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Process Collection (page 9)

"Unveiling the Mysteries: The Alchemical Process of Transformation" In the depths of ancient wisdom, lies a hidden treasure known as the Emerald Tablet

Background imageProcess Collection: Porcelain manufacturers 1843

Porcelain manufacturers 1843
Workers carefully place seggars or saggars for firing in the biscuit kiln at the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester. 1843

Background imageProcess Collection: Woman in a corn mill, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

Woman in a corn mill, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageProcess Collection: Manufacturing Sevres porcelain

Manufacturing Sevres porcelain
A very beautifully shot postcard photograph showing the colouring workshop (preparing the background colours) for Sevres porcelain, particularly the famous Sevres Blue - Sevres Factory, France

Background imageProcess Collection: William Caxton checking a proof

William Caxton checking a proof
The printer William Caxton checking a proof. Printed the first English illustrated book, the encyclopaedia The Myrrour of the worlde in 1481. Date: circa 1481

Background imageProcess Collection: Liberty Loan, Preparing the Bonds at Washington U. S. A 1917

Liberty Loan, Preparing the Bonds at Washington U. S. A 1917
Women worker at the bureau printing presses, bonds had to go through lots of processes before the finish result was ready to be purchased by the public. Date: 1917

Background imageProcess Collection: Lithography (colour litho)

Lithography (colour litho)
981752 Lithography (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lithography. Plates and printings required for design in six colours)

Background imageProcess Collection: Henry Bessemer, inventor of the Bessemer process (chromolitho)

Henry Bessemer, inventor of the Bessemer process (chromolitho)
961475 Henry Bessemer, inventor of the Bessemer process (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Bessemer, inventor of the Bessemer process)

Background imageProcess Collection: Ballot Discs, 480 BC (terracotta)

Ballot Discs, 480 BC (terracotta)
LRI1761934 Ballot Discs, 480 BC (terracotta) by Greek, (5th century BC); Agora Museum, Athens, Greece; Luisa Ricciarini; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageProcess Collection: Eruption of Mount Vesuvius from 8th July to 29th October, 1767

Eruption of Mount Vesuvius from 8th July to 29th October, 1767
1275093 Eruption of Mount Vesuvius from 8th July to 29th October, 1767, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)

Background imageProcess Collection: X Ray of a childs hand c. 1890

X Ray of a childs hand c. 1890
3501926 X Ray of a childs hand c.1890 by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Background imageProcess Collection: Gamboge and Its Transport from Borneo (chromolitho)

Gamboge and Its Transport from Borneo (chromolitho)
735662 Gamboge and Its Transport from Borneo (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gamboge and Its Transport from Borneo)

Background imageProcess Collection: Tattooing Among the Kachin Peoples (chromolitho)

Tattooing Among the Kachin Peoples (chromolitho)
735608 Tattooing Among the Kachin Peoples (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tattooing Among the Kachin Peoples)

Background imageProcess Collection: Firing an Early Kiln, c. 1630s (manuscript vellum)

Firing an Early Kiln, c. 1630s (manuscript vellum)
708967 Firing an Early Kiln, c.1630s (manuscript vellum) by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Probably for maiolica ware.); The Stapleton Collection; Italian

Background imageProcess Collection: Gold Stamp Mill, Roodeport Central CM co. c. 1895 (b / w photo)

Gold Stamp Mill, Roodeport Central CM co. c. 1895 (b / w photo)
701581 Gold Stamp Mill, Roodeport Central CM co. c.1895 (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold mining in South Africa.); South African

Background imageProcess Collection: Bottling and Champagne vault, Trade cards for a winery, c. 1876 (colour litho)

Bottling and Champagne vault, Trade cards for a winery, c. 1876 (colour litho)
695474 Bottling and Champagne vault, Trade cards for a winery, c.1876 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); New York Public Library, USA; American, out of copyright

Background imageProcess Collection: Woodblock Production (woodcut)

Woodblock Production (woodcut)
STC360827 Woodblock Production (woodcut) by Japanese School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageProcess Collection: A silk dyers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers

A silk dyers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243965 A silk dyers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Background imageProcess Collection: Fox Talbot (right) at the Reading photographic establishment, c. 1845 (calotype)

Fox Talbot (right) at the Reading photographic establishment, c. 1845 (calotype)
527017 Fox Talbot (right) at the Reading photographic establishment, c.1845 (calotype) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProcess Collection: Industrial Weaving at Bagatelle, 1884 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Industrial Weaving at Bagatelle, 1884 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT207732 Industrial Weaving at Bagatelle, 1884 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageProcess Collection: An older man and two young apprentices manually operating a stirring device

An older man and two young apprentices manually operating a stirring device, Yoshiwara (colour woodblock print)
LLM443679 An older man and two young apprentices manually operating a stirring device, Yoshiwara (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai

Background imageProcess Collection: Manufacture of china (litho) (see also 384116)

Manufacture of china (litho) (see also 384116)
KDC384117 Manufacture of china (litho) (see also 384116) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProcess Collection: Manufacture of china (litho) (see also 384117)

Manufacture of china (litho) (see also 384117)
KDC384116 Manufacture of china (litho) (see also 384117) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProcess Collection: The Scriptorium of a Monastery, illustration from The Church of England

The Scriptorium of a Monastery, illustration from The Church of England
STC393350 The Scriptorium of a Monastery, illustration from The Church of England: A History for the People by H.D.M. Spence-Jones, pub

Background imageProcess Collection: Catching, dressing and drying the cod, originally from Keiths Virginia

Catching, dressing and drying the cod, originally from Keiths Virginia
PNP367798 Catching, dressing and drying the cod, originally from Keiths Virginia, published in 1738 (colour litho) by American School; Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Background imageProcess Collection: Mould for making applied figures, North Africa (gypsum)

Mould for making applied figures, North Africa (gypsum)
4075564 Mould for making applied figures, North Africa (gypsum) by Roman, (3rd century AD); 16x14x2.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Purchased

Background imageProcess Collection: Book 2 (Part 1), Vol. 2: Brodeur, Planche II (Embroiderer, Plate 2)

Book 2 (Part 1), Vol. 2: Brodeur, Planche II (Embroiderer, Plate 2)
4073086 Book 2 (Part 1), Vol. 2: Brodeur, Planche II (Embroiderer, Plate 2), from Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire raisonnedes sciences by Denis Diderot, 1762-72 (engraving) by Prevost

Background imageProcess Collection: The Church of the Holy Sepulchre at Northampton, in Process of Restoration (engraving)

The Church of the Holy Sepulchre at Northampton, in Process of Restoration (engraving)
1620415 The Church of the Holy Sepulchre at Northampton, in Process of Restoration (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProcess Collection: New Process of Manufacture of Soda and Bleaching Powder (b / w photo)

New Process of Manufacture of Soda and Bleaching Powder (b / w photo)
1629599 New Process of Manufacture of Soda and Bleaching Powder (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProcess Collection: The Dissolution or The Alchymist producing an Aetherial Representation, pub

The Dissolution or The Alchymist producing an Aetherial Representation, pub
2966808 The Dissolution or The Alchymist producing an Aetherial Representation, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageProcess Collection: Danbury Leads the World in Hatting by J. Moss Ives

Danbury Leads the World in Hatting by J. Moss Ives
6127269 Danbury Leads the World in Hatting by J. Moss Ives, from The Connecticut Magazine v.7, 1901-03 (print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageProcess Collection: Danbury Leads the World in Hatting by J. Moss Ives

Danbury Leads the World in Hatting by J. Moss Ives
6127268 Danbury Leads the World in Hatting by J. Moss Ives, from The Connecticut Magazine v.7, 1901-03 (print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageProcess Collection: Views of the Somerdale works of chocolate manufacturers, Js Fry and Sons, Keynsham

Views of the Somerdale works of chocolate manufacturers, Js Fry and Sons, Keynsham, Somerset (b / w photo)
5999782 Views of the Somerdale works of chocolate manufacturers, Js Fry and Sons, Keynsham, Somerset (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageProcess Collection: Alfred North Whitehead, portrait (b / w photo)

Alfred North Whitehead, portrait (b / w photo)
5999500 Alfred North Whitehead, portrait (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfred North Whitehead, portrait.); © Look and Learn

Background imageProcess Collection: Steel, Tin, Zinc, Brass, and Copper (engraving)

Steel, Tin, Zinc, Brass, and Copper (engraving)
5221753 Steel, Tin, Zinc, Brass, and Copper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steel, Tin, Zinc, Brass, and Copper)

Background imageProcess Collection: Ropes and Straw-Plait (engraving)

Ropes and Straw-Plait (engraving)
5221729 Ropes and Straw-Plait (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ropes and Straw-Plait)

Background imageProcess Collection: Finishing Processes, Calendering, Dyeing, etc (engraving)

Finishing Processes, Calendering, Dyeing, etc (engraving)
5221717 Finishing Processes, Calendering, Dyeing, etc (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finishing Processes, Calendering, Dyeing, etc)

Background imageProcess Collection: Cotton (engraving)

Cotton (engraving)
5221708 Cotton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Background imageProcess Collection: Cotton (engraving)

Cotton (engraving)
5221706 Cotton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Background imageProcess Collection: Mining Operations (engraving)

Mining Operations (engraving)
5221741 Mining Operations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mining Operations)

Background imageProcess Collection: Glass (engraving)

Glass (engraving)
5221733 Glass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glass. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Background imageProcess Collection: Flax (engraving)

Flax (engraving)
5221709 Flax (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flax. From Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures by Charles Tomlinson (SPCK)

Background imageProcess Collection: Title page for Tomlinsons Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures (engraving)

Title page for Tomlinsons Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures (engraving)
5221703 Title page for Tomlinsons Illustrations of Useful Arts and Manufactures (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageProcess Collection: Smeatons Lathe (engraving)

Smeatons Lathe (engraving)
5210776 Smeatons Lathe (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smeatons Lathe. Illustration for Lives of the Engineers by Samuel Smiles (John Murray)

Background imageProcess Collection: William Edwards (engraving)

William Edwards (engraving)
5210754 William Edwards (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Edwards. Illustration for Lives of the Engineers by Samuel Smiles (John Murray)

Background imageProcess Collection: John Smeaton (engraving)

John Smeaton (engraving)
5197787 John Smeaton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Smeaton. Illustration for Lives of the Engineers by Samuel Smiles (John Murray)

Background imageProcess Collection: X Ray of an ankle c. 1890

X Ray of an ankle c. 1890
3501925 X Ray of an ankle c.1890 by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Background imageProcess Collection: Madder or Rubia and the Sale of the Root (chromolitho)

Madder or Rubia and the Sale of the Root (chromolitho)
735661 Madder or Rubia and the Sale of the Root (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madder or Rubia and the Sale of the Root)



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"Unveiling the Mysteries: The Alchemical Process of Transformation" In the depths of ancient wisdom, lies a hidden treasure known as the Emerald Tablet, Smaragdine Table or Tabula Smaragdina. This enigmatic artifact holds within it the secrets of alchemy and the transformative power of process. Centuries ago, in the hallowed halls of monastic life, Dom Perignon, a monk with an insatiable curiosity for creation, embarked on his own journey. Through meticulous experimentation and unwavering dedication to perfection, he discovered the art of champagne-making – a process that would forever change our celebrations. Amidst bustling offices in 1920s America stood leggy secretaries who were instrumental in driving progress forward. With their typewriters clacking away tirelessly, they became an integral part of every business process. While most slumbered peacefully at 2 am, Carthusian monks silently processed to matins. In their devotion to prayer and contemplation during these early hours, they found solace and enlightenment through this sacred ritualistic process. Across oceans and borders stood Bessemer converters in Longwy steelworks; towering giants shaping molten metal into strength. Their fiery dance symbolized industrial progress as France's steel industry thrived through this revolutionary manufacturing process. In Pembrokeshire's rugged landscape lay Porthgain lime workings - a testament to human endeavor against nature's forces. Here men labored relentlessly using age-old processes to extract limestone from Mother Earth's embrace; transforming raw material into building blocks for civilization. Madame Yevonde captured Baba Beaton's essence through her lens - immortalizing her beauty amidst vibrant colors. A portrait created with mastery and precision; showcasing both artist’s creative process intertwined with Baba’s captivating allure. The nostalgic charm of wrapping gifts in 1950s brought joyous anticipation during festive seasons. Each fold carefully executed by loving hands, the process of gift-giving became an art form in itself.