By Hand Collection

Cotton Printing at Merton Abbey Works, c1884. Creator: Unknown
Cotton Printing at Merton Abbey Works, c1884. Workers hand-printing cotton fabric with woodblocks at Merton Abbey Mills in south London

Hand-carved Armchair, c. 1937. Creator: Gerald Transpota
Hand-carved Armchair, c. 1937

Fabrication du papier a la main (engraving)
2787800 Fabrication du papier a la main (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabrication du papier a la main)

A page from the Mazarin Bible. The printing is ascribed to Gutenberg, the large initials and decoarations added by hand. The text is in Latin, and the page shown is from St. Jeromes introduction

Historic image in black and white of a mother with young daughter rolling grist with rolling pin by hand to make tortillas, El Salvador circa 1920; El Salvador

Wheat threshing. Women using sticks and bamboo poles to thresh the grains from harvested wheat bundles. Wheat (Triticum sp.) is one of the worlds major cereal crops

Australia, Western Australia, Margaret River, Wilyabrup. Hand picked grapes ready for collection in the vineyards

Bringing up by Hand. by Frank Dadd

Bringing up by Hand. by Frank Dadd

Sugar cane cutting by hand, Reunion Island, Indian Ocean

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"Preserving the Art of Craftsmanship: From Cotton Printing to Hand-Carved Armchairs" Step back in time with a glimpse into the world creations. In Cotton Printing at Merton Abbey Works, witness the meticulous process behind cotton printing as it unfolds before your eyes. Created in 1884 by an unknown artist, this captivating piece showcases the dedication and skill required to produce exquisite textiles. The Hand-carved Armchair, crafted by Gerald Transpota around 1937, is a testament to the enduring beauty of handmade furniture. Each intricate detail tells a story of craftsmanship passed down through generations, creating an heirloom that stands the test of time. Fabrication du papier a la main takes us on a journey into the artistry of papermaking. This engraving captures the delicate balance between technique and creativity as skilled hands transform raw materials into works of art. Travel further back in history with A page from the Mazarin Bible. Ascribed to Gutenberg himself, this remarkable piece combines printed text with meticulously added large initials and decorations done entirely by hand. The Latin script transports us to St. Jerome's introduction, reminding us that even centuries ago, human touch played an essential role in bringing words to life. In El Salvador circa 1920, we catch a glimpse of everyday life as a mother and daughter roll grist by hand to make tortillas—a laborious yet cherished tradition passed down through generations. Wheat threshing reminds us that agriculture too was once reliant on manual labor—hands working tirelessly under sunlit fields—to bring forth bountiful harvests year after year. Postcards from early 20th century Newcastle Upon Tyne transport us to an era when men worked high above ground during construction projects like building Tyne Bridge in 1926—an awe-inspiring feat accomplished solely through sheer determination and physical effort. Across oceans lies Western Australia's Margaret River region where hand-picked grapes await collection.