Stamping Collection

Advertisement, Pears Transparent Soap (engraving)
1621705 Advertisement, Pears Transparent Soap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Pears Transparent Soap)

Gpo Sorting, 1875
The General Post Office, London : stamping and sorting letters

Engraving depicting a man making gilt buttons by die-stamping buttons blank, 19th century
5308934 Engraving depicting a man making gilt buttons by die-stamping buttons blank, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a man making gilt buttons by die-stamping buttons blank)

Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japan as God of Peace stamping on Russian warship
528348 Russo-Japanese War 1904-1905: Japan as God of Peace stamping on Russian warship and holding aloft Tsar Nicholas II holding white flag

Needles: Cutting from steel wire (1), flattening end (4), stamping eye (2), punching eye (3)
542210 Needles: Cutting from steel wire (1), flattening end (4), stamping eye (2), punching eye (3), filing eye and pointing end (7), polishing (8). Specific monotonous task

Manufacture of Bayonets, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Manufacture of Bayonets, 1856. The present war having caused an unusual demand for weapons...The Honourable Board of Ordnance therefore gladly availed themselves of the mechanical skill of Manchester

Seal of The United States at State Department, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Seal of The United States at State Department, 1914

Seal of The United States at State Department, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Seal of The United States at State Department, 1917

Seal of The United States at State Department, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Seal of The United States at State Department, 1917

Seal of The United States - Stamping Bonds, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Seal of The United States - Stamping Bonds, 1917

Store Interior, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Store Interior, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Store Interior, 1917 or 1918. First World War - shop assistant and customer

Textile Stamp, c. 1937. Creator: Charlotte Angus
Textile Stamp, c. 1937

Stamps for Embroidery, c. 1937. Creator: Charlotte Angus
Stamps for Embroidery, c. 1937

Himba women perform the otjiunda dance, stamping their feet, clapping and chanting while one of them gyrates in the centre of the circle

No 18 Stamping Shop at Swindon Works in 1915
A view of No. 18 Stamping Shop from March 1915, showing the reverse of a stationary boiler. At the bottom left of the image are sheets of metal ready to be heated in the gas furnaces just above

Carriage and Wagon Stamping (No. 18) Shop in 1915
This image of the Carriage and Wagon Stamping (No.18) Shop was taken in March 1915. Although no men are in shot, it shows the busy, dirty and hot nature of this workshop

Stamping Cavalry Saddles during WW1 Date: circa 1916

Ronot press, Conservatoire des Arts de la Metallurgie
Ronot press, reconstructed, and statue of Allegory of Industry, at the Conservatoire des Arts de la Metallurgie, or Conservatory of the Arts of Metallurgy

Corner of the Stamping Room, Pether's Sign Makers, London
A corner of the Stamping Room, Pether's Sign Makers, London Date: 1903

Stone Dies used for Stamping out the Pans of Iron Crusie Lamps Last used at Red Bay, Co Antrim, about 1789. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s

Various stages in order of making the palm oil and vegetable fats into a finely-scented eramic soap in Joseph Crosfield & Sons, Soap Works at Bank Quarry, Warrington, Cheshire. Date: 1907

A visit to the Bank of France (litho)
1039336 A visit to the Bank of France (litho) by Lanos, Henri (1859-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: A visit to the Bank of France)

Stamping On Players Leicester V Harlequins Rugby Union 26 February 1996 Date: 26 February 1996

The Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II (1689-1758), Japan, 1788 (inscription 1829). Creator: Shunsho
The Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II (1689-1758), Japan, 1788 (inscription 1829)

The actor Segawa Kikunojo V as Nuregami Chogoro, c. 1830. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actor Segawa Kikunojo V as Nuregami Chogoro, c. 1830

Jug, probably 1936 / 1938. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Jug, probably 1936/1938

Cream Pitcher, c. 1936. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Cream Pitcher, c. 1936

Stoneware Jug, c. 1940. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Stoneware Jug, c. 1940

Jug, c. 1936. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Jug, c. 1936

Jar, c. 1937. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Jar, c. 1937. (Stamped Julius Norton)

Jug, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Jug, 1935/1942

Draw a pail of water (colour litho)
3631215 Draw a pail of water (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Draw a pail of water)

Later stages of record manufacture (litho)
6009429 Later stages of record manufacture (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Later stages of record manufacture)

Stamping Blocks of Soap (b / w photo)
6005640 Stamping Blocks of Soap (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stamping Blocks of Soap)

Mouson and Companys Perfumery and Toilet Soap Steam Works at Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany (engraving)
1622696 Mouson and Companys Perfumery and Toilet Soap Steam Works at Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany (engraving) by English School

Needlemaker (engraving)
2801989 Needlemaker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Needlemaker. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Allegory of wine making (red & black chalks with ink on paper)
CTS366738 Allegory of wine making (red & black chalks with ink on paper) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 20.7x29.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

The Tarascon Pieta, Provencal School (oil on panel)
PWI94907 The Tarascon Pieta, Provencal School (oil on panel) by French School, (14th century); Private Collection; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Process at British Needle Mills, Redditch, Worcestershire
Process at the British Needle Mills, Redditch, Worcestershire -- three images showing how the threading hole is stamped into the needles. Date: 1843

The Mother of God Hodegetria and Saints, icon from the Cycladic Islands
RIK84142 The Mother of God Hodegetria and Saints, icon from the Cycladic Islands, 1779 (tempera on panel) by Greek School, (18th century); 44.9x33.3 cm; Private Collection; eRichard and Kailas Icons

Anger in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c
STC227385 Anger in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c.1850 (colour litho) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pen making (engraving)
2792824 Pen making (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pen making. Illustration for Chatterbox (1893). Digitally cleaned image.); © Look and Learn

Footprint of George Marsh, Smithills Hall, Bolton (b / w photo)
3093981 Footprint of George Marsh, Smithills Hall, Bolton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Footprint of George Marsh, Smithills Hall, Bolton)

Sketches at the General Post-Office, stamping and sorting Letters (engraving)
1611632 Sketches at the General Post-Office, stamping and sorting Letters (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the General Post-Office)

Reliure, Machine a estamper (engraving)
2781335 Reliure, Machine a estamper (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reliure, Machine a estamper)

Saddling (oil on canvas)
BSA266157 Saddling (oil on canvas) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94); 22x29.5 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Sketches at the House of Commons and Brigade of Guards Point-to-Point Races, Bourton Estate, Buckingham
1615414 Sketches at the House of Commons and Brigade of Guards Point-to-Point Races, Bourton Estate, Buckingham, 26 March (engraving) by Cleaver

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"From GPO Sorting to WW1 Saddles: A Journey Through the Art of Stamping" Step back in time to 1875, where the art began its remarkable journey. The GPO Sorting office buzzed with activity as skilled workers meticulously stamped letters and parcels, ensuring efficient delivery across the nation. Fast forward to World War I, where even cavalry saddles were not exempt from the stamping process. Dedicated craftsmen tirelessly imprinted intricate designs onto these essential wartime accessories, adding a touch of elegance amidst chaos. In another corner of history, at Ronot Press within Conservatoire des Arts de la Metallurgie, talented artisans employed their expertise in metalwork to create stunning stamps. These masterpieces transformed ordinary objects into extraordinary works of art. Meanwhile, Pether's Sign Makers in London showcased their prowess in stamping by skillfully crafting signage that adorned bustling streets. Their meticulous attention to detail ensured every letter and symbol left an indelible mark on passersby. Stone dies played a crucial role in the ancient art of stamping. These durable tools were carefully engraved with intricate patterns and symbols before being pressed onto various materials – leaving behind lasting impressions for generations to admire. Travel back further still to 1907 when Joseph Crosfield & Sons Soap Works at Bank Quarry brought together palm oil and vegetable fats through multiple stages - culminating in finely-scented ceramic soap. Each stage involved precise stamping techniques that added both beauty and functionality to this everyday luxury item. Delve into cultural traditions as Himba women perform the otjiunda dance – a rhythmic celebration accompanied by vibrant stomping movements that leave an unforgettable imprint on hearts and minds alike. Returning once more to WW1, we witness brave soldiers diligently stamping cavalry saddles with unwavering dedication amidst tumultuous times. Their efforts ensured comfort for both man and beast during arduous battles fought on horseback.