Manufacturing Occupation Collection

Lancashire Mill Town; Cotton mill worker Alice Nelson sets out for work at the Lilac Mill in Shaw
Cotton mill worker Alice Nelson sets out for work at the Lilac Mill in Shaw, Lancashire, January 1955. Original publication: Picture Post - 7474 - Cottons Amazing Recovery - pub

Stream Train built in, Crewe Locomotive Works, 1892
Vintage engraving of a Stream Train built at the London and North Western Locomotive Works, at Crewe, 1892, 19th Century

Mule Spinning
1st January 1909: A young boy mule spinning at Joness Cotton Mill, Manchester. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Big Gun
circa 1885: The breech block of a large gun being gauged and fitted at Woolwich Arsenal. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Two manual workers on ladders painting house exterior, (B&W)

Adding hops to boiling beer in brewery, 1885
2604011 Adding hops to boiling beer in brewery, 1885; (add.info.: Adding hops to boiling beer in an American brewery. Wood engraving published 1885).

19th century lace maker
673338 19th century lace maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Lace Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG.

19th century mathematical instrument maker
673332 19th century mathematical instrument maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Mathematical Instrument Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Shoe leather processing, 1885
2604034 Shoe leather processing, 1885; (add.info.: Beaming hides for production of shoe leather: USA. From "Harper's New Monthly Magazine", 1885).

Work in American brewery, 1885
2604010 Work in American brewery, 1885; (add.info.: Filling beer barrels in an American brewery. Wood engraving published 1885).

19th century linen draper
673336 19th century linen draper; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Linen Draper); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Malting floor in American brewer, 1885
2604009 Malting floor in American brewer, 1885; (add.info.: Malting floor in an American brewery. Wood engraving 1885).

Fermenting cellar in American brewery, 1885
2604008 Fermenting cellar in American brewery, 1885; (add.info.: Fermenting cellar in an American brewery. Wood engraving 1885).

19th century musical instrument maker
673333 19th century musical instrument maker; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Musical Instrument Maker); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Parisian printing
Vintage colour engraving of a Parisian printing press, France, 15th Century

Matches making machine, cutting machine
Machinery for making matches. There is a peeling machine, a cutting machine, a cleaning machine, a machine for arranging the matches neatly, a loading machine, and finally

Matches making machine, cleaning machine
Machinery for making matches. There is a peeling machine, a cutting machine, a cleaning machine, a machine for arranging the matches neatly, a loading machine, and finally

Workshop handmade candles. Engraving of the eighteenth century in the Encyclopedie Diderot et d Alembert. Colored

The Mint House. Workers in the smelting of gold pastes. Colored engraving from 1872. Spain

Processing leather tool
Illustration of a processing leather tool

Ore procession facility

19th Century Mine
Vintage engraving of men sifting ore at a 19th Century Mine

Stamp mill
Antique illustration of a men using a Stamp mill at a 19th Century Mine

Blast Furnace
Vintage engraving of a Blast Furnace

Blast stoves
Antique illustration of a Blast stoves

Processing leather technique
Illustration of a processing leather technique

Linen industry textile weaving machine
Antique illustration of a linen industry textile weaving machine

Linen industry maschine
Antique illustration of a linen industry machine: rolling flax (coarse short fiber parts) into flax tapes

Textile Flat Stretching Machine
Antique illustration of a textile Flat Stretching Machine

Cotton-spinning machinery
Antique illustration of a cotton-spinning machinery

Taping machine
Antique illustration of a taping machine

Yarn haspel machine
Antique illustration of a yarn haspel machine

Textile industry stretching machine
Antique illustration of a textile industry stretching machine

Mooring machine
Antique illustration of a mooring machine

Leather industry, rolling machine
Illustration of a leather industry, rolling machine

Matches making machine, loading machine
Machinery for making matches. There is a peeling machine, a cutting machine, a cleaning machine, a machine for arranging the matches neatly, a loading machine, and finally

Matches making machine, machine for filling a box of matches
Machinery for making matches. There is a peeling machine, a cutting machine, a cleaning machine, a machine for arranging the matches neatly, a loading machine, and finally

Matches making machine, peeling machine
Machinery for making matches. There is a peeling machine, a cutting machine, a cleaning machine, a machine for arranging the matches neatly, a loading machine, and finally

Leather industry, splitting machine
Illustration of a leather industry, splitting machine

Leather industry machine
Illustration of a leather industry machine

Matches making machine, machine for arranging the matches neatly
Machinery for making matches. There is a peeling machine, a cutting machine, a cleaning machine, a machine for arranging the matches neatly, a loading machine, and finally

Leather industry, burnishing machine
Illustration of a leather industry, burnishing machine

Man supervising car production on assembly line

Soap Flakes
Factory girls packing Lux soap into boxes by means of automated machines

Gun Turning
circa 1895: The rough turning of a large gun at Woolwich Arsenal. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

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"Unveiling the Legacy: A Glimpse into the Manufacturing Occupation" Step back in time to Lancashire Mill Town, where Alice Nelson, a dedicated cotton mill worker, embarks on her daily journey to Lilac Mill in Shaw. Witnessing the bustling streets and determined faces, one can't help but admire their unwavering commitment. Traveling further through history, we encounter an engineering marvel - a Stream Train built at Crewe Locomotive Works in 1892. Its powerful presence symbolizes the ingenuity and progress of manufacturing occupations during that era. Delving deeper into textile production, Mule Spinning takes center stage. The rhythmic hum of machinery echoes as skilled workers transform raw materials into fine fabrics. Their expertise intertwines with innovation to create threads that weave together communities. Intriguingly, amidst this industrial symphony emerges the metaphorical "Big Gun. " Representing both strength and precision, it reminds us of the immense impact manufacturing has had on shaping our world. A glimpse across borders reveals artistic depictions from France's Foundry in 1864 and Italy's Spinning Mill. These masterpieces immortalize not only the physical labor but also capture the essence of dedication woven within each worker's soul. Even ancient civilizations recognized manufacturing's significance; Pompeii's pillar fresco showcases wool manufacturing techniques passed down through generations. This testament to human craftsmanship stands as a timeless reminder of our industrious spirit. Transitioning to more recent times brings us face-to-face with Parisian printing workshops where intricate designs come alive on paper. Each stroke tells a story of meticulous attention to detail and artistic flair embedded within every product created. The artistry continues as we step inside an eighteenth-century workshop handmade candles engraving from Encyclopedie. Here lies evidence that even seemingly mundane objects hold beauty when crafted by skilled hands guided by passion. Venturing beyond textiles and crafts leads us to The Mint House, where workers meticulously smelt gold pastes.