Robert Owen Collection

New Lanark Textile Mill, New Lanark, 2009
New Lanark, South Lanarkshire, Scotland

New Lanark Mills, Scotland, c1815. Robert Owens (1771-1858) model community of cotton mills and housing. Educational facilities were provided, as well as the worlds first day nursery

Robert Owen, Welsh-born industrialist, philanthropist and socialist, 1851 (1956). Owens (1771-1858) New Lanark Mills in Scotland, which he bought in c1799

Robert Owen, Welsh-born British philanthropist and socialist, 19th century. Owens (1771-1858) New Lanark Mills in Scotland, which he bought in c1799

Dancing Lesson at the Robert Owens Foundation New Lanark, 1823. Creator: Anonymous
Dancing Lesson at the Robert Owens Foundation New Lanark, 1823. Private Collection

The Proper Station of Woman (engraving)
1593934 The Proper Station of Woman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proper Station of Woman. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 10 January 1846)

Robert Owen, 1828 (litho)
1272191 Robert Owen, 1828 (litho) by Lambdin, James Reid (1807-89); 8.75x11 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Only copy known)

Mr Owens Institution, New Lanark (Quadrille Dancing), engraved by George Hunt, pub
STC75993 Mr Owens Institution, New Lanark (Quadrille Dancing), engraved by George Hunt, pub. 1825 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Meeting of the Trade Unionists in Copenhagen Fields, 21st April 1834 (engraving)
GHL55823 Meeting of the Trade Unionists in Copenhagen Fields, 21st April 1834 (engraving) by Summers, W. (fl.1833); London Metropolitan Archives

Robert Owen, 1834 (oil on canvas)
3740340 Robert Owen, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Brooke, William Henry (1772-1860); 27.3x21.6 cm; National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: Robert Owen (1771-1858) Welsh social reformer

Robert Owen, Welsh socialist and social reformer, (1903). Owens (1771-1858) New Lanark Mills in Scotland, which he bought in c1799, featured pioneering social and industrial welfare programmes

Four social theorists: Carlyle, Owen, Fourier and Proudhon, (1903). Robert Owen, Welsh socialist and social reformer; Thomas Carlyle, Scottish essayist, satirist

Facsimilie of one of Robert Owens Labour Notes. Robert Owen, 1771 - 1858. Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropic social reformer

Webb Bridge at Docklands, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Webb Bridge is an award winning bridge designed by Denton Corker Marshall, in collaboration with artist Robert Owen, forming a cycling and pedestrian link to the main part of Docklands

Robert Owen (Seeley) 2008 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix
Robert Owen (Seeley) at Ramsey: 2008 Senior Classic Manx Grand Prix

New Harmony - All Owin - No payin, 1845 (etching)
XJF488977 New Harmony - All Owin - No payin, 1845 (etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two Upper Cotton Works, New Lanark Textile mills, 1796 (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105871 Two Upper Cotton Works, New Lanark Textile mills, 1796 (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Robert Owen, a Welsh-born industrialist, philanthropist, and socialist, made significant contributions to the 19th-century society. Born in Wales but later establishing himself in Scotland at New Lanark Mills around 1815, Owen revolutionized the concept of labor by implementing progressive reforms for his workers. His visionary ideas aimed to improve working conditions and promote social equality. In 1823, an anonymous artist captured a Dancing Lesson at the Robert Owens Foundation in New Lanark. This image reflects Owen's commitment to providing not only employment but also education and cultural enrichment for his employees. The engraving depicts a harmonious atmosphere where individuals from different backgrounds come together through dance. Owen's dedication to gender equality is evident in engravings like The Proper Station of Woman. He believed that women deserved equal rights and opportunities alongside men. Such beliefs were further exemplified by Mr Owens Institution in New Lanark (Quadrille Dancing), engraved by George Hunt and published during this time period. Throughout his life, Robert Owen continued advocating for societal change as seen in Meeting of the Trade Unionists in Copenhagen Fields on April 21st, 1834. This historic gathering displayed his support for trade unions and their fight for workers' rights. An oil painting from 1834 portrays Robert Owen himself with depth and intensity reflecting his determination towards social reform. As a Welsh socialist who challenged traditional norms of capitalism prevalent during that era, he left an indelible mark on history. Even after his passing in 1858 (noted as "1956" which may be an error), Robert Owen's legacy endured into the twentieth century when he was still recognized as one of four influential social theorists alongside Carlyle, Fourier, and Proudhon (1903). His ideas continued inspiring generations beyond him.