Occupation Collection (page 4)

Paris Bread Carrier In The 19Th Century. From French Pictures By The Rev. Samuel G
UIG5420695 Paris Bread Carrier In The 19Th Century. From French Pictures By The Rev. Samuel G. Green, Published 1878 ©UIG/Leemage

Late but Welcome, 1948 (oil on canvas)
658364 Late but Welcome, 1948 (oil on canvas) by Bennett, Frank Moss (1874-1953); 59.6x75 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Late but Welcome. Frank Moss Bennett (1874-1953). Oil on canvas

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Occupation of Paris by German troops. Germans in Paris waiting for a passage home
530575 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Occupation of Paris by German troops. Germans in Paris waiting for a passage home. Wood engraving, London, 18 March 1871; Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Shaving the enemy at Montmirail. Wood engraving from The Graphic, London, 8 October 1870
538288 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Shaving the enemy at Montmirail. Wood engraving from The Graphic, London, 8 October 1870; Universal History Archive/UIG

Erwin von Steinbach, 1244 - 1318, a German architect and stonemason, with his daughter Sabine on a building site
UIG5414557 Erwin von Steinbach, 1244 - 1318, a German architect and stonemason, with his daughter Sabine on a building site, historical wood engraving, circa 1888; UIG

Woman of the Mapuche people, Araucania, Chile, in traditional poncho. In the 1890s
FLO4688614 Woman of the Mapuche people, Araucania, Chile, in traditional poncho. In the 1890s, the Chilean government occupied the Araucania

House carpenter planing a board on a bench, in his workshop, 1810 (engraving)
FLO4577745 House carpenter planing a board on a bench, in his workshop, 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: House carpenter planing a board on a bench, in his workshop, many tools, saw, hammer)

Boatman on his rowboat on the Thames, London (engraving)
FLO4577723 Boatman on his rowboat on the Thames, London (engraving); (add.info.: His coat and silver badge identify him as a skilled rower registed at Waterman's Hall)

A carder using heated combs to remove the wool fibres that will be spun. Wool comber using heated wool combs to pull a
FLO4577720 A carder using heated combs to remove the wool fibres that will be spun. Wool comber using heated wool combs to pull a fine sliver of wool to be spun into yarn

Woman spinning yarn on a spinning wheel in front of a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English
FLO4577664 Woman spinning yarn on a spinning wheel in front of a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Trunk maker making a leather chest in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades
FLO4577634 Trunk maker making a leather chest in his workshop. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Plumber heating lead in a fire to fix lead pipes on a building site. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577857 Plumber heating lead in a fire to fix lead pipes on a building site. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Founders of printing characters, one poured molten metal into the moulds, another passed them into a polishing machine
FLO4577843 Founders of printing characters, one poured molten metal into the moulds, another passed them into a polishing machine - Type founders making printing type in a workshop

The occupation of the Diamond Rock, 1805 (colour aquatint)
1579747 The occupation of the Diamond Rock, 1805 (colour aquatint); (add.info.: Coloured aquatint of the occupation of the Diamond Rock and the Centaur Battery. Print by Stadler and Reynolds)

Young woman tuning a grand piano. Piano tuning was considered a suitable occupation for a young lady forced to earn a
530242 Young woman tuning a grand piano. Piano tuning was considered a suitable occupation for a young lady forced to earn a living. Wood engraving, 1887.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss
533822 Lake Dwellings (Pile dwellings - Pfahlbauten) and associated artefacts. Based on mid-19th century work of Swiss archaeologist Ferdinand Keller

The alignment room in a 19th century printing works. From The Century Magazine, published 1887
2603537 The alignment room in a 19th century printing works. From The Century Magazine, published 1887

The Dewey Arch, Madison Square, (pastel on paper laid down on japanese paper)
822780 The Dewey Arch, Madison Square, (pastel on paper laid down on japanese paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 34.5x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dewey Arch, Madison Square)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902695 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

France, Ile-de-France, Seine-Saint-Denis (93), Livry: Country house occupied by Prussians, 1871
LUX4710038 France, Ile-de-France, Seine-Saint-Denis (93), Livry: Country house occupied by Prussians, 1871; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Seine-Saint-Denis (93)

A shepherd from Ostia, Rome in the late 19th century (engraving)
2963157 A shepherd from Ostia, Rome in the late 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A shepherd from Ostia, Rome in the late 19th cenutry, playing a type of bagpipe)

Map of Spain in the middle ages during the Muslim occupation
3253078 Map of Spain in the middle ages during the Muslim occupation; (add.info.: Map of Spain in the middle ages during the Muslim occupation. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Beekeepers capturing a swarm of bees, from Meyers Lexicon, pub. 1924 (print)
3473189 Beekeepers capturing a swarm of bees, from Meyers Lexicon, pub. 1924 (print) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Beekeepers capturing a swarm of bees)

The interior of a warehouse, a French chiffonnier, where women workers are sorting materials into baskets
3473164 The interior of a warehouse, a French chiffonnier, where women workers are sorting materials into baskets, from L'Univers Illustre, pub

Shepherds in the middle ages. Illustration from the book The Connoisseur Illustrated published 1904
2915307 Shepherds in the middle ages. Illustration from the book The Connoisseur Illustrated published 1904.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Blacksmith using hammer and tongs to beat a piece of red-hot iron heated in a forge
FLO4577923 Blacksmith using hammer and tongs to beat a piece of red-hot iron heated in a forge. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.;

A turner in apron using a foot-powered treadle lathe or turning bench, 19th century (engraving)
FLO4577862 A turner in apron using a foot-powered treadle lathe or turning bench, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Turner using a tour a pedale - A turner in apron using a foot-powered treadle)

Jeweller at his bench with leather covers, 19th century (engraving)
FLO4577846 Jeweller at his bench with leather covers, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Jeweller at his bench with leather covers)

Weaver on his weaver - A weaver weaving fabric on a loom in a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577845 Weaver on his weaver - A weaver weaving fabric on a loom in a cottage. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

Rope maker twisting rope yarns together while an apprentice turns a wheel to revolve the hook
FLO4577592 Rope maker twisting rope yarns together while an apprentice turns a wheel to revolve the hook. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades

Tin-plate worker in apron beating tin on an anvil with a mallet surrounded by tin buckets, pots, urns and utensils
FLO4577582 Tin-plate worker in apron beating tin on an anvil with a mallet surrounded by tin buckets, pots, urns and utensils

Men at work #4
Tal Paz-Fridman

Men at work #3
Tal Paz-Fridman

Russian potter, historic engraving of 1883
UIG5414179 Russian potter, historic engraving of 1883; UIG

Returning Home from Work; Retour du Travail - Terugkeer na het Werk, 1929 (oil on canvas)
653482 Returning Home from Work; Retour du Travail - Terugkeer na het Werk, 1929 (oil on canvas) by Brusselmans, Jean (1884-1953); 115.6x110.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

NAPOLEON I Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military man and politician, Emperor of France (1804-1815). Spain
CUL4877011 NAPOLEON I Bonaparte (1769-1821). French military man and politician, Emperor of France (1804-1815). Spain. Peninsular War. Barcelona (February 29, 1808)

Herring fishing in the north sea in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867
3506151 Herring fishing in the north sea in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867; (add.info.: Herring fishing in the north sea in the 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub)

Fishermen using harpoons to catch swordfish on the coast of Sicily in the 19th century, from Album-Evenement
3506033 Fishermen using harpoons to catch swordfish on the coast of Sicily in the 19th century, from Album-Evenement, Prime du Journal L'Evenement, pub

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902669 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902612 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4903011 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902928 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Austro-Hungarian Empire (colour litho)
3499767 Austro-Hungarian Empire (colour litho); Mozart Museum, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info.: Austro-Hungarian Empire. National Theater of Prague during the Austrian occupation. Troops parading)

Cartoon on Russian secret police
2603889 Cartoon on Russian secret police; (add.info.: Cartoon on the Russian secret police. From "L'Assiette au Beurre", Paris, 13 March 1909)

World War II, France, Free French lapel pin
3073362 World War II, France, Free French lapel pin; Private Collection; (add.info.: Free French Resistance enameled lapel pin or cap badge lapel pin); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

A worker hand-painting reservations on a copper roll intended to be cut into with acid to produce etching effects
3473169 A worker hand-painting reservations on a copper roll intended to be cut into with acid to produce etching effects, from L'Univers Illustre, pub

The interior of a copper and bronze battery shop in 176, A battery was where the workers produced the sheet metal by
3671125 The interior of a copper and bronze battery shop in 176, A battery was where the workers produced the sheet metal by hammering; (add.info)

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)

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"Occupation: A Tapestry of Time and Place" Step into the past and explore the diverse occupations that have shaped our world. From a captivating WW2 poster urging you to "Fly with the RAF, " to a heartfelt tribute honoring the bravery of Free French fighters in the Maquis, each hint unveils a unique story. Transport yourself back to London, England in 1915, where staff cooks at King George Military Hospital diligently prepared nourishing meals for wounded soldiers. As you stroll along the streets, don't miss the milk cart making its rounds or catch sight of a wringer, wet clothes dryer symbolizing hard work and domestic chores. Intrigue awaits as you witness a snake charmer playing an enchanting flute-like instrument while a mesmerizing serpent emerges from its basket. This ancient art form has captivated audiences for centuries. Journey further east to Axum, an ancient East African city bustling with activity. Marvel at skilled workers extracting marble while conical grass huts dotting the landscape create an intriguing contrast against a majestic royal palace in the background. Discover history's guiding beacons as you encounter La Corbiere's Direction Finding Tower MP2 on Jersey Island during May 1945. Witness how this structure played a crucial role in navigation during wartime. Immerse yourself in simpler times as children frolic on St. Ives Beach in 1886 captured beautifully on canvas by an artist's brushstrokes. Feel their joy and innocence amidst sun-kissed sands and crashing waves. Witness architectural wonders come alive through reconstruction as Templo Mayor complex stands tall once again before your eyes—a testament to human ingenuity spanning centuries. Descend beneath Tilmanstone and delve into mysterious underground tunnels—echoes of laborious efforts shaping hidden spaces throughout history. Finally, cast your gaze upon large ships majestically sailing down Calcutta's Hooghly River—an awe-inspiring sight capturing the essence of a bustling port city in India.