Handicraft Collection (page 9)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Exposition Universelle, stand des fontes d'art du Val d'Osne, 1867
LUX4818088 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Exposition Universelle, stand des fontes d'art du Val d'Osne, 1867; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Exposition Universelle

A man checks the wooden gears of the mechanic tree of a windmill to grind grain on Nantucket Island, 1746
NWI4828463 A man checks the wooden gears of the mechanic tree of a windmill to grind grain on Nantucket Island, 1746. Colour engraving after 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

Worker in a shoe factory workshop making soles, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4828249 Worker in a shoe factory workshop making soles, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Worker in a shoe factory workshop making soles, 19th century)

Metal foundrie, circa 1803-1806. 19th century coloring engraving
NWI4826341 Metal foundrie, circa 1803-1806. 19th century coloring engraving.; (add.info.: Metal foundrie, circa 1803-1806. 19th century coloring engraving.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Small machine: sharpener of knives or scissors. 1910 about Germany Historic photo, handicraft, scissor polisher, ca
IMB4932604 Small machine: sharpener of knives or scissors. 1910 about Germany Historic photo, handicraft, scissor polisher, ca. 1910; (add.info.: Small machine: sharpener of knives or scissors)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place de la Tranchee, beef gras at the butchery A. Richard, 1892
LUX4796719 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place de la Tranchee, beef gras at the butchery A. Richard, 1892; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Place de la Tranchee

France: An open-air tannery, 1900
LUX4811137 France: An open-air tannery, 1900; (add.info.: France: An open-air tannery, 1900); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

China: In a village making rope, 1890
LUX4807651 China: In a village making rope, 1890; (add.info.: China: In a village making rope, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Thomas Mudge's timekeeper detached lever escape, 1754. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration
FLO4593232 Thomas Mudge's timekeeper detached lever escape, 1754. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after an Illustration by J

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220337 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Gloves: workers working on the skin for the manufacture of gloves in an Isere workshop in the middle of the 19th
PCT4273032 Gloves: workers working on the skin for the manufacture of gloves in an Isere workshop in the middle of the 19th century. Engraving from "La France Illustree" by V.A

Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution"
PCT4285697 Illustration of the book by Leo Taxil and J. Vindex "Marat ou les heros de la revolution", Librairie anti-clericale (anti clerical)

Horn a boire 15th century - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903)
FLO4643633 Horn a boire 15th century - Chromolithography, drawing by Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903), for his book "Costumes

Woman knitting as she sits at an invalid's bedside
2602623 Woman knitting as she sits at an invalid's bedside; (add.info.: Woman knitting as she sits at an invalid's bedside. Engraving, London, 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Young woman knitting
2602622 Young woman knitting; (add.info.: Young woman knitting. Engraving, London, 1882); Universal History Archive/UIG

Domestic interior with three generations
2602621 Domestic interior with three generations; (add.info.: Domestic interior with three generations round a stove. Grandmother spinning wood)

Hand-knitting on four needles
2602607 Hand-knitting on four needles; (add.info.: Hand-knitting on four needles. Old woman in rocking chair, feet on a footstool, wearing a bonnet and shawl, sits knitting outside her door)

Woman musing over memories
2602690 Woman musing over memories; (add.info.: Woman musing over the memories evoked by the patches on the quilt she is working)

Wheelwright nailing a trake on to a wheel: illustration from " The book of english trades
PCT4292018 Wheelwright nailing a trake on to a wheel: illustration from " The book of english trades and useful arts " 1827 -; (add.info.: Wheelwright nailing a trake on to a wheel)

A forge in the PAPOUS. PAPUASIA (New Guinee) Oceania. Engraving 1834
JAB4120829 A forge in the PAPOUS. PAPUASIA (New Guinee) Oceania. Engraving 1834; (add.info.: A forge in the PAPOUS. PAPUASIA (New Guinee) Oceania. Engraving 1834); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Paper Industry: Dryer of sheets of paper (factory in shape) Engraving 1867
JAB4121924 Paper Industry: Dryer of sheets of paper (factory in shape) Engraving 1867; (add.info.: Paper Industry: Dryer of sheets of paper (factory in shape) Engraving 1867

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205675 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letters Locksmith)

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205590 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter A: Armorer in his workshop)

Letter F Ferblantier (manufactures tin kitchen utensils). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et
DUV4211456 Letter F Ferblantier (manufactures tin kitchen utensils). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Letter: L (Lavandiere). Recreative alphabet. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920)
DUV4203815 Letter: L (Lavandiere). Recreative alphabet. Chromolithography, undated (ca. 1920). Offered by "La Samaritaine de Nancy"

Letter S: workshop of a statuary (statue). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898
DUV4202524 Letter S: workshop of a statuary (statue). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher

Letter R: a binder (binding). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202518 Letter R: a binder (binding). 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 N: workshop of a naturalist. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202498 Letter N: workshop of a naturalist. 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 G: engraver workshop (engraving). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H
DUV4202461 Letter G: engraver workshop (engraving). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher

Letter F: florist workshop. Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy
DUV4202458 Letter F: florist 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 C: workshop of a shoemaker (shoemaker). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898
DUV4202452 Letter C: workshop of a shoemaker (shoemaker). Alphabetical cubes. Box of 30 cubes dating from 1898. Cover illustrated by H. Roy. Unknown publisher

Letter M Moulin (a vent); N Navigator (travels the seas to discover distant countries)
DUV4211498 Letter M Moulin (a vent); N Navigator (travels the seas to discover distant countries); O goldsmith (makes and sells silverware); P Painter (artist)

Double page: I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Lunettier (+ text). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des
DUV4211472 Double page: I Printer; J Gardener; J Cup Player; L Lunettier (+ text). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"

Letter B Boulanger. Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers"
DUV4211426 Letter B Boulanger. 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

Basket maker weaving a basket from willow taken from an osier-bed. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577732 Basket maker weaving a basket from willow taken from an osier-bed. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Potter making a clay vessel on a wheel driven by a plowing turning a crank
FLO4577704 Potter making a clay vessel on a wheel driven by a plowing turning a crank. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

A worker using mechanical power to press paper in a mill. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English
FLO4577680 A worker using mechanical power to press paper in a mill. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Watch maker in apron seated at his bench making metal gears. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English
FLO4577638 Watch maker in apron seated at his bench making metal gears. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chemille-sur-Deme: linen rushing at the edge of the Deme, 1895
LUX4760205 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chemille-sur-Deme: linen rushing at the edge of the Deme, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Ballan-Mire: bakery Maindreau and its artisans pose in the courtyard, 1900
LUX4759534 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Ballan-Mire: bakery Maindreau and its artisans pose in the courtyard, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France, Limousin, Creuse (23): a carpenter brings back wooden beams in a cart drawn by a crew composed of a horse
LUX4757704 France, Limousin, Creuse (23): a carpenter brings back wooden beams in a cart drawn by a crew composed of a horse and a donkey, 1900; (add.info.: France, Limousin)

Tours: group photo of companions of the Tour de France carpenter with their masterpieces and their badges, 1925
LUX4749975 Tours: group photo of companions of the Tour de France carpenter with their masterpieces and their badges, 1925; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Group photo of a pottery factory, 1890
LUX4750031 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Group photo of a pottery factory, 1890; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Group photo of a pottery factory

Chapeliere - Hatter, Paris, early 19th century, in dusty pink dress, black apron, brown cap
FLO4658631 Chapeliere - Hatter, Paris, early 19th century, in dusty pink dress, black apron, brown cap, making a top hat with her foot on a footrest - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine

Men of prehistory learning to forge tools, beginning of the Iron Age. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4862307 Men of prehistory learning to forge tools, beginning of the Iron Age. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Men of prehistory learning to forge tools)

France, Centre: a marechal-ferrant at his work, 1880
LUX4752656 France, Centre: a marechal-ferrant at his work, 1880; (add.info.: France, Centre: a marechal-ferrant at his work, 1880); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Vouvray: The ferrant marechal of vouvray at work, 1895
LUX4756868 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Vouvray: The ferrant marechal of vouvray at work, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Faiencerie workshop in Quimper, women painting, beg 20th century (photo)
PCT4289988 Faiencerie workshop in Quimper, women painting, beg 20th century (photo); (add.info.: Quimper (Finistere, Brittany) at the beginning of the 20th century: Breton art faiencerie Henriot

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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.