Vats Collection

Dyeing and Winding Silk, from China in a Series of Views
STC89200 Dyeing and Winding Silk, from China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright (c.1790-1877) engraved by G. Paterson, 1843 (coloured engraving) by Allom

The Pressoir of the Chateau Lafitte near Bordeaux, 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Pressoir of the Chateau Lafitte near Bordeaux, 1854. The next and final process which the juice of the grape undergoes is that of fermentation

Wine-Making, at the Chateau Lafitte, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Wine-Making, at the Chateau Lafitte, 1854. After the grapes have been gathered, they are placed into a tub called a cuvier de pressoir, in which they are trodden

Kawasaki, Japan factories and Mt. Fuji

Brewing JLP01_08_066063
Harp Lager Brewery, Draymans Way, Manor Park, Alton, East Hampshire, Hampshire. The fermenting floor at the top of the fermentation storage block at the new Harp Lager Brewery

Man working in vats of coloured dye in the tanneries, <br>Fez, <br>Morocco
Man working in vats of coloured dye in the tanneries, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Guinness Brewery, Dubllin - Massive storage vats
Storage Vats at St. James's Gate - the Guinness Brewery in Dublin, Ireland. There are 179 vats like this in which the stout beer is stored before being drawn off into casks for distribution to

Salt works and refining vats, Mexico, c. 1880-97 (b / w photo)
867571 Salt works and refining vats, Mexico, c.1880-97 (b/w photo) by Jackson, William Henry (1843-1942); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Silenus at the Wine Vat, 1628 (etching)
874584 Silenus at the Wine Vat, 1628 (etching) by Ribera, Jusepe de (c.1590-1652); 26.67 x34.61 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Silenus)

Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho)
2646260 Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho) by Queen, James Fuller (1824-c.1877); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hospital opened on September 5)

Cheese and Butter Making and Prize Cheeses at the Dairy Show (engraving)
1602579 Cheese and Butter Making and Prize Cheeses at the Dairy Show (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trades in Regency England: Cheese making, check manufacture and cotton printing. Dairymaid making cheese in Cheshire 55, man selling check cotton aprons door to door 56

Messrs Elkington and Cos Electro-Plate Works (engraving)
6010315 Messrs Elkington and Cos Electro-Plate Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Messrs Elkington and Cos Electro-Plate Works)

Wine industry, Stages in the progress of the grape from the vine to the vat (b / w photo)
6008309 Wine industry, Stages in the progress of the grape from the vine to the vat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine industry)

Scene inside a vinegar and wine factory, South London
Scene inside the sending out warehouse of the Beaufoy vinegar and British wine factory, Lambeth, South London. Date: 1842

Paper making, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243975 Paper making, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Manufacturing Cheshire cheese in England (chromolitho)
2783022 Manufacturing Cheshire cheese in England (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacturing Cheshire cheese in England)

Our Milk, Butter and Cheese Supply (engraving)
2799827 Our Milk, Butter and Cheese Supply (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Milk, Butter and Cheese Supply)

A silk dyers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243965 A silk dyers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Flax Works (engraving)
6010348 Flax Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flax Works. Illustration for The Illustrated Exhibitor and Magazine of Art (John Cassell)

Cheeses made and in the making (b / w photo)
6008261 Cheeses made and in the making (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cheeses made and in the making)

Dyer and Scourer (engraving)
2801967 Dyer and Scourer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dyer and Scourer. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb)

Two stages in the making of hard pressed cheese (b / w photo)
6008268 Two stages in the making of hard pressed cheese (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two stages in the making of hard pressed cheese)

The manufacture of leather (litho)
6013557 The manufacture of leather (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The manufacture of leather)

Advertisement, Max Greger (engraving)
1622173 Advertisement, Max Greger (engraving) by Sulman, Thomas (fl.1855-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Max Greger)

The Vintage in the Canton of Vaud (litho)
1048160 The Vintage in the Canton of Vaud (litho) by Destez, Paul (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vintage in the Canton of Vaud)

Agrarian strikes in Reggio Emilia, owners and young ladies replace farmers in the harvest (colour litho)
2814833 Agrarian strikes in Reggio Emilia, owners and young ladies replace farmers in the harvest (colour litho) by Beltrame

La Canne A Sucre (engraving)
2783196 La Canne A Sucre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Canne A Sucre. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 2 June 1878.); © Look and Learn

Manufacturing Parmesan cheese in Italy (chromolitho)
2783027 Manufacturing Parmesan cheese in Italy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacturing Parmesan cheese in Italy)

Grape Harvest in France (chromolitho)
735604 Grape Harvest in France (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grape Harvest in France)

The Month of October, c. 1400 (fresco)
ALI75570 The Month of October, c.1400 (fresco) by Bohemian School, (15th century); Castello del Buonconsiglio, Trento, Italy; (add.info)

Sugar Refining (engraving)
6010342 Sugar Refining (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sugar Refining. Illustration for The Illustrated Exhibitor and Magazine of Art (John Cassell)

Winemaking in California, USA (litho)
5997241 Winemaking in California, USA (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winemaking in California, USA)

Maison Fontaine trade card, wool dying (chromolitho)
964027 Maison Fontaine trade card, wool dying (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maison Fontaine trade card, wool dying, depicting two men)

Indigo Manufacture in India (engraving)
1046076 Indigo Manufacture in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indigo Manufacture in India)

Brewhouse of a London brewery, 18th Century (chromolitho)
1093323 Brewhouse of a London brewery, 18th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brewhouse of a London brewery, 18th Century)

Wheels being dipped in chemicals in preparation for their tyres for the production line at the Triumph car factory in Coventry. 23 September 1931

Working Vineyard Date: 1878

Indigo Vats, 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
Indigo Vats, 1850s

FISH MARKET / VIENNA
The central hall in the fish market of Vienna Date: 1866

Indigo factory in India
The processing of Indigo in India. Date: 1878

Soldiers bathing in a brewery during World War I
Soldiers bathing in a brewery in fermenting vats converted to hot baths during World War I within reach of shell fire Date: 1915

The Glenfield Starch Works, Paisley, Scotland, partial view of the bleaching department. The starch, manufactured by William Wotherspoon, made entirely from sago flour was used in the royal laundry

Plantations Kenya Colony Vats washing coffee
Plantations in Kenya Colony. Vats for washing coffee. 1936, Kenya

vintage season Zikh ron Ya aqov July 24 1939
The vintage season Zikh ron Ya aqov, July 24, 1939 An above ground storage room (wooden wine vats). 1 1/2 million litres of wine produced annually. 1939, Israel, Zikhron Ya╩╗aß©│ov

Large wine vats Richon le Zion 1920 Israel Rishon le-Tsiyon
Large wine vats in Richon le Zion. 1920, Israel, Rishon le-Tsiyon

Indigo factory beating Vats Oscar Mallitte British
Indigo factory (beating the Vats); Oscar Mallitte (British, about 1829 - 1905, active Allahabad, India 1870s); Allahabad, India; 1877; Albumen silver print

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"Vats: A Journey through Colors, Crafts, and Necessities" Step into the world as we explore their diverse roles in different corners of the globe. From dyeing and winding silk in China to tanning leather hides in Morocco's Chouwara traditional tannery, these vessels have witnessed centuries of craftsmanship. In Old Fez, Morocco, the vats for tanning and dyeing leather hides and skins stand as a testament to the city's rich heritage. Skilled artisans immerse themselves in vibrant dyes within these vats, creating masterpieces that captivate with their intricate designs. But it is not just textiles that find solace within these containers; even Guinness Brewery in Dublin boasts massive storage vats. These colossal structures house Ireland's beloved stout, brewing history by blending flavors and traditions. Surprisingly enough, soldiers found respite amidst brewery vats during World War I. In an unexpected twist of fate, they traded their weapons for a refreshing bath amid the aroma of hops and barley – a temporary escape from the horrors of war. Meanwhile, halfway across the world in Mexico circa 1880-97 lies another application for vats - salt works and refining. The sun casts its golden rays upon rows of meticulously arranged containers where seawater transforms into precious crystals through evaporation. Art has also embraced this vessel's presence throughout history. "Silenus at the Wine Vat, " an etching from 1628 captures moments steeped in revelry while celebrating Bacchus' nectarous elixir. And even hospitals have relied on disinfection using large-scale vats around c1900s – safeguarding lives against invisible threats. Yet amidst all these tales lies one more heartwarming chapter: soup kitchens established by The Society of Friends during times when hunger plagued Manchester (1862) or Cork (1847). These humble establishments served nourishment to those in need, their vats overflowing with warmth and compassion.