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Woodworking Collection (#3)

Unleashing the timeless artistry of woodworking: From apprentice carpenter to master craftsman, the legacy lives on

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Smoothing plane, 1880s (cast iron, brass & rosewood)

Smoothing plane, 1880s (cast iron, brass & rosewood)
701101 Smoothing plane, 1880s (cast iron, brass & rosewood) by English School, (19th century); length: 16.8 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark: John Munks & Sons, Norfolk Works)

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Mitre plane, 1739 (gunmetal, steel & rosewood)

Mitre plane, 1739 (gunmetal, steel & rosewood)
701100 Mitre plane, 1739 (gunmetal, steel & rosewood) by English School, (18th century); length: 17.6 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Three-arm bow plane, c. 1834-39 (beech, boxwood, ebony, rosewood, brass, steel & ivory)

Three-arm bow plane, c. 1834-39 (beech, boxwood, ebony, rosewood, brass, steel & ivory)
701097 Three-arm bow plane, c.1834-39 (beech, boxwood, ebony, rosewood, brass, steel & ivory) by White, Israel (fl.1834-39); length: 19.7 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Compass and flat-sole rabbet (rebate) planes, late 19th century (boxwood)

Compass and flat-sole rabbet (rebate) planes, late 19th century (boxwood)
701096 Compass and flat-sole rabbet (rebate) planes, late 19th century (boxwood) by English School, (19th century); height of each: 8.9 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark: E)

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Long plane (wood)

Long plane (wood)
701088 Long plane (wood) by Austrian School, (19th century); length: 63.5 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info.: The sides are adorned with a gouged leaf)

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Coopers reamer and rasp (walnut) (detail of 701074)

Coopers reamer and rasp (walnut) (detail of 701074)
701073 Coopers reamer and rasp (walnut) (detail of 701074) by French School, (19th century); David Russell Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Plumb bobs (ivory & silver) (see also 701108)

Plumb bobs (ivory & silver) (see also 701108)
701087 Plumb bobs (ivory & silver) (see also 701108) by European School, (19th century); David Russell Collection; (add.info.: These bobs with unmarked silver points are adorned with piquework)

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Conical spoon auger or reamer, 1574 (wrought iron)

Conical spoon auger or reamer, 1574 (wrought iron)
701071 Conical spoon auger or reamer, 1574 (wrought iron) by French School, (16th century); length: 85.1 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Three violin-makers planes, late 18th century (boxwood)

Three violin-makers planes, late 18th century (boxwood)
701062 Three violin-makers planes, late 18th century (boxwood) by Dutch School, (18th century); David Russell Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Plate 379. Carpenter, Planing a Board, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)

Plate 379. Carpenter, Planing a Board, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950349 Plate 379. Carpenter, Planing a Board, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 22.7x33.2 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Melencolia I, 1514 (engraving)

Melencolia I, 1514 (engraving)
877246 Melencolia I, 1514 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 23.8x18.7 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; German, out of copyright

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Melencolia I, 1514 (engraving)

Melencolia I, 1514 (engraving)
877245 Melencolia I, 1514 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 24.1x18.6 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; German, out of copyright

Background imageWoodworking Collection: A Wood Carving School in the Bavarian Alps (engraving)

A Wood Carving School in the Bavarian Alps (engraving)
1057549 A Wood Carving School in the Bavarian Alps (engraving) by Herkomer, Hubert von (1849-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Wood Carving School in the Bavarian Alps)

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Young boy in a workshop c. 1936 (b / w photo)

Young boy in a workshop c. 1936 (b / w photo)
1126602 Young boy in a workshop c.1936 (b/w photo) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lewis Wickes Hine (1874 - 1940) was an American sociologist and photographer

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Beautiful carved doorways of the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat, Morocco

Beautiful carved doorways of the Kasbah of the Udayas in Rabat, Morocco
Intricate geometric architecture details and traditional Islamic patterns

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Vietnamese wood worker and his family outside their home. Date: 1890s

Vietnamese wood worker and his family outside their home. Date: 1890s

Background imageWoodworking Collection: The Sojourn of the Holy Family in Egypt, from The Life of the Virgin, after 1511

The Sojourn of the Holy Family in Egypt, from The Life of the Virgin, after 1511

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Man Riving Wood with Froe and Club, 1860s. Creator: Unknown

Man Riving Wood with Froe and Club, 1860s. Creator: Unknown
Man Riving Wood with Froe and Club, 1860s

Background imageWoodworking Collection: [Carpenter and Apprentice], ca. 1844. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot

[Carpenter and Apprentice], ca. 1844. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
[Carpenter and Apprentice], ca. 1844

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Publicity shot for Stanley circular saws, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters

Publicity shot for Stanley circular saws, 1965. Artist: Michael Walters
Publicity shot for Stanley circular saws, 1965. A publicity Shot for Stanley Tools showing the Husky circular saw together with a range of hand tools the company produced at the time. November 1965

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Pattern making for a rail junction, Stanley Works, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964

Pattern making for a rail junction, Stanley Works, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. The pattern was made by hand from wood

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Carpenters working on church pews at a small carpentry workshop, South Yorkshire, 1969

Carpenters working on church pews at a small carpentry workshop, South Yorkshire, 1969. Bramall and Ogden received a national accolade for their craftsmanship

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Sections of wood cut into different shapes with groove and edge cutters

Sections of wood cut into different shapes with groove and edge cutters

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Greenwood and Batleys band saw. From The National Encyclopaedia

Greenwood and Batleys band saw. From The National Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge, published c.1890; Illustration

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Peter the Great, Peter I or Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov, 1672 - 1725. Tsar of Russia

Peter the Great, Peter I or Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov, 1672 - 1725. Tsar of Russia. Here seen working at carpentry in his house an Zaandam, Netherlands

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Lazio Viterbo Caprarola S. Teresa Italy italian country

Lazio Viterbo Caprarola S. Teresa Italy italian country
Lazio Viterbo Caprarola S. Teresa, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval 17th century architecture 1620, architectural sculpture sculpture, woodworking, stucco

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Lazio Viterbo Caprarola S. Maria della Consolazione

Lazio Viterbo Caprarola S. Maria della Consolazione, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Architecture, architectural sculpture, sculpture, coffering, woodworking

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Carpenters. 19Th Century Reproduction Of Miniature In 15Th Century Manuscript Chroniques De Jainaut

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

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Companion Carpenter. 19Th Century Reproduction Of 15Th Century Woodcut From Chronique De Nuremberg

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

Background imageWoodworking Collection: Symbols Of Christs Crucifixion

Symbols Of Christs Crucifixion




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Unleashing the timeless artistry of woodworking: From apprentice carpenter to master craftsman, the legacy lives on. 🪚✨ Step back in time to 1870 and witness the skillful hands of a CARPENTER shaping dreams into reality. Admire the Coopers croze planes, dating back to 1735, 1842, and the early to mid-19th century – tools that have stood the test of time. Transport yourself further into history as you meet a C17 WOOD TURNER and marvel at their intricate creations. The delicate strokes of woodcuts depicting scenes from Gerrit van Honthorst's 'Childhood of Christ' (c1620) showcase true mastery. Witness teamwork at its finest as a team of Carpenters comes together to craft a magnificent cart. Each member brings their unique expertise, resulting in an awe-inspiring creation. Travel across borders and encounter a skilled German Woodworker who adds his own flair to this ancient craft. His attention to detail is unparalleled. Delve deeper into history with C17 Woodworkers captured through stunning woodcuts – glimpses into their world filled with passion for their trade. Meet Mr Chip, whose love for wood knows no bounds. With every stroke of his chisel, he breathes life into raw timber, transforming it into exquisite pieces that stand out amongst others. Experience the birth itself – where creativity meets craftsmanship for the very first time. Witness how this age-old tradition has evolved over centuries while still preserving its essence. Step inside a Victorian-era woodworking class where eager learners soak up knowledge passed down through generations. Their dedication shines bright as they hone their skills under watchful eyes. And finally, let us not forget those young enthusiasts known as Woodworking Boys who embrace this noble art form from an early age – carrying forward traditions that will endure for years to come.