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Woodwork Collection (page 5)

"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

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Cabinet (wood & wrought iron)

Cabinet (wood & wrought iron)
3469386 Cabinet (wood & wrought iron) by French School; Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Noyon, Picardie, France; ePaul Maeyaert; French, out of copyright

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Artists and craftsmen at work (marble)

Artists and craftsmen at work (marble)
3469972 Artists and craftsmen at work (marble) by Nanni di Banco (c.1384-1421); Orsanmichele Church and Museum, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Tourneur (colour photo)

Tourneur (colour photo)
2817348 Tourneur (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tourneur. Illustration for Autour Du Monde (L Boulanger, c 1900).); © Look and Learn

Background imageWoodwork Collection: The Young Carpenter (engraving)

The Young Carpenter (engraving)
2781227 The Young Carpenter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Young Carpenter. Illustration for Chatterbox (1896).); © Look and Learn

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Jewellery cabinet, c. 1925 (macassar ebony & tooled leather) (see also 422636)

Jewellery cabinet, c. 1925 (macassar ebony & tooled leather) (see also 422636)
CH422637 Jewellery cabinet, c.1925 (macassar ebony & tooled leather) (see also 422636) by Mere, Clement (1861-1940); height: 50.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Huanghuali six-post canopy bed, Jiazichuang Qing Dynasty (wood) (see also 469035)

Huanghuali six-post canopy bed, Jiazichuang Qing Dynasty (wood) (see also 469035)
CH469034 Huanghuali six-post canopy bed, Jiazichuang Qing Dynasty (wood) (see also 469035) by Chinese School, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Smoothing plane, 1880s (cast iron, brass & rosewood)

Smoothing plane, 1880s (cast iron, brass & rosewood)
701101 Smoothing plane, 1880s (cast iron, brass & rosewood) by English School, (19th century); length: 16.8 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark: John Munks & Sons, Norfolk Works)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Mitre plane, 1739 (gunmetal, steel & rosewood)

Mitre plane, 1739 (gunmetal, steel & rosewood)
701100 Mitre plane, 1739 (gunmetal, steel & rosewood) by English School, (18th century); length: 17.6 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Three-arm bow plane, c. 1834-39 (beech, boxwood, ebony, rosewood, brass, steel & ivory)

Three-arm bow plane, c. 1834-39 (beech, boxwood, ebony, rosewood, brass, steel & ivory)
701097 Three-arm bow plane, c.1834-39 (beech, boxwood, ebony, rosewood, brass, steel & ivory) by White, Israel (fl.1834-39); length: 19.7 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Compass and flat-sole rabbet (rebate) planes, late 19th century (boxwood)

Compass and flat-sole rabbet (rebate) planes, late 19th century (boxwood)
701096 Compass and flat-sole rabbet (rebate) planes, late 19th century (boxwood) by English School, (19th century); height of each: 8.9 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark: E)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Long plane (wood)

Long plane (wood)
701088 Long plane (wood) by Austrian School, (19th century); length: 63.5 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: The sides are adorned with a gouged leaf)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Coopers reamer and rasp (walnut) (detail of 701074)

Coopers reamer and rasp (walnut) (detail of 701074)
701073 Coopers reamer and rasp (walnut) (detail of 701074) by French School, (19th century); David Russell Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Plumb bobs (ivory & silver) (see also 701108)

Plumb bobs (ivory & silver) (see also 701108)
701087 Plumb bobs (ivory & silver) (see also 701108) by European School, (19th century); David Russell Collection; (add.info.: These bobs with unmarked silver points are adorned with piquework)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Conical spoon auger or reamer, 1574 (wrought iron)

Conical spoon auger or reamer, 1574 (wrought iron)
701071 Conical spoon auger or reamer, 1574 (wrought iron) by French School, (16th century); length: 85.1 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Three violin-makers planes, late 18th century (boxwood)

Three violin-makers planes, late 18th century (boxwood)
701062 Three violin-makers planes, late 18th century (boxwood) by Dutch School, (18th century); David Russell Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Carpenters Workshop, c. 1860 (colour litho)

Carpenters Workshop, c. 1860 (colour litho)
CHT219377 Carpenters Workshop, c.1860 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Carved figure in oak, at one time in the doorway of the house built on the site of

Carved figure in oak, at one time in the doorway of the house built on the site of
2636758 Carved figure in oak, at one time in the doorway of the house built on the site of the Boars Head Tavern, Eastcheap, 1834 (wash on paper) by Kearney

Background imageWoodwork Collection: A Living Room, in the Arts and Crafts style. Merry, Tom. British 19th / 20th century

A Living Room, in the Arts and Crafts style. Merry, Tom. British 19th / 20th century
STC255762 A Living Room, in the Arts and Crafts style. Merry, Tom. British 19th/20th century by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Furniture designs by Lefevre-Chauveaux, from Album Dessins de Meubles

Furniture designs by Lefevre-Chauveaux, from Album Dessins de Meubles
STC255729 Furniture designs by Lefevre-Chauveaux, from Album Dessins de Meubles, black and white engraving by French School

Background imageWoodwork Collection: The Wheelright, c. 1860 (colour litho)

The Wheelright, c. 1860 (colour litho)
CHT275999 The Wheelright, c.1860 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Archives Hachette, Paris; (add.info.: Le Charron; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageWoodwork Collection: The Building of Noahs Ark, from the Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel

The Building of Noahs Ark, from the Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel
BMR249408 The Building of Noahs Ark, from the Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel, 1493 (colour woodcut) by Wolgemut or Wolgemuth, Michael (1434-1519); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

Background imageWoodwork Collection: The Carpenter, detail from an altarpiece (stone) (b / w photo)

The Carpenter, detail from an altarpiece (stone) (b / w photo)
XIR172613 The Carpenter, detail from an altarpiece (stone) (b/w photo) by French School; Musee des Monuments Francais, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Detail of a Library Table, 1879-82 (rosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl and abalone)

Detail of a Library Table, 1879-82 (rosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl and abalone)
6372827 Detail of a Library Table, 1879-82 (rosewood, brass, mother-of-pearl and abalone) by American School, (19th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Background imageWoodwork Collection: French artisan, 16th century

French artisan, 16th century
5855275 French artisan, 16th century by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: French artisan, 16th century. A carpenter shown in his work clothes using a plane)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Carved woodwork on benches in the Church of St Mary, Lubeck, Germany (colour litho)

Carved woodwork on benches in the Church of St Mary, Lubeck, Germany (colour litho)
5996422 Carved woodwork on benches in the Church of St Mary, Lubeck, Germany (colour litho) by Gruner, Ludwig (1801-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Plate 379. Carpenter, Planing a Board, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 379. Carpenter, Planing a Board, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950349 Plate 379. Carpenter, Planing a Board, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.7x33.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageWoodwork Collection: View of Middle Temple Hall interior, London, 1885 (b / w photo)

View of Middle Temple Hall interior, London, 1885 (b / w photo)
1812993 View of Middle Temple Hall interior, London, 1885 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageWoodwork Collection: The Frame Maker, (oil on panel)

The Frame Maker, (oil on panel)
822893 The Frame Maker, (oil on panel) by Gay, Walter (1856-1937); 39x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frame Maker. Walter Gay (1856-1937). Oil on panel

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Various objects (chromolitho)

Various objects (chromolitho)
964353 Various objects (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Various objects (Objets divers); France, 15th to 17th century

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Turned armchair, 1850-99 (ash, elm & sycamore)

Turned armchair, 1850-99 (ash, elm & sycamore)
3664214 Turned armchair, 1850-99 (ash, elm & sycamore) by Clissett, Philip (1817-1913); 104x53x38 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Lotherton Hall) U.K.; (add.info.: Production: Bosbury)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Seaside Trippers on Board a Man-of-War (litho)

Seaside Trippers on Board a Man-of-War (litho)
1062793 Seaside Trippers on Board a Man-of-War (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaside Trippers on Board a Man-of-War)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Young boy in a workshop c. 1936 (b / w photo)

Young boy in a workshop c. 1936 (b / w photo)
1126602 Young boy in a workshop c.1936 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis Wickes Hine (1874 - 1940) was an American sociologist and photographer

Background imageWoodwork Collection: The ministry of pensions hospital at Stoke Manderville Hospital. Buckinghamshire

The ministry of pensions hospital at Stoke Manderville Hospital. Buckinghamshire. Dr Ludwig Guttman, a nuro surgical and spinal injuries specialist (not pictured)

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Members of the Barnet National Fire Service. In their off duty times

Members of the Barnet National Fire Service. In their off duty times, they have been making fittings for RAF rocket bombs. Picture taken 31st May 1944

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Members of the Berners Street Fire Service, Central London

Members of the Berners Street Fire Service, Central London, making toys for children of mothers who are working to keep the war effort going

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Sawing and hammering away like veterans, a cluster of ATS girls

Sawing and hammering away like veterans, a cluster of ATS girls, all brides or brides to be, are making the furniture for their new homes

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Chair making industry continues in Britain during World War Two

Chair making industry continues in Britain during World War Two. Mr H E Goodchild turning chair legs on his lathe. 8th December 1941

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Cricket Bat Making 14th April 1932. A scene in a Midland sports manufacturers

Cricket Bat Making 14th April 1932. A scene in a Midland sports manufacturers factory where a craftsman is engaged in the delicate task of creating the blade of a cricket bat

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Six-year-olds Asif Mohammed (left) and Gareth Middleton made this model boat from wood

Six-year-olds Asif Mohammed (left) and Gareth Middleton made this model boat from wood. Part of science work which will feature more strongly in the new national curriculum

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Owen Dean shaping Beechwood chair legs by his hut in the Buckinghamshire woods

Owen Dean shaping Beechwood chair legs by his hut in the Buckinghamshire woods. 10th April 1952

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Chelsea footballer Alan Hudson tundertaking some DIY at his Putney home, May 1972

Chelsea footballer Alan Hudson tundertaking some DIY at his Putney home, May 1972

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Two brothers Colin and Keith Wympress on the carpenters bench. 28th March 1951

Two brothers Colin and Keith Wympress on the carpenters bench. 28th March 1951

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Inter Cities Fairs Cup Semi Final Second Leg match at Stamford Bridge

Inter Cities Fairs Cup Semi Final Second Leg match at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea 2 v Barcelona 0 (aggregate 2-2, Barcelona won play off 5-0). Action from the match. 11th May 1966

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Wheelwright William Punday aged 73 seen here working with a circular saw February

Wheelwright William Punday aged 73 seen here working with a circular saw February 1935

Background imageWoodwork Collection: One of the last rocking horse craftsmen in Britain, Steve Winder from Ossett, Yorkshire

One of the last rocking horse craftsmen in Britain, Steve Winder from Ossett, Yorkshire. Using an axe and chisels he is able to start shaping a horses head in a few minutes

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Women carpenters checking the records in their office. 1954 A95-002

Women carpenters checking the records in their office. 1954 A95-002

Background imageWoodwork Collection: Women carpenters constructing an ironing board in a workshop. 1954 A95-003

Women carpenters constructing an ironing board in a workshop. 1954 A95-003



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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.