Making Collection (page 5)

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.

King David making a burnt offering to God in thanks for the deliverance of the Israelites from plague
537679 King David making a burnt offering to God in thanks for the deliverance of the Israelites from plague. 16th century (woodcut from bible); (add.info)

Blowing cylinder or sheet glass (engraving)
538647 Blowing cylinder or sheet glass (engraving); (add.info.: Blowing cylinder or sheet glass. Method of making sheet glass introduced into England by Lucas Chance in 1832)

Late 19th century glass factory. In the centre a worker is making a cylinder of glass which will be flattened
527376 Late 19th century glass factory. In the centre a worker is making a cylinder of glass which will be flattened and formed into a sheet, mainly used for window

Guiton de Morveau (1737-1816) French chemist, making the first flight in a dirigible (steerable) balloon, 12 June 1784
528363 Guiton de Morveau (1737-1816) French chemist, making the first flight in a dirigible (steerable) balloon, 12 June 1784. Chromolithograph c1883

Hernando Cortez (Fernado Cortes - 1485-1547) Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico
527799 Hernando Cortez (Fernado Cortes - 1485-1547) Spanish conquistador who conquered Mexico, making contact with native Mexicans. Hand-coloured lithograph, 1827.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lantern Makers, c.1870-1880 (hand tinted albumen print)
1766824 Lantern Makers, c.1870-1880 (hand tinted albumen print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lantern Makers. Sashichi Ogawa and possibly others. Hand tinted albumen print)

Iberian sculpture
3618242 Iberian sculpture; (add.info.: Iberian sculpture. Sculpture of Dama Oferente (Lady Making an Offering), with a glass between the hand. Sandstone

Baker's and Finnemore's Pen Factory, St Paul's Square, Birmingham, England, 1870 (engraving)
532302 Baker's and Finnemore's Pen Factory, St Paul's Square, Birmingham, England, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Baker's and Finnemore's Pen Factory, St Paul's Square)

Poilus making mattresses, between c1915 and c1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Poilus making mattresses, between c1915 and c1918. French soldiers making mattresses during World War I.

Softening Leather, 1913. Creator: GI Ivanov
Softening Leather, 1913. From a collection of 109 photographs taken during a 1913 topographic expedition to the Gornaia Shoria in the Altai region

Shoria Women Making Shoes, 1913. Creator: GI Ivanov
Shoria Women Making Shoes, 1913. From a collection of 109 photographs taken during a 1913 topographic expedition to the Gornaia Shoria in the Altai region

Selkup makes a boat, Selkups, 1920. Creator: A. G. Vargin
Selkup makes a boat, Selkups, 1920. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

Dancing Pourover
Skilled barista with ceramic pour-over, pitcher and coffee splashes, puppet master concept. Dina Belenko

In the Anchor-Forge at Söderfors. The Smiths Hard at Work. Creator: Per Hillestrom
In the Anchor-Forge at Soderfors. The Smiths Hard at Work, Unknown date. Additional Info: The painting shows a realistic scene of the forge

Kondo Sato, c1802. Creator: Hokusai
Kondo Sato, c1802

Weavers making rush chair-seats, 1811. Creator: Gerardus Laurentius Keultjes
Weavers making rush chair-seats, 1811

Woman making pancakes, 1670-1709. Creator: Bernardus van Schijndel
Woman making pancakes, 1670-1709

The Waffle Maker, c.1850-c.1882. Creator: Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff
The Waffle Maker, c.1850-c.1882. Other Title(s): The Pastry Chef

The Sugar Bush: Quebec Province, 1941. Creator: Frank Hennessey
The Sugar Bush: Quebec Province, 1941. A Sugarbush is a group of Sugar Maple trees, used to produce maple syrup or maple sugar

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

U.S.J. Dunbar with Death Mask of Admiral Dewey, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S.J
U.S.J. Dunbar with Death Mask of Admiral George Dewey, 1917

U.S.J. Dunbar with Death Mask of Admiral Dewey, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S.J
U.S.J. Dunbar with Death Mask of Admiral George Dewey, 1917

Prometheus Moulding Man from Clay, 1845. Creator: Constantin Hansen
Prometheus Moulding Man from Clay, 1845

En train de...confectionner quelques, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
En train de...confectionner quelques, 19th century. In the course of of... make some small trophies

A furniture and repair shop at Snow Hill, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
A furniture and repair shop at Snow Hill, 1904

Comforts Committee of Navy League, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Comforts Committee of Navy League, between 1910 and 1920. USA. First World War: women using circular knitting machines to produce socks for sailors

Barrel furniture, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Barrel furniture, 1904

Basket-making, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Basket-making, 1904

Shoe shop making and repairing, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Shoe shop--making and repairing, 1904

Workers wetting sheets prior to printing paper money at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, c1895

Home-made furniture, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Home-made furniture, 1904

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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.