A Carthusian monk carpenter at work at the monastery of La Valsainte, Switzerland. Date: early 1940s

Apprentice cabinet maker, Shoreditch, London
An apprentice learning his trade at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. c.1947

Welsh Cabinet Makers with prams
The shop of W. Davies, a Cabinet Maker and Undertaker, of Station Road, Llanelli who was known as Davies the Celfi (Davies the Furniture)

Girl Takes Doll to Shop
A young girl takes her doll to a carpentry shop and asks them if they would mend her doll, whose head has fallen off. Date: 1879

Carpenters in the 18th C
A group of carpenters on a building site in 18th century France. Date: Circa 1760

Child labour in carpenters shop
Carpenters apprentice, France 1841

Traditonal carpenters workshop with peddle lathe, England

California Gold Rush, 19th century
California Gold Rush. Picture of Sutters Mill, taken in 1850, with James Wilson Marshall (1810-1885) in the foreground. Sutters Mill was located on the South Fork of the American River in Coloma

Building of the Argo. Coloured artwork of the fictional ship in which Jason sailed with 54 companions (Argonauts) to Colchis in his quest for the Golden Fleece, from greek mythology

Timber mill sawing machine. Worker placing uncut wooden planks on a sawing machine in a timber mill. The machine moves the uncut planks on a conveyor belt

Electric drill, 19th century
Electric drill, 19th-century artwork. This drill, powered by the electric motor at left, is being used in the workshops of a shipbuilding company. The company is Austrian Lloyd, in Trieste

Chain mortiser saw, 19th century
Chain mortiser saw, 19th-century artwork. This type of saw is designed to cut square holes in wood, here in a plank being held in place by a clamp

Toy manufacturing, 19th century
Toy manufacturing, 19th-century artwork. Family working together at home to make wooden toys. This is an example of small-scale crafts production (cottage industries)

Carpenters plane
Hands of a carpenter using a carpenters plane

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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.