Occupation Collection (page 5)

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)

The Cabinetmaker's workshop. From 'Encyclopedie', Paris, c1751
866105 The Cabinetmaker's workshop. From 'Encyclopedie', Paris, c1751.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Germans leaving Paris. Wood engraving c1880
530579 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Germans leaving Paris. Wood engraving c1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: German troops marching into Paris. Wood engraving c1880
530578 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: German troops marching into Paris. Wood engraving c1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: German troops in Paris crowning themselves with laurels in the Tuileries gardens
530577 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: German troops in Paris crowning themselves with laurels in the Tuileries gardens, March 1871. Wood engraving c1880.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Occupation of Paris - the first German in Paris, February 1871. Wood engraving c1880
530576 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Occupation of Paris - the first German in Paris, February 1871. Wood engraving c1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Hand-powered threshing machine by Barrett, Exall & Andrews. These machines were more efficient than the traditional
527927 Hand-powered threshing machine by Barrett, Exall & Andrews. These machines were more efficient than the traditional threshing with flails

English sailor with a sextant - English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship
FLO4577854 English sailor with a sextant - English mariner with sextant on a beach in front of a lighthouse and tall ship

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902714 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

MALASANA, Manuela (1791-1808). She was one of the townspeople who lost their lives during the May 2
CUL4870417 MALASANA, Manuela (1791-1808). She was one of the townspeople who lost their lives during the May 2, 1808 uprising in Madrid against the troops of Napoleon I of France during

News Vendor on Broadway, 1905 (oil on canvas)
984965 News Vendor on Broadway, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Oakley, Thornton (1881-1953); 135.2x73.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: News Vendor on Broadway. Thornton Oakley (1881-1953)

The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier
CUL4902596 The Pastrana Tapestries, manufacturing of Tournai, probably from the workshop of Passchier Grenier, c.1471 - 1475 (tapestry) by Grenier

Victorian London - Finish of the Race
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century Victorian London. The crowd cheer on the horses and Jockey's as they approch the finishing line at the Epsom Derby

Late 19th century - young Japanese woman with mirrors
Vintage 19th century studio portrait, Japan

Sami people Lappland, Lapland, family group
19th century vintage photograph: Sami people Lappland, Lapland, family group

Boy, child fakir, India
19th century vintage photograph: Boy, child fakir, India

The Centre of Attention, (oil on canvas)
989879 The Centre of Attention, (oil on canvas) by Herpfer, Carl (1836-97); 98.5x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Centre of Attention. Carl Herpfer (1836-1897). Oil on canvas

USA, Washington State, Palouse. Combine harvesting at sunset

Locomotive Steam Train in Infrared, Pretoria, Gauteng
A South African Locomotive Steam Train in Infrared in the Railroad Station in Pretoria, Gauteng Province, South Africa. In South Africa, as elsewhere in the world

Fisherman working on his boat, Livadi, Serifos Island, Cyclades Islands, Greece

Tanned animal skins hanging to dry in the old tannery of Fez, Morocco

High angle view of man working at the vats of colours in the tannery of Fes, Morocco

Men working with skins in traditional Moroccan leather tanneries, Fes, Morocco

Camels caravan carrying salt extracted from Dallol salt mines, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Two miners breaking up salt blocks in the salt flat, Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia, Africa

Costa Rica, San Marcos de Tarrazu, Coffee Picker, Indigenous Panamanian, Dressed In Traditional Clothing, Coffee Cherries Or Berries

A lookout tower covered in graffiti along the Israeli West Bank Barrier wall, Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine

Hexagonal basalt columns at the Hexagon Pool ‎(Breichat HaMeshushim) in the Meshushim Reserve, part of the Yehudiya Forest Nature Reserve, central Golan Heights

Monroe Doctrine Cartoon
MONROE DOCTRINE CARTOON. Uncle Sam - Thats A Live Wire, Gentlemen! A 1902 cartoon by W.A. Rogers on German and British claims against Venezuela

Canoe fishermen in the waters off of Dakar
Senegalese artisanal fishermen are miles out to sea in the waters off of Dakar in a pirogue or canoe. With a warm upwelling and perfect nutrient conditions

Map showing the occupation, and demilitarization of France by Germany during WWII. From The War in Pictures, First Year.

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781654 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation.Taken from photograph, Caption reads: Im Vordergrund Schirwindt)

Libau under WWI German Occupation
3781628 Libau under WWI German Occupation; (add.info.: Libau under World War I German Occupation. Taken from photograph, shows the main train station and railway tracks, with three soldiers)

German Occupation on the Eastern Front in WWI
3781620 German Occupation on the Eastern Front in WWI; (add.info.: German Occupation on the Eastern Front in World War I. From photograph, German soldiers carry geese from a market in Russian Poland)

Wire worker
3782522 Wire worker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Wire worker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Apothecary
3782516 Apothecary by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Apothecary from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781663 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation)

Spur maker
3782524 Spur maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Spur maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Woman selling flowers
3785040 Woman selling flowers; (add.info.: Woman selling flowers ('marchande de fleurs'), Paris, c. 1900. Family with baby in front of kiosk. From Paris pittoresque series.); Lebrecht History

Seller of small flags, Paris, c. 1900
3785031 Seller of small flags, Paris, c. 1900; (add.info.: Seller of small flags, Paris, c. 1900. Les petits metiers parisien ('The small jobs of Paris') series

Magnetite mining in the Ural Mountains, 1914
3785281 Magnetite mining in the Ural Mountains, 1914; (add.info.: Magnetite mining in the Ural Mountains, 1914 ('Mine de fer magnetique'). Showing Visocaya Gora mountain

Spanish advert for pension savings scheme
3786364 Spanish advert for pension savings scheme; (add.info.: Spanish advert for pension savings scheme. Encouraging people to work for the benefits of old age)

Arquebusier
3782259 Arquebusier by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Arquebusier by Jost Amman, reproduced from a sixteenth century engraving)

Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation
3781639 Eastern Front towns under WWI German occupation; (add.info.: Eastern Front towns under World War I German occupation.Taken from photograph)

German Occupation on the Eastern Front in WWI
3781615 German Occupation on the Eastern Front in WWI; (add.info.: German Occupation on the Eastern Front in World War I. From photograph of German soldiers visiting a local tearoom)

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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.