Splice Collection

Royal Sailor Boys, the Sons of the Prince of Wales learning how to splice a Rope (engraving)
1590049 Royal Sailor Boys, the Sons of the Prince of Wales learning how to splice a Rope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Sailor Boys)

Naval Training of Prince Albert Victor of Wales and his Brother (engraving)
1590913 Naval Training of Prince Albert Victor of Wales and his Brother (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grafting (engraving)
3653628 Grafting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grafting. Illustration for The Imperial Dictionary by John Ogilvie)

Splice Shore Ocean Cable ca 1866 Oil canvas 22 3 / 4 x 33 1 / 4
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Cricket Bat Making at John Wisdens Placing the handle into the blade 23 March 1920

Netherlands, Overijssel, Kampen, rigging on old herring boats

Film editing, computer artwork
Film editing. Computer artwork of a pair of scissors and cut roll of film. The technique of joining the ends of two pieces of film together is known as splicing

Bacteria with integrated foreign bacteria. Computer artwork showing a section of foreign DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, blue) integrated into a bacterial chromosome (green)

A splicing lesson on deck
A lady boat owner gives a lesson in splicing rope to a friend who watches with bemused interest

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"Mastering the Art of Splicing: From Royal Sailor Boys to Modern Film Editing" Intriguing engravings take us back in time, where we witness the Sons of the Prince of Wales diligently learning how to splice a rope. Their naval training, captured in another engraving, showcases Prince Albert Victor of Wales and his brother honing their skills for future maritime endeavors. But splicing wasn't limited to just ropes; it extended into various domains. Grafting, depicted in an enchanting engraving, demonstrates the delicate process of joining plant tissues together to create new hybrids. Similarly, The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition engraving reveals the meticulous craftsmanship involved in splicing shore ocean cables during this groundbreaking endeavor. The artistry behind splicing continued beyond land and sea. On old herring boats docked at Kampen in Overijssel, Netherlands, skilled hands meticulously rigged sails and ropes with utmost precision. Meanwhile, across Europe's picturesque landscapes and charming canals, Holland showcased its mastery over rigging on these historic vessels. Splice Shore Ocean Cable painting immortalizes a significant moment when technology connected distant shores through underwater communication lines. This oil canvas captures both the magnitude and intricacy involved in laying down transatlantic cables that revolutionized global connectivity. Beyond traditional trades lies innovation - film editing emerges as a modern form of splicing. With computer artwork enhancing storytelling techniques on screen today, we witness how this craft has evolved from its humble beginnings to become an integral part of visual storytelling. Even outside these historical contexts or artistic realms exist more unexpected instances where splicing finds its place - like cricket bat making. John Wisden's workshop witnessed experts carefully placing handles into blades with unwavering precision on that memorable day in March 1920.