Tradesman Collection (#4)

Coppersmith
3782527 Coppersmith by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Coppersmith from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Shoemaker
3782860 Shoemaker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Shoemaker by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

London tradeswoman selling milk Milk below, maids!, 1794 (print)
3794183 London tradeswoman selling milk Milk below, maids!, 1794 (print) by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801); (add.info.: London tradeswoman selling milk Milk below, maids! by Francis Wheatley)

Bell and Cannon Caster
3782199 Bell and Cannon Caster; (add.info.: Bell and Cannon Caster by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Egg seller
3782168 Egg seller; (add.info.: Egg seller by Cesare Vecellio, from a facsimile of a sixteenth century woodcut. The caption reads A dealer in eggs'. Italian painter and engraver, c. 1530 - c)

Thimble maker
3782193 Thimble maker; (add.info.: Thimble maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

London tradesman selling Turnips and carrots, 1794 (print)
3794180 London tradesman selling Turnips and carrots, 1794 (print) by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: London tradesman selling Turnips and Carrots. Donkey carrying baskets of vegetables)

Rivets are Bayonets, Drive Them Home!, 1918 (colour litho)
696851 Rivets are Bayonets, Drive Them Home!, 1918 (colour litho) by Sheridan, John E. (1880-1948); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures

London tradesman selling Sweet china oranges, sweet china (print)
3794189 London tradesman selling Sweet china oranges, sweet china (print); (add.info.: London tradesman selling Sweet china oranges, sweet china')

The Pork-butcher
3782171 The Pork-butcher; (add.info.: The Pork-butcher, from a facsimile of a miniature in a fourteenth century charter. Manners, Customs)

Carpenters
3782200 Carpenters; (add.info.: Carpenters, reproduced from a miniature in a fifteenth century version of the Chroniques de Hainaut)

Wire worker
3782192 Wire worker; (add.info.: Wire worker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Goldbeater
3782191 Goldbeater; (add.info.: Goldbeater from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...), Collection of woodcuts by Jost Amman (13 June 1539 -17 March 1591)

Hook and clasp maker
3782189 Hook and clasp maker; (add.info.: Hook and clasp maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Apothecary
3782186 Apothecary; (add.info.: Apothecary by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Spur maker
3782195 Spur maker; (add.info.: Spur maker by Jost Amman, reproduced from a sixteenth century engraving. Swiss artist, 13 June, 1539 - 17 March, 1591)

Goldsmith
3782188 Goldsmith; (add.info.: Goldsmith by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Basin maker
3782196 Basin maker; (add.info.: Basin maker by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Sword maker
3782194 Sword maker; (add.info.: Sword maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Needle maker
3782190 Needle maker; (add.info.: Needle maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Carpenter
3782198 Carpenter; (add.info.: Carpenter, reproduced from the original drawing by Michael Wolgemut (Wohlgemuth) in the Chronique de Nuremburg'. German printmaker and painter, 1434 - 1519

Coppersmith
3782197 Coppersmith; (add.info.: Coppersmith by Jost Amman, from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Barber
3782187 Barber; (add.info.: Barber from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...), Collection of woodcuts by Jost Amman (13 June 1539 -17 March 1591)

The Brewer
3782174 The Brewer; (add.info.: The Brewer from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...), Collection of woodcuts by Jost Amman (13 June 1539 -17 March 1591)

Companions of the Tour de France celebrating, c. 1845 (engraving) (b/w photo)
CHT163762 Companions of the Tour de France celebrating, c. 1845 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Max Quaterman, the 33 year old plasterers mate who earns up to £400 a week
Max Quaterman, the 33 year old plasterers mate who earns up to £ 400 a week, pictured at his home in Burnham, Buckinghamshire

Chair Caning: An unusual sight in London the old craft of chair caning Mr. John Browning 38 year old from Battersea, repairing a cane chair, sitting on the edge of the pavement

Trade card for William Taylor, engraver, embosser and printer, 19th century

A tradesmen selling tomatos from his stall at the Big Vegetable Market, Port Louis, Mauritius, Indian Ocean

Bananas at the Big Vegetable Market, Port Louis, Mauritius, Indian Ocean

Wheelwrights Victorian period Date: 19th century

Posada, skeletons of tradesmen
Posada endpapers, skeletons of tradesmen, including a tailor, a shoemaker, a hat maker, a carpenter, and a bill sticker. Date: circa 1910s

Tapestry, Month of January, possibly from Flanders, 1500-25 (wool)
3576114 Tapestry, Month of January, possibly from Flanders, 1500-25 (wool) by Belgian School, (16th century); 271.7x320 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Fishwives on the Beach (oil on canvas)
GLS224003 Fishwives on the Beach (oil on canvas) by Blommers or Bloomers, Bernardus Johannes (1845-1914); 28.2x40 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Saint Martha, Patron saint of Cafe workers and soft drink sellers, c. 1910 (colour litho)
488442 Saint Martha, Patron saint of Cafe workers and soft drink sellers, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Holland Estate, 1825 (engraving)
3671114 Holland Estate, 1825 (engraving) by Hakewill, James (1778-1843); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

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Tapestry depicting Vintagers, from Tournai, c. 1460-70 (wool)
3576112 Tapestry depicting Vintagers, from Tournai, c.1460-70 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 338.6x535.4 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Capri Lace Maker, 1884 (oil on canvas)
XOS5886545 Capri Lace Maker, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Butler, George Bernard Jr (1838-1907); 160x84.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by George Butler)

Saint Roch, Patron saint of plasterers, laundry workers and dogs, c. 1910 (colour litho)
488441 Saint Roch, Patron saint of plasterers, laundry workers and dogs, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Building site in Amsterdam, 1891 (oil on canvas)
7412141 Building site in Amsterdam, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Holst Roland, Richard Nicolaus (1868-1938); 52x71 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Richard Nicolaus Roland Holst)

Boat Builder, c. 1904 (oil on canvas)
XOS5885391 Boat Builder, c.1904 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 98x120 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: by John George Brown)

River view with large rock, 1601 (oil on copper)
7412458 River view with large rock, 1601 (oil on copper) by Brill or Bril, Paul (1554-1626) (after); 22.8x29.3 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: copy after Paul Bril)

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Tapestry fragment depicting Vintager, possibly from Tournai, 1450-1500 (wool)
3576113 Tapestry fragment depicting Vintager, possibly from Tournai, 1450-1500 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 96.5x66 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry depicting the Wine Pressers, from Tournai, c. 1460-70 (wool)
3576106 Tapestry depicting the Wine Pressers, from Tournai, c.1460-70 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 378.4x518.1 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Tapestry fragment depicting Vintagers, possibly from Tournai, c. 1460-70 (wool)
3576107 Tapestry fragment depicting Vintagers, possibly from Tournai, c.1460-70 (wool) by Belgian School, (15th century); 96.5x330.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

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Tradesmen, the unsung heroes of our society, are depicted in various forms and settings throughout history. From sculptures to trade cards, their contributions have been immortalized for generations to come. In Moscow stands a powerful sculpture titled "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman" by Vera Mukhina. This black and white photo captures the essence of hardworking tradespeople who labor tirelessly to build a better future. Across the pond in London, William Johnson proudly displays his trade as a wig maker on a vibrant trade card. His craftsmanship is evident in every strand of hair meticulously styled with care. Another scene unfolds before us as we witness the construction of the Shoreham Railroad circa 1840. With watercolors on paper, this artwork portrays tradesmen working together to connect communities and pave the way for progress. William Bull's London Trade Card showcases his expertise in crafting musical instruments. The intricate details displayed on this card demonstrate his dedication to creating harmonious melodies that resonate with all who hear them. A horse dutifully pulls a coal delivery cart through bustling streets, symbolizing the tireless efforts of tradesmen ensuring warmth and comfort for households during colder months. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves in Cairo where a grocery store bustles with activity. Tradesmen diligently stock shelves with an array of goods from near and far, catering to diverse tastes and cultures. "The Jewel Box, " rendered delicately in pencil and watercolor on paper, depicts skilled artisans crafting exquisite jewelry pieces that adorn individuals with beauty and elegance. At Covent Garden's fruit department stalls captured in black and white photography, tradesmen proudly display products from different corners of the world. Their work brings flavors from afar into our homes while celebrating global diversity. Life itself can feel like one continuous journey filled with challenges; yet amidst it all emerges resilience embodied by tradespeople who overcome obstacles time after time as depicted in "Life Is Just One Damned Thing After Another. " St.