Factory Collection (#96)

Paper-Mill, China, illustration from The Universal Geography
423571 Paper-Mill, China, illustration from The Universal Geography, the Earth and its inhabitants by Elisee Reclus, published 1878 (engraving) by English School

Making salt at Slatville, Virginia, from The Great South by Edward King
NYL411213 Making salt at Slatville, Virginia, from The Great South by Edward King, published c.1874 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); New York Public Library, USA; American

Poster advertising the Peace Loan, 1919-20 (colour litho)
PER360375 Poster advertising the Peace Loan, 1919-20 (colour litho) by Lebasque, Henri (1865-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: L emprunt de la paix; ); French, out of copyright

Tea Production in China, Guangzhou, China, 1790-1820 (gouache on paper)
833714 Tea Production in China, Guangzhou, China, 1790-1820 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); 143x205 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

An Enamelling Studio, 1810-40 (gouache on paper)
833708 An Enamelling Studio, 1810-40 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); 52.8x38.9 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese

Carron Iron Works, c. 1800 (w / c & gouache over graphite with gum arabic
877331 Carron Iron Works, c.1800 (w/c & gouache over graphite with gum arabic, on wove paper mounted on cream paperboard) by Turner

To the right hon able Lord Viscount Kingsborough... this plate representing a
872442 To the right hon able Lord Viscount Kingsborough... this plate representing a perspective view of a lapping room, with the measuring, crisping or folding the cloth in lengths, Plate XI

Manufacture of cannons, drawing for the Description des Arts et Metiers, by L
884627 Manufacture of cannons, drawing for the Description des Arts et Metiers, by L. Simonneau, which inspired Diderot for the Encyclopedie (litho) by Bretez

Decorators in the Ginori Factory, in Doccia near Florence, 1937 (glass plate)
494197 Decorators in the Ginori Factory, in Doccia near Florence, 1937 (glass plate) by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); Alinari

Machines covering with Gutta Percha the Atlantic Cable wire (engraving)
608737 Machines covering with Gutta Percha the Atlantic Cable wire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Industrial plant, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, March 1931 (litho)
615344 Industrial plant, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, March 1931 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Interior of a pottery in Dresden (engraving)
672460 Interior of a pottery in Dresden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a pottery in Dresden)

Basin-maker (engraving)
668401 Basin-maker (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basin-maker. Illustration for Manners, Customs)

Map of Philadelphia Lead Works, 1889 (colour litho)
694069 Map of Philadelphia Lead Works, 1889 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: John T. Lewis & Bros)

Battersea Reach (oil on canvas)
SAG115190 Battersea Reach (oil on canvas) by Maitland, Paul Fordyce (1863-1909); 40.3x55.4 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

The Big Chimney, Sheffield, 1910 (etching)
SAG115183 The Big Chimney, Sheffield, 1910 (etching) by Pennell, Joseph (1858-1926); 31.5x24 cm; Sheffield Galleries and Museums Trust

Lead Mining at Leadmills, the washing and sieving of the lead (oil on canvas)
JHB114308 Lead Mining at Leadmills, the washing and sieving of the lead (oil on canvas) by Allan, David (1744-96); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Cigar Makers at Seville, from L Espagne by Baron Ch
CHT163847 Cigar Makers at Seville, from L Espagne by Baron Ch. Davillier, published in Paris, 1874 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Role of Gas in modern houses, from a French Gas Company calendar
XIR163365 The Role of Gas in modern houses, from a French Gas Company calendar, 1892 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Making chocolate, image advertising the chocolate Moreuil, c
CHT157413 Making chocolate, image advertising the chocolate Moreuil, c.1900 (colour litho) (see also 289139) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fabrication du chocolat)

Power hammer invented by James Nasmyth in Germany in 1842, engraved by E
CHT157389 Power hammer invented by James Nasmyth in Germany in 1842, engraved by E.Zimmer, from Le XIXeme siecle by Hans Kraemer, c.1900 (colour engraving) by German School

Factories, 1926 (oil on card)
XKH153625 Factories, 1926 (oil on card) by Seiwert, Franz W. (1894-1933); 79x109.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; (add.info)

An Earthenware Workshop, illustration from the Encyclopedie
CHT202899 An Earthenware Workshop, illustration from the Encyclopedie by Denis Diderot (1713-84) engraved by Robert Benard (b)

The Familistery of Guise and its founder Jean-Baptiste Andre Godin (1817-88)
CHT200422 The Familistery of Guise and its founder Jean-Baptiste Andre Godin (1817-88), from Les Hommes d Aujourd hui, c. 1880 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Cross-section of Barclays brewery, Southwark, London
Cross-section of Barclay, Perkins and Co Brewery, Southwark, London. Date: 1841

Scene in a Flint Glass Factory, glass engraver at work
Scene in a Flint Glass Factory, Holland Street, Blackfriars, London, glass engraver at work. 1841

Hat factory workers, Southwark, London 1841
Hat factory workers making beaver (or bever) hats at the Christy hat factory in Southwark, London. 1841

Tow carding in a Yorkshire flax mill. Date: 1843

Doubling the drawings in a Yorkshire flax mill. Date: 1843

Carpet shearing machine in a Glasgow carpet factory
Woman operating a carpet shearing machine in a Glasgow carpet factory. Date: 1843

Combing wheel in a Glasgow carpet factory, operated by a woman and two children. Date: 1843

Scene at a Lancashire cotton printing works - singeing machine. Date: 1843

Scene at a Lancashire calico bleaching and dyeing works
Scene at a calico bleaching and dyeing works in Dukinfield, Lancashire, showing washing by dash wheels. Date: 1843

Carding machine in a Lancashire cotton mill
Carding machine with operatives in a Lancashire cotton mill. Date: 1843

Mill Room in the Staffordshire Potteries
Mill Room where the ingredients are mixed, Staffordshire Potteries. 1843

Making bootlaces with brass tags at the Old Silk Mill, Derby
Two workmen making silk bootlaces with brass tags at the Old Silk Mill, Derby. Date: 1843

Throwing machine at the Old Silk Mill, Derby, and (below) people throwing or spinning by hand. Date: 1843

Winding machine at the Old Silk Mill, Derby
Woman operating a winding machine at the Old Silk Mill, Derby. Date: 1843

Four hanks of silk, Old Silk Mill, Derby
Four hanks of silk, as seen at the Old Silk Mill, Derby -- Bengal, Italian, Persian and Broussa. Date: 1843

Tessellated tiles, Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester
Tessellated tiles made at the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester. Date: 1843

Moulds and casts, Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester
Moulds and casts used at the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester. Date: 1843

Scene at Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester
Scene at the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester -- a potters wheel, with a thrower, ball maker and wheel turner at work. 1843

Process at British Needle Mills, Redditch, Worcestershire
Process at the British Needle Mills, Redditch, Worcestershire -- three images showing how the threading hole is stamped into the needles. Date: 1843

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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.