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Profession Collection (#46)

"Unveiling the Professions

Background imageProfession Collection: Russia - Glazier

Russia - Glazier Date: 1902

Background imageProfession Collection: Taken for Mr Garai ( Keystone ) Women police 15 December 1922

Taken for Mr Garai ( Keystone ) Women police 15 December 1922

Background imageProfession Collection: The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch

The Coming Race. The surgeon of the future. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 14 September 1872 showing the patronising attitude women in the medical profession could expect from male

Background imageProfession Collection: Exhibition of hypnosis given by Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley

Exhibition of hypnosis given by Irish physician using the pseudonym Dr Stanley at the Hotel Metropole, London, under the auspices of members of the medical profession

Background imageProfession Collection: Joe Louis Fights Billy Conn

Joe Louis Fights Billy Conn
New York, New York: June 19, 1946. Heavyweight champion Joe Louis is about to deliver the knockout punch to challenger Billy Conn in their championship bout at Yankee Stadium

Background imageProfession Collection: Moscow Opera Ballet Dancer

Moscow Opera Ballet Dancer
Moscow, Russia: April 27, 1936. Asaf Messerer, principal male dancer of the Moscow Opera Ballet, will make his American debut next winter in New York City with dances from Salambo, The Red Poppy

Background imageProfession Collection: Mikhail Mordkin And Students

Mikhail Mordkin And Students
New York, New York: June 30, 1925. Mikhail Mordkin, (standingl left) head of the International School of Dancing, working with his students

Background imageProfession Collection: The Bemis Dance Team

The Bemis Dance Team
San Francisco, California: c. 1945. The Billy and Beverly Bemis dance team

Background imageProfession Collection: Dancer Nikitina At Paris Opera

Dancer Nikitina At Paris Opera
Paris, France: c. 1928. Russian Ballerina Alice Nikitina with the Russian Ballet, who will be dancing at the Opera in Paris

Background imageProfession Collection: Romanian Princess Irene Bogdan

Romanian Princess Irene Bogdan
London, England: c. 1934. Princess Irene Bogdan of Romania training at the London Dance School to make her dancing debut in a forthcoming production

Background imageProfession Collection: Mikhail Mordkin And Student

Mikhail Mordkin And Student
New York, New York: June 30, 1925. Mikhail Mordkin, head of the International School of Dancing, working with one of his students

Background imageProfession Collection: Portrait of Dancer Agnes Boone

Portrait of Dancer Agnes Boone
New York, New York: March 16, 1927. Agnes Boone, one of the foremost interpretive dancers in the world, will make a tour of the states with a company of her own

Background imageProfession Collection: The Influenza Gave a Young Doctor a Rise in his Profession, Engraving 1890

The Influenza Gave a Young Doctor a Rise in his Profession, Engraving 1890

Background imageProfession Collection: Chimney-sweepers on the roof of schwerin palace, 1983

Chimney-sweepers on the roof of schwerin palace, 1983

Background imageProfession Collection: Fisherman. indian Ocean. Oman. Asia

Fisherman. indian Ocean. Oman. Asia

Background imageProfession Collection: El Had. Oman. Asia

El Had. Oman. Asia

Background imageProfession Collection: Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon

Background imageProfession Collection: Italy. Sicily. Ustica Island. the Harvest of the Wheat

Italy. Sicily. Ustica Island. the Harvest of the Wheat

Background imageProfession Collection: Cabmen. Piazza Della Signoria. Florence. Tuscany. Italy

Cabmen. Piazza Della Signoria. Florence. Tuscany. Italy

Background imageProfession Collection: pensione per cani e gatti

pensione per cani e gatti

Background imageProfession Collection: Europe. Romania. Walachia. Countryside

Europe. Romania. Walachia. Countryside

Background imageProfession Collection: Italy. Tuscany. Crete Senesi. Vergelle Farm. Sheeps

Italy. Tuscany. Crete Senesi. Vergelle Farm. Sheeps

Background imageProfession Collection: europa, italia, toscana, crete senesi, azienda agricola vergelle, pastori

europa, italia, toscana, crete senesi, azienda agricola vergelle, pastori

Background imageProfession Collection: Europe. Italy. Tuscany. Crete Senesi Area. Vergelle Farm. Shepherds

Europe. Italy. Tuscany. Crete Senesi Area. Vergelle Farm. Shepherds

Background imageProfession Collection: Europa. Italy. Tuscany. Crete Senesi. Casale Farm. Milking

Europa. Italy. Tuscany. Crete Senesi. Casale Farm. Milking

Background imageProfession Collection: Europe. Italy. Tuscany. Serre di Rapolano. Crete Senesi. Olivera Farm. Sheeps

Europe. Italy. Tuscany. Serre di Rapolano. Crete Senesi. Olivera Farm. Sheeps

Background imageProfession Collection: Europe. Italy. Tuscany. Crete Senesi. Vergelle Farm. Sheeps

Europe. Italy. Tuscany. Crete Senesi. Vergelle Farm. Sheeps

Background imageProfession Collection: Italy. Calabria. Paola. Shepherd

Italy. Calabria. Paola. Shepherd

Background imageProfession Collection: Cowherds of the Maremma on Horse

Cowherds of the Maremma on Horse

Background imageProfession Collection: Europe. Italy. Tuscany. Radicondoli. Horse Center of the State Forest Department Il Caggio

Europe. Italy. Tuscany. Radicondoli. Horse Center of the State Forest Department Il Caggio. Lodging-house For the Horses Retired After Raceing the Siena Palio Race. the Farrier

Background imageProfession Collection: peasant with hen

peasant with hen

Background imageProfession Collection: Farm

Farm

Background imageProfession Collection: Farm

Farm

Background imageProfession Collection: Sheeps

Sheeps

Background imageProfession Collection: Falcon

Falcon

Background imageProfession Collection: Europe. Italy. Tuscany. Pitigliano. Sherpherd and Flock

Europe. Italy. Tuscany. Pitigliano. Sherpherd and Flock

Background imageProfession Collection: Italy. Piemonte. Novara. Farm

Italy. Piemonte. Novara. Farm

Background imageProfession Collection: Tailor working in shop

Tailor working in shop

Background imageProfession Collection: Math teacher talking to students in classroom

Math teacher talking to students in classroom

Background imageProfession Collection: Pupils and teacher in one-room schoolhouse, Kentucky

Pupils and teacher in one-room schoolhouse, Kentucky

Background imageProfession Collection: Teacher giving students a lesson in spelling

Teacher giving students a lesson in spelling

Background imageProfession Collection: Portrait of man holding hand to face

Portrait of man holding hand to face

Background imageProfession Collection: Portrait of teacher sitting at desk, 1950s, black and white

Portrait of teacher sitting at desk, 1950s, black and white

Background imageProfession Collection: Daniel Webster, American politician

Daniel Webster, American politician

Background imageProfession Collection: Portrait of winking chef

Portrait of winking chef

Background imageProfession Collection: Boy standing next to teachers desk at front of class, 1950-60s

Boy standing next to teachers desk at front of class, 1950-60s

Background imageProfession Collection: Newspaper photographer with flashbulb camera

Newspaper photographer with flashbulb camera

Background imageProfession Collection: Teacher with student looking at globe

Teacher with student looking at globe




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"Unveiling the Professions: A Glimpse into Victorian Occupations and Beyond" Step back in time as we explore the diverse world of professions through intriguing hints from history. From a daring dentist pulling a tooth, to a meticulous Victorian gardener tending Chelmsford's greenery with his trusty watering can, each image reveals a unique facet of professional life. In the bustling kitchen of "Too Many Cooks, " culinary experts orchestrate an exquisite symphony of flavors, while Gracie Fields' Home and Orphanage in Peacehaven, Sussex showcases the compassionate work done by caregivers who nurture young hearts. The striking portrait of Rosemary Kennedy by Angus McBean reminds us that artists too have their own profession – capturing emotions on canvas for eternity. Meanwhile, the wheelwright engraving transports us to an era when skilled craftsmen meticulously crafted wheels with precision and care. Journeying across borders, we find ourselves in Square du Petit Sablon, Brussels where ceramic artist works her magic at her workshop in Geisenhausen, Bavaria. With deft hands on a potter's wheel, she shapes clay into stunning vases that will grace homes far and wide. Witnessing signwriters at work brings forth appreciation for those who transform words into artistry through skillful brushstrokes. And as surveyors gather in a circle during meetings depicted in miniature form or within Ms. Lat 209 fol. 11r The Professions from De Sphaera (vellum), we glimpse their dedication towards mapping out our ever-changing landscapes. Finally, let us not forget the old city bellman of Norwich whose melodic chimes once guided townsfolk through their daily routines – reminding us that even seemingly simple occupations hold great significance within communities. Through these captivating glimpses into various professions spanning different eras and locations around Europe and beyond; we celebrate the diversity and importance of every occupation - past and present.