Skill Collection (#5)

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

Cartoon depicting a nursemaid in training who is lacking in skills, 19th century
5308983 Cartoon depicting a nursemaid in training who is lacking in skills, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a nursemaid in training who is lacking in skills)

19th century shipwright
673357 19th century shipwright; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Shipwright); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century chemist with helper
673348 19th century chemist with helper; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Chemist); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century cork cutter
673344 19th century cork cutter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Cork Cutter); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century glass blower
673341 19th century glass blower; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Glass Blower); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century gold beater with his helper
673340 19th century gold beater with his helper; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Gold Beater); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century calico printer
673358 19th century calico printer; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Calico Printer); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century basket maker
673356 19th century basket maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Basket Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century brewers at work
673353 19th century brewers at work; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Brewer); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century pin maker
673329 19th century pin maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Pin Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century rope maker
673328 19th century rope maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Rope Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century saddler
673327 19th century saddler; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Saddler); Universal History Archive/UIG

Small portable wood drill which could be clamped to bench or table. Engraving, London, 1888
866102 Small portable wood drill which could be clamped to bench or table. Engraving, London, 1888.; (add.info.: english engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Construction of Brooklyn Suspension Bridge
2604027 Construction of Brooklyn Suspension Bridge; (add.info.: Brooklyn Suspension Bridge, New York: Putting wire wrapping around the suspension cables, each of which was made up of more than 5)

John Ericsson (1803 - 1889) in uniform
2603983 John Ericsson (1803 - 1889) in uniform; (add.info.: John Ericsson (1803 - 1889), Swedish - born American engineer, as a Lieutenant in the Jamtland Field Chasseurs in the Swedish army

The Cabinetmaker's workshop. From Encyclopedie, Paris, c1751
866105 The Cabinetmaker's workshop. From Encyclopedie, Paris, c1751.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Miners working metal deposits, 1869 (engraving)
863783 Miners working metal deposits, 1869 (engraving); (add.info.: Miners working metal deposits by means of descending levels, a method practised in Hungary)

19th century bleacher
673355 19th century bleacher; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Bleacher); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century brazier
673354 19th century brazier; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Brazier); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century sawyer
673326 19th century sawyer; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Sawyer); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century musical instrument maker
673333 19th century musical instrument maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Musical Instrument Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century painter
673331 19th century painter; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Painter); Universal History Archive/UIG

19th century jeweler
673339 19th century jeweler; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Jeweller); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Joiner's Workshop. From Encyclopedie, Paris, c1751
866107 The Joiner's Workshop. From Encyclopedie, Paris, c1751.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, 1869 (engraving)
863780 Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, 1869 (engraving); (add.info.: Coal miners, carrying their safety lamps, being lowered down the pit shaft on a chain with stirrups attached)

Armoured knights jousting at a tournament in the 12th century. 1820 (engraving)
536469 Armoured knights jousting at a tournament in the 12th century. 1820 (engraving); (add.info.: The knight on far side has a shattered lance and is being unhorsed.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Telegraph lesson - crippled soldiers, 06 Feb 1919. Creator: Bain News Service
Telegraph lesson - crippled soldiers, 06 Feb 1919. Two soldiers, amputee veterans of World War I, leaning to use a telegraph at a vocational school for wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Hospital

Late 19th century - young Japanese woman with mirrors
Vintage 19th century studio portrait, Japan

Philippines - Gaddang or Gaddane tribe with weapons
c.1890s South East Asia - Philippines - member of the Gaddang or Gaddane tribe with weapons

c. 1880s India - woman beggar and children
c. 1880s India - image from an album of Indian types and trades designed to illustrate India to a British viewer - beggar woman and children

Sami people Lappland, Lapland, family group
19th century vintage photograph: Sami people Lappland, Lapland, family group

Boy, child fakir, India
19th century vintage photograph: Boy, child fakir, India

Carved Figure, Mandalay, Myanmar (formerly Burma), South East Asia
This decorative wooden figure, intended for the European market, is decorated with sequins, inlaid glass and gilt relief lacquer (Hman Si Shwe Cha)

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

Overhead view of colored powders for textile dyes in the street markets, Morocco

Tanned animal skins hanging to dry in the old tannery of Fez, Morocco

High angle view of man working at the vats of colours in the tannery of Fes, Morocco

Men working with skins in traditional Moroccan leather tanneries, Fes, Morocco

Young man playing ice hockey on frozen Lake Sils at sunset, Graubunden, Engadine, Switzerland (MR)

Jumper
Suren Manvelyan

The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Workshop of Jean-Baptiste-Simeon Chardin
The Diligent Mother, mid-late 18th century

The Pupils of Uji Joetsu Practicing Fencing, 19th century. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
The Pupils of Uji Joetsu Practicing Fencing, 19th century

Kokyu, circa 1820-1830. Creator: Gakutei
Kokyu, circa 1820-1830. From Three Instruments (Sankyoku)

Oishi Kuranosuke Yoshio, Leader of the Forty-Seven Loyal Retainers, 1881. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Oishi Kuranosuke Yoshio, Leader of the Forty-Seven Loyal Retainers, 1881. From A Mirror of Filial Piety in Japan

Saint James, or Court of Queen Anne, 1844. Creator: George Cruikshank
Saint James, or Court of Queen Anne, 1844

Sketches in Australia - Mode of Climbing a Tree, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Sketches in Australia - Mode of Climbing a Tree, 1857. Traditional Aboriginal skills. The native, having eyed well the inclination of the tree

In the Orphanage at Katwijk-Binnen, c.1870-c.1890. Creator: David Adolf Constant Artz
In the Orphanage at Katwijk-Binnen, c.1870-c.1890

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"Unleashing the Power of Skill: From Philip Neri to Margot Fonteyn" In the serene Village green cricket grounds of Tilford, Surrey, England, UK, skill takes center stage as players showcase their batting and bowling prowess. Amidst the chaos of war, women in the First World War found solace and purpose through their remarkable skills displayed during Women's Institute activities. Fencing positions poised with precision - a true testament to the artistry and expertise required to master this elegant sport. Balancing rocks on driftwood against a backdrop of the vast sea symbolizes not only nature's harmony but also highlights an individual's ability to achieve balance through skillful patience. Unconventional yet empowering - witness a Ju-Jitsu suffragette demonstrating her self-defense skills, breaking stereotypes while fighting for equality. The strategic game of Go comes alive as three Japanese Geisha girls engage in intense concentration and mental agility while showcasing their mastery over this ancient board game. Legends come alive as Herne the Hunter roams through folklore embodying unparalleled hunting skills passed down through generations. Hockey enthusiasts mesmerize with footwork that rivals ballet dancers' gracefulness while displaying dribbling and passing techniques that leave opponents astounded. Scaling new heights both physically and mentally, rock climbers conquer uncharted territories above Llanberis Pass – pushing boundaries with every first ascent they make. Ballerina Margot Fonteyn epitomizes elegance personified as she gracefully glides across stages worldwide – her impeccable technique captivating audiences for decades.