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Two-Gun George, Worlds Lasso ExpertCaptain George Ash, known as Two-Gun George, world lasso expert, showing off his skills lassoing cattle. Date: 1932
Britannia Instructing Her Sons in the Arts & Sciences
Woods Wood Engraving Establishment -- new principle of consecutive wood engraving. 19th century
Waiting for the Verdict -- at the cobbler sWaiting for the Verdict -- a little girl wonders if the cobbler will be able to repair her boots. 1893
London Trade Card - Thomas Sandby, artistLondon Trade Card - Thomas Paul Sandby (1753-1832), artist (son of Thomas Sandby), St Georges Row, Oxford Street, offering drawing lessons
The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr, . SquillsChad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr Squills the Chemist. circa 1910
The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr PlaneChad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr Plane the Carpenter. circa 1910
Piano tuner at work on an upright piano. early 20th century
Busy scene in a wheelwrights workshop. 19th century
Scene in a saddlery workshop, with four workmen and a client. 19th century
Two men and a horse in a blacksmiths forge. 19th century
French Lacemaker working on a large-scale piece. Date: circa 1910s
Soldier at their Sabre practice in a French Barracks. Date: circa 1905
Learning to scuba dive in a swimming pool. Date: early 1970s
Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - brushing hairLouis Wain, Daddy Cat - teaching his son to brush his hair. circa 1910s
Gibbs Happy Families - Mr Chips the Carpenter. 20th century
Happy Familes Playing Cards - Mr Wood the Carpenter. circa 1935
Happy Familes Playing Cards - Mr Flower the Gardener. circa 1935
Happy Familes Playing Cards - Mr Dough the Baker. circa 1935
Happy Familes Playing Cards - Mr Snap the Photographer. circa 1935
Book of Trades, The Rope Maker. 1841
Book of Trades, The Cooper. 1841
Book of Trades, The Basket Maker. 1841
Cheery Families - Mr Sole the Shoemaker. 1890s
Cheery Families - Mr Grub the Gardener. 1890s
Cheery Families - Mr Clamp the Carpenter. 1890s
Book of Trades, The Wheel Wright. 1841
Book of Trades, The Engraver. 1841
Book of Trades, The Farrier. 1841
Book of Trades, The Trunk Maker. 1841
Book of Trades, The Sign Painter. 1841
Book of Trades, The Sawyer. 1841
Book of Trades, The Glass Blower. 1841
John Ellis, WriterJOHN ELLIS Scrivener, political writer, poet and translator, deputy for Broad Street Ward, London, friend of Dr Johnson who much admired his skill and wit. Date: 1698 - 1790
A Waltz Figure / VincentA skillful skating couple, sleek and refined in their fashionable costumes, complete a waltz figure on the ice. His jacket has an astrakan collar. Date: 1935
Charles De LA MeillerayeCHARLES DE LA PORTE, duc de LA MEILLERAY French marshal, one of the outstanding soldiers of his day, renowned for skill in sieges Date: 1662 - 1694
Cockfighting (John Kay)A cockfight in Edinburgh Thus we poor Cocks exert our Skill & Brav ry For idle Gulls and Kites that trade in Knav ry Date: 1785
Diabolo on Hampstead Heath, 1907Women playing diabolo at the height of the craze in 1907, helped by some heron on Hampstead Heath. Date: 1907
Western Canada - Bucking Broncho. Date: 1928
Experienced Gardeners Recommended. early 19th century
Flemish woman making lace, BelgiumFlemish woman making lace outside her house, Belgium. Date: circa 1920
Fisherman with pollock, Lands End, CornwallFisherman landing a four pound eight ounce pollock near Lands End, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s
Man thatching a roof, Colyford, East DevonMan thatching a roof at Harkness Farm, Colyford, East Devon. Date: circa 1980s
Acrobatic clown on a Christmas cardAcrobatic clown in a colourful costume on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
Clown with cup and ball on a Christmas and New Year cardClown playing with cup and ball on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s
Man at work thatching a roof, Devon. circa 1960s
Pueblo Indians with pottery, New Mexico, USATwo prizewinning pottery makers, Maria and Julian, San Ildefonso Indian Pueblo, New Mexico, USA. Date: 1940s
Testing Candidates by William Heath RobinsonTesting candidates for the position of water diviner on the Metropolitan Water Board. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library Date: 1947