Trades Collection (#8)

The Sculptor (engraving)
3646615 The Sculptor (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sculptor. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

The Procurator (engraving)
3646597 The Procurator (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Procurator. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

A gentleman seeking well paid easy employment (litho)
3646151 A gentleman seeking well paid easy employment (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A gentleman seeking well paid easy employment)

Trader (litho)
3646147 Trader (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trader. Illustration for one of set of educational trade cards on the subject of professions)

Cheap Jack (colour litho)
3650330 Cheap Jack (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheap Jack. Illustration for London Characters (Aunt Louisas London Toy Books)

Cats Meat Man (colour litho)
3650323 Cats Meat Man (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cats Meat Man)

Butcher Boy (colour litho)
3650320 Butcher Boy (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butcher Boy)

Street Boy (colour litho)
3650318 Street Boy (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Boy. Illustration for London Characters (Aunt Louisas London Toy Books)

Acrobat (colour litho)
3650306 Acrobat (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acrobat. Illustration for London Characters (Aunt Louisas London Toy Books, Frederick Warne)

Organ Grinder (colour litho)
3650303 Organ Grinder (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organ Grinder)

Policeman (colour litho)
3650299 Policeman (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Policeman. Illustration for London Characters (Aunt Louisas London Toy Books)

Chimney Sweep (colour litho)
3650290 Chimney Sweep (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimney Sweep)

Picture Seller (engraving)
3648034 Picture Seller (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture Seller)

Pot and pan seller (engraving)
3648031 Pot and pan seller (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pot and pan seller)

Bellows mender (engraving)
3648027 Bellows mender (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bellows mender)

Nuts seller (engraving)
3648024 Nuts seller (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nuts seller. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Apprentice Seamstress (engraving)
3648017 Apprentice Seamstress (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apprentice Seamstress)

Wood Sawyer (engraving)
3648014 Wood Sawyer (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wood Sawyer. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg)

Travelling vinegar seller (engraving)
3648009 Travelling vinegar seller (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling vinegar seller)

Walnut Halves, Large Ones! (engraving)
3648008 Walnut Halves, Large Ones! (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Walnut Halves, Large Ones)

Young Milkmaid (engraving)
3648007 Young Milkmaid (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Milkmaid)

Scullery Maid (engraving)
3648005 Scullery Maid (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scullery Maid. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by)

Barrel Organ Player (engraving)
3648000 Barrel Organ Player (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barrel Organ Player)

The Ommegang in Brussels on 31st May 1615: Procession of Notre Dame de Sablon
3512977 The Ommegang in Brussels on 31st May 1615: Procession of Notre Dame de Sablon (oil on canvas) by Alsloot, Denys van (1570-1628); 132x386 cm; Prado, Madrid

Le Pecheur, The Fisherman (colour litho)
3641835 Le Pecheur, The Fisherman (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Pecheur, The Fisherman)

La Modiste, The Milliner (colour litho)
3641829 La Modiste, The Milliner (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Modiste, The Milliner)

Le Tailleur, The Tailor (colour litho)
3641828 Le Tailleur, The Tailor (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Tailleur, The Tailor)

Le Bucheron, Le Sabotier, The Woodcutter, The Clog Maker (colour litho)
3641824 Le Bucheron, Le Sabotier, The Woodcutter, The Clog Maker (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Bucheron, Le Sabotier, The Woodcutter)

Le Boulanger, The Baker (colour litho)
3641817 Le Boulanger, The Baker (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Boulanger, The Baker)

Trades, Occupations (engraving)
6010429 Trades, Occupations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trades, Occupations. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1869).); © Look and Learn

The Bleacher (engraving)
6004321 The Bleacher (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bleacher. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

Cabinet Maker (engraving)
6004310 Cabinet Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabinet Maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

Coach maker (engraving)
6004306 Coach maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coach maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

Pin Maker (engraving)
6004278 Pin Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pin Maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

Spinner (engraving)
6004267 Spinner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinner. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn, J Souter)

The Tanner (engraving)
6004262 The Tanner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tanner. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

Weaver (engraving)
6004255 Weaver (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Weaver. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn, J Souter)

Wheelwright (engraving)
6004254 Wheelwright (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheelwright. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

The Button Maker (engraving)
6004312 The Button Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Button Maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

Carpet Maker (engraving)
6004308 Carpet Maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carpet Maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

The Comb-maker (engraving)
6004305 The Comb-maker (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Comb-maker. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

The Confectioner (engraving)
6004304 The Confectioner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Confectioner. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

Hair-dresser (engraving)
6004293 Hair-dresser (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hair-dresser. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

The Machinist (engraving)
6004286 The Machinist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Machinist. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts)

The Pewterer (engraving)
6004279 The Pewterer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pewterer. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

Wire-Drawer (engraving)
6004253 Wire-Drawer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wire-Drawer. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

Posters on a Wall and a Man Mending Metal Pots, 1882 (oil on canvas)
695505 Posters on a Wall and a Man Mending Metal Pots, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Carrier-Belleuse, Louis Robert (1848-1913); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Cobblers Shop (w / c on paper)
703077 Cobblers Shop (w/c on paper) by Pinelli, Bartolomeo (1781-1835); Gabinetto Comunale delle Stampe, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

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"Embracing the Craftsmanship: A Journey through Time and Trades" Step into a world where skills were honed, trades union membership certificates proudly displayed, and craftsmanship reigned supreme. Witness the dedication of a house carpenter meticulously planing a board on his sturdy bench, each stroke bringing forth perfection. In the bustling streets of yesteryears, an advertisement catches your eye - the Trades Unionists Sheep Shear Co-operative Society steel sheep shears from Brunswick Works in Eldon Street. A testament to unity and quality, these shears symbolize the power of collective effort. As you wander further, a vibrant poster beckons you towards Pollards Storefitters. Their expertise in transforming spaces is evident as they promise to create wonders within walls that hold stories untold. Amidst this tapestry lies an enchanting aroma - "Who will buy my sweet blooming lavender?" calls out a vendor with pride. The street sausage seller tempts passersby with sizzling delights while builders diligently shape structures that stand tall against time's relentless march. Butchery tools lay scattered nearby; their purpose clear - to carve artistry out of meaty canvases. And who can forget the watercress girls? In 1882, they graced London's streets with bundles of fresh green goodness, adding color and health to every corner. A penny-ice man operates his crane-like contraption; children eagerly await their icy treats amidst summer's scorching heat. The street trade grinder sharpens blades for those seeking precision cuts while jewellers delicately craft intricate pieces at their leather-covered benches. Trades unite us all; they are threads woven into society's fabric throughout history. From humble beginnings to grand achievements, these snapshots capture moments frozen in time – reminders that behind every trade lies passion and skill passed down through generations. So let us celebrate these unsung heroes who transform raw materials into works of art, who shape our world with their hands and hearts.