Maker Collection (#10)

Sentinel Wagon 3899
Maker: Sentinel Waggon Works in Shrewsbury Type: Wagon Number: 3899 Built: ca 1920-1921 Registration: ET 1969 Date: 1970s-1980s

Fowler Showmans Road Locomotive 14424, Valiant
Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds. Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 14424 Built: 1916 Registration: DH 2545 Class: B6 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 10 Name: Valiant Date: 1970s-1980s

Babcock & Wilcox Road Roller 4013, Brutus
Maker: Babcock & Wilcox Ltd. at Renfrew, Scotland. Type: Road Roller Number: 4013 Built: 1926 Registration: YB 5089 Cylinders: Single Nhp: 5 Name: Brutus Date: 1970s-1980s

Fowler Ploughing Engine 4223, Aethelflaed
Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds. Type: Ploughing Engine Number: 4223 Built: 1882 Registration: AC 9061 Cylinders: Single Nhp: 8 Name: Aethelflaed Date: 1970s-1980s

Aveling & Porter Road Roller 14083, Aevlyn
Maker: Aveling & Porter Type: Road Roller Number: 14083 Built: 1930 Registration: DG 1372 Class: AD Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 4 Name: Aevlyn Date: 1970s-1980s

Fowler Ploughing Engine 14383, Prince
Maker: Marshall, Sons & Co Type: General Purpose Engine Conversion Number: 76963 Built: 1923 Registration: YA 8855 Class:s Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 7 Name: Prince Date: 1970s-1980s

Clock Maker at Work Date: 1948

Cow & Gate Happy Family Game - Mrs Carr Cow & Gate Happy Family Game - Mrs Carr
Cow & Gate Happy Family Game - Mrs Carr the Rusk Makers wife. Date: 1928

Broadwoods Pianoforte manufactory 1858
John Broadwood & Sons at Horseferry Road, Westminster, London. Showing the extensive building and a large area in which it covered, employing a large number of workmen. Date: 1858

Corset maker, Paris, early 19th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823

Shoemaker 1855
Old shoemaker sitting on a low stool making shoes. Date: 1855

German candle-makers 1669
Two German men from the 17th century making candlesticks. Date: 1669

Native African sorcerer rain-maker. Date: circa 1860

DUTCH MAP MAKER
A Dutch map maker sits at his desk studying a globe, with a pair of compasses in his hand

A 17th century Hatter
A hat maker Date: 17th century

Arab Perfume Maker - 12th century
An Arab perfumer selling and making his wares Date: 12th century

PIMA BASKET MAKER
A Pima woman of Arizona makes her baskets from the fibre of the yucca plant, weaving them from the centre outwards Date: 1908

ROMANISED BRITON
A Romanised Briton with his sword, and a weapon-maker Date: 3rd century

Matchbox maker in London
A good days work A London matchbox maker surveys the pile of matchboxes she has just made. Date: 1890

LENI RIEFENSTAHL / 1932
LENI RIEFENSTAHL German actress (and later film maker) in The Blue Light Date: 1932

DUTCH BRUSHMAKER
A Dutch brushmaker and his family work in their shop facing a town square Date: 17th century

FRENCH TONNELLIER
A French TONNELLIER - a barrel-maker Date: circa 1740

FRENCH BOUQUETIERE
A French bouquetiere - bouquet-maker Date: 18th century

C17 BRUSH MAKER
A brush maker at work. Date: 17th century

C17 CANDLE MAKER / 39
A candle maker Date: 17th century

17th century Slipper Maker
A shoemaker sits cross-legged as he stitches a slipper. Date: 17th century

C17 CHAIR MAKER / WOODCUT
A chair maker Date: 17th century

C17 WIG MAKER / WOODCUT
A wigmaker Date: 17th century

C17 BASKET MAKER
A basket maker at work on a nearly completed basket. Date: 17th century

17th century Shoemaker
A shoe maker sitting at his workbench files the wooden sole of shoe. Date: 17th century

FAIRY IN SUNBEAM
A shoe-maker sees fairies dancing in a sunbeam Date: 1850

Bushbys patent pill making machine 1869
Pill mass, is first placed between two plain rollers to form a sheet of thickness required for the size of pill to be made, the thickness of the sheet necessarily determining the size of the pills

Sketches at the Albert Palace, Battersea showing the Indian village with various traditional arts and crafts on view including snake charming, pottery, nautch dancing and juggling. Date: 1885

Basket maker, at work outside his house in Thassos, Greece
An elderly male basket maker, at work outside his house in Thassos, Greece Date: 1992

Carpet maker stitches the hem of a striped carpet, Rajasthan
A carpet maker stitches the hem of a heavy coir striped carpet outside his workshop in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Date: 1984

The owner of Birminghams last horseshoe factory at work in the workshop. The factory exported horseshoes all over the world. The Times Date: 1987

Indian carpet factory - 2
A man squats on the floor to put the finishing touches to an Indian rug in a carpet factory in Jaipur, India Date: 1987

Indian carpet factory - 1
A man squats on the floor to put the finishing touches to an Indian rug in a carpet factory in Jaipur, India Date: 1987

Diamond polishing, Jaipur, India
A man squats on the floor by the window of his Jaipur workshop and polishes diamonds with a hand powered cutting machine Date: 1987

Sadler, Walsall
A skilled saddle maker at work on his bench in Walsall, West Midlands Date: 1987

Stick dresser
Mr Stuart Bodsworth, stick dresser and wood carver at work on the horn handle of a walking stick. Birmingham, England. First published The Independent Date: 1986

Potter artist, Stoke on Trent
A skilled potter artist sits holding a plate in a Stoke on Trent pottery workshop. He painted by hand the gold rim around each plate. Pottery believed to be Minton, but unsure Date: 1986

Rope braiders (w / c on paper)
898723 Rope braiders (w/c on paper) by Herbert or Hebert, Antoine Auguste Ernest (1817-1908); Musee Hebert, Paris, France; (add.info.: AQUARELLE HEBERT Antoine Auguste Ernest (1817-1908)); French

Teacher and four students making furniture at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900

Page of Victorian adverts for household items 1888
Selection page of Victorian household hardware items for everyday use. 1888

Advert for John Gardner & Son, sausage machine 1888
Simplex, silent sausage machine and pie-meat cutter, patentees and sole makers, Smithfield Works, Bradford Street, Birminham. 1888

Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife, 3rd pattern, 1943, carried at Normandy Landings, Sgts Scott, No 3 Commando, 1944. Unknown maker. Date: 1940

London Trade Card - James Simons, Scientiific Instruments
London Trade Card - James Simons, Mathematical, Philosophical and Optical Instruments, at Sir Isaac Newtons Head, corner of Marylebone Street, opposite Glasshouse Street. 18th century

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The art of making is a timeless craft that weaves together history, creativity, and innovation. From Betsy Ross sewing the first American flag to the intricate paintings by Henry Mosler, makers have left their mark on our world. In an advertisement for linoleum manufacturers, we see how makers bring beauty and functionality into our everyday lives. They transform simple materials into works of art that enhance our homes and spaces. Even in the realm of agriculture, makers play a vital role. The transportable cider press demonstrates their ingenuity in creating tools that make tasks more efficient and accessible. Step into the workshop of a cooper, where barrels are crafted with precision and skill. These coopers use various tools to shape wood into vessels that store precious liquids or goods. In bustling London, William Johnson's trade card proudly announces him as a wig maker. Makers like him not only create fashionable accessories but also contribute to personal expression and identity. Traveling across continents brings us to Catedral in Morelia, Mexico. This architectural marvel stands as a testament to the craftsmanship of countless builders and artisans who dedicated themselves to constructing this grand structure. Delicate lace-making requires patience and meticulousness - qualities possessed by skilled makers throughout history. Johannes Vermeer's painting "The Lace Maker" captures this essence beautifully as he immortalizes this craft on canvas. From historical drawings depicting Betsy Ross making the first American flag to Lewis Carroll's whimsical portrayal of Alice joining a Mad Tea Party with eccentric characters like the Hatter - these creative expressions remind us of the imaginative power held by makers in literature and art forms alike. Even silent films capture moments where sewing takes center stage - showcasing how they can tell stories without uttering a single word. Whether it be crafting hats or garments or building structures or inventing new technologies - makers continue to shape our world through their passion for creation. Their dedication ensures that traditions are preserved while pushing boundaries towards new horizons.