Maker Collection (page 5)

Mask of Kwe lele, Fire Maker to Shit su kiai, Zuni nation. Chromolithograph by August Hoen from John Wesley Powells 23rd Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology, Washington, 1904

Bamboo Furniture Shop (gouache and w / c on paper)
PEM216858 Bamboo Furniture Shop (gouache and w/c on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Josiah Pontin, coach maker, trade card (engraving)
731619 Josiah Pontin, coach maker, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Josiah Pontin, coach maker, trade card)

Burning lens built in 1782 by William Parker, the London instrument maker. According to Parker, the optical glass melted platinum in 30 seconds

Cotton spinner and mantua maker, Qing Dynasty China. Woman spinning thread on a spinning wheel, and itinerant clothes maker with her tools in a basket

Viper seller and stocking maker, Qing Dynasty
Viper seller and stocking maker sewing cloth stockings, Qing Dynasty. The viper seller carries a bucket of live vipers and a basket with a jar of medicinal snake broth

Soapmaker cutting hardened soap with a copper
Soap boiler making soap in a factory. A man stirs a vat of boiling fat and ley, while another cuts the hardened soap with a copper wire in wooden frames

Hat maker ironing the brim of a hat made from beaver fur. In the background, an apprentice works the felt in a battery (hot-water kettle)

Watch maker in apron seated at his bench making metal gears. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818

Trunk maker making a leather chest in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Phillips, London, 1818

Appleton Lodge (b / w photo)
3649834 Appleton Lodge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Appleton Lodge)

The X. mas Academics / A Combination Game at Whist, 1773 (engraving)
2972974 The X.mas Academics / A Combination Game at Whist, 1773 (engraving) by Bunbury, Henry William (1750-1811) (after); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Sideboard, c. 1880 (walnut) (see also 3084386)
2972953 Sideboard, c.1880 (walnut) (see also 3084386) by Day, Lewis Foreman (1845-1910); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Windermere / Annie Scott - Gadringal - EK. c. 1850 (w / c on paper)
2972937 Windermere/Annie Scott - Gadringal - EK. c.1850 (w/c on paper) by Kinder, Emma (fl.c.1845); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

The Peace-maker (colour litho)
3634369 The Peace-maker (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peace-maker)

Fabricant de fromages des montagnes du lac de Brienz, dans l Oberland bernois (engraving)
3644524 Fabricant de fromages des montagnes du lac de Brienz, dans l Oberland bernois (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Un Tailleur en 1690 (engraving)
3646128 Un Tailleur en 1690 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Tailleur en 1690. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1882)

The Spectacles Maker (engraving)
3646637 The Spectacles Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spectacles Maker)

The Belt Maker (engraving)
3646620 The Belt Maker (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Belt Maker. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Horlogers au seizieme siecle (engraving)
3646097 Horlogers au seizieme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horlogers au seizieme siecle. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1882)

Dame du temps de Louis XIII brodant (engraving)
3646032 Dame du temps de Louis XIII brodant (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dame du temps de Louis XIII brodant)

Bertha and her father (colour litho)
3105734 Bertha and her father (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertha and her father)

Advert, T C Barlow, Flag & Banner Maker, Glasgow
Advert for T C Barlow, Flag & Banner Maker, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Adverts, M C Thomson & Co, Liquid Fuel Engineering Co
Adverts for M C Thomson & Co Ltd, Sailcloth Manufacturers, and The Liquid Fuel Engineering Co, J F Borthwick & Co, Scotland. 1905

Advert, James Mellis & Co, Prestonpans, Scotland
Advert for James Mellis & Co, Soap Manufacturers, Prestonpans, Scotland. 1905

Stationery, H Kelsey, Cobbler, Fashionable Boot & Shoe Maker
Stationery, H Kelsey, Cobbler, Fashionable Boot and Shoe Maker, Oxford Street, London. 1906

Schooner (engraving)
2808361 Schooner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schooner. Illustration for The Book of Trades or Circle of the Useful Arts (12th edn, Richard Griffin)

Marble-Cutting (engraving)
2808360 Marble-Cutting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marble-Cutting. Illustration for The Book of Trades or Circle of the Useful Arts (12th edn)

The Trunk maker (engraving)
2808351 The Trunk maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trunk maker. Illustration for The Book of Trades or Circle of the Useful Arts (12th edn)

The Husbandman (engraving)
2808347 The Husbandman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Husbandman. Illustration for The Book of Trades or Circle of the Useful Arts (12th edn)

Calendar, C Jacob, Saddler, Huntingdon
Calendar, C Jacob, Saddler, Collar and Harness Maker, Huntingdon. 1885

Basket weaver at work. circa 1800

Hat makers at work. circa 1800

The Umbrageous Umbrella-maker (engraving)
973149 The Umbrageous Umbrella-maker (engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Umbrageous Umbrella-maker)

Curious carvings by James Henry Pullen at Earlswood Asylum. Pullen was a 70 year old with a genius for model-making and was patronised by King Edward VII who from time to time sent him tusks of ivory

Advert, W Shingleton, Tailor & Habit Maker
Advert, W Shingleton, New Bond Street, London, Tailor & Habit Maker - showing a woman riding sidesaddle on a horse. 1880

House of Stradivarius, Piazza Roma, Cremona, Italy
The House of Stradivarius, violin maker, West Side, Piazza Roma, Cremona, Italy

Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness, maker of Guinness Brewery

Advert for Champion & Wilson, saddlers & harness makers 1927
Appointment to His Majesty the King, patent straight seat and side saddles, available in Oxford Street. Date: 1927

Algerian Basket Weavers Date: circa 1909

"Rain-maker"shooting his arrows at the clouds (engraving)
966757 " Rain-maker" shooting his arrows at the clouds (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chapel of the Rosary and tomb of Italian musical instrument maker Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, Italy (litho)
5996413 Chapel of the Rosary and tomb of Italian musical instrument maker Antonio Stradivari, Cremona, Italy (litho) by English School

The Ship Carpenter (engraving)
2808346 The Ship Carpenter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ship Carpenter)

The Sawyer (engraving)
2808339 The Sawyer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sawyer. Illustration for The Book of Trades or Circle of the Useful Arts (12th edn)

The Matrass maker (engraving)
2808338 The Matrass maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Matrass maker)

Page from Vignettes Typographiques (engraving)
3640143 Page from Vignettes Typographiques (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Vignettes Typographiques, Attributs, Melanges, Armes)

The Parchmenter (engraving)
3646675 The Parchmenter (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Parchmenter. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by)

Une Boutique de cordonnier sous Louis XIII (engraving)
3645352 Une Boutique de cordonnier sous Louis XIII (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Boutique de cordonnier sous Louis XIII)

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The art of making is a timeless craft that weaves together history, creativity, and innovation. From Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag to the intricate paintings by Henry Mosler, makers have left their mark on our world. In an advertisement for linoleum manufacturers, we see how makers bring beauty and functionality into our everyday lives. They transform simple materials into works of art that enhance our homes and spaces. Even in the realm of agriculture, makers play a vital role. The transportable cider press demonstrates their ingenuity in creating tools that make tasks more efficient and accessible. Step into the workshop of a cooper, where barrels are crafted with precision and skill. These coopers use various tools to shape wood into vessels that store precious liquids or goods. In bustling London, William Johnson's trade card proudly announces him as a wig maker. Makers like him not only create fashionable accessories but also contribute to personal expression and identity. Traveling across continents brings us to Catedral in Morelia, Mexico. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of countless builders and artisans who dedicated themselves to constructing this grand structure. Delicate lace-making requires patience and meticulousness - qualities possessed by skilled makers throughout history. Johannes Vermeer's painting "The Lace Maker" captures this essence beautifully as he immortalizes this craft on canvas. From historical drawings depicting Betsy Ross making the first American flag to Lewis Carroll's whimsical portrayal of Alice joining a Mad Tea Party with eccentric characters like the Hatter - these creative expressions remind us of the imaginative power held by makers in literature and art forms alike. Even silent films capture moments where sewing takes center stage - showcasing how they can tell stories without uttering a single word. Whether it be crafting hats or garments or building structures or inventing new technologies - makers continue to shape our world through their passion for creation. Their dedication ensures that traditions are preserved while pushing boundaries towards new horizons.