Making Collection (page 4)

Wine bottles and casks, D Oliveiras Lda, Madeira, Portugal
A display of wine bottles and casks at the firm of D Oliveiras Lda in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Team of Carpenters making a cart
Three carpenters make a cart under the watchful gaze of an elder craftsman or the intended recipent of the cart. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Moroccan Pouf Makers
Moroccan Pouf makers

Making a posy of summer blooms
A mother and daughter make a posy of summer blooms in a meadow. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Molding Lead Soldiers
In a toy factory, workers mold lead soldiers

Robert Blair
ROBERT BLAIR Edinburgh advocate, depicted making a point in court

Last Supper / Miniature
Jesus dines with his twelve disciples, making a special fuss of John

Matchmakers / London / 1871
Female matchmakers working in the East-End of London

FIREWORKS 1747 - 7
Techniques of firework making in 18th century France : various types of whirling and spinning devices

Making a Crossbow 1555
Making a crossbow

Nurse Making a Bed
A cadet-nurse making a bed at Queen Marys Hospital, Sidcup

Priestleys Apparatus
Joseph Priestley, English clergyman and chemist. Priestleys gas-making apparatus

British Postman in Snow
Snow does not deter this country postman making his deliveries with a horse- carriage

Amundsen in a Dornier
Oslo crowds cheer explorer Amundsen when he returns to Norway after making a flight across the North Pole in a Dornier flying boat

Battle of Bouvines
At the battle of BOUVINES, Philippe-Auguste of France defeats an army of Germans, Flemish and English, making his position in France secure

Making a Pie 1912
A young woman trims the excess pastry from a pie, prior to baking it

Little Boy with a Kite
A young boy experiences the joy of making his kite fly

Bravery at Wattignies
At WATTIGNIES, a drummer-boy named Sthrau beats his drum, making the Austrians think they are surrounded. When they realise their mistake, they kill the juvenile hero

Student Nurses 1940S
Four young British student nurses making notes together from medical textbooks

Greenwich Park 1802
Fun and games in Greenwich Park on a Whitmonday - a bank holiday : picnicking, dancing to a barrel organ, playing games and generally making the most of the day Date: 1802

Jewelers Shop Raided
Two thieves break into a jewelers shop by making a hole in the ceiling, catching the debris in an umbrella, and using a ladder to get in and out

Filey Fisherman making nets early 1900s

NEWBURN, Newburn is a semi rural village, parish, electoral ward and former urban district in western Tyne and Wear, North East England

Merry making on the regents birth day, 1812, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, etcher, 1812, George, the Prince Regent, dancing

Primitive Stone Age people, Kazakhstan area
Primitive Stone Age people using ancient fire lighting methods. In the background are foragers harvesting. 8700-2000 BCE

Africa, Namibia. a weaver bird building a nest

Australia c. 1760, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer Rigobert Bonne pub
5242663 Australia c. 1760, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer Rigobert Bonne pub. Geneva c. 1760.

Abel making a sacrifice to God (colour litho)
5198046 Abel making a sacrifice to God (colour litho) by Pinchon, Joseph Porphyre (1871-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abel making a sacrifice to God)

Erecting aeroplanes, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400467 Erecting aeroplanes, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone, David Muirhead (1876-1953); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection.

Small girl minding the spools to see that all runs smoothly on machine winding cotton thread on bobbins for use in
531852 Small girl minding the spools to see that all runs smoothly on machine winding cotton thread on bobbins for use in making Nottingham machine lace

Mexican-American War 1846-1848: General Winfield Scott, commander of the US Army of the North
528547 Mexican-American War 1846-1848: General Winfield Scott, commander of the US Army of the North, making a triumphal entry into Mexico City on a white charger, 14 September 1847. Print c1848

A 19th century Rolling room, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891
3432528 A 19th century Rolling room, from The Strand Magazine, Vol I January to June, 1891; Private Collection; (add.info.: A 19th century Rolling room)

Women volunteers making hospital requisites for the St, John Ambulance Brigade Hospital during World War One
3502769 Women volunteers making hospital requisites for the St, John Ambulance Brigade Hospital during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century

Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul)
530488 Second Anglo-Afghan War (1878-1900): British position at Sherpore, Cabul (Kabul). Gatling gun bastion making ready to repel attack by the Ghazis, 23 December 1879

19th century machine for making files. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1889
693692 19th century machine for making files. From El Museo Popular published Madrid, 1889 .

Australia c. 1760, Mercator projection, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer
5242662 Australia c. 1760, Mercator projection, from Atlas de Toutes Les Parties Connues du Globe Terrestre by Cartographer Rigobert Bonne pub. Geneva c. 1760.

The making of the 'Captive' balloon for the Cremorne Gardens, London
3732697 The making of the 'Captive' balloon for the Cremorne Gardens, London; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the making of the captive balloon for the Cremorne Gardens, London)

Coffee or tea making machine heated by a small spirit lamp. From periodical on inventions published Paris 1900
530655 Coffee or tea making machine heated by a small spirit lamp. From periodical on inventions published Paris 1900. Engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

New York telephone subscriber making call through operator at telephone exchange
530469 New York telephone subscriber making call through operator at telephone exchange. Apparatus in picture used an Edison transmitter and a 'pony-crown' receiver

Roman soldiers making a Tortoise with their shields strong enough for chariots to drive over
533946 Roman soldiers making a Tortoise with their shields strong enough for chariots to drive over. Reconstruction from Justus Lipsius Poliorceticon sive de Machinis Tormentis Telis, Antwerp 1605

Smelting of copper: making liquation cakes by reducing copper in furnaces and alloying with lead
531538 Smelting of copper: making liquation cakes by reducing copper in furnaces and alloying with lead. 1683 English edition of Lazarus Ercker Beschreibung allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertzt und

Feathering Arrows (oil on canvas)
2653578 Feathering Arrows (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); Private Collection.

The readying of the balloon 'Captive' for the Paris Exhibition
3732708 The readying of the balloon 'Captive' for the Paris Exhibition; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the readying of the balloon 'Captive' for the Paris Exhibition)

Representation of a cocoa bush shaded by a larger type of tree and cocoa beans lying in the sun to dry
532311 Representation of a cocoa bush shaded by a larger type of tree and cocoa beans lying in the sun to dry. 16th century (woodcut); (add.info)

In the space capsule: calculations making the narrator's head spin. From Jules Verne Autour de la Lune, Paris
538385 In the space capsule: calculations making the narrator's head spin. From Jules Verne Autour de la Lune, Paris, 1865

Firelight, (oil on canvas)
650906 Firelight, (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 76.2x92.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Firelight. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

Women volunteers making bandages and crutches during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502767 Women volunteers making bandages and crutches during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Women volunteers making bandages and crutches during World War One)

French navy minister making a dive in the submarine 'Korrigan' to examine wreck of her sister ship
530659 French navy minister making a dive in the submarine 'Korrigan' to examine wreck of her sister ship 'Lutin'. From Le Petit Journal, Paris, 1906.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

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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.