Occupation Collection (#9)

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...)

Artist Elisabeth Le Brun (b/w photo)
6330324 Artist Elisabeth Le Brun (b/w photo) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); (add.info.: Florence, Italy, 1790 A self-portrait by French portrait artist Elisabeth Le Brun)

Lawyer
3782206 Lawyer; (add.info.: Lawyer by Matthaus Merian the Elder, reproduced from the original engraving in Danse des Morts'. Swiss engraver, 22 September, 1593 - 19 June, 1650)

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)

Venice, Italy - venetian gondola on Grande Canal (Grand Canal) and San Giorgio Maggiore church in the background, UNESCO

Venice Grand Canal - venetian gondola moored to molo San Marco, Venice, Italy

Venice, Italy - venetian gondola and San Giorgio Maggiore church UNESCO

Venetian viewpoint - gondola on Grand Canal and San Giorgio Maggiore church, Venice, Italy, UNESCO

Venetian gondola, Grand Canal (Canal Grande) and San Giorgio Maggiore church in the background, Venice, Italy

Venice Grand Canal (Canal Grande) - most popular viewing point of Venice, Vento, Italy

Venice - Gondolas along Grand Canal before sunrise, Venice, Vento, Italy

Venice Grand Canal - gondolas moored to molo San Marco, Italy

Venice - gondola and San Giorgio Maggiore church, Italy, UNESCO

Sri Lanka - Galle, traditional wooden painted fishing boats in the port

Sri Lanka - Colombo, tuk-tuk taxi, typical way of transportation

Engraving miner working on surface mine to dig gold
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Daily labour of drying fabrics
Azim Khan Ronnie

Colors of the flag of the country of free Ukraine
engin akyurt

a mask painted in the colors of the Ukrainian flag
engin akyurt

Mitsubishi Ki-51
Imperial Japanese Army Air Force - Mitsubishi Ki-51 in surrender markings of overall white with large green crosses, applied to allow it to fly in support of the allied forces / occupation

Occupation Road, Harley, early 1900s

Harley Occupation Road early 1900s

Africa, Congo. Interior of the Vivi Station
History of Africa. 19th century. Interior of the Vivi Station. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Battle of Somosierra - Pensinsular War
Peninsular War. Battle of Somosierra (Spain). Polish troops fought in the Battle of Somosierra (November 30, 1808), during the Spanish War of Independence

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Women Curlers 1907
The last treatment was having its locks curled. Using a blunt knife the women workers curl the plumes some reaching the length of about ten feet

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Joining feathers 1907
Edwardian women sitting along a table, using a sharp knife they cut and trim the quill thin and flat, so the colourful feathers can be glued together. Date: 1907

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Changing Hue 1907
The feathers were taken out of bleaching and dyed to show their new appearance. The white ones are bewildering in their snowy whiteness and the coloured have quite forgotten their former dinginess

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Plumping 1907
After the ostrich feathers complete there journey from Cape Town, South Africa, bales of cruelly plucked feathers arrive by boat to London, the Worlds feather market

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Washing 1907
After the ostrich feathers complete there journey from Cape Town, South Africa, bales of cruelly plucked feathers arrive by boat to London, the Worlds feather market

Spanish Civil War Battle Of Ebro Occupation A
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Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Spanish farmer, drawing by Victorio Macho published in the magazine Madrid (1937). Drawing

MEDALS FOR WHITE CZECHS
In Vladivostok, Czech soldiers serving with the White army have medals bestowed on them by the British army of occupation. Date: 1918

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"Occupation: A Tapestry of Time and Place" Step into the past and explore the diverse occupations that have shaped our world. From a captivating WW2 poster urging you to "Fly with the RAF, " to a heartfelt tribute honoring the bravery of Free French fighters in the Maquis, each hint unveils a unique story. Transport yourself back to London, England in 1915, where staff cooks at King George Military Hospital diligently prepared nourishing meals for wounded soldiers. As you stroll along the streets, don't miss the milk cart making its rounds or catch sight of a wringer, wet clothes dryer symbolizing hard work and domestic chores. Intrigue awaits as you witness a snake charmer playing an enchanting flute-like instrument while a mesmerizing serpent emerges from its basket. This ancient art form has captivated audiences for centuries. Journey further east to Axum, an ancient East African city bustling with activity. Marvel at skilled workers extracting marble while conical grass huts dotting the landscape create an intriguing contrast against a majestic royal palace in the background. Discover history's guiding beacons as you encounter La Corbiere's Direction Finding Tower MP2 on Jersey Island during May 1945. Witness how this structure played a crucial role in navigation during wartime. Immerse yourself in simpler times as children frolic on St. Ives Beach in 1886 captured beautifully on canvas by an artist's brushstrokes. Feel their joy and innocence amidst sun-kissed sands and crashing waves. Witness architectural wonders come alive through reconstruction as Templo Mayor complex stands tall once again before your eyes—a testament to human ingenuity spanning centuries. Descend beneath Tilmanstone and delve into mysterious underground tunnels—echoes of laborious efforts shaping hidden spaces throughout history. Finally, cast your gaze upon large ships majestically sailing down Calcutta's Hooghly River—an awe-inspiring sight capturing the essence of a bustling port city in India.