Making Collection (page 14)

Wood, specimens which will aid the amateur in making a suitable choice (colour photo)
3623842 Wood, specimens which will aid the amateur in making a suitable choice (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood)

The young Humphry Davy making his first experiments (litho)
5198199 The young Humphry Davy making his first experiments (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young Humphry Davy making his first experiments)

The Vendangeoir of M Werle at Bouzy (engraving)
5227725 The Vendangeoir of M Werle at Bouzy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vendangeoir of M Werle at Bouzy)

Artificial Illumination (engraving)
5221755 Artificial Illumination (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artificial Illumination)

Copper and Brass (engraving)
5221754 Copper and Brass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Copper and Brass. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson)

Hats (engraving)
5221727 Hats (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hats. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Finishing Processes, Bleaching etc (engraving)
5221718 Finishing Processes, Bleaching etc (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finishing Processes, Bleaching etc)

A cobblers as good as a king feasting (woodcut)
5237199 A cobblers as good as a king feasting (woodcut) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cobblers as good as a king feasting)

Candied fruits (photo)
6018387 Candied fruits (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Candied fruits. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Fancy cake specialities (photo)
6018375 Fancy cake specialities (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy cake specialities)

Fancy centre piece (photo)
6018368 Fancy centre piece (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy centre piece)

Tonero tart, Nelson tart (photo)
6018360 Tonero tart, Nelson tart (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tonero tart, Nelson tart)

Roman tart, Othello tart (photo)
6018359 Roman tart, Othello tart (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman tart, Othello tart)

Great Washington tart, Gustave Adolph tart (photo)
6018358 Great Washington tart, Gustave Adolph tart (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Washington tart, Gustave Adolph tart)

Duchess cake (photo)
6018352 Duchess cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duchess cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Grillage cake (photo)
6018351 Grillage cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grillage cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Alexander tart, Whipped cream cake (photo)
6018350 Alexander tart, Whipped cream cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexander tart, Whipped cream cake)

Cake with caramel decorations (photo)
6018344 Cake with caramel decorations (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cake with caramel decorations)

Butter cream cake (photo)
6018341 Butter cream cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butter cream cake)

Worker producing a teapot at the Royal Doulton works, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (b / w photo)
6015588 Worker producing a teapot at the Royal Doulton works, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Power Loom, or Dobby Loom, and the finished cloth being dried and folded (b / w photo)
6015542 Power Loom, or Dobby Loom, and the finished cloth being dried and folded (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Power Loom, or Dobby Loom)

Manufacture of Glass at Apsley Pellatt and Cos, London (engraving)
6010361 Manufacture of Glass at Apsley Pellatt and Cos, London (engraving) by Pike, William Henry (1846-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of Glass at Apsley Pellatt and Cos, London)

Sugar Refining (engraving)
6010344 Sugar Refining (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sugar Refining. Illustration for The Illustrated Exhibitor and Magazine of Art (John Cassell)

Old Women making Pottery, British New Guinea (colour litho)
6011157 Old Women making Pottery, British New Guinea (colour litho) by Hardy, Norman (1864-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Women making Pottery, British New Guinea)

Carpet making, Glimpses of four departments in a large carpet factory (b / w photo)
6008280 Carpet making, Glimpses of four departments in a large carpet factory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpet making)

Box-making processes in use in a large soap works (b / w photo)
6008274 Box-making processes in use in a large soap works (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Box-making processes in use in a large soap works)

Assembling, How division of labour plays its many parts in the making of Morris Motor Cars (b / w photo)
6008247 Assembling, How division of labour plays its many parts in the making of Morris Motor Cars (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assembling)

Pin Maker (engraving)
6004278 Pin Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pin Maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

La Fabrique De Chapeaux (b / w photo)
6006543 La Fabrique De Chapeaux (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Fabrique De Chapeaux)

Taking the bark from the trees for canoe-making (engraving)
6003295 Taking the bark from the trees for canoe-making (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taking the bark from the trees for canoe-making)

Work and occupations in Ancient Greece. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving)
5996280 Work and occupations in Ancient Greece. Illustration for Bilder-Atlas (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Work and occupations in Ancient Greece)

Can making and filling, factory of the Liebig Extract of Meat Company, Ltd, Argentina (b / w photo)
5996518 Can making and filling, factory of the Liebig Extract of Meat Company, Ltd, Argentina (b/w photo) by Argentinian Photographer

Women carrying out war work, 1916 (b / w photo)
5996232 Women carrying out war work, 1916 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women carrying out war work, 1916)

Deceit: man practising lying to his wife about the reasons for getting home late before he gets married (colour litho)
5996089 Deceit: man practising lying to his wife about the reasons for getting home late before he gets married (colour litho) by English School

California: Hollywood, A "movie"in the making at one of the many motion picture studios near Los Angeles
6024758 California: Hollywood, A " movie" in the making at one of the many motion picture studios near Los Angeles (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after)

Japanese toy-making (b / w photo)
6025425 Japanese toy-making (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese toy-making)

Page from Little Marys Primer, 1850 (engraving)
6024825 Page from Little Marys Primer, 1850 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Little Marys Primer (David Bogue, c 1850).); © Look and Learn

Accession of King Edward VII: signing the proclamation; the proclamation being made (colour litho)
6031628 Accession of King Edward VII: signing the proclamation; the proclamation being made (colour litho) by English School

Stamping Blocks of Soap (b / w photo)
6005640 Stamping Blocks of Soap (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stamping Blocks of Soap)

The Button Maker (engraving)
6004312 The Button Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Button Maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

Carpet Maker (engraving)
6004308 Carpet Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpet Maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

The Comb-maker (engraving)
6004305 The Comb-maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Comb-maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

La Crosse Match, played Last Saturday at Kennington Oval, by North of England against South (engraving)
1624342 La Crosse Match, played Last Saturday at Kennington Oval, by North of England against South (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Crosse Match)

"A Lesson in Empire making"(litho)
1036812 " A Lesson in Empire making" (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A Lesson in Empire making")

The Staffordshire Potteries (engraving)
1622752 The Staffordshire Potteries (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Staffordshire Potteries)

Bell and Cannon Caster (engraving)
668426 Bell and Cannon Caster (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bell and Cannon Caster)

Sword-maker (engraving)
668421 Sword-maker (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sword-maker. Illustration for Manners, Customs)

Spur-maker (engraving)
668394 Spur-maker (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spur-maker. Illustration for Manners, Customs)

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From Betsy Ross stitching the first American flag to Coopers crafting wooden barrels, the art has shaped our history. As depicted in Henry Mosler's painting, we witness the dedication and skill required to create something meaningful. Just like the intricate Bayeux Tapestry that tells the story of the Battle of Hastings, every stitch and thread holds significance. Even honey bees diligently constructing their honeycomb remind us that nature itself is a master maker. In times of war, making took on new forms as seen through Women's Institute activities during World War I. Their resourcefulness and creativity helped sustain communities amidst chaos. However, not all creations were noble; German propaganda posters during WWI aimed to manipulate minds with their crafty designs. Artistic endeavors also found their place in literature, such as Mr. Bingley's anticipation for an artwork in Pride & Prejudice or Muriel Dawson's charming illustration titled 'Little Miss Natty Fingers. ' These pieces demonstrate how making transcends mediums and captures emotions. Even sports have witnessed moments where making takes center stage – Compton and Edrich leaving the Oval pitch after a game in 1953 symbolizes both triumphs achieved through teamwork and individual craftsmanship. Lastly, let us not forget about timekeeping instruments like Tompion's Lantern Clock – a testament to precision engineering throughout history. Whether it be sewing flags or creating cider presses, these snapshots from different eras highlight humanity's innate desire to make something lasting. The act of creation connects us across time and cultures; it is an expression of our ingenuity and passion.