Machinist Collection

19th century machinist
673335 19th century machinist; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Machinist); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Otis Tufts
3586320 Otis Tufts; (add.info.: Portrait of Otis Tufts (1804-1869) an American machinist and inventor who built printing machines. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Flag shop, Navy Yard, 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Flag shop, Navy Yard, 1917. Shows women making flags on sewing machines at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Brooklyn, New York.

Les vaillans de l'Interieur; L'ouvrier tourneur Narcisse Magot, age de 80 ans, travaillant pour la defense nationale. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: finish-turning a 100-pounder, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of the Armstrong Gun at Woolwich Arsenal: finish-turning a 100-pounder, 1862. The gun, being now completely built up, is carried to a lathe for the purpose of being finish-turned

Local factory, Meridian, on South Bank Road is beating the recession producing and selling underwear to major retailers. Pictured, a general view of machinists. 11th August 1993

Burtons menswear factory in Guisborough. October 1983

Au Fait girdle being sewn at the Spirella Corset factory in Letchworth 14th January 1949

Illustration of a lady using her sewing machine at home Date: 1920s

Woman machinist, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif. 1942. Creator: Alfred T Palmer
Woman machinist, Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, Calif

La Fontaines Fables - Miller, His Son, and the Ass
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Miller, His Son, and the Ass

Machinists Apprentice, c. 1859. Creator: Emma Stebbins
Machinists Apprentice, c. 1859. White marble statue of machinist assistant with sketchbook and cogs

Machinist, c. 1859. Creator: Emma Stebbins
Machinist, c. 1859. White marble statue of machinist with hammer, anvil, and cogs

Henry Sachs with Robert Goddards Rocket in New Mexico, USA, 1930. Creator: NASA
Henry Sachs with Robert Goddards Rocket in New Mexico, USA, 1930. Henry Sachs, machinist, is shown with Dr. Robert H. Goddards rocket used in the first flight at Roswell, New Mexico on December 30

The Machinist (engraving)
6004286 The Machinist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Machinist. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

Sadlers Wells Theatre, benefit for Mr Copping, Machinist (engraving)
984100 Sadlers Wells Theatre, benefit for Mr Copping, Machinist (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sadlers Wells Theatre, benefit for Mr Copping)

Machinist, c. 1859 (marble)
2969128 Machinist, c.1859 (marble) by Stebbins, Emma (1815-82); 74.9x29.2x29.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of the Antiquarian Society; American, out of copyright

Advert, Samson Barnett Mineral Water Machinist and Engineer
Advertisement for Samson Barnett, Mineral Water Machinist and Engineer. 1862

Machinists Apprentice, c. 1859 (marble)
2969129 Machinists Apprentice, c.1859 (marble) by Stebbins, Emma (1815-82); 74.9x29.9x22.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of the Antiquarian Society; American, out of copyright

machinist
Christoph Hessel

Stitching a upper of a shoe at the H Solomons shoe factory in Tottenham. 30th July 1956

Components for the construction of mobile cranes seen here being manufactured at the Jones Crane factory in Letchworth. Circa November 1949

A cutter at H Solomons shoe factory in Tottenham. 30th July 1956

Bompeix. Eugene. 53 ans, ne a St Martin d Herbus (Haute-Vienne). Conducteur de machines. Anar. 3/7/94. 1894

A machinist quality checking a six foot circular saw blade, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. A machinist from the Edgar Allen Steel Company quality checking a six foot circular saw blade after

Woman armaments worker, World War II, 1940. A woman in a tank factory being instructed in the use of a metal power drill

Advertisement, Surrey Machinist Co, Blackman Street, London, depicting a pennyfarthing bicycle. 1883

Mechanical Power 1827
A machinist demonstrates the scale of the new industrial machinery as he operates a huge vice. Date: 1827

Advertisement, Tricycles and Bicycles, The Gnat, The Mazeppa, The King of the Road, Metropolitan Machinist Co, London. 1890s

DAVID GREENGLASS (1922-2014). American machinist and spy for the Soviet Union. In handcuffs, being led by U.S. Marshal Albert Gibson. Photograph, 1950

GODDARD: WORKSHOP, 1927. Henry Sachs assembling a rocket with a parachute in Robert Goddards workshop. Photograph, 1927

Love: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Love - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: By profession I am a Soldier and take pride in that, but I am prouder to be a father. ~ Douglas Macarthur

Louisiana: New Lighthouse under Construction at South Pass, from Designs Furnished by Captain W. H. Heuer, Lighthouse Engineer

Source Size = 2598 x 2314
Scene of the Recent Explosion at the Royal Engineer Establishment, Chatham

Source Size = 5820 x 4029
Swearing-In of the 1st Lancashire Engineer Volunteers in St. Georges Hall, Liverpool

Source Size = 5758 x 3982
The Volunteer Review at Portsmouth: the First Hants Engineer Volunteers Constructing a Barrel-Pier Bridge for the Sortie at Hilsea Lines, 1868

Source Size = 5749 x 3444
Birdseye View of the Sulina Mouth of the Danube, Showing the Works of Improvement Lately Carried out under the European Commission of the Danube by Charles A. Hartley, Esq. C.E

Commendatore Grattoni, Engineer of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, 1871

Engerth, Austrian engineer

George Stephenson disassembles and repairs his steam engine in Newcastle

Auguste Perdonnet; director of the Central School of Arts and Manufacturing between 1862 and 1867

Marc Sa guin
Marc Sa© guin

Robert Stephenson

George Stephenson

Fra da ric Sauvage
Fra© da© ric Sauvage

Thomas Russell Crampton, English

Robinson, American engineer

Charles Etzel, creator of the railways of Wurtemberg

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In the 1920s, an illustration captures a glimpse into the life of a lady machinist as she skillfully operates her sewing machine at home. The Surrey Machinist Co's advertisement proudly showcases their expertise in the craft. Meanwhile, amidst a recession, a local factory named Meridian on South Bank Road emerges victorious by producing quality goods. Fast forward to October 1983, and we find ourselves in Guisborough's Burtons menswear factory witnessing dedicated machinists working diligently to meet demand. In another part of the world during World War II, a woman machinist at Douglas Aircraft Company in Long Beach, Calif. , plays her crucial role in supporting the war effort. Emma Stebbins' artistic creations from c. 1859 depict both an apprentice and an experienced machinist engaged in their work with precision and determination. These sculptures stand as timeless tributes to the craftsmanship that has shaped industries throughout history. The significance of machinists extends beyond factories and workshops; they have been instrumental even in groundbreaking scientific endeavors. Henry Sachs stands proudly next to Robert Goddard's rocket in New Mexico, USA, showcasing how these skilled individuals contribute to advancements that shape our future. Not limited to illustrations or sculptures alone, engravings capture poignant moments like Mr Copping's benefit at Sadlers Wells Theatre for his contributions as a machinist. This highlights how these professionals are valued members of society whose skills are recognized and celebrated. Finally, La Fontaine's fable "Miller, His Son, and the Ass" reminds us that even ancient tales recognize the importance of adaptability - just like modern-day machinists who constantly evolve alongside technology. From humble beginnings operating sewing machines at home to playing pivotal roles across various industries throughout history - this is what it means to be a machinist: skilled artisans shaping our world one stitch or innovation at a time.