Crafting Collection (#4)

Farm women, members of the "Helping Hand"club... near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon, 1939
Farm women, members of the " Helping Hand" club, carefully roll up the quilt upon which they are working. Near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon. General caption number 58-11

Farm women working on quilt, near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm women working on quilt. Near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon. See general caption number 58

Farm women of the "Helping Hand"club display a pieced quilt... near West Carlton, Oregon, 1939
Farm women of the " Helping Hand" club display a pieced quilt which they are making for the benefit of one of their numbers. Near West Carlton, Yamhill County, Oregon

Hephaestus (Vulcan) forging Achiles weapons, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 -1539
2384707 Hephaestus (Vulcan) forging Achiles weapons, The Trojan Horse, Chamber of Troy (Sala di Troia), 1538 -1539 by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546) (and workshop); Palazzo Ducale & Museo, Mantua

A Travelling Smith, 1880 (oil on canvas)
OVR371468 A Travelling Smith, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Bergslien, Nils (1853-1928); 70x60 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Returning Sails of the Bamboo Knives (Takenaga no kihan), from the series Eight... late 18th cent
Returning Sails of the Bamboo Knives (Takenaga no kihan), from the series "Eight Views of Maids Utensils (Jochu tedogu hakkei)", late 18th century. Attributed to Kitao Masanobu

Bedcover (Basket Pattern Quilt), Southern Illinois, 1861

Sewing machine in a middle class home, 1872
3479120 Sewing machine in a middle class home, 1872 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Sewing machine in a middle class home. Cartoon by George du Maurier)

Posture of the hand and the penknife, engraved by Aubin
STC312800 Posture of the hand and the penknife, engraved by Aubin, plate from Diderots Encyclopedie (engraving) by Paillasson, Charles (d.1789); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encyclopedie)

A furniture inlayers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et
STC243963 A furniture inlayers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Where Sake is Sold, 1890 (brush & black ink with gray wash on paper)
1152075 Where Sake is Sold, 1890 (brush & black ink with gray wash on paper) by Blum, Robert Frederick (1857-1903); 16.3x19.8 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

Woman pausing from her mending, 1881
3479037 Woman pausing from her mending, 1881 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Woman pausing from her mending. On the table beside her are her scissors, thread and workbasket)

European bartering at the river port of the Miranhas Tribe, Amiro Japara
STC450363 European bartering at the river port of the Miranhas Tribe, Amiro Japara, illustration from the Atlas of a Journey in Brasil (litho) by German School

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Pot making
Azim Khan Ronnie

CRAFTING WROUGHT IRON
A craftsman in a workshop using an acetylene torch to soften an iron rail to make decorative wrought iron pieces Date: 1930s

Boat under construction at Darwat Qabal

Facade detail, Alhambra, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

Relief on the outer wall, Alte Post old post office, Melk, Wachau, Mostviertel district, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Washington Monument, Washington D. C. USA, America
Washington Monument, Washington D.C. USA, America

Figures on the portal of the St. Johannis Church, Schweinfurt, Franconia, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Portal with faces of stone, Dysert O Dea church ruins near Corofin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Faces of stone, Dysert O Dea church ruins near Corofin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Celtic high cross, Dysert O Dea near Corofin, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Tympanum on the south portal, cathedral, Augsburg, Schwaben, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Town hall, Ulm, Swabia, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Tower clock on the steeple of St. Martin, Memmingen, Unterallgaeu, Allgaeu region, Schwaben, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Steeple of the church of St. Martin, Memmingen, Unterallgaeu, Allgaeu region, Schwaben, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Portico with pediment, St. Brendans Cathedral, Clonfert Cathedral, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Triangular pediment above the portal, St. Brendans Cathedral, Clonfert Cathedral, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Detail of portal, St. Brendans Cathedral, Clonfert Cathedral, County Galway, Connacht, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Hall with Medusa Medallions, New Forum, Severan Forum, Leptis Magna, Libya, Africa

Girls of Royal School of Needlework making bedspread as wedding present for Princess Marina. 14 November 1934

Hurdle making in Cuxton, Kent. 1937

Block making in Wilmington, Kent. Master Alan F G Campbell finishing off a design. 27 April 1939

Block making in Wilmington, Kent. A close up of a completed wooden block. 27 April 1939 charloton

Block making in Wilmington, Kent. Another block making method. 27 April 1939

Block making in Wilmington, Kent. A rotary block. 27 April 1939 charloton

Block making in Wilmington, Kent. Casting a block. 27 April 1939

Block making in Wilmington, Kent. Mister G E Campbell using a special gas heater in making the design on this block. 27 April 1939

Block making in Wilmington, Kent. Mr Hitchens at work on a block. 27 April 1939

Block making in Wilmington, Kent. A metal block design. 27 April 1939 charloton

Block making in Wilmington, Kent. Mr E G Hitchens a blockmaker at work. 27 April 1939 charloton

Leather Crafting Work Bench 16th Century A. D
Restored Leather Crafting Work Bench 16th Century. Located in William Shakespeares supposed birthplace. Warwickshire

Flint knife, prehistoric reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Flint carving, prehistoric reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Making fire, prehistoric reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

Prehistoric settlement reconstruction. Theories on the techniques and methods used by prehistoric peoples are developed and tested by palaeo-experimenters

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Crafting is a timeless art that transcends borders and eras, showcasing the creativity and skill of individuals across the globe. From the mysterious Sheela-na-Gig on the church wall of Killinaboy in County Clare, Ireland to the Cartier workshop in 1957, craftsmanship has left its mark throughout history. In Mexico during the 1900s and 1890s, Mexican Comic Humour Death was brought to life through intricate crafting techniques. Farmers in Hung Yen province, Vietnam showcased their ingenuity by knitting fishing tools with precision and care. The dedication of restorers can be seen at work on frescoes within Vatra Moldovitei's Moldovita Monastery. This Romanian Orthodox women's monastery holds stunning frescoes dedicated to the Annunciation, each stroke revealing their passion for preserving cultural heritage. Traveling back in time to Berlin, Germany's Central Skating Ring ca. 1880 allows us a glimpse into historical wood engraving techniques digitally restored today. Similarly, Die Judengasse in Wien showcases Austria's rich history through a colored reproduction from an unknown date. A shepherd from Italy captured hearts with his presence as depicted in a historical wood engraving from ca. 1880 - his image carefully restored for generations to admire. At Nuremberg's Bratwurstgloeckle, German artists embarked on carriage rides through Rome; their adventures immortalized through digital restoration. Stralsund during the tumultuous 30 Years War witnessed both destruction and resilience - its story told through a digitally restored reproduction of an original wood engraving from ca. 1880. The Weinfelder Maar nestled within Rhineland-Palatinate's Eifel region also comes alive thanks to skilled craftsmen who meticulously restore these glimpses into our past. Crafting knows no boundaries or limitations; it unites people across time and space as they pour their heart into creating something beautiful.