Apprentices Collection (page 5)

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.