Factory Floor Collection

Machinist at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham seen here manufacturing front forks for BSA motorcycles. Circa 1965

In packing shed, grading and sacking potatoes... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
In packing shed, grading and sacking potatoes in twenty-five pound sacks for the chain store trade. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California

In packing shed, grading and sacking potat... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
In packing shed, grading and sacking potatoes in twenty-five pound sacks for the chain store trade. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California

Rinsing the bottles, from La France Vinicole, published by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)
STC214427 Rinsing the bottles, from La France Vinicole, published by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M. (19th-20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Preparation of barrels for the vintage, from La France Vinicole, published by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)
STC214425 Preparation of barrels for the vintage, from La France Vinicole, published by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M

Packing cases for shipping, from La France Vinicole, published by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho)
STC214428 Packing cases for shipping, from La France Vinicole, published by Moet & Chandon, Epernay (photolitho) by Choque, E.M

The Bindery, Oxford University Press (b / w photo)
3103956 The Bindery, Oxford University Press (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bindery, Oxford University Press)

Filling Chocolate Boxes at a York Factory in Readiness for the Queens Teas
KAT323405 Filling Chocolate Boxes at a York Factory in Readiness for the Queens Teas, illustration from The Graphic, July 19th 1902 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A Quaker Oats packing room, 1893 (colour litho)
SLS249193 A Quaker Oats packing room, 1893 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; eSchlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute

Badges and decals being applied to the saddle tanks of the BSA motorcycles at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham. Circa 1965

Workers at Britton Shoe Factory in Kingswood, 1968

Women working in the Royal Army Clothing Factory, First World War, 1914-1918, (1933). Uniforms were sent to the WaC [Womens Army Auxiliary Corps] clothing stores where they were unpacked, measured

Silversmiths at work at the Christophle Flatware Factory in Paris, pub. 1875. Creator
Silversmiths at work at the Christophle Flatware Factory in Paris, pub. 1875 (engraving), 1875. Usine de Paris. — Grand atelier d orfe vrerie

Clothing factory, Cuba C014 / 1484
Clothing factory. Woman using an iron during production at a clothing factory in Cuba. Photographed in 2012

Clothing factory, Cuba C014 / 1483
Clothing factory. Woman operating a sewing machine at a clothing factory in Cuba. Photographed in 2012

Dairy industry. Worker adjusting machinery at an industrial-scale dairy. This is the Lianozovo Dairy Combine, in Moscow, Russia

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"Capturing the Essence of Industry: A Glimpse into Factory Floors Across Time and Continents" Machinist at the BSA Factory, Small Heath, Birmingham seen here manufacturing front forks - Witnessing the skilled hands shaping metal with precision in the heart of British engineering. In a packing shed, grading and sacking potatoes. . Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939 - The toil of farm laborers as they meticulously sort and bag nature's bounty amidst rustic surroundings. Rinsing the bottles from La France Vinicole - Unveiling the meticulous process behind crafting exquisite French wines; every bottle receives tender care before it reaches your table. Preparation of barrels for the vintage from La France Vinicole - Delving into centuries-old traditions where artisans prepare oak barrels to age fine wines, infusing them with character and depth. Packing cases for shipping from La France Vinicole - Witnessing a symphony of logistics as crates are carefully packed to ensure that each precious bottle arrives safely at its destination around the world. The Bindery, Oxford University Press (b/w photo) - Stepping into a realm where knowledge is bound together; witness skilled craftsmen transforming raw manuscripts into beautifully printed books that shape minds for generations to come. Filling Chocolate Boxes at a York Factory in Readiness for Queen's Teas - Indulging in sweet anticipation as diligent workers assemble delectable treats fit for royalty during an era when craftsmanship met regal palates. A Quaker Oats packing room, 1893 (color litho) – Peering back through time to see how breakfast staples were prepared with utmost care by dedicated workers who nourished families across America.