Ibbotson Collection

Cover of steel department trade catalogue of Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited, manufacturers of steel, saws
Original at Sheffield City Archives ref. LD1145/3/2 (altrefno LD1155/6)Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited was founded by William Ibbotson in Bridge Street, Sheffield in 1809

Gypsies with an Ass Race, 1792. Creator: Julius Caesar Ibbetson
Gypsies with an Ass Race, 1792

View of London with St. Pauls in the Distance: Woman and Children with a Baby Carriage, 1787. Women and children enjoying fine weather on a hill-top at Kilburn, northwest of London

An Outdoor Scene of Women at Work, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
An Outdoor Scene of Women at Work, (c1900). Women winding wool and using spinning wheels in Llangollen, north-east Wales. Print after a watercolour made late 18th-early 19th century by Julius Caesar

Smugglers on the Irish Coast, 1808. Artist: Julius Caesar Ibbetson
Smugglers on the Irish Coast, 1808. Painting held at The Tate, London. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

Courtship in a Cowshed, c1801. Artist: Julius Caesar Ibbetson
Courtship in a Cowshed, c1801. Painting held at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Connoisseur Volume XC, [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1932]

Cottage Scenery with Cattle, at Ambleside, 1803. Artist: Julius Caesar Ibbetson
Cottage Scenery with Cattle, at Ambleside, 1803. Painting held at the Ferens Art Gallery, Kingston upon Hull. A Catalogue of the Pictures

An Unmarried Sailors Return, c1800. Artist: Julius Caesar Ibbetson
An Unmarried Sailors Return, c1800. Painting held at The Tate, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C

A Married Sailors Return, c1800. Artist: Julius Caesar Ibbetson
A Married Sailors Return, c1800. Painting held at The Tate, London. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C

Gipsy Beggars, c1795. Artist: Julius Caesar Ibbetson
Gipsy Beggars, c1795. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Women Washing Clothes in a Welsh Stream, 1790. Artist: Julius Caesar Ibbetson
Women Washing Clothes in a Welsh Stream, 1790. Painting held at the Glasgow Museums Resource Centre, Glasgow. From A Catalogue of the Pictures

Singing Combat, 1787. Artist: Thornthwaite
Singing Combat, 1787. Greenlanders settling an argument with Singing Combat. After Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759?1817)

Courtship in a Cowshed, c18th century. Artist: Julius Caesar Ibbetson
Courtship in a Cowshed, c18th century. From The Connoisseur Volume XCI, edited by F. Gordon Roe. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1933]

Pheasant Shooting, 1790, (1917). Artist: Robert Dodd
Pheasant Shooting, 1790. After Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817). From The Connoisseur Vol XLVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1917.]

Winter Amusement: A View in Hyde Park from the Sluice at the East End, late 18th century, (c1920). Artist: Tookey
Winter Amusement: A View in Hyde Park from the Sluice at the East End, late 18th century, (c1920). Londoners skating on the frozen Serpentine

Winter Amusement: A View in Hyde Park from the Moated House, late 18th century, (c1920). Artist: Tookey
Winter Amusement: A View in Hyde Park from the Moated House, late 18th century, (c1920). Londoners skating on the frozen Serpentine

Rolling mill at Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited, manufacturers of steel, saws, files, springs, bolts and nuts
Original at Sheffield City Archives ref. LD1145/3/2 (altrefno LD1155/6)Ibbotson Brothers and Company Limited was founded by William Ibbotson in Bridge Street, Sheffield in 1809

Plan of Whiteley Woods (Part 2) -Whiteley Woods (Part 2) - section from Oakbrook Road to Dead Lane, 1897
Image from Sheffield City Council, General Purposes and Parks Committee - Plans and Description of Parks and Recreation Grounds (Local Studies Library 352.7 SQ)

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"Ibbotson: A Legacy of Steel and Artistic Expression" Step into the world Brothers and Company Limited, a renowned manufacturer of steel, saws, files, springs, bolts, and nuts. The cover of their 1928 trade catalogue showcases their expertise in the steel department. With the Globe Works on Penistone Road as their base, they revolutionized the industry with their precision and craftsmanship. In 1929, witness the power and innovation behind Ibbotson Brothers' rolling mill. This state-of-the-art facility propelled them to new heights as leaders in steel manufacturing. Their commitment to excellence was evident in every product that bore their name. But Ibbotson's legacy extends beyond industrial prowess. Delve into history with Julius Caesar Ibbetson's captivating artwork from different eras. In 1792, he captured the lively scene of "Gypsies with an Ass Race, " showcasing his talent for portraying vibrant moments in time. Travel forward to London where St. Paul's Cathedral stands tall amidst a bustling cityscape - a view immortalized by an unknown artist around 1900. An outdoor scene reveals women diligently working together towards a common goal - a testament to strength and unity. Julius Caesar Ibbetson's artistry takes us further back to intriguing narratives like "Smugglers on the Irish Coast" (1808) or whimsical scenes such as "Courtship in a Cowshed" (c1801). His ability to capture everyday life is showcased beautifully through pieces like "Cottage Scenery with Cattle at Ambleside" (1803). The sailor's journey unfolds before our eyes through two contrasting artworks: "An Unmarried Sailor's Return" and "A Married Sailor's Return. " These paintings evoke emotions ranging from longing to joyous reunions. Finally, we encounter another facet of society through Julius Caesar Ibbetson's "Gipsy Beggars" (c1795).