Woodworking Collection

Wood / Carpenter / Mr Chip
Mr Chip the Carpenter, from " Happy Families" devised in Britain by Mr Jacques in 1861

Apprentice carpenter
Young carpenters apprentice planing a block of wood, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

CARPENTER / 1870
A carpenter planes a piece of wood creating lots of wood shavings

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

Turning Wood on a Lathe
A turner uses a lathe powered by a foot pedal to carve and shape a length of wood

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)

C17 WOOD TURNER / WOODCUT
A wood turner Date: 17th century

Team of Carpenters making a cart
Three carpenters make a cart under the watchful gaze of an elder craftsman or the intended recipent of the cart. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

German Woodworker
DER DENGLER (" THE HONER/SHARPENER" ) Idealised German woodworker in traditional clothes

C17 Woodworkers / Woodcut
Two woodworkers sawing through a piece of wood held in a workbench

First Woodworking
The First Woodworking

The Little Witch, plate four from Zehn Blätter zu Hebels Alemannischen Gedichten, 1820. Creator: Sophie Reinhard
The Little Witch, plate four from Zehn Blatter zu Hebels Alemannischen Gedichten, 1820. Ten leaves of Hebel's Alemannic poems

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

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

'The Walker Engineering Laboratories at Liverpool; The Wood-working Department, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'The Walker Engineering Laboratories at Liverpool; The Wood-working Department, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

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

Le menuisier, 1845. Creator: Jean Jacques Henner
Le menuisier, 1845

Christ in the House of His Parents - painted by J. E. Millais, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Christ in the House of His Parents - painted by J. E. Millais, 1850. Exhibition at the Royal Academy in London. The child Jesus shows the stigmata, presaging his crucifixion:..a picture painted

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)

A spectacular Kirchner Leipzig band saw, Germany
A spectacular Kirchner Leipzig band saw in a woodworking workshop, Germany. Date: circa 1910s

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

Michael Ransley, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. January 1990
Michael Ransley, Lostwithiel instrument maker, works on a copy of a recorder from the sixteenth century. The London College of Music have commissioned him to create four Renaissance recorders

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

Native Carpenters - India - using rules, planes and chisels. Date: circa 1903

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, Victorian period

Woodworking Boys
A photograph used for advertisement purposes, showing a group of young boys sat at a table laid with woodworking tools and materials. Date: circa 1939

The Carpenter, 1918 (painting)
543671 The Carpenter, 1918 (painting) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); (add.info.: Boris Mikhaylovich Kustodiev (1878-1827) Russian painter and stage designer

Manxman Pianoforte, England, 1897. Creators: Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Manxman Pianoforte, England, 1897

Jack Plane, Central Europe, 1786. Creator: Unknown
Jack Plane, Central Europe, 1786

Linen Cupboard (Kast), Netherlands, 1630 / 50. Creator: Unknown
Linen Cupboard (Kast), Netherlands, 1630/50

Sideboard, England, Designed 1867, made c. 1876. Creator: Edward William Godwin
Sideboard, England, Designed 1867, made c. 1876

Carpenters, ca. 1500. Creator: Hans Burgkmair, the Elder
Carpenters, ca.1500. Scene from a 1775 edition of Der Weisskunig or The White King, a chivalric novel written between 1505 and 1516

Walnut Screw Clamp, c. 1937. Creator: George File
Walnut Screw Clamp, c. 1937

Rabbet Plane, c. 1937. Creator: Samuel Faigin
Rabbet Plane, c. 1937

Hollow Plane, c. 1937. Creator: Samuel Faigin
Hollow Plane, c. 1937

Coopers Chamfer Knife, 1938. Creator: Thomas Dooley
Coopers Chamfer Knife, 1938

Rabbet Plane, c. 1938. Creator: Samuel Faigin
Rabbet Plane, c. 1938

Groove Plane, c. 1937. Creator: Samuel Faigin
Groove Plane, c. 1937

Drawshave, 1938. Creator: Thomas Dooley
Drawshave, 1938

Plate 380. Carpenter, Sawing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950350 Plate 380. Carpenter, Sawing, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.4x32.4 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Midday (engraving)
3646736 Midday (engraving) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Midday. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

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Unleashing the timeless artistry of woodworking: From apprentice carpenter to master craftsman, the legacy lives on. 🪚✨ Step back in time to 1870 and witness the skillful hands of a CARPENTER shaping dreams into reality. Admire the Coopers croze planes, dating back to 1735, 1842, and the early to mid-19th century – tools that have stood the test of time. Transport yourself further into history as you meet a C17 WOOD TURNER and marvel at their intricate creations. The delicate strokes of woodcuts depicting scenes from Gerrit van Honthorst's 'Childhood of Christ' (c1620) showcase true mastery. Witness teamwork at its finest as a team of Carpenters comes together to craft a magnificent cart. Each member brings their unique expertise, resulting in an awe-inspiring creation. Travel across borders and encounter a skilled German Woodworker who adds his own flair to this ancient craft. His attention to detail is unparalleled. Delve deeper into history with C17 Woodworkers captured through stunning woodcuts – glimpses into their world filled with passion for their trade. Meet Mr Chip, whose love for wood knows no bounds. With every stroke of his chisel, he breathes life into raw timber, transforming it into exquisite pieces that stand out amongst others. Experience the birth itself – where creativity meets craftsmanship for the very first time. Witness how this age-old tradition has evolved over centuries while still preserving its essence. Step inside a Victorian-era woodworking class where eager learners soak up knowledge passed down through generations. Their dedication shines bright as they hone their skills under watchful eyes. And finally, let us not forget those young enthusiasts known as Woodworking Boys who embrace this noble art form from an early age – carrying forward traditions that will endure for years to come.