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Telegraph clerks at the General Post Office St Martin's-le-Grand, 1888
3480000 Telegraph clerks at the General Post Office St Martin's-le-Grand, 1888; (add.info.: Telegraph clerks at the General Post Office St Martin's-le-Grand; London)

The trail of war amid the peaceful vineyards of Northern France during WWI (litho)
3252887 The trail of war amid the peaceful vineyards of Northern France during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: The trail of war amid the peaceful vineyards of Northern France during WWI)

A farm scene, 1850
3478427 A farm scene, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a gentleman speaking with the farmer as the labourer continues to work. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Triumph' by Morris H Traubel
3519593 Triumph' by Morris H Traubel; (add.info.: Triumph by Morris H Traubel (1820-1897). Print on wove paper : lithograph printed in pale green, buff and black

Shoe leather processing, 1885
2604034 Shoe leather processing, 1885; (add.info.: Beaming hides for production of shoe leather: USA. From "Harper's New Monthly Magazine", 1885).

Work in American brewery, 1885
2604010 Work in American brewery, 1885; (add.info.: Filling beer barrels in an American brewery. Wood engraving published 1885).

USA, Californian Gold Rush, engraving, 1850
2603972 USA, Californian Gold Rush, engraving, 1850; (add.info.: Washing for gold, California, c1850. The Californian Gold Rush begand in 1849. Wood engraving).

Steam - powered earth excavators
2603924 Steam - powered earth excavators; (add.info.: Panama Canal: excavating with steam - powered earth excavators and earth transporters at Tabemilla during the de Lesseps attempt to dig)

Clearing House at the Bank of England, 1881
3478921 Clearing House at the Bank of England, 1881; (add.info.: Clearing House at the Bank of England, London 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The offices of a Publisher, 1870
3478915 The offices of a Publisher, 1870; (add.info.: The offices of a Publisher, 1870.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A working class family, 1850
3478727 A working class family, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of a working class family saying goodbye to each other after a visit. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Assay laboratory with various forms of furnace
863682 Assay laboratory with various forms of furnace; (add.info.: Assay laboratory with various forms of furnace including and athanor or 'Slow Harry', 7)

Paper making, China. Engraving c1810
866077 Paper making, China. Engraving c1810.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woman sorting and cutting rags to be turned into paper. Engraving, c1845
866053 Woman sorting and cutting rags to be turned into paper. Engraving, c1845.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Saddler's workshop. From Diderot ''Encyclopedie'' c1751
865634 Saddler's workshop. From Diderot ''Encyclopedie'' c1751.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Haymaking. Early 19th century engraving
865461 Haymaking. Early 19th century engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

William Henry Flower (1831-1899)
865073 William Henry Flower (1831-1899); (add.info.: William Henry Flower (1831-1899) English surgeon and zoologist, born at Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England

19th century ladies' dress maker
673337 19th century ladies' dress maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Ladies' Dress Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century stocking weaver
673321 19th century stocking weaver; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Stocking Weaver); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century leather worker or tanner
673318 19th century leather worker or tanner; (add.info.: a nineteenth century leather worker or tanner); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Machine for making continuous roll of paper. Engraving c1845'
866052 Machine for making continuous roll of paper. Engraving c1845'; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Bell foundry: Opening hearth gate to let melt into the bell pit. From Diderot ''Encyclopedie'' c1751
865639 Bell foundry: Opening hearth gate to let melt into the bell pit. From Diderot ''Encyclopedie'' c1751.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Production of Sulphur. From Diderot ''Encyclopedie'' c1751
865635 Production of Sulphur. From Diderot ''Encyclopedie'' c1751.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Coal cutting machine on rails, 1880 (engraving)
864509 Coal cutting machine on rails, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Coal cutting machine on rails, powered by compressed air produced by a steam engine at the pithead)

19th century country postmaster
673390 19th century country postmaster; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Country postmaster); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century Siberian mail
673370 19th century Siberian mail; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Siberian mail); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century Canadian postman
673369 19th century Canadian postman; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Canadian postman); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century Japanese postman
673366 19th century Japanese postman; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Japanese postman); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century Nuremberg post-runner
673361 19th century Nuremberg post-runner; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Nuremberg post-runner); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century bricklayer
673352 19th century bricklayer; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Bricklayer); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century brick maker
673351 19th century brick maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Brick Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century confectioner with customers
673345 19th century confectioner with customers; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Confect ioner); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century dyer with helpers
673342 19th century dyer with helpers; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Dyer); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving)
672985 Equipment to underwater diving. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century linen draper
673336 19th century linen draper; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Linen Draper); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century soap boilers
673324 19th century soap boilers; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Soap Boiler); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woolsorters, 1880 (engraving)
863954 Woolsorters, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Woolsorters. These workers, who were employed by a woolstapler, sorted the wool from various areas of the fleeces into separate batches)

Steel manufacture, Bessemer process, United Kingdom
863947 Steel manufacture, Bessemer process, United Kingdom; (add.info.: Steel manufacture by the Bessemer process in operation in Sheffield, England)

Marshall's Flax Mill, England, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving)
863946 Marshall's Flax Mill, England, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: The Great Hall of Marshall's Flax Mill, Leeds, Yorkshire, England)

The old colonial dames, 1899
1577311 The old colonial dames, 1899; (add.info.: The old colonial dames by Samuel Ehrhart, approximately 1862-1937, artist. Published 1899)

Students in an Exam, Tonking, from 'Le Petit Journal', 28th July 1895 (coloured engraving)
XIR217540 Students in an Exam, Tonking, from 'Le Petit Journal', 28th July 1895 (coloured engraving) by French School

Washerwoman (oil on canvas)
490044 Washerwoman (oil on canvas) by Brusselmans, Jean (1884-1953); Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders.

Bloodhound "Don"
5856406 Bloodhound "Don"; (add.info.: Bloodhound "Don." Fine chromolithograph from Cassell's "Illustrated Book of the Dog" 1881)

Gordon setter "Blossom" in a field near a wooden fence
5856404 Gordon setter "Blossom" in a field near a wooden fence.; (add.info.: Gordon Setter "Blossom." Original painting by Davis)

Greyhound "Lauderdale" in front of fields and forests
5856403 Greyhound "Lauderdale" in front of fields and forests.; (add.info.: Greyhound "Lauderdale." Fine chromolithograph from Cassell's "Book of Dogs" 1881)

Harvesting at Tolpuddle, Dorset, England in the 19th century
5614409 Harvesting at Tolpuddle, Dorset, England in the 19th century; (add.info.: Harvesting at Tolpuddle, Dorset, England in the 19th century)

A 'sweater's' workshop
5616475 A 'sweater's' workshop; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a 'sweater's' workshop where women and young children make sweaters by using sewing machines)

Convicts at work
5616553 Convicts at work; (add.info.: Illustration depicting convicts working on Chatam Basin. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1871); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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From shoeing horses to harvesting crops, it has evolved through the ages. In 1844, artist Edwin Henry Landseer captured the essence of labor in his masterpiece. Fast forward to 1938, where the Chevrolet El Camino SS 454 became a symbol of hard work and power on wheels. Picture No. 11772077 showcases the timeless beauty of the Range Rover Mk. 1 Classic, a vehicle that effortlessly combines luxury and utility. But it's not just about machines; humans too have played their part in shaping our world. The Land Rover Defender TD5 stands as a testament to human ingenuity and resilience in challenging terrains like Polkanuggo Quarry in Cornwall (1903-1904). John Deere combine harvesters revolutionized agriculture by efficiently gathering barley crops, filling trailers pulled by tractors with golden grains. The Land Rover Freelander 2 represents modern-day versatility - a reliable companion for both work and adventure alike. Traveling across continents, we stumble upon Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy in County Clare, Ireland (Picture No. 10889724). This mysterious sculpture reminds us that even ancient civilizations recognized the importance of fertility and productivity. Lastly, let's not forget about air travel. The Galley aboard Zeppelin LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin (1933) demonstrates how aviation has become an integral part of global trade and transportation systems. In all its forms - whether it be manual labor or technological advancements - working is what propels us forward as individuals and societies alike.