Craft Collection (page 9)

Walking Stick, Sailors' Craftwork, Artist Unknown, 1865
MMM5470195 Walking Stick, Sailors' Craftwork, Artist Unknown, 1865; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A walking stick made from a shark's vertebrae threaded on a metal rod)

Bric-a-Brac from Damascus, Rome, and Seville 1880 (Oil on canvas)
8766597 Bric-a-Brac from Damascus, Rome, and Seville 1880 (Oil on canvas) by Hall, George Henry (1825-1913); 88.9--121.6 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

Woman spinning. Dynasty Ch'ing or manchu. Chinese art, 18th century. Print
AIS5386904 Woman spinning. Dynasty Ch'ing or manchu. Chinese art, 18th century. Print.; Bernisches Historisches Museum, Bern, Switzerland.

Cup from the hill of St. Michael (Cerro de San Miguel) Lliria, Spain, 4-2nd century BC (ceramic)
AIS5364367 Cup from the hill of St. Michael (Cerro de San Miguel) Lliria, Spain, 4-2nd century BC (ceramic); Museo de Prehistoria, Valencia, Spain; © Iberfoto.

Cup decorated with the coat of arms of the Bartolini Salimbeni family with garland of fruits and flowers
BEN5479675 Cup decorated with the coat of arms of the Bartolini Salimbeni family with garland of fruits and flowers. Terracotta by Luca della Robbia (1399-1482)

Polychrome ceramic jug decorated with a coat of arms. Palazzo del Bargello, Florence
BEN5479587 Polychrome ceramic jug decorated with a coat of arms. Palazzo del Bargello, Florence; Photo © Raffaello Bencini.

The construction of Noah's Ark, description of the activities of shipwrights
MMM5480901 The construction of Noah's Ark, description of the activities of shipwrights by Schedel, Hartmann (1440-1514); National Maritime Museum, London

A flask carved in a coconut, seen from one side, c.1782 (coconut)
MMM5476717 A flask carved in a coconut, seen from one side, c.1782 (coconut); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A flask carved in a coconut, seen from one side)

The construction site of a boat, on the beach of Cancale (France), with a young woman
MMM5466481 The construction site of a boat, on the beach of Cancale (France), with a young woman, dressed in a traditional costume, a blue serge skirt and a gray and white striped shirt

Cartoon encouraging native industry and arts and crafts, 19th century
5308990 Cartoon encouraging native industry and arts and crafts, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon encouraging native industry and arts and crafts)

Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834), 19th century (chromo)
JAB5037197 Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834), 19th century (chromo); (add.info.: Joseph Marie Jacquard (1752-1834), French mechanic inventor of weaving.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806
7072616 Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806; Musee de Notre Dame de Paris, France; (add.info.: Reliquary of the Holy Crown, 1806, by the goldsmith Jean-Charles Cahier); © Pascal Lemaitre

Thimble-maker's workshop
3479058 Thimble-maker's workshop; (add.info.: Thimble-maker's workshop. Dated 1698.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Thimble-maker's workshop
3479057 Thimble-maker's workshop; (add.info.: Thimble-maker's workshop. Dated 1698.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The international exhibition, 1850
3479224 The international exhibition, 1850; (add.info.: The international exhibition: Tuer and hall's power-loom for weaving carpets.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Carpet weaving, 1823
3479016 Carpet weaving, 1823; (add.info.: Carpet weaving: wilton. London, 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A silver cup shaped like a pineapple, 17th century (silver)
3507264 A silver cup shaped like a pineapple, 17th century (silver); (add.info.: A silver cup shaped like a pineapple, although actually represents grapes)

An English ship of around 1540. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931
3058540 An English ship of around 1540. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Reconstruction of The Gokstad ship, a Viking ship found in a burial mound at Gokstad farm in Sandar, Sandefjord
3058534 Reconstruction of The Gokstad ship, a Viking ship found in a burial mound at Gokstad farm in Sandar, Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway

The Gokstad Viking ship found in a burial mound at Gokstad farm in Sandar, Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway
3058505 The Gokstad Viking ship found in a burial mound at Gokstad farm in Sandar, Sandefjord, Vestfold, Norway. From A First Book of British History published 1925.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

A turner in apron using a foot-powered treadle lathe or turning bench, 19th century (engraving)
FLO4577862 A turner in apron using a foot-powered treadle lathe or turning bench, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Turner using a tour a pedale - A turner in apron using a foot-powered treadle)

Jeweller at his bench with leather covers, 19th century (engraving)
FLO4577846 Jeweller at his bench with leather covers, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Jeweller at his bench with leather covers)

Sanctuary St Saviours Church, St George's Square, SW (engraving)
8627666 Sanctuary St Saviours Church, St George's Square, SW (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sanctuary St Saviours Church, St George's Square)

Stickerin Und Spinnerin / Embroiderer and Spinner (colour litho)
8666204 Stickerin Und Spinnerin / Embroiderer and Spinner (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stickerin Und Spinnerin)

Trade card for J & C Solomon, auctioneers and appraisers, Chatham (engraving)
8677641 Trade card for J & C Solomon, auctioneers and appraisers, Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for J & C Solomon)

A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho)
8673227 A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures)

The Village Ale-House (engraving)
8648168 The Village Ale-House (engraving) by Hay, George (1831-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Village Ale-House)

Goldspring ironworks near New York where the materials for the great gun for launching the space craft Columbiad were
538402 Goldspring ironworks near New York where the materials for the great gun for launching the space craft Columbiad were produced

Phoenecian gold jewellery. 5th century BC (jewellery)
536614 Phoenecian gold jewellery. 5th century BC (jewellery); Universal History Archive/UIG.

El Rancho De Las Golondrinas, a living history museum of the 18th century Spanish colonial New Mexico. (photo)
536137 El Rancho De Las Golondrinas, a living history museum of the 18th century Spanish colonial New Mexico. (photo); (add.info.: South of Santa Fe)

Excavating and lining the pit for casting the great gun for launching the space craft Columbiad, 1865 (engraving)
538399 Excavating and lining the pit for casting the great gun for launching the space craft Columbiad, 1865 (engraving); (add.info)

Leather: from the cattle to the tanner and the cobbler workshop, early 20th century (chromo)
1790145 Leather: from the cattle to the tanner and the cobbler workshop, early 20th century (chromo); (add.info.: the leather in France : from the cattle to the tanner and the cobbler workshop)

Pottery: from the clay to the potter workshop, early 20th century (chromo)
1790143 Pottery: from the clay to the potter workshop, early 20th century (chromo); (add.info.: the pottery in France : from the clay to the potter workshop, early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

Small portable wood drill which could be clamped to bench or table. Engraving, London, 1888
866102 Small portable wood drill which could be clamped to bench or table. Engraving, London, 1888.; (add.info.: english engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cotton Spinning, from 'The Ancient Cities of the New World', by Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay, pub
BAL126944 Cotton Spinning, from 'The Ancient Cities of the New World', by Claude-Joseph-Desire Charnay, pub. 1887 (engraving) by Fritel

Eastern female working at the loom (engraving)
8658514 Eastern female working at the loom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eastern female working at the loom)

The Weaver (colour litho)
8650417 The Weaver (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Weaver. Illustration for Buttercups)

The Tanner (colour litho)
8650402 The Tanner (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tanner. Illustration for Buttercups)

Red Flowers In a Vase
Alisa Galitsyna

One Color Collection / Tan Hide
Alisa Galitsyna

One Color Collection / Chateau Green Copia
Alisa Galitsyna

One Color Collection / Goldenrod Copia
Alisa Galitsyna

One Color Collection / Alizarin Crimson Copia
Alisa Galitsyna

The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving)
8650804 The Industrial Arts during the Renaissance Period North of the Alps (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oinochoe of red figures for the Antesteria's party (ceramic)
UIG5415873 Oinochoe of red figures for the Antesteria's party (ceramic); (add.info.: It depicts Dionysos, divinity of the wine, drunk and sustained by a satire. Attica, around 430 BC)

Dancing satyr. Agathe and onyx cameo, 1st century BC. 3,6x2,8cm. No. 41, Inv. 25873
BEN5471563 Dancing satyr. Agathe and onyx cameo, 1st century BC. 3,6x2,8cm. No. 41, Inv. 25873. Museo Nazionale Archeologico, Napoli (Archaeological Museum of Naples).; Museo Archeologico Nazionale

Walking Stick, Sailors' Craftwork, Artist Unknown, 1865
MMM5470248 Walking Stick, Sailors' Craftwork, Artist Unknown, 1865; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A walking stick made from a shark's vertebrae threaded on a metal rod)

Vase and bowl of the Vettones (Celtic people of the Iberian Peninsula), 4th century BC (ceramic)
AIS5337240 Vase and bowl of the Vettones (Celtic people of the Iberian Peninsula), 4th century BC (ceramic); Museo Arqueologico Nacional, Madrid

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Craft is a timeless art that transcends borders and cultures, weaving stories of resilience, creativity, and heritage. From the shores of Juno Beach during D-Day to the vibrant streets of Morocco in North Africa, it has left its indelible mark on history. As British and Canadian troops landed on Juno Beach, their determination was mirrored by the intricate Moroccan lanterns adorning homes in Marrakech. The delicate craftsmanship symbolized unity and hope amidst turmoil. In Central America's Panama, Cristobal became a hub for Kuna Indian traditional molas. These exquisite textiles showcased the rich tapestry of indigenous culture while honoring their ancestors' wisdom. Omaha Beach witnessed not only the bravery of soldiers during D-Day but also served as inspiration for artists who transformed wreckage into remarkable sculptures resembling Coyne Helicopters or even UFOs. Their craft spoke volumes about human resilience amid destruction. The mysterious allure continued with sightings of UFOs over Masse in Valensole. Crafted by unknown hands from distant galaxies, these enigmatic objects challenged our perception of reality and sparked endless debates. Meanwhile, back on Earth, quilting emerged as an enduring form of craftmanship. The Patchwork Quilt stitched together fragments from different lives into a harmonious whole—a testament to unity despite differences—just like Little Miss Natty Fingers' creations depicted in Muriel Dawson's book. Craft played an instrumental role during the Normandy Landings in World War II when soldiers found solace in creating handmade treasures amidst chaos. It reminded them that beauty can be found even in times of darkness. Cutty Sark sailed through time as an emblematic example of maritime craftsmanship; her majestic presence evoked awe among all who beheld her grandeur at sea. Traveling eastward to Palestine within the Middle East region reveals Muslim prayer carpets meticulously woven with devotion—a blend of faith and artistry that brings tranquility to countless worshippers.