Crafting Collection (#5)

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

Face mask production, 19th century
Face mask production, 19th-century artwork. During the 19th century, face masks of famous people, or fancy dress masks for use at masked balls, were popular

Toy manufacturing, 19th century
Toy manufacturing, 19th-century artwork. Family working together at home to make wooden toys. This is an example of small-scale crafts production (cottage industries)

Early humans working flint, coloured artwork. Depicted here is the era when flints were being worked and polished, as opposed to the earlier use of rough, unworked fragments of flint

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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.