Foreman Collection (page 3)

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

His Waterloo by H M Bateman, The Foreman of a crazy-pavement enterprise comes up against a frightful problem. A pavement tile with straight sides, a square of perfect proportions

Peasants working agricultural land supervised by the foreman. Lithograph, 1880. Mexico

Studio photo of Escape Foreman Putman, Harrow Fire Brigade. Date: circa 1928

Workmen at Baden Powell House, South Kensington, London
Two workmen looking at an architectural plan on the site of Baden Powell House, Queens Gate, South Kensington, London. They are Stan Strowbridge (left)

Women workers in a factory - WW1 era
A group of manual workers, mostly women, inside a factory - WW1 era. Date: circa 1915

Workman in a factory - lead works - ww1
A workman in a factory, having a break from his work. The factory produced lead shrapnel for us in artillery shells - WW1 era Date: circa 1915

Lead Shrapnel manufacturing - Women - WW1
A group of manual workers, mostly women, inside a factory producing lead shrapnel for artllery shells - WW1. Date: circa 1915

Picture Framers
A workshop of busy picture framers, with the foreman or manager surpervising them. Date: early 1930s

Ancient Ships In A Roman Seaport, Roman God Mercury
Illustration of a Ancient Ships In A Roman Seaport, Roman God Mercury

Illustration of a medieval castle being built

WILSON DAM, 1942. Lincoln Johnson, a foreman employed by the Tennessee Valley Authority at the Wilson Dam in Alabama. Photograph by Alfred Palmer, June 1942

CHILD LABOR, 1912. Children working in a vegetable cannery in Baltimore, Maryland. Oil over a photograph. Original photograph by Lewis W. Hine, 1912

Illustration of a Stegosaurus construction worker

Power loom weaving, 1834 (engraving)
XND75990 Power loom weaving, 1834 (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Weighing out stones on Francis Street, London, 1838 (pencil on paper)
XJF354240 Weighing out stones on Francis Street, London, 1838 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol. 8v and fol. 9r, miners entering the mine, c
XIR346046 Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol.8v and fol.9r, miners entering the mine, c.1530 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Gross or Groff

Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol. 9v and fol. 10r, miners and their hammers, c
XIR346047 Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol.9v and fol.10r, miners and their hammers, c.1530 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Gross or Groff

Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol. 7v and fol. 8r, collectors entering the mine, c
XIR346045 Silver mine of La Croix-aux-Mines, Lorraine, fol.7v and fol.8r, collectors entering the mine, c.1530 (pen & ink & w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Gross or Groff

The only manufacture in France of good razors of melted steel in the same manner
XIR248212 The only manufacture in France of good razors of melted steel in the same manner as that of Sheffield in England, Yorkshire

Classical Construction Scene (oil on panel)
BAL226654 Classical Construction Scene (oil on panel) by Mura, Francesco de (1696-1782); Private Collection; Courtesy of Thomas Brod and Patrick Pilkington; Italian, out of copyright

Women and Children Making Shoes (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF137006 Women and Children Making Shoes (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

NEW YORK: ICE SKATING. George Hanlon, foreman of parks in the Department of Parks, Queens, New York City, and two other men with an apparatus designed to rescue people who have fallen through the ice

ANDREW HAMILTON (c1676-1741). American (Scottish-born) lawyer. Building the Cradle of Liberty. Lawyer Andrew Hamilton (who defended John Peter Zenger)

SWEATSHOP, 1912. Children are cheaper than grown-ups. Girls and young women working at their sewing machines in a sweatshop in New York City. Drawing, 1912, by Walter Tittle

CHILD LABOR, 1912. Children working in a vegetable cannery in Baltimore, Maryland. Photograph by Lewis W. Hine, 1912

Soviet Armenia - Cheese Factory
Soviet Armenia - Kalinin Mechanical Steam Cheese Plant No.1 - Foreman Akushev inspects the pressed round cheeses. Date: circa 1930s

Farm workers in Farningham, Kent at work using a portable steam engine and belt-driven threshing machine. In the fore ground one of the workers cares to a pair of shire horses. 1936

A farming scene. Farm workers in Farningham at work using a steam engine and belt - driven threshing machine. 1936

Farm workers at work using a portable steam engine and belt-driven threshing machine. 1936

Farm workers using a portable steam engine and belt - driven threshing machine in Malling, Kent. 1939

Farm workers in Farningham, Kent, at work using a steam engine and belt - driven threshing machine. In the fore ground one of the workers cares to a pair of shire horses. 1936

Young men in the Civilian Conservation Corps study the theory of motor mechanics at the Central Repair Shop in Salem
NEW DEAL: C.C.C. CLASS. Young men in the Civilian Conservation Corps study the theory of motor mechanics at the Central Repair Shop in Salem, Virginia. Shop foreman O.W

Separating lead from silver or gold in a cupellation furnace. From Agricola (Georg Bauer) De re metallica, Basel 1556. The Foreman consumed quantities of butter to avoid being poisoned

Scene in a German metalliferous mine just the change of shift. The miners and the women pit-head workers listen while the mine engineer reads prayer

Egypt, Karnak, Temple of Amon, Limestone statue of Setau, overseer of storehouse with Nekhbet cobra
Egyptian civilization, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Limestone statue of Setau, overseer of the storehouse of the Temple of Amon with Nekhbet cobra

Studio photo of Escape Foreman Putman, Harrow Fire Brigade

The foreman and miners pose for a photograph. King Cobalt silver mine, Cobalt, Ontario Canada

Save Power at Work - Help your Fuel Watcher
World War Two public information poster for the Ministry of Food & Power - Save Power at Work. " Hi! Don t leave that machine running idle! And turn off that Blue Pencil Light!" circa 1940s

Unloading Paper
Workers unloading paper from warehouse shelves under supervision

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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.