Factory Collection (#94)

Girl working in a mechanical spinning, late 19th century
LSE4099627 Girl working in a mechanical spinning, late 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Paper making workshop, 19th century. Chromolithography
LSE4093807 Paper making workshop, 19th century. Chromolithography. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paper making workshop, 19th century)

Manufacture of packaging at the Van Houten chocolate factory - photography
LSE4093552 Manufacture of packaging at the Van Houten chocolate factory - photography, late 19th century by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Elbeuf - Seine-Maritime - engraving in "La France illustree: geographie, histoire
XEE4157884 Elbeuf - Seine-Maritime - engraving in " La France illustree: geographie, histoire, administration statistique" by V.A. Malt-Brown

Baccarat - Crystalleries - Meurthe-et-Moselle - engraving in "PATRIE"
XEE4161064 Baccarat - Crystalleries - Meurthe-et-Moselle - - engraving in " PATRIE" - DESCRIPTION PECTUREQUIREQUE DE LA FRANCE EN 6 VOLUES BY LUCIEN HUARD - end 19th century by French

Especially in crystal from the Baccarat factory - engraving in
XEE4160977 Especially in crystal from the Baccarat factory - - engraving in Les Merveilles de l Industrie by Louis Figuier by Unknown Artist

Strike at the Anzin mines (Pas-de-Calais) in 1884 - Greves aux mines d
XEE4160633 Strike at the Anzin mines (Pas-de-Calais) in 1884 - Greves aux mines d Anzin (Pas-de-Calais) in 1884. Drawing by Julien - engraving in " Le journal illustrious" of 1884 by

Les grandes usines - Dyeing erie Boutarel a Clichy la Garenne - Le mesh des Etoffes
XEE4162197 Les grandes usines - Dyeing erie Boutarel a Clichy la Garenne - Le mesh des Etoffes - engraving from 1869 by French School

Beet Sugar Manufacturing Plant, 1873. Engraving by Jahandier in "
XEE4161909 Beet Sugar Manufacturing Plant, 1873. Engraving by Jahandier in " Le Magasin picturesque", 1873. by French School

War of 1870: Explosive capsule manufacturing plant (capsulery)
XEE4161890 War of 1870: Explosive capsule manufacturing plant (capsulery). Bayonne, Pyrenees Atlantique (64), 1870-1871. Engraving by Jahandier in " Le Magasin picturesque", 1873

Roanne - Loire, en region Rhone-Alpes - engraving in "La France illustree: geography
XEE4157167 Roanne - Loire, en region Rhone-Alpes - engraving in " La France illustree: geography, history, administration statistique" by V.A. Malt-Brown

Tobacco Manufacture, Paris, 1860. Left, arrival and unpacking of tobacco barrels
XEE4147081 Tobacco Manufacture, Paris, 1860. Left, arrival and unpacking of tobacco barrels. On the right, water the tobacco room before letting it ferment

Manufacture of pen holder (pen holder) and pencil holder (pencil holder)
XEE4143592 Manufacture of pen holder (pen holder) and pencil holder (pencil holder). Engraving from 1885 in " Les arts et metiers illustres" by Adolphe BITARD

Pottery, Manufacture de Sevres: Vacuum and compressed air casting workshop
XEE4143175 Pottery, Manufacture de Sevres: Vacuum and compressed air casting workshop. Engraving from 1885 in " Les arts et metiers illustres" by Adolphe BITARD

Sadi Carnot (1837-1894) visits a workshop in Canut, October 8, 1888 - Interior of a workshop of silk weaver in Lyon
XEE4151915 Sadi Carnot (1837-1894) visits a workshop in Canut, October 8, 1888 - Interior of a workshop of silk weaver in Lyon during a crisis at the end of the 19th century - engraving of 1895 in

French industries: the manufacture of porcelain buttons - Engraving In "
XEE4145862 French industries: the manufacture of porcelain buttons - Engraving In " La Science francaise", 1891 - Making porcelain buttons in a French factory - Engraving from " La

Le weaving de la soie - Engraving In "La Science francaise"
XEE4145831 Le weaving de la soie - Engraving In " La Science francaise", 1892 - Silk weaving - Engraving from " La Science francaise", 1892 by Unknown Artist

A paper mill - Stationery: pourissoir - "The Great Encyclopedie
XEE4148434 A paper mill - Stationery: pourissoir - " The Great Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers" (Encyclopedia or Dictionary of the Sciences)

A paper mill - Stationery: Collage - "The Great Encyclopedie
XEE4148424 A paper mill - Stationery: Collage - " The Great Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers" (Encyclopedia or Dictionary of the Sciences)

Flower distillery for the production of petrol and water of Flowers
XEE4141321 Flower distillery for the production of petrol and water of Flowers. Chromolithography of the late 19th century by Unknown Artist

Chocolate manufacturing: molding. Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century
XEE4141294 Chocolate manufacturing: molding. Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolate manufacturing: molding)

Machine ironator. (ironing). Chromolithography from the end of the 19th century
XEE4141276 Machine ironator. (ironing). Chromolithography from the end of the 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Machine ironator. (ironing)

Late 19th century chromolithography
XEE4141274 Late 19th century chromolithography by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Late 19th century chromolithography); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Manufacture of porcelain: turning. Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century
XEE4141255 Manufacture of porcelain: turning. Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of porcelain: turning)

Chocolate making. Cocoa Torrefaction Room. Chromolithography of the late 19th century
XEE4141243 Chocolate making. Cocoa Torrefaction Room. Chromolithography of the late 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolate making)

Frontispiece illustration for Les Merveilles De La Science (engraving)
5992629 Frontispiece illustration for Les Merveilles De La Science (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Factory at Sevres; La Manufacture de Sevres, 1879 (oil on canvas)
656710 Factory at Sevres; La Manufacture de Sevres, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Sisley, Alfred (1839-99); 60x73.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Factory at Sevres; La Manufacture de Sevres)

British munition girl, World War I, 1914-1918 (colour litho)
5232422 British munition girl, World War I, 1914-1918 (colour litho) by Raven-Hill, Leonard (1867-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: British munition girl, World War I, 1914-1918)

The St. Clare Sugar Factory, Port of Spain, Trinidad (watercolour)
1767240 The St. Clare Sugar Factory, Port of Spain, Trinidad (watercolour) by Cazabon, Jean-Michel (1813-1888); 24.8x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The St)

Poughkeepsie Iron Works (Bechs Furnace), 1856 (oil on canvas)
3330010 Poughkeepsie Iron Works (Bechs Furnace), 1856 (oil on canvas) by Carmiencke, Johann Herman (1810-67); 73.7x92.1 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Ford Motor Company, Detroit, 1910-20 (b / w photo)
779151 Ford Motor Company, Detroit, 1910-20 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

New Yorks mighty army of working women (b / w photo)
6002611 New Yorks mighty army of working women (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Yorks mighty army of working women)

Young woman working in a textile mill (b / w photo)
6015496 Young woman working in a textile mill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman working in a textile mill)

The Bournville Works, Birmingham, advertisement for Cadburys cocoa and chocolates (colour litho)
6015375 The Bournville Works, Birmingham, advertisement for Cadburys cocoa and chocolates (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bournville Works)

Workers in a Japanese ceramics factory (colour litho)
6014601 Workers in a Japanese ceramics factory (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Workers in a Japanese ceramics factory)

Baking the ware in kilns and ovens at the Doulton and Co factory (b / w photo)
6014596 Baking the ware in kilns and ovens at the Doulton and Co factory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Port Sunlight: Post Office (b / w photo)
5998491 Port Sunlight: Post Office (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office)

Packing Sunlight Soap (b / w photo)
5998482 Packing Sunlight Soap (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Port Sunlight: Packing Sunlight Soap)

Manufacturing matches (engraving)
5999540 Manufacturing matches (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacturing matches)

Whiteleys Farms: Factory cart shed (b / w photo)
6007056 Whiteleys Farms: Factory cart shed (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Factory cart shed)

Factory hands at work in an Anatolian tobacco works (b / w photo)
6008238 Factory hands at work in an Anatolian tobacco works (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Factory hands at work in an Anatolian tobacco works)

The Saw Shop (engraving)
6011487 The Saw Shop (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Saw Shop. Illustration for The United States Magazine, Vol I (J M Emerson)

Port Sunlight: One of the three wings of the General Offices (b / w photo)
5998496 Port Sunlight: One of the three wings of the General Offices (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Port Sunlight: Lady Lever Art Gallery (b / w photo)
5998495 Port Sunlight: Lady Lever Art Gallery (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Lever Art Gallery)

Condensed milk factory, Chippenham, Wiltshire (coloured photo)
5999880 Condensed milk factory, Chippenham, Wiltshire (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Condensed milk factory, Chippenham, Wiltshire)

The Porcelain Manufactory at Worcester (colour litho)
5999222 The Porcelain Manufactory at Worcester (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Porcelain Manufactory at Worcester)

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"From Swindon Works to Loch Laphroaig: Exploring the Global Tapestry of Factories" Step back in time with a glimpse into the past at Swindon Works Map, circa 1940s. This historical gem takes us on a journey through the heart of industrial Britain, where locomotives like the majestic 7 King Class Locomotives were crafted with precision and pride. Venturing further north, we find ourselves amidst the rugged beauty of Islay in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Here lies the iconic Laphroaig Whisky Distillery, an enchanting factory that has been perfecting its craft for generations. The aroma of peat fills the air as skilled artisans create one of Scotland's finest exports. Traveling across to Consett Steel Works, we witness a symphony of fire and steel. The intense heat illuminates this bustling factory as molten metal is transformed into sturdy structures that shape our modern world. At Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead, we are greeted by towering vessels awaiting their maiden voyage. This legendary factory has birthed countless ships that have sailed oceans far and wide – each carrying dreams and aspirations within their hulls. In Kirkcaldy stands Barry, Ostlere & Shepherd Ltd. , an advertisement reminding us how factories have long been pillars of local economies. Their products not only bring prosperity but also tell stories woven into every thread they produce. Clydebank's Singer Sewing Machines Factory hums with rhythmic precision as skilled hands stitch together fabrics from around the globe. In this bustling hive of creativity, innovation intertwines seamlessly with tradition. The Ferrari F1 Launch transports us to Maranello's prestigious factory where speed meets elegance. Outside its gates stand racing Ferraris - symbols of engineering excellence ready to conquer racetracks worldwide. Austin Motor Plant epitomizes British automotive manufacturing prowess.