Woodwork Collection

Childhood of Christ, c1620. Artist: Gerrit van Honthorst
Childhood of Christ, c1620. Detail. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Inside the factory of Messrs WM Lawrence and Co, Colwick, Nottingham. Aircrafts are being made in one half of the factory, and furniture in the other half. Picture taken 23rd October 1944

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953-004

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953-001

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953-007

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953-002

New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new "Revolutionary"
New Cricket bat. Ted Jolly 62. The new " Revolutionary" cricket bat in production at the Gray-Nicholis factory in Robertsbridge, Sussex. April 1975 75-1953

Coopers croze planes, dated 1735, 1842 and early to mid-19th century
701102 Coopers croze planes, dated 1735, 1842 and early to mid-19th century (service tree wood & metal) (see also 701103) by German School; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: L to R)

Engraving depicting a screw-cutting lathe by Withworth of Manchester, 19th century
5309321 Engraving depicting a screw-cutting lathe by Withworth of Manchester, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a screw-cutting lathe by Withworth of Manchester)

Carpenters at work on the roof trusses
5312023 Carpenters at work on the roof trusses; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting carpenters at work on the roof trusses of a building. Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Baby Carrier (tihkinakan), c.1835 (mixed media)
PEM216355 Baby Carrier (tihkinakan), c.1835 (mixed media) by American School, (19th century); h: 79 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; (add.info.: made from wood, cloth, beads)

British women carpenters near the front, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
British women carpenters near the front, between c1915 and 1918. British women carpenters working in a workshop near the front during World War I.

British women carpenters near front, 30 Jun 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
British women carpenters near front, 30 Jun 1917. Women carpenters working at the Tarrant Hut workshops near Calais, France during World War I.

Holy Gates from the first half of the eighteenth century, Museum inventory number 1824...1911
Holy Gates from the first half of the eighteenth century, Museum inventory number 1824, Rostov Museum, Rostov Velikii, 1911.

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

Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920

Wood-turning machinery, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Wood-turning machinery, 1904

The repair shop, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
The repair shop, 1904

Sketch for the Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis church (4th arrondissement of Paris): St Joseph... 1870. Creator: Jules Richomme
Sketch for the Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis church (4th arrondissement of Paris): St Joseph and Christ as a boy, 1870. Carpentry workshop

Esquisse pour la galerie des métiers de l'Hôtel de Ville : Charpentiers, 1890. Creator: Pierre Victor Galland
Esquisse pour la galerie des metiers de l'Hotel de Ville : Charpentiers, 1890. Carpenters

Chinoiserie in the style of Boucher for woodwork at the Hotel de Broglie, 1915. Creator: Felix Boutreux
Chinoiserie in the style of Boucher for woodwork at the Hotel de Broglie, 1915

Linden, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Linden, Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, 1938

A class in sloyd woodworking, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
A class in sloyd woodworking, 1899 or 1900. Young African American women training in woodworking at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia

Young men training in woodworking at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia, 1899 or 1900

Students at work on a house built largely by them, 1899 or 1900. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Students at work on a house built largely by them, 1899 or 1900. Young African American men, training in woodworking, building a stairway in a house in Hampton, Virginia

Three Legged Chair, 1935/1942. Creator: Francis Jennings
Three Legged Chair, 1935/1942

Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d. Creator: Ignatii Stepanovich Shchedrovski
Scenes from Russian Folk Life, n.d

Race knives, 18th - 19th century (wood & metal)
701083 Race knives, 18th - 19th century (wood & metal) by European; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: The race [or raze] knife in its simplest form consists of a steel blade with the end bent)

The Young Mechanic, 1848 (oil on canvas)
3432819 The Young Mechanic, 1848 (oil on canvas) by Smith, Allen (1810-90); 102.24u81.76 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Full frame take of an old wooden door

Carpenters of Cuba
Maryse Dardaillon

Carpenters
3782200 Carpenters; (add.info.: Carpenters, reproduced from a miniature in a fifteenth century version of the Chroniques de Hainaut)

Carpenter
3782198 Carpenter; (add.info.: Carpenter, reproduced from the original drawing by Michael Wolgemut (Wohlgemuth) in the Chronique de Nuremburg'. German printmaker and painter, 1434 - 1519

197189

Pair of Flintlock Dueling Pistols with Case and Accessories, c. 1780-1800 (mixed media)
1249198 Pair of Flintlock Dueling Pistols with Case and Accessories, c.1780-1800 (mixed media) by H.W. Mortimer & Sons (18th Century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Children at Sarah Metcalfe School build a canoe in Wood shop class, Middlesbrough, February 1976

Apprentices working in the Padcroft carpentry shop in Yiewsley 1933

Harvard House, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Built in 1596 by Thomas Rogers, grandfather of the benefactor of Harvard University, John Harvard. Date: circa 1910s

American Indian and African American students at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1900(?) - men using machinery in woodworking shop, 1899 or 1900

American Indian and African American students at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1900(?) - men in carpentry workshop, 1899 or 1900

Classroom scenes in Washington, D.C. public schools - carpentry class, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Classroom scenes in Washington, D.C. public schools - carpentry class, (1899?)

Woodworking class, Washington, D.C. (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Woodworking class, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

Midday, plate three from Four Times of Day, c.1595. Creator: Jan Saenredam
Midday, plate three from Four Times of Day, c.1595

Baptist Church JLP01_09_810140
Olivet Deptford Baptist Church, Edward Street, Deptford, Lewisham, Greater London. The interior of the Olivet Deptford Baptist Church, showing the brickwork and joinery of the sloping walls

Seglora Church (Seglora kyrka) comes from a parish in Vastergotland. The old wooden church dates back to1730 and in Skansen has found a new life as it is one of Swedenas most popular churches for

Sami Camp from the beginnings of the 20th century, used in Spring and Autumn in Lappland. In the foreground, a timber shed (Njalla), and in the background a turf shelter (Torvkata) made with turf

Swedish traditional rural house. Skansen is the worlds first open air museum, founded in 1891 by Artur Hazelius to show the way of life in the different parts of Sweden before the industrial era

SLOTH THE TOY MAKER
Adam Lawless

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"Exploring the Timeless Craft of Woodwork: From Coopers Croze Planes to Le Pavillon Francais, Neige" Step back in time as we delve into the fascinating world of woodwork. Dating back to 1735 and spanning centuries, this captivating craft has left its mark on history. Imagine yourself in the childhood of Christ, depicted by artist Gerrit van Honthorst in c1620. The intricate details carved into wooden figures transport you to a different era. Take a peek inside the factory of Messrs WM Lawrence and Co in Colwick, Nottingham. Witnessing the creation process firsthand reveals the dedication and skill required for each masterpiece. Meet Sloth, The Toy Maker - his nimble hands bring joy to children with his meticulously crafted wooden toys. His attention to detail is unmatched. Remember your school days? The woodwork class was always an exciting place where creativity flourished. Young minds honed their skills under careful guidance, laying foundations for future artisans. Travel further back in time to Victorian England when woodworking classes were essential for practical education. Students learned craftsmanship that would serve them throughout their lives. Picture a carpenter from the early 1900s; his weathered hands tell stories of hard work and dedication as he shapes raw timber into functional pieces that withstand the test of time. Visit St. Mark's Church on North Audley Street and marvel at beautifully handcrafted stalls made from richly stained wood - a testament to both faith and artistry. Flip through vintage covers of "Do it Yourself" magazines from March 1966, December 1967, and August 1967 - showcasing innovative designs that inspired countless DIY enthusiasts across generations. Finally, let us transport you to Le Pavillon Francais amidst a snowy landscape – an architectural gem constructed entirely out of wood showcases France's mastery over this versatile material. Woodworking is more than just crafting objects.