Making Collection (page 15)

George making Models (engraving)
670550 George making Models (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George making Models. Illustration for My Book of Inventions (Edward Arnold, c 1890)

Railway-making in West Africa, returning Home form Work by Rope-Way over a Gorge (litho)
1039452 Railway-making in West Africa, returning Home form Work by Rope-Way over a Gorge (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway-making in West Africa)

The Russians in Central Asia, III (engraving)
1041574 The Russians in Central Asia, III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Russians in Central Asia, III)

The New Harbour Works at Madras (engraving)
1045219 The New Harbour Works at Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Harbour Works at Madras)

Under the Plan of Campaign, on the Vandeleur Estate (engraving)
1041468 Under the Plan of Campaign, on the Vandeleur Estate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the Plan of Campaign, on the Vandeleur Estate)

A Stitch is Free, or A Stitch in Time, 1917 (oil on canvas)
619289 A Stitch is Free, or A Stitch in Time, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Godward, John William (1861-1922); Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

They cut up their trains into sunday waistcoats, illustration from
617055 They cut up their trains into sunday waistcoats, illustration from The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, c.1910 (colour litho) by Jameson

Life on Board a Training-Ship, the Making of British Sailors (b / w photo)
1628555 Life on Board a Training-Ship, the Making of British Sailors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life on Board a Training-Ship)

Dolls at Christmas (chromolitho)
1093606 Dolls at Christmas (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dolls at Christmas)

Waxing dolls heads (chromolitho)
1093603 Waxing dolls heads (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Waxing dolls heads)

Making the Angels (b / w photo)
958489 Making the Angels (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making the Angels)

Druggists (St Merny) (chromolitho)
972215 Druggists (St Merny) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Druggists (St Merny). Educational card.); © Look and Learn

Dr Dauglishs Bread-making Machine (engraving)
1098629 Dr Dauglishs Bread-making Machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Dauglishs Bread-making Machine)

Frontispiece to the catalogue of the Grand Depot de Porcelaines, Faiences et Verreries (colour litho)
1108161 Frontispiece to the catalogue of the Grand Depot de Porcelaines, Faiences et Verreries (colour litho) by French School

Dr. Kimble making himself Agreeable to his Feminine Patients (colour litho)
727722 Dr. Kimble making himself Agreeable to his Feminine Patients (colour litho) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr)

Fairy playing Shadows, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731112 Fairy playing Shadows, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fairy playing shadows)

Pinning the Hat: Second Plate, c. 1898 (litho printed in black, gray, orange, green
877215 Pinning the Hat: Second Plate, c.1898 (litho printed in black, gray, orange, green, mustard, rust & pink on cream laid paper) by Renoir

Cobbler (w / c on paper)
908437 Cobbler (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

University education for women making their conversation confusing for their less
532269 University education for women making their conversation confusing for their less educated friends. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 7 December 1889

Housing conditions of poor labouring family, partly caused by high rents
531835 Housing conditions of poor labouring family, partly caused by high rents. Landlords were making up to 50% on their investements in already condemned properties

Tailors, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
495531 Tailors, c.1870s (b/w photo) by Hooper, Willoughby Wallace (1837-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Photograph taken while Hooper was serving with the Madras Light Infantry in South India)

Method of making the bell mould for the bells for the new Palace of Westminster (engraving)
602678 Method of making the bell mould for the bells for the new Palace of Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tim Besom (coloured engraving)
560223 Tim Besom (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tim Besom.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Making a Liebig Chromolithograph (chromolitho)
730043 Making a Liebig Chromolithograph (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making a Liebig Chromolithograph)

A tailor in Venice (engraving)
729459 A tailor in Venice (engraving) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tailor in Venice. Engraving by after original artowrk by Eugene de Bls)

New Caledonia, workshop at Ouaco, making tins, after a photography given by the Marist
661416 New Caledonia, workshop at Ouaco, making tins, after a photography given by the Marist Reverend Father Forestier, illustration from the bulletin Les Missions Catholiques

Bookbinders Work-room (engraving)
668334 Bookbinders Work-room (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bookbinders Work-room, drawn and engraved in the Sixteenth Century, by J. Amman)

Locksmith winding wire into springs, from Wonderful London
STC427928 Locksmith winding wire into springs, from Wonderful London, published 1926-27 (photogravure) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Two elderly locksmiths cutting key barrels, from Wonderful London
STC427927 Two elderly locksmiths cutting key barrels, from Wonderful London, published 1926-27 (photogravure) by English Photographer

Prices Patent Candle Companys Works, No. 1: The Spreading
STC434061 Prices Patent Candle Companys Works, No.1: The Spreading and Stripping Department, from The Illustrated London News, 1849 (engraving) by English School

The Village Tailor, c. 1851 (oil on canvas)
TW426840 The Village Tailor, c.1851 (oil on canvas) by Emmerson, Henry Hetherington (1831-95); 53.6x70.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; (add.info.: A portrait of Joseph Emmerson)

Tailor, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC444547 Tailor, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Cooper making barrel (engraving)
3245526 Cooper making barrel (engraving) by British School, (18th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

Manchester and Liverpool railway (engraving)
2808357 Manchester and Liverpool railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manchester and Liverpool railway)

Brig (engraving)
2808354 Brig (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brig. Illustration for The Book of Trades or Circle of the Useful Arts (12th edn, Richard Griffin)

Varieties of Type (engraving)
2808353 Varieties of Type (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Varieties of Type)

The Rope maker (engraving)
2808345 The Rope maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rope maker. Illustration for The Book of Trades or Circle of the Useful Arts (12th edn)

The Painter (engraving)
2808344 The Painter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Painter. Illustration for The Book of Trades or Circle of the Useful Arts (12th edn)

The Engraver (engraving)
2808342 The Engraver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Engraver. Illustration for The Book of Trades or Circle of the Useful Arts (12th edn)

The Bill Sticker (engraving)
2808340 The Bill Sticker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bill Sticker. Illustration for The Book of Trades or Circle of the Useful Arts (12th edn)

Sewing Machine, Servia (chromolitho)
2775810 Sewing Machine, Servia (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sewing Machine, Servia.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Sewing Machine, Burmah (chromolitho)
2775805 Sewing Machine, Burmah (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sewing Machine, Burmah.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Sewing Machine, Tunis (chromolitho)
2775803 Sewing Machine, Tunis (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sewing Machine, Tunis.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Sewing Machine, India (chromolitho)
2775800 Sewing Machine, India (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sewing Machine, India.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Sewing Machine, Italy (chromolitho)
2775798 Sewing Machine, Italy (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sewing Machine, Italy.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Fabrication de l acier Bessemer (engraving)
2781390 Fabrication de l acier Bessemer (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabrication de l acier Bessemer)

Interieur d une clouterie (engraving)
2781389 Interieur d une clouterie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur d une clouterie)

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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.