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Workshop Collection (page 4)

Step into the world of craftsmanship and creativity with a glimpse into various workshops throughout history

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Shop of Tinqua the painter, c.1860 (w/c on paper)

Shop of Tinqua the painter, c.1860 (w/c on paper)
PEM219468 Shop of Tinqua the painter, c.1860 (w/c on paper) by Tinqua, (fl.1860); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA.

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Cobbler's Quarters, 1860s (oil on fabric)

Cobbler's Quarters, 1860s (oil on fabric)
XOS5879739 Cobbler's Quarters, 1860s (oil on fabric) by Duplessy, Jean-Alphonse (1817-c.1872); 60.5x51.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

In our workshop at Stepney (colour litho)
8644888 In our workshop at Stepney (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In our workshop at Stepney)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Separating gold and silver using nitric acid (woodcut)

Separating gold and silver using nitric acid (woodcut)
8663736 Separating gold and silver using nitric acid (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Separating gold and silver using nitric acid)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Metal sculptors working on the National Bismarck Memorial, Berlin (b/w photo)

Metal sculptors working on the National Bismarck Memorial, Berlin (b/w photo)
8626386 Metal sculptors working on the National Bismarck Memorial, Berlin (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Tea production, c. 1820 (bodycolour and gold paint on silk laid down on paper)

Tea production, c. 1820 (bodycolour and gold paint on silk laid down on paper)
8682919 Tea production, c. 1820 (bodycolour and gold paint on silk laid down on paper) by Chinese School; 48.8 x 59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Painter in his atelier - Gentleman painter with paintbrush in front of an easel in his atelier

Painter in his atelier - Gentleman painter with paintbrush in front of an easel in his atelier
FLO4577650 Painter in his atelier - Gentleman painter with paintbrush in front of an easel in his atelier. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Charron hammering a metal circle on a wooden wheel - Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a

Charron hammering a metal circle on a wooden wheel - Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a wooden wheel in a yard
FLO4577674 Charron hammering a metal circle on a wooden wheel - Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a wooden wheel in a yard

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Carder painting wool fibers to remove short fibers - Wool-comber combing out wool remove short

Carder painting wool fibers to remove short fibers - Wool-comber combing out wool remove short fibres
FLO4577627 Carder painting wool fibers to remove short fibers - Wool-comber combing out wool remove short fibres. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Background imageWorkshop Collection: A metal worker using a wire-drawing machine to make thin wire

A metal worker using a wire-drawing machine to make thin wire. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English
FLO4577577 A metal worker using a wire-drawing machine to make thin wire. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Type founders making metal type for a printing press near a furnace

Type founders making metal type for a printing press near a furnace. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577835 Type founders making metal type for a printing press near a furnace. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Soap factory: a man stirts a tank full of fat into a boil, another cuts the hardened soap with a

Soap factory: a man stirts a tank full of fat into a boil, another cuts the hardened soap with a copper wire - Soap
FLO4577819 Soap factory: a man stirts a tank full of fat into a boil, another cuts the hardened soap with a copper wire - Soap boiler making soap in a factory

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Apothecary in his shop using a mortar and pestle to prepare a medicine

Apothecary in his shop using a mortar and pestle to prepare a medicine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577808 Apothecary in his shop using a mortar and pestle to prepare a medicine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Craftsmen in a copper pottery workshop

Craftsmen in a copper pottery workshop
LSE4112464 Craftsmen in a copper pottery workshop.; Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva.

Background imageWorkshop Collection: General view of the workshop in Chubb & Son's Lock Factory, 1850

General view of the workshop in Chubb & Son's Lock Factory, 1850
3330939 General view of the workshop in Chubb & Son's Lock Factory, 1850; (add.info.: General view of the workshop in Chubb & Son's Lock Factory)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: A locksmith's workshop

A locksmith's workshop
3330932 A locksmith's workshop; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a locksmith's workshop. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Kneeling Angel from the workshop of Andrea della Robbia

Kneeling Angel from the workshop of Andrea della Robbia
3329928 Kneeling Angel from the workshop of Andrea della Robbia; (add.info.: Kneeling Ange; from the workshop of Andrea della Robbia (1470-1525) an Italian Renaissance sculptor

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Statue of Saint Bartholomew

Statue of Saint Bartholomew
3329877 Statue of Saint Bartholomew; (add.info.: Statue of Saint Bartholomew from the workshop of Andrea della Robbia (1470-1525) an Italian Renaissance sculptor

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n

Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n
2625126 Treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr?r 'ilm al-m?z?n; (add.info.: The illuminated colophon to the first volume of a seven-volume copy of the alchemical treatise Kit?b al-Burh?n f? asr)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: L'atelier des engraveurs sur bois dictionary des Beaux Arts 1805 (engraving)

L'atelier des engraveurs sur bois dictionary des Beaux Arts 1805 (engraving)
1734519 L'atelier des engraveurs sur bois dictionary des Beaux Arts 1805 (engraving); (add.info.: L'atelier des engraveurs sur bois dictionary des Beaux Arts 1805 engraving by Besnard).

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Workshop of the wood engravers, 1805 (engraving)

Workshop of the wood engravers, 1805 (engraving)
1733787 Workshop of the wood engravers, 1805 (engraving); (add.info.: L'atelier des engravers sur bois dictionary des Beaux Arts 1805 engraving by Seve).

Background imageWorkshop Collection: 19th century statuary

19th century statuary
673322 19th century statuary; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Statuary); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWorkshop Collection: 19th century carpenter

19th century carpenter
673350 19th century carpenter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Carpenter); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWorkshop Collection: 19th century currier

19th century currier
673343 19th century currier; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Currier); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWorkshop Collection: 19th century lace maker

19th century lace maker
673338 19th century lace maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Lace Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWorkshop Collection: 19th century machinist

19th century machinist
673335 19th century machinist; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Machinist); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWorkshop Collection: 19th century mariner

19th century mariner
673334 19th century mariner; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Mariner); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWorkshop Collection: 19th century mathematical instrument maker

19th century mathematical instrument maker
673332 19th century mathematical instrument maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Mathematical Instrument Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWorkshop Collection: 19th century pewterer

19th century pewterer
673330 19th century pewterer; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Pewterer); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWorkshop Collection: 19th century smith

19th century smith
673325 19th century smith; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Smith); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Recovery of gold from amalgum

Recovery of gold from amalgum
863649 Recovery of gold from amalgum; (add.info.: Recovery of gold from amalgum. 7) chamois leather bag for separating amalgum from excess mercury

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving)

Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving)
2972961 Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: 'Useful Artistic Furniture')

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Amoretti in an Alchemist's Workshop, c.1635-37 (oil on oak wood)

Amoretti in an Alchemist's Workshop, c.1635-37 (oil on oak wood)
8833718 Amoretti in an Alchemist's Workshop, c.1635-37 (oil on oak wood) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 31.8x21 cm; Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Shipwright or ship's carpenter standing on a scaffold and driving wedges into the stern of a ship

Shipwright or ship's carpenter standing on a scaffold and driving wedges into the stern of a ship with a wooden
FLO4577786 Shipwright or ship's carpenter standing on a scaffold and driving wedges into the stern of a ship with a wooden trunnel. At his feet, his auger, axe and punch

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Sawyers cutting timber into planks with a large saw - Sawyers cutting timber into planks with a

Sawyers cutting timber into planks with a large saw - Sawyers cutting timber into planks with a large saw in a saw-pit
FLO4577785 Sawyers cutting timber into planks with a large saw - Sawyers cutting timber into planks with a large saw in a saw-pit

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Stone cutter with mallet and chisel model a bevel stone, behind him another cut a stone with

Stone cutter with mallet and chisel model a bevel stone, behind him another cut a stone with the saw - Stone mason
FLO4577762 Stone cutter with mallet and chisel model a bevel stone, behind him another cut a stone with the saw - Stone mason carving a stone with mallet and chisel on a bevel

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Hat maker ironing the brim of a hat made from beaver fur. In the background

Hat maker ironing the brim of a hat made from beaver fur. In the background
FLO4577748 Hat maker ironing the brim of a hat made from beaver fur. In the background, an apprentice works the felt in a battery (hot-water kettle)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Spinner in bonnet and apron spinning wool yarn on a spinning machine

Spinner in bonnet and apron spinning wool yarn on a spinning machine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577721 Spinner in bonnet and apron spinning wool yarn on a spinning machine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship

English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship
FLO4577568 English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: A saddle manufacturer - A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop

A saddle manufacturer - A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop
FLO4577851 A saddle manufacturer - A saddler in leather apron making a saddle in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.;

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Dyeers: one quenches the fabric in a red dye tank, others pump water to fill the rinse tank - Dyer

Dyeers: one quenches the fabric in a red dye tank, others pump water to fill the rinse tank - Dyer dying bolts of
FLO4577830 Dyeers: one quenches the fabric in a red dye tank, others pump water to fill the rinse tank - Dyer dying bolts of fabric in a barrel

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Straw-hat makers, women and girl, sewing hats from braided and plaited straw in a milliner's shop

Straw-hat makers, women and girl, sewing hats from braided and plaited straw in a milliner's shop
FLO4577816 Straw-hat makers, women and girl, sewing hats from braided and plaited straw in a milliner's shop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Currier shaving animal hides with a knife to make leather for shoes, boots, saddles, bookbindings

Currier shaving animal hides with a knife to make leather for shoes, boots, saddles, bookbindings, etc
FLO4577805 Currier shaving animal hides with a knife to make leather for shoes, boots, saddles, bookbindings, etc. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Building an Aeroplane (colour litho)

Building an Aeroplane (colour litho)
3626856 Building an Aeroplane (colour litho) by Oakley, Thornton (1881-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building an Aeroplane)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Building a Locomotive (colour litho)

Building a Locomotive (colour litho)
3626851 Building a Locomotive (colour litho) by Oakley, Thornton (1881-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Building a Locomotive)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: Scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock

Scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock
5307860 Scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting scenes from within the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield Lock, Middlesex)

Background imageWorkshop Collection: History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209599 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

Background imageWorkshop Collection: An engraving depicting a bookbinding workshop, 19th century

An engraving depicting a bookbinding workshop, 19th century
5311230 An engraving depicting a bookbinding workshop, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1842); Universal History Archive/UIG.



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Step into the world of craftsmanship and creativity with a glimpse into various workshops throughout history. Witness Coopers at work making wooden barrels, their skilled hands shaping each stave with precision. Enter the workshop of a cooper, where the sweet scent of freshly cut wood fills the air, as intricate barrels come to life. Join Captain Scott in his workshop on board Terra Nova, where meticulous planning takes place for daring expeditions. Marvel at his attention to detail as he prepares for treacherous journeys across icy landscapes. Immerse yourself in the bustling workshop of a carpenter and joiner, surrounded by sawdust and the symphony of hammers meeting nails. Witness their mastery as they transform raw timber into functional pieces that stand the test of time. Travel back in time to witness a medieval goldsmith at work, delicately crafting intricate jewelry fit for royalty. Admire their skillful manipulation of precious metals, turning them into works of art that shimmer under candlelight. Feel the rumble beneath your feet as you step inside a roaring 1975 Harley Davidson workshop. Watch mechanics meticulously tinker with engines and chrome details until these iconic motorcycles are ready to hit open roads once again. Enter a dressmaker's workshop filled with colorful fabrics and patterns strewn about like confetti. Here, talented seamstresses bring dreams to life through needle and thread, creating garments that make hearts skip a beat. Transport yourself back to late 1800s Cornwall in Trenear's Wheelwright shop - inhale the scent of fresh-cut timber mingling with iron shavings from wagon wheels being crafted by skilled artisans who keep transportation rolling smoothly. Discover an enchanting bookbinding workshop where ancient techniques meet modern innovation. Observe nimble fingers delicately stitching pages together while rich leather covers are embossed with timeless designs – preserving knowledge within beautifully bound volumes. Glimpse Swindon Works c1860 - an industrial marvel where steam engines come to life.