Woodwork Collection (#7)

Huib Luns Portrait plate Holy Ghost House 1899
Huib Luns, Portrait of The plate of the Holy Ghost House in 1899, group portrait portrait painting canvas linen oil painting

German Baghdad Railway Workers woodwork stations E
German Baghdad Railway, Workers making woodwork for stations E. of Aleppo 1900, Syria

Carpenters. 19Th Century Reproduction Of Miniature In 15Th Century Manuscript Chroniques De Jainaut

Companion Carpenter. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 15Th Century Woodcut From Chronique De Nuremberg

Irish Jewish Museum, Portobello Dublin, Ireland

Symbols Of Christs Crucifixion

Tools with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

George Lailey, the old bowl turner of Bucklebury who turns bowls from elm logs on a primitive foot lathe 1922 Alf 45

Training camp for Scouting Jamborette, Labasa, Fiji
Training camp for the 1st Nebala Troop, Labasa, in preparation for the 2nd Scouting Jamborette, Fiji, South Pacific. A leader instructs boys in woodcraft

Mermaid of Zennor wood carving, Zennor Church, Cornwall
A wood carving of a mermaid on the end of a pew in Zennor Church, near St Ives, Cornwall. She is known as the Mermaid of Zennor and is depicted with long flowing hair

Blitz in London -- Holy Trinity Church, Hounslow, WW2
Blitz in London -- fire at Holy Trinity Church in High Street, Hounslow, 1 June 1943, with a view of the organ. Date: 1943

The Summer Palace, Beijing, China - The Kuoru Pavilion
The Summer Palace, Beijing, China - a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens and palaces, mainly dominated by Longevity Hill and the Kunming Lake. The Kuoru Pavilion (Music Kiosk). Date: circa 1910s

The Model Engineer Exhibition at the Royal Horticultural Hall, Westminster. Derek Martin ( 14 ) of High Wycombe, who will be demonstrating wood turning during the model engineer exhibition

Miss Elmina Humphreys, the radio Queen, holding a nail for one of the workmen building the radio Olympia Theatre. Miss Humphreys

Inside the Casino in Orihuela, Spain
The interior of the Orihuela Casino, in the town of Orihuelo, Spain. This is in the Alicante province of the Valencia region

Boys of Harrow School making splints, crutches and other articles for the wounded, c1916 (1928). From The Wonder Book of Soldiers for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding. [Ward. Lock & Co

A manual training centre: woodwork, London, c1900 (1901). From Living London, Vol. 1, edited by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1901]

An advertisement for Heal and Sons bedroom furniture, 1898. Plate taken from The Studio magazine, volume 13, no 60 (London, 15th March 1898)

Wheelwright, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Wheelwright, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

A carpenters apprentice working at a trial piece, 15th century (1849). From one of the stalls called Misericordes in Rouen Cathedral, France

Ship carpenter, 15th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 15th century manuscript illustration in Chronique de Nuremberg

Turning wooden bed legs, c1942. From The Studio Volume 124. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942]

Wood machinery, 19th century. Kinders universal wood-shaping machine, Whines dovetailing machine, Bernier and Arbey mortising tool, Bernier and Arbey machine for striking mouldings

Pasiphae, 1615. Artist: Leonard Gaultier
Pasiphae, 1615. Wife of King Minos of Crete. When the gods sent Minos a beautiful white bull, he did not sacrifice it as he should have done

The Carpenter, 1918. Artist: Boris Mikhajlovich Kustodiev
The Carpenter, study for the decoration of the Ruzheinaya (Rifle) Square in Petrograd, 1918

Scene from Adam Bede by George Eliot, c1885. Artist: William Small
Scene from Adam Bede by George Eliot, c1885. In his tall stalwartness Adam Bede was a Saxon and justified his name. Adam, the village carpenter, in the workshop

Men playing billiards, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

Shoe tree makers, 1751-1777. Artist: Denis Diderot
Shoe tree makers, 1751-1777. A print from the Encyclopedie, ou Dictionnaire Raisonne des Sciences, des Arts et des Metiers by Diderot & d Alembert, 1751-1777. Private Collection

The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr Plane
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr Plane the Carpenter. circa 1910

The Round Game of Happy Families, Miss Plane
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Miss Plane the Carpenters Daughter. circa 1910

Occupations 1883 - The Chairmender. 1883

Elaborately carved stern of a Burmese Boat / Barge. Date: circa 1908

Gibbs Happy Families - Master Chips
Gibbs Happy Families - Miss Tooth the Dentists daughter. 20th century

Middle Ages. Latvia. Ancient beliefs. 12th-13th centuries. Images of trees (idols). Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

George Hopton & Co, London, manufacturers of wheels and bent timber -- typewritten letter requesting materials. 1917

Turner Working a Lathe
A turner using a treadle- operated turning-lathe to carve a piece of wood Date: 1827

Scrubbing Woodwork
A French housemaid scrubs down the woodwork using Hudsons powdered soap and a bowl of hot water Date: 1878

Valentin factory, Great Titchfield Street, London
Valentin Stockmans Factory, wood turning workshop, Great Titchfield Street, London. Date: circa 1910s

WW1 - Cartoon - Allies working together
WW1 - A cartoon depicting allies on the Western Front working together. Date: 1918

Tile representation of handicrafts. Catalan school, 17th-18th c. Ceramics. Proc: SPAIN. CATALONIA

Boy scouts building a wooden jetty, Mauritius
Boy scouts building a wooden jetty in Mauritius

German boy scouts at camp, Forchheim, Germany
German boy scouts (or Pathfinders) boating and doing woodwork at camp, Forchheim, near Nuremberg, Germany. Date: 1966

Boy doing carpentry, Ghana, West Africa

Scouts in Exile, at camp in Fabregas, France. They belong to the National Association of Russian Scouts, formed when scouting was exiled from Russia after the Revolution of 1917

Brunei scouts at camp, Borneo, south-east Asia

Barrel maker, Japan
Barrel maker at work, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Japanese carpenters at work. Date: circa 1890s

Woodworking Classroom, Bedfordshire Reformatory, Sharnbrook
An instructor stands in front of the blackboard in the woodwork classroom at the Bedfordshire County Reformatory, Sharnbrook. Planes, mallets and other tools lie on the benches. Date: Date unknown

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"Exploring the Timeless Craft of Woodwork: From Coopers Croze Planes to Le Pavillon Francais, Neige" Step back in time as we delve into the fascinating world of woodwork. Dating back to 1735 and spanning centuries, this captivating craft has left its mark on history. Imagine yourself in the childhood of Christ, depicted by artist Gerrit van Honthorst in c1620. The intricate details carved into wooden figures transport you to a different era. Take a peek inside the factory of Messrs WM Lawrence and Co in Colwick, Nottingham. Witnessing the creation process firsthand reveals the dedication and skill required for each masterpiece. Meet Sloth, The Toy Maker - his nimble hands bring joy to children with his meticulously crafted wooden toys. His attention to detail is unmatched. Remember your school days? The woodwork class was always an exciting place where creativity flourished. Young minds honed their skills under careful guidance, laying foundations for future artisans. Travel further back in time to Victorian England when woodworking classes were essential for practical education. Students learned craftsmanship that would serve them throughout their lives. Picture a carpenter from the early 1900s; his weathered hands tell stories of hard work and dedication as he shapes raw timber into functional pieces that withstand the test of time. Visit St. Mark's Church on North Audley Street and marvel at beautifully handcrafted stalls made from richly stained wood - a testament to both faith and artistry. Flip through vintage covers of "Do it Yourself" magazines from March 1966, December 1967, and August 1967 - showcasing innovative designs that inspired countless DIY enthusiasts across generations. Finally, let us transport you to Le Pavillon Francais amidst a snowy landscape – an architectural gem constructed entirely out of wood showcases France's mastery over this versatile material. Woodworking is more than just crafting objects.