Skilled Collection (page 4)

American Civil war. The War excitement in New York
As the war progressed, thirst for news grew. Recruitment drives for the Union army concentrated on skilled and fit firemen, who had their own regiment, the New York Zouaves

Edward VII on board the Britannia
Edward VII (1841-1910) on board the Royal Yacht, Britannia at Cowes Regatta on the Isle of Wight in 1909 during a visit by the Russian Royal family

A Royal and Imperial Party at Cowes
Edward VII and Queen Alexandra with their guests, the Tsar and Tsarina of Russia being taken in a pinnace to the Royal Yacht, Britannia during a visit by the Russian Royal Family in 1909

Edward VII in Dublin
Edward VII (1841-1910) at a viceregal garden party during a visit to Dublin in 1907. Originally given little responsibility by his mother, Queen Victoria

Edward VII in his study
Edward VII (1841-1910) shown at his desk in his study. Dubbed, The Uncle of Europe and also, Peacemaker, Edward was a skilled diplomat

Making Model Trains
Two skilled young women making toy locomotives in a British factory. The engines are carefully cut and bent into shape and then hand painted

O Tokoyo and Monster
O Tokoyo, sacrificed to sea- monster Yofune-Nushi, is a skilled diver, and is able to slay the monster which demands an annual virgin sacrifice (picture two of two)

Button Maker 1827
Making metal buttons using a pulley with a weight which is released to stamp the buttons before they are shanked with a solder and polished by women

The Brazier 1827
A brazier hammers kettles, pans, candlesticks and other utensils from brass, a metal which is compounded from copper and zinc

Truffles Liebig 4
Although truffles normally grow naturally, they can be cultivated artificially if suitable conditions are created - a skilled process ! card 4 of 6

Wimbledon Tarpaulin
In preparation for the annual All England Lawn Tennis Championships, Wimbledon, sailmakers repair the tarpaulin used to cover Centre Court, should rain stop play

Digonet in Italy
French General A Digonet shows himself skilled in mountain warfare during the Italian campaign

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