Apprentices Collection (page 4)

An Apprentice watching a parrot, 1865. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)
An Apprentice watching a parrot, 1865. Found in the collection of Regional Art Museum, Simbirsk

The Fountain on the Sukharevskaya Square in the 19th century, 1921. Artist: Vasnetsov
The Fountain on the Sukharevskaya Square in the 19th century, 1921. Found in the collection of the V. Vasnetsov Memorial Museum, Moscow

Ashington mothers who went down the pit to see conditions for themselves are shown here in the trainees gallery with two trainees and their pony

Skewen Colliery workmen, Glamorgan, South Wales
Workmen and apprentices of the Skewen Colliery repair shop in Glamorgan, South Wales, in a group photograph

In The Brides Chamber. "o, Forgive Me! I Will Do Anything. O, Sir, Pray Tell Me I May Live!"die
In The Brides Chamber. " o, Forgive Me! I Will Do Anything. O, Sir, Pray Tell Me I May Live!" " die!" " are You So Resolved? Is There No Hope For Me

Football in the Streets of London, 16th century
Illustration showing a game of football, played a group of apprentices, in the streets of London, 16th century. Football, then a game with no rules, had been banned by Elizabeth I

Wellington, New Zealand - Oriental Bay
Ambala district in the state of Haryana, India - A Bamboo Merchant and two young assistants/apprentices (his sons?) stringing a charpoy. A Charpoy is a bed or cot used in India

Temptation by Berthold Genzmer - a young lad with a basket full of porcelain ornaments is tempted to pilfer a slice of sweet pie/cake from his Bakers apprentice friend (balanced carefully on his head)

Assembl饠des Francs-Masons pour la R飥ption des
Assembl饠 des Francs-Masons pour la R飥 ption des Apprentifs. Entr饠 du r飩 piendaire dans la loge. Assembly of Freemasons. Receiving apprentices

Avro 504K E3404 Upavon
The Shuttleworth Collections Avro 504K built in 1915 and rebuilt by Avro apprentices after the Second World War. Used in the film Reach For The Sky which told the story of WW2 RAF pilot Sir Douglas

Picture of St Theobald
Illustration of ceremony with key noting: 1. Place of the Masters, 2. Place of apprentices, 3. Grand Master, 4. Orator, 5. Secretary, 6. The Adept, 7. Master of the ceremonies, 8&9

Apprentices - Industrial Department - Qua Iboe (West Africa)
Apprentices - Industrial Department - at Qua Iboe, Nigeria (West Africa) Date: circa 1910s

Annie Wilson
ANNIE WILSON - innkeepers wife and guide to Rosslyn Chapel, Edinburgh, where she perpetuated such legends as the Apprentices Pillar. Burns wrote a poem in her praise. Date: CIRCA 1780

apprentices, blackboard, prepare to thread, education, institution, school, threaded
Child education, teaching needlework in 1883, infants needle drill; prepare to thread; threading; threaded; apprentices; blackboard; school

Chimney Sweep, illustration from The Cryes of London by Pierce Tempest, published c
XJF701501 Chimney Sweep, illustration from The Cryes of London by Pierce Tempest, published c.1688 (engraving) by Lauron, Marcellus or Marcel (1653-1702) (after); Private Collection; Dutch

Color Olivi, plate 14 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c. 1580-1605
XJF448291 Color Olivi, plate 14 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Goldsmiths Workshop, 1576 (engraving)
XJF441262 Goldsmiths Workshop, 1576 (engraving) by Delaune, Etienne (1518-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: This image shows two apprentices working at the table while another talks to a nobleman)

The Fellow Prentices at their Looms, plate I of Industry and Idleness
XJF397605 The Fellow Prentices at their Looms, plate I of Industry and Idleness, 1747 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young blind men working at a printing press, illustration from Essay on instructing
XJF425383 Young blind men working at a printing press, illustration from Essay on instructing the blind by Sebastian Guillie, engraved by Azelie Hubert, 1817 (engraving) by Ribault

Industry and Idleness, The Fellow Prentices at their Looms, plate 1, 1747 (engraving)
XIR163799 Industry and Idleness, The Fellow Prentices at their Looms, plate 1, 1747 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Carpenter Apprentices at the end of their Tour, 1826 (gouache and w / c on paper)
XIR160262 Carpenter Apprentices at the end of their Tour, 1826 (gouache and w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Musee Nat

Yotsumeya uchi kinshA, The Courtesan KinshA of Yotsumei-ya. Isoda, KoryA'sai, active 1764-1788, artist, [between 1775 and 1777], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.6 x 25.7 cm

Yoshiwara, Katsushika, Hokusai, 1760-1849, artist, 1804. 1 print : woodcut, color; 11.2 x 16 cm. Print shows an older man and two young apprentices, possibly women

The Blacksmiths Shop Signed and dated, lower right: Jo: [symbol] Wright
The Blacksmiths Shop Signed and dated, lower right: " Jo:[symbol] Wright | Pinx [symbol] 1771.", Joseph Wright of Derby, 1734-1797, British

Used in Blood and Roses - the centenary year folk music tour for Ewan MacColl. Boys are trained to be miners at Mossbeath Training School, Cowdenbeath, Fife. 13th March 1948

Bristol Aeroplane Company apprentices c 1933
Bristol Aeroplane Company apprentices c.1933. Date: circa 1933

Courtiers Stroll
Apprentices and young courtiers stroll through the streets of London during the reign of Elizabeth I. Date: late 16th century

Bootmakers in Cyprus
Making traditional Cypriot heavy boots in Cyprus Date: circa 1910s

Women Upholsterers
Young women carpentry students at the London County Council Trade School learning how to upholster a chair. Date: 1930s

Apprentice Blacksmiths
Boys, apprentices, learning how to be blacksmiths. Date: early 1930s

Conrad Gessners nature collection
Collection of Conrad Gessner (1516-1565), coloured artwork. Gessner was a Swiss naturalist, and his collection was located in Zurich, Switzerland

Apprentice Miners / 1966
Apprentice miners being trained in Derbyshire

Apprentices & Trades
A group of apprentices learning various tasks in a rural setting

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"From Ecclesfield Nailmakers to Engineering Innovators: The Journey of Apprentices" Apprentice Engineers have long played a crucial role in shaping industries and societies. Dating back to the historic Ecclesfield nailmakers agreement of 1733, apprenticeships have been an integral part of skill development and knowledge transfer. In the realm of engineering, Sir Richard O'Brien's appointment as the new Chairman of the Engineering Industry Training Board signifies a renewed focus on nurturing talent through apprenticeship programs. These initiatives aim to equip aspiring engineers with practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for their professional growth. The concept of apprenticeship extends beyond engineering alone. Handbills like the Workhouse Apprentices Handbill from Kendal, Westmorland shed light on how various trades recognized its value across different sectors. An example is seen in Apprentice Hotpot, where culinary skills were passed down from experienced chefs to eager learners. Historical documents such as Apprenticeship Indentures provide insights into formal agreements that bound mentors and mentees together in pursuit of excellence. This tradition continues today as Boy Apprentices work diligently alongside skilled craftsmen in workshops worldwide. Not limited to traditional trades, advancements in technology brought about unique roles like Telegram Boys in the 1930s or Window Cleaning Girls who fearlessly scaled heights for spotless panes. Their dedication exemplifies how apprenticeships adapt to changing times while preserving core values. One notable instance showcasing innovation born out of mentorship is Lippershey's Lenses – an apprentice turned master craftsman revolutionizing optics by inventing telescopes during the Renaissance era. Such stories inspire future generations to embrace learning opportunities presented through apprenticeships. Even iconic aircraft like de Havilland DH. 106 Comet 1 owe their success partly to boy apprentices who meticulously assembled these marvels piece by piece, ensuring precision and safety at every step. Apprenticeships transcend time and place; they are a testament to human ingenuity and the power of knowledge transfer.