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Factory Collection (#98)

"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

Background imageFactory Collection: At the Building, 1951 (oil on canvas)

At the Building, 1951 (oil on canvas)
AGR290619 At the Building, 1951 (oil on canvas) by Zmurko, Franciszek (1859-1910); 101x130 cm; Private Collection; Agra Art, Warsaw, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

Background imageFactory Collection: Andrew Reid & Co, Textile Manufacturers, Dunfermline

Andrew Reid & Co, Textile Manufacturers, Dunfermline
Advert for Andrew Reid & Co, Linen Damasks, Napkins, Cloths, D Oyleys, Diapers etc, Pilmuir Works, Dunfermline, Scotland. 1905

Background imageFactory Collection: Advert, Andrew Lees, Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, Ayr

Advert, Andrew Lees, Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, Ayr
Advert for Andrew Lees, Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, St Crispin Works, Ayr, Scotland. 1905

Background imageFactory Collection: Advert, Allan & Dey, Fish Merchants, Aberdeen

Advert, Allan & Dey, Fish Merchants, Aberdeen
Advert for Allan & Dey, Fish Merchants, Aberdeen, Scotland. 1905

Background imageFactory Collection: Scene inside a blacking factory, Holborn, London

Scene inside a blacking factory, Holborn, London
Scene inside the packing warehouse of the Day and Martin blacking factory, Holborn, London. Date: 1842

Background imageFactory Collection: Machine at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London

Machine at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
Yarn dressing and beaming machine at the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London. Date: 1842

Background imageFactory Collection: Rope making at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London

Rope making at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
Flat rope making at the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London. Date: 1842

Background imageFactory Collection: Rope laying at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London

Rope laying at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
Rope making or laying at the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London. Date: 1842

Background imageFactory Collection: Rope spinning at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London

Rope spinning at a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
Rope spinning at the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London, with a close-up view of the many strands of a rope. Date: 1842

Background imageFactory Collection: View inside a rope and sail cloth factory, East London

View inside a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
View inside the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London -- a workman operates a strand-registering machine. Date: 1842

Background imageFactory Collection: Scene inside a vinegar and wine factory, South London

Scene inside a vinegar and wine factory, South London
Scene inside the sending out warehouse of the Beaufoy vinegar and British wine factory, Lambeth, South London. Date: 1842

Background imageFactory Collection: Machine in a bookbinding workshop, City of London

Machine in a bookbinding workshop, City of London
Cloth embossing machine in a bookbinding workshop, Westley and Clark, Shoemaker Row, City of London. Date: 1842

Background imageFactory Collection: Board cutting in a bookbinding workshop, City of London

Board cutting in a bookbinding workshop, City of London
Board cutting machine in a bookbinding workshop, Westley and Clark, Shoemaker Row, City of London. Date: 1842

Background imageFactory Collection: Scene in a bookbinding workshop, City of London

Scene in a bookbinding workshop, City of London
Scene in a bookbinding workshop (roan binding shop), Westley and Clark, Shoemaker Row, City of London. Date: 1842

Background imageFactory Collection: Fruit knife stand, nut basket, strawberry set, etc

Fruit knife stand, nut basket, strawberry set, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Cake boards and cake knives

Cake boards and cake knives. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Cruet frames in wire and glass

Cruet frames in wire and glass. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: View of the Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory

View of the Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Crucifix and candlelabra

Crucifix and candlelabra. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Hand mirror, rattle, pintray, pin cushion, saving bank, etc

Hand mirror, rattle, pintray, pin cushion, saving bank, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Breakfast cruet, mustard pot, cruet frame, etc

Breakfast cruet, mustard pot, cruet frame, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Decorative mirrors

Decorative mirrors. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Engraved decorative jewel trays

Engraved decorative jewel trays. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Jewel tray, toilet set, perfume bottle, toothbrush, etc

Jewel tray, toilet set, perfume bottle, toothbrush, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Thermometer, barometer and engraved visiting card tray

Thermometer, barometer and engraved visiting card tray. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Photo frame, barometer and clock

Photo frame, barometer and clock. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Decorative letter weights and paper weights

Decorative letter weights and paper weights
Letter weights and paper weights in the form of sailors, dogs, bicycles, soldiers, tennis players and anchors. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware

Background imageFactory Collection: Paper making, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers

Paper making, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243975 Paper making, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Background imageFactory Collection: Inkstand, blotter, paper knife and letter opener

Inkstand, blotter, paper knife and letter opener. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Decorative smoking sets and inkstands

Decorative smoking sets and inkstands. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Decorative ash trays, cigar lighters, snuff

Decorative ash trays, cigar lighters, snuff box and cigarette box. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Knife-rests, napkin rings, crumb trays, etc

Knife-rests, napkin rings, crumb trays, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Candlelabra and candlesticks

Candlelabra and candlesticks. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Candlesticks for the bedroom and the piano

Candlesticks for the bedroom and the piano. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Engraved metal platters and waiters

Engraved metal platters and waiters. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Coffee pot, cream jug, tea pot, sugar basin, etc

Coffee pot, cream jug, tea pot, sugar basin, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Chocolate pot, tea cut, biscuit box, tea pot, etc

Chocolate pot, tea cut, biscuit box, tea pot, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Cream stand, tea strainer, tea tray, mocca

Cream stand, tea strainer, tea tray, mocca service, sugar box, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Sugar bowls, cups and baskets

Sugar bowls, cups and baskets. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Flower stands, flower dishes, vases and jardinieres

Flower stands, flower dishes, vases and jardinieres. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Plate stand, spoon basket, salad dish, sauce boat, etc

Plate stand, spoon basket, salad dish, sauce boat, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Flower dishes and vases in the shape of boats

Flower dishes and vases in the shape of boats. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Vases, flower holder, flower dish, etc

Vases, flower holder, flower dish, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Crystal garnitures and dishes

Crystal garnitures and dishes. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Flower vases and centerpiece

Flower vases and centerpiece. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Metal and glass centerpiece for the table

Metal and glass centerpiece for the table. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Metal centerpiece for the table

Metal centerpiece for the table. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageFactory Collection: Cutlery, salad servers, tongs, etc

Cutlery, salad servers, tongs, etc
Cutlery, salad servers, sugar tongs, bread knife, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896




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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.