Foreman Collection (page 2)

Silver Mining in Colorado (engraving)
1106269 Silver Mining in Colorado (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver Mining in Colorado)

Workers making sheepskin rugs, c. 1861-62 (sepia photo) (see also 221845)
STC232992 Workers making sheepskin rugs, c.1861-62 (sepia photo) (see also 221845) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Rice Planting, c. 1890s-1900s (colour woodblock print)
UCL284446 Rice Planting, c.1890s-1900s (colour woodblock print) by Gekko, Ogata (1859-1920); UCL Art Museum, University College London, UK; eUCL Art Museum, University College London; Japanese

Industrial Weaving at Bagatelle, 1884 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT207732 Industrial Weaving at Bagatelle, 1884 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Panel from a niche in the chapel of the Tomb of Hezyre, chief of the scribes of the king
XIR68317 Panel from a niche in the chapel of the Tomb of Hezyre, chief of the scribes of the king, from Saqqara, Old Kingdom (wood) by Egyptian 3rd Dynasty (2700-2620 BC); Egyptian National Museum

Leonard Oil Works (oil on canvas)
FIN160965 Leonard Oil Works (oil on canvas) by Wall, William Allen (1801-85); 66x91.4 cm; Private Collection; David Findlay Jr Fine Art, NYC, USA; American, out of copyright

Inherkhau worshipping Sito serpent God of the Underworld, from the Tomb of Inherkhau
3476269 Inherkhau worshipping Sito serpent God of the Underworld, from the Tomb of Inherkhau, Thebes (wall painting) by Egyptian 20th Dynasty (1200-1085 BC); Tomb of Inherkhau, Deir el-Medina

Dr Simon Forman, Astrologer (engraving)
2811200 Dr Simon Forman, Astrologer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Simon Forman, Astrologer)

"All sorts and conditions of men"(engraving)
3101387 " All sorts and conditions of men" (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: " All sorts and conditions of men")

A Shipyard in the time of Louis XIV (litho)
PNP427734 A Shipyard in the time of Louis XIV (litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XIV (1638-1715), King of France from 1643; ); Peter Newark Historical Pictures; French

The extraction of metals, after a woodcut in Cosmographie Universelle
STC214457 The extraction of metals, after a woodcut in Cosmographie Universelle of Munster, published 1552 (litho) (b/w photo) by German School

Pounding the Tea, c. 1800 (gouache drawings on heavy native paper)
986179 Pounding the Tea, c.1800 (gouache drawings on heavy native paper) by Chinese School (19th century); 44.5x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pounding the Tea)

The Tichborne Trial, Portraits of the Judges, Counsel, Witnesses, etc (engraving)
1058654 The Tichborne Trial, Portraits of the Judges, Counsel, Witnesses, etc (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tichborne Trial)

Ms 1015 fol. 1 Construction of a Castle, from Gouvernement des Rois et des Princes
XIR187098 Ms 1015 fol.1 Construction of a Castle, from Gouvernement des Rois et des Princes (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Sainte-Genevieve, Paris, France; French

File cutters at work, Wickersley, South Yorkshire (litho)
6014148 File cutters at work, Wickersley, South Yorkshire (litho) by Titcomb, William Holt Yates (1858-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: File cutters at work, Wickersley)

The Maybrick Poisoning Case, the Scene at the Coroners Inquest on the Death of the Late Mr Maybrick (engraving)
1055711 The Maybrick Poisoning Case, the Scene at the Coroners Inquest on the Death of the Late Mr Maybrick (engraving) by English School

The Workers; Le Travail, 1914 (oil on canvas)
825352 The Workers; Le Travail, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Martin, Henri (1860-1943); 84.5x193 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Workers; Le Travail. Henri Martin (1860-1943). Oil on canvas

Simon Forman (engraving)
6020835 Simon Forman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Simon Forman. Illustration for Historical Portraits)

Scene at a Clyde Shipyard, (Messrs Beardmore & Co), from British Artists at the Front
STC255976 Scene at a Clyde Shipyard, (Messrs Beardmore & Co), from British Artists at the Front, continuation of The Western Front, 1918 (colour litho) by Lavery

The American Waltham Watch Company, Massachusetts, 1885 (engraving) (see also 251194)
SLS251300 The American Waltham Watch Company, Massachusetts, 1885 (engraving) (see also 251194) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

The only manufacture in France of good razors of melted steel in the same manner as that
CHT248209 The only manufacture in France of good razors of melted steel in the same manner as that of Sheffield in England, Yorkshire

Building the Subway System, Boston, 1900 (b / w photo)
PNP246906 Building the Subway System, Boston, 1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Construction of the Via Appia, illustration from Roman History
IL274130 The Construction of the Via Appia, illustration from Roman History (colour litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sale of the "Rattletrap s"Mess Kit (engraving)
1048017 The Sale of the " Rattletrap s" Mess Kit (engraving) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sale of the " Rattletrap s" Mess Kit)

The Child of the Factory, c. 1842 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163859 The Child of the Factory, c. 1842 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The New Lighthouse at Gap Rock, Thirty-Four Miles from Hong Kong (engraving)
1062230 The New Lighthouse at Gap Rock, Thirty-Four Miles from Hong Kong (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Lighthouse at Gap Rock)

The Foreman
just checking. Richard Bland

Women working in a large factory making wax candles with a foreman standing watching them

COTTON MILL 1902
Women work at the winding frames Date: 1902

Cartoon, ELEVEN OBSTINATE MEN (jury)
Cartoon, FROM ONE POINT OF VIEW (Scene - British Jury Room) All agreed on the verdict except... Irish Juryman: Ah, thin, ilivn more obstinit men I nivir met in me loife! Date: 19th century

FALL / PAPILLON / 1958
BOOTIFUL OF BORDERCOT Owner: Mrs Foreman Date: 1958

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Interior of a Weavers Workshop, 1747, (1925). Creator: William Hogarth
Interior of a Weavers Workshop, 1747, (1925). Plate 8 of 12 plot-linked engravings created by William Hogarth in 1747 for series Industry and Idleness. Plate 1 The Fellow Prentices at their Looms

The Kings Interest in Industry, c1933, (1937). Creator: Unknown
The Kings Interest in Industry, c1933, (1937). From " The Crowning of The King and Queen". [Evans Brothers Limited, London, 1937]

Stonemasons at work (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF147925 Stonemasons at work (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Fall / Papillon / 1958
BOOTIFUL OF BORDERCOT Owner: Mrs Foreman Date: 1958

Roads up as usual, c1900. Artist: James Frank Sullivan
Roads up as usual, c1900. From Modern Pen Drawings: European and American, Edited by Charles Holme. [The Offices of the Studio, London, Paris, New York, 1900-01]

Blind mat-makers of St Dunstans, London, 1926-1927
Blind mat-makers of St Dunstan s, London, 1926-1927. Blind ex-soldiers from World War I are put to work making mats. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Road menders, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Building master Hieronymus of Augsburg, 1506, (1936). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Building master Hieronymus of Augsburg, 1506, (1936). Found in the collection of the Kupferstichkabinett, Berlin, Germany

From the series Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets: Fujiwara no Teika, c1830. Artist: Hokusai
From the series Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets: Fujiwara no Teika, c1830. Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Workers at Doncaster works, South Yorkshire, c 1916
Doncaster works employed a range of staff, including the workers on the factory floor, administrative staff and designers and engineers

Workshop foremen at the Midland Railways Derby Works in about 1872. A
They are posed on the 0-6-0 locomotive No 321, designed by Matthew Kirtley and completed in June 1859

The Foreman, Mr Poole, inspects work - No. 4 Hamilton Place
The Foreman, Mr Poole, inspects work during construction of the fifth floor at No.4 Hamilton Place in 1960. Date: 1960

Power Loom Weaving, engraved by J. Tingle, 1835 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105807 Power Loom Weaving, engraved by J. Tingle, 1835 (engraving) (b&w photo) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The foreman of works inspects barrels of Rioja wine in the underground cellars at Muga winery

Blacksmiths outside their foundry or forge, USA
Three blacksmiths and two other men outside a foundry or forge, North America. Date: circa 1910s

Advert for William Cuverville wigs & decorative bands 1912
Advertisement for William Cuverville, womens wavy hairpieces and decorative bands with feathers. Photograph of women making wiglets, with male supervisors looking over them. 1912

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"The Foreman: A Symbol of Leadership and Expertise Across Industries" From the bustling Iron Foundry in Burmeister & Wain, 1885, captured by Peder Severin's brushstrokes, to the modern-day buzz of an Electric Chainsaw at work, the role of a foreman has stood as a pillar of guidance and skill throughout history. In "Un Patron or The lesson of the Apprentice, " painted in 1888 on canvas, we witness the invaluable lessons passed down from master to apprentice under the watchful eye of a wise foreman. Even when faced with disagreement like "The Jury Disagree, " their authority remains unwavering. Whether it be overseeing Cable laying outside London's Houses of Parliament or meticulously inspecting newly-imprinted cotton cloth at a Textile Mill circa 1915, these foremen ensure that every task is executed flawlessly. Just like Pharaohs Workers in Ancient Egypt depicted by Fortunino Matania they can entrusted with building grand structures that withstand the test of time. Even within societal norms shifting towards equality, women have made their mark as well. In Port Sunlight's early 1900s photograph titled "Forewomen's room, " female foremen break barriers and prove their mettle alongside their male counterparts. Among them stands W J Foreman - an embodiment of experience and dedication. Their name echoes through generations as they lead teams to excellence across various industries. From construction projects like Manchester's oldest building rising to new heights at Shambles to managing complex operations behind closed doors – this is where true leadership thrives. But amidst all professional prowess lies another tale - one entangled with emotions and human connections. In "She's Fallen For The Foreman" by W J Foreman himself, we glimpse into a love story that blossomed against all odds; proving that even amidst hard hats and blueprints, hearts can find solace. So, let us celebrate the foreman - a figurehead of expertise and guidance.