Quality Control Collection

Women sorting grapes for wine
3078053 Women sorting grapes for wine; (add.info.: Print showing women sorting grapes for wine in Champagne, France. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Examining spruce for planes, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Examining spruce for planes, between c1915 and c1920. A man at an airplane factory is seen looking for imperfections in spruce to be used for the construction of airplanes.

P.O. Dept. between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. P.O. Dept. between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
P.O. Dept. between 1910 and 1920. USA. Older woman working in a factory

"Trial of the Pyx", at the Office of the Comptroller-General of the Exchequer, Whitehall, 1854. The trial takes place in the principal apartment of the Exchequer-office

Processing Coffee, Marley Coffee, Kingston, St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica, Caribbean

Making bowls is a fine art. At Messers Clapshaw and Cleave works, Coventry Road, Birmingham where woods for the game of bowls are made

Checking print, the White Rose Press, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1968. A printworker checking the print from a Heidelberg press

Plate 6 (Examining the Newly Spun Cocoons), from the series "Kaiko Yashinai-gusa", Japan, c. 1772

Sorting tea (w / c on paper)
STC209661 Sorting tea (w/c on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Chinese, out of copyright

Inspectors of the Collegium Medicum in Amsterdam, 1724 (oil on canvas)
4071458 Inspectors of the Collegium Medicum in Amsterdam, 1724 (oil on canvas) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 40x49 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Hendrik van Bronkhorst)

Egg testing and grading (litho)
3621831 Egg testing and grading (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egg testing and grading)

Shell-making at the Creusot works, testing for flaws by sound
STC292982 Shell-making at the Creusot works, testing for flaws by sound, from The Illustrated War News (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century)

Testing the waterproof qualities of umbrellas in an up-to-date Brolley Works (litho)
1090690 Testing the waterproof qualities of umbrellas in an up-to-date Brolley Works (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Selecting tea leaves (chromolitho)
1093200 Selecting tea leaves (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selecting tea leaves. Liebig educational card.); © Look and Learn

Engine mounted on the chassis of a car on the production line is inspected at the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23rd September 1931

J Harvey Limited Clothing factory in Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent, southeast Wales, Friday 2nd April 1965. The clothing factory which produces duffel coats, jackets and trousers, employs 300 workers

Weaving baskets for artillery shells, Nottingham, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Factory workers making packaging out of cane or willow, for the safe transport of shells to the front

Testing of television broadcasting equipment at the Telefunken manufacturing plant, Berlin, c
RYS355863 Testing of television broadcasting equipment at the Telefunken manufacturing plant, Berlin, c.1935 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; German

Ms 426 fol. 48 Sifting grain, from Le Miroir de la Nature by Vincent de Beauvais
XIR347306 Ms 426 fol.48 Sifting grain, from Le Miroir de la Nature by Vincent de Beauvais (vellum) by French School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Laon

Coils and hexagonal bars at the Park Gate Iron & Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. A manager quality checks the finished coils which are ready for delivery

The test bakery at Spillers Foods, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire 1962. As producers of flour for a large proportion of the nations commercial bakeries

Crack detection on round bars, J Beardshaw & Sons, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. A worker uses a spray gun to apply a fluid which will shaw any cracks whch may exist in the bar

Checking finished castings at AT Green & Sons Ltd foundry, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. To create the smooth finishes to a casting, it is machined

Quality checking a casting for a pump, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. AT Green & Sons ran a foundry in Northfield Lane in Rotherham

A machinist quality checking a six foot circular saw blade, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. A machinist from the Edgar Allen Steel Company quality checking a six foot circular saw blade after

A lab tachnician with a Reichter Microscope at a steelworks, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1962. A lab tachnician checks the quality of tungsten carbide with at the Edgar Allen Steel Co

Crack detection on steel bars at J Beardshaw & Sons, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. A dye penetrant is poured onto the steel

Ultrasonic testing of steel, J Beardshaw & Sons, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1963. In part of the warehouse storing flat steel bars

The British engineer, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
The British engineer, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1963. The epitome of the British engineer from a bygone age. This photograph

Quality checking cookers at the GEC plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist
Quality checking cookers at the GEC plant, Swinton, South Yorkshire, 1960. An overview of the final stages of cooker assembly at the GEC plant in Swinton, near Rotherham

Checking the quality of saltpetre (nitre, potassium nitrate, or KN03), 1683. Saltpetre is the principal ingredient in gunpowder, and is still used in the preservation of some foods

Soap manufacturing, c1905. The Vinolia Soap Companys London laboratory where raw materials and essential oils were tested

Young woman with magnifying glass in front of her eye

The Lancers
circa 1900: The New South Wales Lancers under inspection from a military commander. (Photo by Reinhold Thiele/Thiele/Getty Images)

Foundry chemical tests. Worker carrying out laboratory tests to determine the composition of steel samples. Steel is an alloy of iron and small amounts of carbon

Branding smoked hams at the meat packing establishments, 1910

Steam Inpection Car
Illustration of a steam inspection car designed and constructed by Mr. Jay Noble, master mechanic for M. M. Buck & Co. of St. Louis, Missouri in 1876. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Workers assembling parts on a production line, supervisor taking notes on clipboard

Man supervising car production on assembly line

Workers on production line at food processing plant, supervisor taking notes on clipboard

Inspection of animal carcasses, 1910

Farmer examining stacked logs

Farmer examining cereal

Farmer examining a young fruit tree

Police signalling disc stopping a car

Hendon Air Review
Military aircraft lined up for inspection at a Naval and Military review at Hendon. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

HMS Hibernia
9th May 1912: The HMS Hibernia, with an aeroplane on board, awaits Fleet inspection by King George, at Weymouth harbour. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

HMS Hannibal
July 1914: The battleship, the HMS Hannibal, ready for Fleet inspection by the King, flying the Union Jack. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

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"Ensuring Excellence: The Art of Quality Control Across the Globe" From the lush coffee plantations in Kingston, St. Andrew Parish, Jamaica to the bustling White Rose Press in Mexborough, South Yorkshire, quality control is an integral part of various industries worldwide. In the heart of Caribbean coffee production, meticulous processing techniques are employed to guarantee a rich and flavorful brew. Marley Coffee takes pride in their commitment to quality control as they meticulously check each bean for perfection. Meanwhile, at The White Rose Press established in 1968, every print is carefully examined to ensure flawless reproduction. Attention to detail and precision are paramount as they strive for excellence with each publication. The fine art of bowl-making comes alive at Messers Clapshaw and Cleave works on Coventry Road. Craftsmen employ their expertise to create exquisite bowls while maintaining strict quality control measures throughout the process. Traveling back in time to Japan's Kaiko Yashinai-gusa series from 1772 by creator Shunsho reveals Plate 6 - "Examining the Newly Spun Cocoons. " This masterpiece showcases how even centuries ago, artisans understood the importance of inspecting their work closely before presenting it to the world. Tea enthusiasts understand that sorting tea leaves requires utmost care and attention. Delicate watercolor on paper captures this crucial step where experts select only the finest leaves for your perfect cuppa. Stepping into Amsterdam's Collegium Medicum in 1724 through an oil canvas painting unveils inspectors diligently ensuring medical standards are met. Their dedication exemplifies how quality control extends beyond tangible products into vital services that impact lives directly. Egg testing and grading lithographs highlight another facet where precision plays a pivotal role in delivering safe eggs fit for consumption. At Creusot works, shell-making undergoes rigorous sound testing methods ensuring no flaws compromise its integrity. Similarly, umbrellas endure thorough examinations at modern Brolley Works, guaranteeing their waterproof qualities.