Profession Collection (#48)

Repetitive strain injury
MODEL RELEASED. Repetitive strain injury (RSI)

Scrubbing up before surgery
MODEL RELEASED. Scrubbing up before surgery

Incorrect seated posture
MODEL RELEASED. Incorrect seated posture

Nurse preparing nasal cannula for patient F006 / 8887
MODEL RELEASED. Nurse preparing a nasal cannula for delivering oxygen to a patient

Nurse preparing a patient for an IV line F006 / 8861
MODEL RELEASED. Nurse preparing a patient for an IV line

Nurses preparing medication F006 / 8859
MODEL RELEASED. Nurses preparing medication for a patient

Nurse preparing IV drip F006 / 8858
MODEL RELEASED. Nurse preparing an IV drip

Blood pressure measurement F006 / 8851
MODEL RELEASED. Blood pressure measurement. Nurse measuring a patients blood pressure

Blood pressure measurement F006 / 8850
MODEL RELEASED. Blood pressure measurement. Nurse preparing to measure a patients blood pressure

Blind stenographer using dictaphone, 1911 C017 / 7865
Blind stenographer using dictaphone. Stenography is the practice of recording notes in shorthand, usually using a specialised typing machine

NFS recruiting van at Olympia
A National Fire Service recruiting van at Olympia, West London, 14 February 1946, possibly aiming to recruit soldiers returning from the war and visiting to the RAOC (Royal Army Ordnance Corps)

Nurse cradling baby
Nurse holding a small baby in her arms c. 1910

The Pageant of the Child, Wandsworth, London
Scene from The Pageant of the Child, a set of beautifully staged tableaux produced by the Waifs and Strays Society at Wandsworth Town Hall, London

Medieval Trumpeters
Three trumpeters of the 14th century, wearing the grotesque garments associated with their profession : they probably belong to a noble household. Date: 1314? - 1369

Scientific research
MODEL RELEASED. Scientific research

Chemists
MODEL RELEASED. Chemists

Biologists

La noua scientia de Niccolo Tartaglia. 16th Century woodcut illustration of various figures, symbolising various disciplines (e.g)

Scientists

Circuit board manufacture

Tucson, Arizona. Cowboy hats in use at the Tucson Rodeo

Italy, Sicily, Palermo, fountain with bust and body sculpture

World War One nurses by George Ranstead
A simple and stylised illustration on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps

Staff of the Savoy
Photograph of staff at the Savoy Hotel, London, England

Turkish Postman
A Turkish postman with satchel and long stick checks a signpost to make sure he is delivering to the correct address!

Tram Driver in World War I
Female tram driver in Scotland during World War I

Old Chambers in Middle Temple Lane, London, 1857
Engraving showing old chambers, of the London legal profession, in Middle Temple Lane, London, 1857

Nurses decorated with the Royal Red Cross
Nurses, from left, Sister Edith King, Sister Louisa Mackay and Sister Emma Durham were awarded the Royal Red Cross, by Queen Victoria for their exceptional service in the nursing profession

Laughing Augurs
Cicero wondered how two augurs could meet without bursting into laughter at the absurdity of their profession

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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.