Occupation Collection (page 7)

Shoemaker
3782860 Shoemaker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Shoemaker by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Women packing steel helmets during World War 1
3786773 Women packing steel helmets during World War 1; (add.info.: Women packing steel helmets during World War 1, Easter 1916. Packing helmets to be shipped to Western Front)

Female taxi driver, Paris - early 20th century
3784819 Female taxi driver, Paris - early 20th century; (add.info.: Female taxi driver, Paris - early 20th century. Receiving a speeding ticket in the Bois)

Female mechanic during World War 1
3786785 Female mechanic during World War 1; (add.info.: Female mechanic during World War 1. 1916. Illustrated War News, May 24, 19'6. Part 94, Page 28); Lebrecht History

Munitions Workers during World War 1
3786766 Munitions Workers during World War 1; (add.info.: Munitions Workers during World War 1, April 1916. Women learning to use machinery at Shoreditch Technical Institute, London)

Fishing Boat
Prithul Das

Barrister
3782202 Barrister; (add.info.: Barrister, reproduced from a woodcut in a 1490 edition of the Danse Macabre'. Manners, Customs)

Bell and Cannon Caster
3782199 Bell and Cannon Caster; (add.info.: Bell and Cannon Caster by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Egg seller
3782168 Egg seller; (add.info.: Egg seller by Cesare Vecellio, from a facsimile of a sixteenth century woodcut. The caption reads A dealer in eggs'. Italian painter and engraver, c. 1530 - c)

Thimble maker
3782193 Thimble maker; (add.info.: Thimble maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Artist Elisabeth Le Brun (b/w photo)
6330324 Artist Elisabeth Le Brun (b/w photo) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); (add.info.: Florence, Italy, 1790 A self-portrait by French portrait artist Elisabeth Le Brun)

Lawyer
3782206 Lawyer; (add.info.: Lawyer by Matthaus Merian the Elder, reproduced from the original engraving in Danse des Morts'. Swiss engraver, 22 September, 1593 - 19 June, 1650)

The Pork-butcher
3782171 The Pork-butcher; (add.info.: The Pork-butcher, from a facsimile of a miniature in a fourteenth century charter. Manners, Customs)

Carpenters
3782200 Carpenters; (add.info.: Carpenters, reproduced from a miniature in a fifteenth century version of the Chroniques de Hainaut)

Wire worker
3782192 Wire worker; (add.info.: Wire worker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Goldbeater
3782191 Goldbeater; (add.info.: Goldbeater from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...), Collection of woodcuts by Jost Amman (13 June 1539 -17 March 1591)

Hook and clasp maker
3782189 Hook and clasp maker; (add.info.: Hook and clasp maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Apothecary
3782186 Apothecary; (add.info.: Apothecary by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Spur maker
3782195 Spur maker; (add.info.: Spur maker by Jost Amman, reproduced from a sixteenth century engraving. Swiss artist, 13 June, 1539 - 17 March, 1591)

Goldsmith
3782188 Goldsmith; (add.info.: Goldsmith by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Basin maker
3782196 Basin maker; (add.info.: Basin maker by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Sword maker
3782194 Sword maker; (add.info.: Sword maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Needle maker
3782190 Needle maker; (add.info.: Needle maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Carpenter
3782198 Carpenter; (add.info.: Carpenter, reproduced from the original drawing by Michael Wolgemut (Wohlgemuth) in the Chronique de Nuremburg'. German printmaker and painter, 1434 - 1519

Coppersmith
3782197 Coppersmith; (add.info.: Coppersmith by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Barber
3782187 Barber; (add.info.: Barber from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...), Collection of woodcuts by Jost Amman (13 June 1539 -17 March 1591)

The Brewer
3782174 The Brewer; (add.info.: The Brewer from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...), Collection of woodcuts by Jost Amman (13 June 1539 -17 March 1591)

Venice, Italy - venetian gondola on Grande Canal (Grand Canal) and San Giorgio Maggiore church in the background, UNESCO

Venice Grand Canal - venetian gondola moored to molo San Marco, Venice, Italy

Venice, Italy - venetian gondola and San Giorgio Maggiore church UNESCO

Venetian viewpoint - gondola on Grand Canal and San Giorgio Maggiore church, Venice, Italy, UNESCO

Venetian gondola, Grand Canal (Canal Grande) and San Giorgio Maggiore church in the background, Venice, Italy

Venice Grand Canal (Canal Grande) - most popular viewing point of Venice, Vento, Italy

Venice - Gondolas along Grand Canal before sunrise, Venice, Vento, Italy

Venice Grand Canal - gondolas moored to molo San Marco, Italy

Venice - gondola and San Giorgio Maggiore church, Italy, UNESCO

Sri Lanka - Galle, traditional wooden painted fishing boats in the port

Sri Lanka - Colombo, tuk-tuk taxi, typical way of transportation

Engraving miner working on surface mine to dig gold
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A bead and raised work panel depicting Esther and Ahasuerus
1767197 A bead and raised work panel depicting Esther and Ahasuerus by English School, (17th century); 40x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Labour of the Danaids, 1878 (oil on canvas)
658685 The Labour of the Danaids, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Weguelin, John Reinhard (1849-1927); 114x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Labour of the Danaids)

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

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

Late 19th century - young Japanese women playing game
Vintage 19th century studio portrait, Japan

Late 19th century - young Japanese woman, hair down
Vintage 19th century studio portrait, Japan

1940s East Africa - street scene, Nairobi, Kenya Photograph by a British army recruitment officer stationed in East Africa and the Middle East during World War II

Market place in Jaffa, Palestine, Israel Holy Land
19th century vintage photograph: Market place in Jaffa, Palestine, Israel Holy Land

Alvas statue being dragged through the streets of Antwerp (litho)
STC357972 Alvas statue being dragged through the streets of Antwerp (litho) by Verlet, Raoul Charles (1857-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ferdinando Alvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva (1508-82)

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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.