Occupation Collection (page 6)

Russian milk maid
3785634 Russian milk maid; (add.info.: Russian milk maid. c. 1900s. Pulling jugs of milk on a sledge. Red Cross Postcard); Lebrecht History

Romanian shepherd
3785596 Romanian shepherd; (add.info.: Romanian shepherd. Caption: Roman juhaszbotar/ Romanischer Schafhirte. C. 1900.); Lebrecht History

World War 1: German bakery on the Western Front
3786973 World War 1: German bakery on the Western Front; (add.info.: World War 1: German bakery on the Western Front. American postcard)

Hay Reserve Depot, Richmond, during World War 1
3786776 Hay Reserve Depot, Richmond, during World War 1; (add.info.: Hay Reserve Depot, Richmond, during World War 1. Women shaking out flour sacks in order to collect the remaining flour)

German Occupation on the Eastern Front in WWI
3781625 German Occupation on the Eastern Front in WWI; (add.info.: German Occupation on the Eastern Front in World War I. Taken from photograph)

Bell and Cannon Caster
3782528 Bell and Cannon Caster by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Bell and Cannon Caster from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Needle maker
3782518 Needle maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Needle maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Cooper's Workshop
3782238 Cooper's Workshop by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Cooper from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781659 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation.Taken from photograph)

Easter Egg seller, Russia
3785648 Easter Egg seller, Russia; (add.info.: Easter Egg seller, Russia. C. 1905 Red Cross postcard); Lebrecht History

French Postal Strike, 1909
3787026 French Postal Strike, 1909; (add.info.: French Postal Strike, 1909. Photograph showing abandoned piles of letters. French caption: La greve des postiers. 1)

Catalonian advert for pension savings scheme
3786381 Catalonian advert for pension savings scheme; (add.info.: Catalonian advert for pension savings scheme Encouraging people to work for the benefits of old age)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781640 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation. Taken from photograph, shows German troops on a burning street in Saule)

Libau under WWI German Occupation
3781631 Libau under WWI German Occupation; (add.info.: Libau under World War I German Occupation. Taken from photograph, shows a railway bridge that has been blown up by the Russians before their)

Women window cleaners in Cambridge during WW1
3786868 Women window cleaners in Cambridge during WW1; (add.info.: Women window cleaners in Cambridge during World World 1. 1916. Workers of Cambridge Window Cleaning Company. England, UK)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781637 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation.Taken from photograph)

Libau under WWI German Occupation
3781624 Libau under WWI German Occupation; (add.info.: Libau under World War I German Occupation. Taken from photograph, shows a main street in Libau after taking of the city by German forces)

Basin maker
3782525 Basin maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Basin maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781665 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation)

Paris Metro - construction of underground
3785020 Paris Metro - construction of underground; (add.info.: Paris Metro - construction of underground track. Two men lengthening a tunnel. C. 1900.); Lebrecht History

English and Scottish Co- Operative Socities Tea
3786262 English and Scottish Co- Operative Socities Tea; (add.info.: English and Scottish Co- Operative Socities Tea - advertisement, early 20th century)

Weaver
3782244 Weaver by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Weaver from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Underground Paris - the sewers
3784840 Underground Paris - the sewers; (add.info.: Underground Paris - the sewers. With a cleaning team ('service d'assainissement') beneath a drain on Boulevard Sebastapol

Female coach driver, Paris - early 20th century
3784827 Female coach driver, Paris - early 20th century; (add.info.: Female coach driver, Paris - early 20th century. Sewing a sock while waiting for a passenger)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781656 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation.Taken from photograph, shows wide view of Kaunas ('Kowno')

The Baker
3782862 The Baker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: The Baker by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Women Firefighters during World War 1
3786761 Women Firefighters during World War 1; (add.info.: Women Firefighters during World War 1. Sleeping in bunks ready for call out. April 1916. The Illustrated News, April 5, 1916)

Apothecary
3782856 Apothecary by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Apothecary by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Libau under WWI German Occupation
3781629 Libau under WWI German Occupation; (add.info.: Libau under World War I German Occupation. Taken from photograph, shows the harbour of Libau)

Clockmaker
3782262 Clockmaker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Clockmaker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Paris Metro - construction of underground
3785016 Paris Metro - construction of underground; (add.info.: Paris Metro - construction of underground track for line no.4 (Porte Clignancourt - Porte d'Orleans)

Female bus conductor during World War 1
3786765 Female bus conductor during World War 1; (add.info.: Female bus conductor during World War 1, London, UK. April 1916. The Illustrated News, April 5, 1916. Part 87, Page 45); Lebrecht History

Queen Marys Needlework Guild during World War 1
3786772 Queen Marys Needlework Guild during World War 1; (add.info.: Queen Marys Needlework Guild during World War 1. Donations being carried in to the headquarters in Queen Anne Street, Marylebone)

Book seller ('Le Bouquiniste), Paris, c. 1900
3785036 Book seller ('Le Bouquiniste), Paris, c. 1900; (add.info.: Book seller ('Le Bouquiniste), Paris, c. 1900. Small book stall on the bank of the River Seine

The Brewer
3782502 The Brewer by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: The Brewer from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Female coach driver with passenger, c. 1900
3785034 Female coach driver with passenger, c. 1900.; (add.info.: Female coach driver with passenger, Paris, c. 1900. Driver of horse- drawn carriage)

Forster Janos Apostolok beer hall (sorozo)
3785556 Forster Janos Apostolok beer hall (sorozo); (add.info.: Forster Janos Apostolok beer hall (sorozo), Budapest, Hungary. Stand to left selling sausages and other snacks. C. 1900

Woman Brick- Maker during World War 1
3786771 Woman Brick- Maker during World War 1; (add.info.: Woman Brick- Maker during World War 1, UK. Loading bricks in to a kiln. April 1916. The Illustrated News, April 12, 1916)

Clasp maker
3782521 Clasp maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Clasp maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Woman weaving, A.D 1130 - 1174
3787264 Woman weaving, A.D 1130 - 1174; (add.info.: Woman weaving, A.D 1130 - 1174. England. (19th century reproduction illustration). A Short History of the English People by J.R.Green. Volume 1

Les Halles, Paris, c. 1900
3785042 Les Halles, Paris, c. 1900; (add.info.: Les Halles, Paris, c. 1900. Former site of main wholesale food market, closed in 1971. Traders unload onions from a cart)

Communal bread oven in rural France
3785528 Communal bread oven in rural France; (add.info.: Communal bread oven in rural France (early 20th century). Caption: Le four chauffe

Women Firefighters during World War 1
3786764 Women Firefighters during World War 1; (add.info.: Women Firefighters during World War 1. Drill scene at London Work House. April 1916. The Illustrated News, April 5, 1916)

Female coach driver
3785030 Female coach driver; (add.info.: Female coach driver (Madame Moser) with passenge, Paris. C. 1900. Driver of horse- drawn carriage. Au Bois, devant la cascade (waterfall)'

Coppersmith
3782527 Coppersmith by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Coppersmith from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Shoemaker
3782860 Shoemaker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Shoemaker by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Women packing steel helmets during World War 1
3786773 Women packing steel helmets during World War 1; (add.info.: Women packing steel helmets during World War 1, Easter 1916. Packing helmets to be shipped to Western Front)

Female taxi driver, Paris - early 20th century
3784819 Female taxi driver, Paris - early 20th century; (add.info.: Female taxi driver, Paris - early 20th century. Receiving a speeding ticket in the Bois)

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"Occupation: A Tapestry of Time and Place" Step into the past and explore the diverse occupations that have shaped our world. From a captivating WW2 poster urging you to "Fly with the RAF, " to a heartfelt tribute honoring the bravery of Free French fighters in the Maquis, each hint unveils a unique story. Transport yourself back to London, England in 1915, where staff cooks at King George Military Hospital diligently prepared nourishing meals for wounded soldiers. As you stroll along the streets, don't miss the milk cart making its rounds or catch sight of a wringer, wet clothes dryer symbolizing hard work and domestic chores. Intrigue awaits as you witness a snake charmer playing an enchanting flute-like instrument while a mesmerizing serpent emerges from its basket. This ancient art form has captivated audiences for centuries. Journey further east to Axum, an ancient East African city bustling with activity. Marvel at skilled workers extracting marble while conical grass huts dotting the landscape create an intriguing contrast against a majestic royal palace in the background. Discover history's guiding beacons as you encounter La Corbiere's Direction Finding Tower MP2 on Jersey Island during May 1945. Witness how this structure played a crucial role in navigation during wartime. Immerse yourself in simpler times as children frolic on St. Ives Beach in 1886 captured beautifully on canvas by an artist's brushstrokes. Feel their joy and innocence amidst sun-kissed sands and crashing waves. Witness architectural wonders come alive through reconstruction as Templo Mayor complex stands tall once again before your eyes—a testament to human ingenuity spanning centuries. Descend beneath Tilmanstone and delve into mysterious underground tunnels—echoes of laborious efforts shaping hidden spaces throughout history. Finally, cast your gaze upon large ships majestically sailing down Calcutta's Hooghly River—an awe-inspiring sight capturing the essence of a bustling port city in India.