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Making Collection (page 19)

From Betsy Ross stitching the first American flag to Coopers crafting wooden barrels, the art has shaped our history

Background imageMaking Collection: Leather permitting, 1944 - making a bag

Leather permitting, 1944 - making a bag
Leather permitting, 1944. Making a leather satchel bag in wartime. 1944

Background imageMaking Collection: Shoemaker at work, relief from a Roman sepulchre (stone) (b / w photo)

Shoemaker at work, relief from a Roman sepulchre (stone) (b / w photo)
ALI204620 Shoemaker at work, relief from a Roman sepulchre (stone) (b/w photo) by Roman; Cathedral of Notre Dame, Reims, France; (add.info.: exhibited in Rome in 1938; ); Alinari

Background imageMaking Collection: Barnardos William Baker Technical School - Wheelwrights

Barnardos William Baker Technical School - Wheelwrights
Boys making cartwheels in the wheelwrights workshop at Barnardos William Baker Technical School (also known as Goldings ), near Hertford. Date: early 1900s

Background imageMaking Collection: Advert, Ridgway & Adderley, Booths & Colcloughs Advert, Ridgway & Adderley

Advert, Ridgway & Adderley, Booths & Colcloughs Advert, Ridgway & Adderley
Advert for Ridgway & Adderley Limited in association with Booths & Colcloughs Limited, Ash Hall, Stoke-on-Trent and Portland Place, London. 1953

Background imageMaking Collection: Glass blower fixing a handle on a jug

Glass blower fixing a handle on a jug. 1953

Background imageMaking Collection: Ceramics artist painting china bird figure

Ceramics artist painting china bird figure. 1953

Background imageMaking Collection: Ceramics artist filling in outline print on china

Ceramics artist filling in outline print on china
Ceramics artist filling in outline print for enamelling china. 1953

Background imageMaking Collection: Ceramics artist edge-lining china

Ceramics artist edge-lining china. 1953

Background imageMaking Collection: Applying gold in final stage of china decoration

Applying gold in final stage of china decoration
Applying gold in the final stage of china decoration. 1953

Background imageMaking Collection: Glassmaking workshop, from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84

Glassmaking workshop, from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84
XIR164805 Glassmaking workshop, from the Encyclopedia by Denis Diderot (1713-84) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageMaking Collection: Ms 1044 Fol. 16v The Word, Creator of the World and The Author Writing His Book

Ms 1044 Fol. 16v The Word, Creator of the World and The Author Writing His Book
XIR168314 Ms 1044 Fol.16v The Word, Creator of the World and The Author Writing His Book, from Ovide Moralise written by Chretien Legouais (vellum) by French School

Background imageMaking Collection: Paper manufacturing from bamboo, from La Chine en Miniatures by M

Paper manufacturing from bamboo, from La Chine en Miniatures by M
CHT176860 Paper manufacturing from bamboo, from La Chine en Miniatures by M. Breton, published in Paris, 1811 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs

Background imageMaking Collection: Caricature of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) creating stars, from l

Caricature of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) creating stars, from l
JHG223632 Caricature of Gabriel Faure (1845-1924) creating stars, from l Assiette au Beurre, 20th July 1907 (coloured engraving) by Barcet

Background imageMaking Collection: Manufacture of Porcelain, Decorating in Blue (gouache and w / c on paper)

Manufacture of Porcelain, Decorating in Blue (gouache and w / c on paper)
PEM216857 Manufacture of Porcelain, Decorating in Blue (gouache and w/c on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese

Background imageMaking Collection: Nouv Acq Lat 1673 fol. 58v Preparation of cheese, from Tacuinum Sanitatis, c

Nouv Acq Lat 1673 fol. 58v Preparation of cheese, from Tacuinum Sanitatis, c
EDI42311 Nouv Acq Lat 1673 fol.58v Preparation of cheese, from Tacuinum Sanitatis, c.1390-1400 (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMaking Collection: Papiers Peints, c. 1820-35 (porcelain)

Papiers Peints, c. 1820-35 (porcelain)
1766891 Papiers Peints, c.1820-35 (porcelain) by Develly, Jean-Charles (1783-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Papiers Peints / Veloutage, Foncage, Assemblage)

Background imageMaking Collection: The Disgorging, Liqueuring, Corking, Stringing, and Wiring of Champagne (engraving)

The Disgorging, Liqueuring, Corking, Stringing, and Wiring of Champagne (engraving)
5227755 The Disgorging, Liqueuring, Corking, Stringing, and Wiring of Champagne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Disgorging, Liqueuring, Corking)

Background imageMaking Collection: Finishing Processes, Fulling, Teazling, Shearing etc (engraving)

Finishing Processes, Fulling, Teazling, Shearing etc (engraving)
5221719 Finishing Processes, Fulling, Teazling, Shearing etc (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finishing Processes, Fulling, Teazling, Shearing etc)

Background imageMaking Collection: Wool (engraving)

Wool (engraving)
5221711 Wool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wool. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Background imageMaking Collection: Sugar (engraving)

Sugar (engraving)
5221761 Sugar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sugar. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Background imageMaking Collection: Tin and Lead (engraving)

Tin and Lead (engraving)
5221752 Tin and Lead (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tin and Lead. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Background imageMaking Collection: Pottery and Porcelain (engraving)

Pottery and Porcelain (engraving)
5221740 Pottery and Porcelain (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pottery and Porcelain)

Background imageMaking Collection: Weaving (engraving)

Weaving (engraving)
5221716 Weaving (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaving. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Background imageMaking Collection: Silk (engraving)

Silk (engraving)
5221713 Silk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Background imageMaking Collection: Cotton (engraving)

Cotton (engraving)
5221705 Cotton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Background imageMaking Collection: Haymaking (oil on canvas)

Haymaking (oil on canvas)
CH402146 Haymaking (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Elizabeth Adela Stanhope (1859-1912); 45.7x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMaking Collection: Dressing Dolls, (oil on canvas)

Dressing Dolls, (oil on canvas)
823325 Dressing Dolls, (oil on canvas) by Beaux, Cecilia (1855-1942); 90.5x74 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressing Dolls. Cecilia Beaux (1855-1942). Oil on canvas

Background imageMaking Collection: The Brick Maker (engraving)

The Brick Maker (engraving)
6004313 The Brick Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brick Maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

Background imageMaking Collection: Manufacturing matches (engraving)

Manufacturing matches (engraving)
5999540 Manufacturing matches (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacturing matches)

Background imageMaking Collection: King Edward VIII making his first radio broadcast as King (b / w photo)

King Edward VIII making his first radio broadcast as King (b / w photo)
5997933 King Edward VIII making his first radio broadcast as King (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMaking Collection: Making the Forth Bridge (litho)

Making the Forth Bridge (litho)
6025939 Making the Forth Bridge (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making the Forth Bridge)

Background imageMaking Collection: Making pork pies (b / w photo)

Making pork pies (b / w photo)
6024842 Making pork pies (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making pork pies)

Background imageMaking Collection: Sausage-making (b / w photo)

Sausage-making (b / w photo)
6024841 Sausage-making (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sausage-making)

Background imageMaking Collection: The great American brick machine (engraving)

The great American brick machine (engraving)
6030701 The great American brick machine (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The great American brick machine)

Background imageMaking Collection: Boy and girl sitting on a fur rug, making a cats cradle (chromolitho)

Boy and girl sitting on a fur rug, making a cats cradle (chromolitho)
6031170 Boy and girl sitting on a fur rug, making a cats cradle (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy and girl sitting on a fur rug)

Background imageMaking Collection: Refrigerators and cold storage (litho)

Refrigerators and cold storage (litho)
6013580 Refrigerators and cold storage (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Refrigerators and cold storage)

Background imageMaking Collection: Making masks for a Christmas pantomime (engraving)

Making masks for a Christmas pantomime (engraving)
6032216 Making masks for a Christmas pantomime (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making masks for a Christmas pantomime)

Background imageMaking Collection: Counting machine, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo)

Counting machine, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo)
6033039 Counting machine, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Counting machine, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London)

Background imageMaking Collection: Melting gold, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo)

Melting gold, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo)
6033036 Melting gold, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Melting gold, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London)

Background imageMaking Collection: Coining presses, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo)

Coining presses, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo)
6033035 Coining presses, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coining presses, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London)

Background imageMaking Collection: Cutting blanks, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo)

Cutting blanks, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo)
6033043 Cutting blanks, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cutting blanks, the Royal Mint, Tower Hill, London)

Background imageMaking Collection: Punch cartoon: A Little Surprise (engraving)

Punch cartoon: A Little Surprise (engraving)
6034871 Punch cartoon: A Little Surprise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: A Little Surprise)

Background imageMaking Collection: Martha cake (photo)

Martha cake (photo)
6018395 Martha cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martha cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Background imageMaking Collection: Hand made praline specialities (photo)

Hand made praline specialities (photo)
6018393 Hand made praline specialities (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hand made praline specialities)

Background imageMaking Collection: Christmas cake (photo)

Christmas cake (photo)
6018389 Christmas cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas cake. Illustration for Praktische Konditorei-Kunst by J M Erich Weber)

Background imageMaking Collection: Sweet greetings cake (photo)

Sweet greetings cake (photo)
6018385 Sweet greetings cake (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweet greetings cake)

Background imageMaking Collection: Caramel baskets (photo)

Caramel baskets (photo)
6018383 Caramel baskets (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caramel baskets)

Background imageMaking Collection: Fancy ice cream dessert pieces (photo)

Fancy ice cream dessert pieces (photo)
6018382 Fancy ice cream dessert pieces (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy ice cream dessert pieces)



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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.