Handicraft Collection (#3)

Weaver sitting at his weave - engraving from Louis Figuier's work "Le savant du foyer" Hachette 1883
PCT4276642 Weaver sitting at his weave - engraving from Louis Figuier's work "Le savant du foyer" Hachette 1883; (add.info)

Egypt: Cook cruise, village on the edge of the Nile, handcrafted wool spinning with a wooden tray, 1900
LUX4778896 Egypt: Cook cruise, village on the edge of the Nile, handcrafted wool spinning with a wooden tray, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt: Cook cruise, village on the edge of the Nile)

Bristol, United Kingdom, An embroidery at work with her embroidery on the knees, 1870
LUX4733953 Bristol, United Kingdom, An embroidery at work with her embroidery on the knees, 1870; (add.info.: Bristol, United Kingdom, An embroidery at work with her embroidery on the knees)

Saumur, Indre-et-Loire (37), Centre, France, A craftsman fills a chair with straw in a flower pot, 1865
LUX4732919 Saumur, Indre-et-Loire (37), Centre, France, A craftsman fills a chair with straw in a flower pot, 1865; (add.info.: Saumur, Indre-et-Loire (37), Centre, France

Charron hammering a metal circle on a wooden wheel - Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a wooden wheel in a yard
FLO4577674 Charron hammering a metal circle on a wooden wheel - Wheelwright hammering a metal cover onto a wooden wheel in a yard

Carder painting wool fibers to remove short fibers - Wool-comber combing out wool remove short fibres
FLO4577627 Carder painting wool fibers to remove short fibers - Wool-comber combing out wool remove short fibres. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

A metal worker using a wire-drawing machine to make thin wire. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English
FLO4577577 A metal worker using a wire-drawing machine to make thin wire. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Type founders making metal type for a printing press near a furnace. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577835 Type founders making metal type for a printing press near a furnace. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Soap factory: a man stirts a tank full of fat into a boil, another cuts the hardened soap with a copper wire - Soap
FLO4577819 Soap factory: a man stirts a tank full of fat into a boil, another cuts the hardened soap with a copper wire - Soap boiler making soap in a factory

Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: the Marktgasse a day walk, the tower of the prisons and fountain
LUX4795189 Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: the Marktgasse a day walk, the tower of the prisons and fountain, animated view with merchant of baskets, wicker and fake, 1895; (add.info.: Switzerland)

Letter Z: Zinger on the roof. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202541 Letter Z: Zinger on the roof. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

Letter H: workshop of a watchmaker. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202469 Letter H: workshop of a watchmaker. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

Letter B: workshop of a jeweler (jewelry). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898
DUV4202446 Letter B: workshop of a jeweler (jewelry). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher

Hindu Potter - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779)
JAB4121675 Hindu Potter - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779).; (add.info.: Hindu Potter - Voyages by James Cook (1728-1779).); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205608 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter D workshop from Doreur)

Letter V: workshop of a glassmaker. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202536 Letter V: workshop of a glassmaker. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

Letter J: gardener. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202474 Letter J: gardener. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

Letter E: Ebenist - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216524 Letter E: Ebenist - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Letter H: Watchmaker - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216507 Letter H: Watchmaker - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Letter T: Upholstery - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4216403 Letter T: Upholstery - Professions Alphabet, c.1900 (lithograph); 20x14 cm; (add.info.: Album containing a simplified reading method and an illustrated abecedary - Pont-a-Mousson Imaging)

Profession Alphabet: Baker, beg of 20th century (illustration)
DUV4215293 Profession Alphabet: Baker, beg of 20th century (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unknown illustrator); Photo © Duvallon

Profession Alphabet: Joinery, beg of 20th century (illustration)
DUV4215219 Profession Alphabet: Joinery, beg of 20th century (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unknown illustrator); Photo © Duvallon

Profession Alphabet: Coonnelier. Unknown illustrator, beg of 20th century (illustration)
DUV4215195 Profession Alphabet: Coonnelier. Unknown illustrator, beg of 20th century (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unknown illustrator); Photo © Duvallon

Letter V Vinegar (manufacturer and dealer of vinegar). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et
DUV4211571 Letter V Vinegar (manufacturer and dealer of vinegar). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Letter S: Locksmith (makes locks). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"
DUV4211538 Letter S: Locksmith (makes locks). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers". A work in which a child, while having fun

Letter O Goldsmith (makes and sells silverware). Engraving in "An instructive alphabet of arts and crafts"
DUV4211530 Letter O Goldsmith (makes and sells silverware). Engraving in "An instructive alphabet of arts and crafts"

Letter I Printer. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"
DUV4211484 Letter I Printer. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers". A work in which a child, while having fun, can learn about the most useful Arts to the Society

Letters I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Eyewear. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et
DUV4211478 Letters I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Eyewear. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Letter H: Watchmaker (manufacture and repair clocks, clocks and watches). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire
DUV4211473 Letter H: Watchmaker (manufacture and repair clocks, clocks and watches). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Vermeil cross, set with rubies, amethysts and precious stones, from a 14th century church - Chromolithography
FLO4643605 Vermeil cross, set with rubies, amethysts and precious stones, from a 14th century church - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903)

Reliquary in the shape of a young woman's bust, circa 1380-1420 - Chromolithography
FLO4643599 Reliquary in the shape of a young woman's bust, circa 1380-1420 - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903), for his book "Costumes

Bourses and purse, 15th century, decorative clasp - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck
FLO4643504 Bourses and purse, 15th century, decorative clasp - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903), for his book "Costumes

Sword hilt in iron decorated with silver A, and gilt hunting pipes decorated with sapphires B and a crocodile C
FLO4644200 Sword hilt in iron decorated with silver A, and gilt hunting pipes decorated with sapphires B and a crocodile C

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): 4 craftsmen joiners show a carved wood furniture, 1910
LUX4757108 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): 4 craftsmen joiners show a carved wood furniture, 1910; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): 4 craftsmen joiners show a carved wood furniture

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: avenue Grammont no 52, 1895 - shops: tailor le Portais, painting F
LUX4759947 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: avenue Grammont no 52, 1895 - shops: tailor le Portais, painting F

Greece, Chania, Crete: lively view of the harbour. Craft Shipyard, Fishing Boat Construction, 1908
LUX4764673 Greece, Chania, Crete: lively view of the harbour. Craft Shipyard, Fishing Boat Construction, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania, Crete: lively view of the harbour)

Tunisia, Maghreb, Bizerte: Merchant of sieves and bird cages. Shoemaker. Craftsmen and shopkeepers in an alley, 1900
LUX4765685 Tunisia, Maghreb, Bizerte: Merchant of sieves and bird cages. Shoemaker. Craftsmen and shopkeepers in an alley, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, Maghreb)

Tunisia, Sfax: An oil factory. Animated view with industrial buildings, camels at rest covered with basketry blankets
LUX4765861 Tunisia, Sfax: An oil factory. Animated view with industrial buildings, camels at rest covered with basketry blankets with mules and mules pulling carts, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia)

Woman working on a piece of needlepoint
2602736 Woman working on a piece of needlepoint; (add.info.: Woman working on a piece of needlepoint held in an embroidery frame. Engraving, London, 1893.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Young man holding a hank of knitting wool
2602707 Young man holding a hank of knitting wool; (add.info.: Young man holding a hank of knitting wool for his sweetheart to wind into a ball)

Young woman making pillow lace
2602640 Young woman making pillow lace; (add.info.: Young woman, seated outside her cottage door, making pillow lace. Early 19th century engraving.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Two women working on a piece of embroidery
2602639 Two women working on a piece of embroidery; (add.info.: Two young women working on a piece of embroidery. Engraving, London, 1841.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Young woman holding a hank of wool
2602708 Young woman holding a hank of wool; (add.info.: Young woman holding a hank of wool for her friend to wind into a ball. Engraving, London, 1881.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Letter Q: a hardware store. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202515 Letter Q: a hardware store. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

Letter E: Ebenist's workshop. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202455 Letter E: Ebenist's workshop. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

Letter P: workshop of a painter. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202510 Letter P: workshop of a painter. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

Letter O: workshop of a goldsmith (silverware). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898
DUV4202500 Letter O: workshop of a goldsmith (silverware). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher

Letter L: workshop of a lapidary. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202487 Letter L: workshop of a lapidary. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher. A face of 24 cubes is dedicated to the metiers

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Handicrafts from around the world showcase the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of different regions. In Central America, specifically Panama, lies Cristobal - a town known for its vibrant handicraft scene. The Kuna Indians, indigenous to this area, are renowned for their traditional molas. These intricate textile panels depict colorful designs inspired by nature and everyday life. Traveling across continents to Europe, we find ourselves in County Clare, Ireland. Here, on the church wall of Killinaboy, stands an enigmatic Sheela-na-Gig carving. This ancient symbol represents fertility and protection against evil spirits. Venturing further into North Africa's bustling markets takes us to Marrakech in Morocco. Amidst the vibrant souks of Medina lie exquisite ceramics waiting to be discovered by eager shoppers. These beautifully handcrafted pieces reflect Morocco's rich history and diverse influences. In Fes, another Moroccan city steeped in tradition, mosaic walls adorning fountains captivate visitors with their intricate patterns and vivid colors. Each tile meticulously placed tells a story of craftsmanship passed down through generations. Heading westward to Mexico's Puebla State brings us to El Parian Market where Talavera Pottery reigns supreme. This distinctive style showcases Spanish influence blended with indigenous techniques resulting in stunning ceramic works that have become synonymous with Mexican culture. In Southwest America resides a deep-rooted connection between Native American tribes and handicrafts that tell stories of their ancestral pasts through pottery, jewelry-making, weaving techniques like Navajo rugs or Hopi kachina dolls. Crossing oceans once more leads us to Ethiopia's highlands where Injera baskets (Sifet) are crafted using age-old methods passed down within communities for centuries. These intricately woven baskets serve both functional purposes as storage containers and carry symbolic significance within Ethiopian culture.