Occupational Collection

Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, 19th century (engraving)
527394 Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax)

Symptons characteristic of long-term mercury poisoning. From Jules Rengade Les Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes
527392 Symptons characteristic of long-term mercury poisoning. From Jules Rengade Les Grands Maux et les Grands Remedes, Paris, c1890.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

c. 1871 Japan - street seller of soy - from The Far East magazine
c.1870s Japan - street seller of soy - from The Far East magazine

c. 1871 Japan - female hairdresser - from The Far East magazine
c.1870s Japan - female hairdresser - from The Far East magazine

c. 1871 Japan - woman in a rickshaw - from The Far East magazine
c.1870s Japan - woman in a rickshaw - from The Far East magazine

c. 1871 Japan - street vendor - from The Far East magazine
c.1870s Japan - street vendor - from The Far East magazine

1871 Japan - officers of the new police Yokohama - from The Far East magazine
1870s Japan - officers of the new police Yokohama - from The Far East magazine

1871 Japan - rice shop and fireproof godown or wharehouse - from The Far East magazine
1870s Japan - rice shop and fireproof godown or wharehouse - from The Far East magazine

1871 Japan - the bandstand in the park Yokohama - from The Far East magazine
1870s Japan - the bandstand in the park Yokohama - from The Far East magazine

1871 Japan - the waterfront at Kobe after the typhoon - from The Far East magazine
1870s Japan - the waterfront at Kobe after the typhoon - from The Far East magazine

COMPRESSED AIR BLOWING
The introduction of compressed air for blowing glass put an end to the occupational ailment of glassblowers whose lungs were destroyed by their work Date: 1883

Asbestosis, X-ray C017 / 7143
Asbestosis. X-ray of the chest of a 78 year old male that has been exposed to asbestos, showing diffuse plaques (light grey areas) in the lungs (dark)

Japanese Trades Etc. cover title Occupational
Japanese Trades, Etc. (cover title) Occupational scenes of 19th century Japan; Shinichi Suzuki (Japanese, 1835 - 1919); Japan; about 1873 - 1883; Albumen silver print

Manufacture of felt hats. Hungary
Manufacture of felt hats, formerly widely used in Hungary. Reflects the regional differences, social and occupational. Ethnographic Museum. Budapest, Hungary

H. M. King George V leaving 3rd Northern General Base Hospital, Broomhall, World War I
Taken from 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield compiled by Professor (then Colonel) A.M. Connell. Taken during the Great War, mostly at the Base Hospital and Longshaw. 1915 - 1918. Cat. No

Manufacture of crucible steel, Teeming and Melting, Cammell Laird Ltd. Cyclops Works, Savile Street, Attercliffe, 1916
Cammell Laird and Co. Ltd. (1903) evolved from: Johnson, Cammell and Co. (1837), later Charles Cammell and Co Ltd (1864) ammalgamating with Laird Brothers of Birkenhead

Society / Comp Du Devoir
A group of working men belonging to the society of the Compagnons du Devoir, out on a country walk Date: 1844

Architects Association
The then new headquarters of the Architects Association, Portland Place, London, England. Date: August 1939

Nurses from the 3rd Northern General Hospital, Longshaw Lodge Auxiliary Hospital, Grindleford, World War I
Taken from 3rd Northern General Hospital, Sheffield compiled by Professor (then Colonel) A.M. Connell. Taken during the Great War, mostly at the Base Hospital and Longshaw. 1915 - 1918. Cat. No

Shell Workers, Cammell Laird and Co. Ltd. Sheffield, 1916
World War One, s00540

Lead smelting. From Agricola De re metallica, Basel 1556. Woodcut

Separating lead from silver or gold in a cupellation furnace. From Agricola (Georg Bauer) De re metallica, Basel 1556. The Foreman consumed quantities of butter to avoid being poisoned

Smelting of ores (gold, silver, copper and lead). Workman beats clay to make lute to line furnace. On floor are various tools needed during process. From Agricola De re metallica, Basel 1556

Manufacture of crown glass by blowing (left) and plate glass by casting (right). From The Universal Magazine London 1760. Glass workers were susceptible to cataract caused by glare of the furnace

Grinding needle points, Redditch, England. Grindstone driven by water or steam. Well paid, but lives of grinders short owing to inhalation of dust from grinding. Woodcut c1830

One of the last climbing chimney sweeps carrying a mattock for scraping the inside of chimneys, a brush to sweep the loose soot, and sacks for bagging up soot

Hearing protection, conceptual artwork
Hearing protection. Conceptual artwork of a shield covering the ear of a human head surrounded by loud noise (concentric circles)

Hearing damage, conceptual artwork
Hearing damage. Conceptual artwork of a man with distorted sound waves (green) entering his ears, with a volume-indicating dial (volume unit meter) in place of his mouth

Lung silicosis, X-ray
Lung silicosis. Coloured X-ray of the lungs of a patient with silicosis, a type of pneumoconiosis. The orange masses in the lungs are areas of fibrous (scarred) tissue and inflammation

Mat and cone making, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Mat and cone making at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Spinning flax, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates spinning flax at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Shoe mending class, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys in a shoe mending class at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Boot workshop, NIPRCC, East Harling, Norfolk
Boot-making workshop at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

People We Don t Envy
A humorous artist visits the offices of a magazine with his funniest cartoon to date, only to discover that its the day there happens to be particularly bad news about the war

Engine Drivers Society
Certificate of the Amalgamated Society of Engine Drivers & Firemen, Land and Marine, accepting George Pointer as a member

Mettray / General View
Birds eye view of the Agricultural Colony at Mettray, France, where street children are taught farming and occupational skills

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"Exploring the Diverse World of Occupations: From Felt Hat Manufacturing in Hungary to Steel Production in England" Step back in time and witness the fascinating world diversity across different eras and continents. Travel to Hungary, where skilled artisans meticulously craft felt hats, showcasing their expertise in the manufacture of this timeless accessory. Journey to Cammell Laird Ltd. Cyclops Works on Savile Street, Attercliffe in 1916, as workers engage in the intricate process of teeming and melting crucible steel – a testament to industrial prowess. Transport yourself to Japan circa 1871 through captivating snapshots from The Far East magazine. Witness a street seller passionately peddling soy sauce, while nearby a female hairdresser skillfully transforms locks into stunning works of art. Immerse yourself further into Japanese culture as you encounter a woman gracefully gliding through bustling streets in her rickshaw - an iconic mode of transportation during that era. Nearby, another vendor entices passersby with his array of tempting goods. Delve deeper into historical Japan as officers proudly pose for a photograph, representing the birth of new police forces amidst societal changes. Marvel at the grandeur of rice shops and fireproof warehouses that safeguarded precious commodities. Experience moments frozen in time as you stroll past Yokohama's park bandstand - its melodies once filling the air with joyous tunes for all who gathered there. Then witness Kobe's waterfront after enduring nature's wrath during a typhoon - reminding us both beauty and destruction coexist. Finally, explore modern-day occupations like compressed air blowing techniques employed by Society / Comp Du Devoir members – highlighting innovation even within traditional trades. From Europe to Asia and across centuries, these glimpses into various occupations remind us that each profession carries its own unique story waiting to be discovered.