Employee Collection

George Jackson Churchward (1857 - 1933)
George Jackson Churchward, pictured here in 1918, was the GWRs Chief Mechanical Engineer between 1902 and 1921

Dressmakers workshop
Staff in the workroom of a dressmaker or outfitter. Clothes in various stages of completion are on dummies

Employees - Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA
The 36, 000 Employees of the Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA pose for a group photograph in front of the factory buildings

Swindon Works Hooter Operator 1936
The hooter was a set of steam whistles that called employees into work, and signalled the end of the working day

Airbus-A320-First Flight
Employees of Aerospatiale pose near the new Airbus A320 airliner before its inaugural flight, 22 February 1987

Welders, or For Full Employment After the War
WWII: EMPLOYMENT POSTER. Welders, or For Full Employment After the War

BP employee opening the flow valves
A British Petroleum employee opens the flow valves of an oil plant in the Middle East (likely to have been in Iraq or Iran)

Portrait of telephone operator

The General Motors Exhibit at the 1964 World's Fair
(Original Caption) April 8, 1964 - New York: This isn't the latest scene from a horror movie

Reading Signal Works, September 1936
Construction of a locking frame

Edwardian view - men on Roman Bridge, Marple
The man in the centre of the groups George Potter, a friend and employee of Ernest Battersby who is on the right

World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket
Vintage World War II poster of a female factory worker building a rocket. It declares, Women in the war, We Can t Win Without Them

LLOYDs OF LONDON, 1890. Members and employees at the English insurance company. Line engravings, English, 1890

Promotional photograph for the IBM 1410
A female computer technician sits at an IBM 1410, in a promotional photograph for this business computer system. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

P-51 ("Mustang") fighter planes being prep
P-51 (" Mustang" ) fighter planes being prepared for test flight at the field of the North American Aviation, Inc. plant in Inglewood, Calif

TEXTILE MILL, c1915. A foreman inspects a newly-imprinted piece of cotton cloth at a textile mill, Lawrence, Massachusetts. Photographed c1915

Hard Boss Scolds Clerk
I have no more time ro spare, said Mr Goldie. " You came late to begin with." ; a hard boss scolds his elderly employee, who has filled the bin with paper

A factory worker cuts a block of wood
A young apprentice carpenter uses a large industrial jigsaw to cut a block of wood, while an older employee supervises his work. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Hand arranging wood block with arrow up icon. Business concept growth success process.

Milking time on the farm

Image of a man asking for forgiveness, simple line drawing illustration of a man sitting upright and praying with hands folded.

Red whistle with a closed zipper. 3D render illustration isolated on white background

Young and attractive business woman standing

Portrait of a Man, Yale University,c. 1862-1864 (photo)
XOS8988906 Portrait of a Man, Yale University,c

Flat style modern design concept of teamwork. Icon set of business work flow items and elements, office things and other objects Flat style modern design concept of teamwork

16th Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. an employee of the Austrian Buddhist society 28 Karmapa16 3 gross

Smiling girl student working part-time in cafe, barista shows thumbs up, wears apron, stands near coffee shop counter Smiling girl student working part-time in cafe, barista shows thumbs up

Nice sexy woman mechanic holding wrench. Girl weared in yellow work overalls and grey uplift standing over the factory Nice sexy woman mechanic holding wrench

Bukoba worker carrying coffee sacks into the warehouse of the Bukob factory Bukoba worker carrying coffee sacks into the warehouse of the Bukob factory adult worker work warehouse stock sack robusta

Officers on the Staff of Lt. General Sir G. Brown. 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Officers on the Staff of Lt. General Sir G. Brown. 1855. Additional Info: Portrait of three men in army dress outside of a cabin, two standing, one sitting backwards in a chair

Major General Lockyer, and Two of his Staff, 1855. Creator: Roger Fenton
Major General Lockyer, and Two of his Staff, 1855. Additional Info: Portrait of three men in military uniform in front of the steps to a building, two seated, one standing with arm outstretched

Kitchen Maid, Butcher and Boy around a Table, c1610s. Creator: Peter Paul Rubens
Kitchen Maid, Butcher and Boy around a Table, c1610s

Young Female Janitor Sweeping Torn Paper Pieces On Hardwood Floor

Tea drying at Mancotta Tea Estate near Dibrugarh, Assam, India, Asia

Ostre sledované vlaky Closely watched trains Year : 1966 Czechoslovakia Director : Jirí Menzel Václav Neckár, Jitka Bendová N

What can I do for you. a young man sitting in his office What can I do for you. a young man sitting in his office

A medicine ball
UIG2626722 A medicine ball; (add.info.: Medicine ball being weighed by American Post Office employee 1910. A medicine ball (also known as an exercise ball, a med ball, or a fitness ball)

Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). France. Central post office, installed in the Gallery of Battles of the Palace of Versailles. Drawing by Miranda. Engraving by Ricord

Indenture of Elizabeth Fortune
NYH9017533 Indenture of Elizabeth Fortune, September 10, 1723, " Indentures, 1718-1727 (pen & ink on paper) by American School, (18th century); The New York Historical

Photo Riesa Elbe, Shipping Department, Employee
ARV953601 Photo Riesa Elbe, Shipping Department, Employee; Private Collection; © Arkivi UG All Rights Reserved

Spring, Priest sits in the garden and works on his sermon, Historical, digitally restored reproduction from a 19th century original, Record date not stated

Guillaume Farel, 1489, 13 September 1565, a reformer in France and in French-speaking Switzerland as well as predecessor and collaborator of John Calvin, Historical

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839 - 9 June 1892) one of the last great masters of the classical Japanese colour woodcut, here the work Moon of the Pleasure Quarters

Digitally restored, Die Entwicklung der geistlichen Gewaender, Kleidung im Mittelalter, gezeichnet von August von Heyden, Veroeffentlichung aus dem Jahr 1882, Digitally improved

A chimney sweep looks over the top of the chimney, from where, through an open window, he sees a man and a woman embracing at 1900, Historic

John Cottington, a chimney sweep, in elaborate traditional costume, walking through the street with smoking pipe and horn in hand, 1860, England, Historic

Jakob Cremer (born 3 June 1872) (died 11 August 1940) was a German entrepreneur

Shoemaker on the street, cobbler with many individual shoes, in Greece in 1840, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original of the time

Johann Nepomuk Reithoffer (13 April 1781 - 6 May 1872) was an Austrian entrepreneur and founder of the Lower Austrian imperial and royal rubber elastic and gutta-percha factory in Wimpassing

Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance, born 1626, died 1700, abbot and founder of the Trappist Cistercians, Historical, digitally retouched reproduction of a 19th century original

Tailoring in Venice, Italy, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century pattern, Europe

Theologians in a discussion, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of an original from the 19th century

Combat Mission of a Navy Cruiser, 1880, Germany, Battleship, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, Europe

Blacksmith shoeing the horses, in front of his forge, village in England, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original

The family of the woodcarver has received a letter with a photo of their son as a soldier, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

Armand Jean Le Bouthillier de Rance, born 1626, died 1700, French nobleman and monk, Historical, digitally restored reproduction of a 19th century original, exact date unknown

In the battle mast of a naval cruiser, Germany, battleship, Historical, digital reproduction of an original from the 19th century, Europe

Baron Johan August Gripenstedt (1813-1874) was a Swedish businessman and politician.Old engraving from a magazine printed in 1866

Cousin John Thrasher (1818-1899) was the founder of the city of Norcross, Georgia, an original pioneer of Atlanta, and a well-travelled entrepreneur throughout the American Southeast

The Selection of Joshua, Old Testament, by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, 1860

The Selection of Joshua, Old Testament, by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, 1860

French armourer, Middle Ages

Old General Post Office, Paris, France, 19th century, Europe

Historical illustration, workshop making musical instruments, 17th century

GDR, Berlin, 25.06.1990, Employees of the East Berlin Magistrate protest in front of the Rotes Rathaus (Red City Hall) against plans to lay them off, broom action

GDR, Berlin, 25.06.1990, Employees of the East Berlin Magistrate protest in front of the Rotes Rathaus (Red City Hall) against plans to lay them off, broom action

GDR, Berlin, 25.06.1990, Employees of the East Berlin Magistrate protest in front of the Rotes Rathaus (Red City Hall) against plans to lay them off, broom action

GDR, Berlin, 25.06.1990, Employees of the East Berlin Magistrate protest in front of the Rotes Rathaus (Red City Hall) against plans to lay them off, broom action

Germany, Berlin, 16 May 1991, demonstration by church workers for training recognition and job security, in front of the consistory in Bachstrasse, Europe

Germany, Berlin, 14.03.1991, event organised by TAZ und die andere, investigative commission on the Stasi past, former Stasi employee (left), Christoph Hein (centre), Wabe in Thaelmannpark, Europe

Germany, Berlin, 28.03.1991, event of the newspaper of the New Forum die andere, former Stasi, employee (2nd from left), Baerbel Bohley (4th from left)

Wismar, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, city view of Wismar's old town centre, behind MV Werften Wismar-Rostock-Stralsund

Wismar, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, city view of Wismar's old town centre, behind MV Werften Wismar-Rostock-Stralsund

Wismar, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, city view of Wismar's old town centre, behind MV Werften Wismar-Rostock-Stralsund

Wismar, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, city view of the old town and harbour of Wismar, MV Werften Wismar-Rostock-Stralsund in the background

Wismar, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, MV Werften Wismar-Rostock-Stralsund

Wismar, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, city view of Wismar's old town centre, behind MV Werften Wismar-Rostock-Stralsund

Wismar, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, city view of Wismar's old town centre, behind MV Werften Wismar-Rostock-Stralsund

Secretary at the typewriter, 1910s, Germany, Europe

The workers conference on 19 October 1973 in Duisburg, with prominent SPD politicians and trade unionists, advocated social democracy. Willy Brandt at the lectern, Germany, Europe

The workers conference on 19 October 1973 in Duisburg, with prominent SPD politicians and trade unionists, advocated social democracy. Heinz Kuehn, Willy Brandt, Heinz-Oskar Vetter, Heinz Kluncker f

The workers conference in Duisburg on 19 October 1973, with prominent SPD politicians and trade unionists, advocated social democracy. Heinz Kuehn, Willy Brandt v. l, Germany, Europe

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"From Dressmakers to Welders: The Diverse World of Employees" Step into the fascinating world of employees throughout history, where their contributions have shaped industries and societies. Meet George Jackson Churchward (1857 - 1933), a visionary who revolutionized the railway industry as Chief Mechanical Engineer of Great Western Railway. In bustling Detroit, Michigan, USA, witness the dedication and skill of Ford Motor Company employees as they bring iconic automobiles to life. Meanwhile, at Airbus-A320's first flight, employees soar through the skies with pride knowing they played a crucial role in aviation history. During times of war, welders became symbols of resilience and unity. Ben Shahn's powerful poster "For Full Employment After the War" reminds us how these workers contributed not only to victory but also encouraged fellow war workers to exercise their right to vote in that year's Presidential election. Travel back in time to Swindon Works Hooter Operator in 1936; this employee ensured smooth operations at one of Britain's largest railway workshops. Witness another pivotal moment as a BP employee opens flow valves, symbolizing progress and innovation within the energy sector. At Reading Signal Works in September 1936, skilled individuals meticulously crafted intricate signaling systems that kept railways safe and efficient. Similarly, North American Aviation Inc. 's workforce diligently prepared P-51 ("Mustang") fighter planes during World War II under Alfred T Palmer's watchful lens. Experience Edwardian charm on Roman Bridge in Marple as men proudly stand together while working towards progress. LLOYDs OF LONDON takes us even further back to 1890 when members and employees united for success at an English insurance company. Lastly, explore technological advancements with IBM's promotional photograph for the IBM 1410 computer system—an emblematic representation of how dedicated employees continue pushing boundaries across various industries.