Welder making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn. 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerWelder making boilers for a ship, Combustion Engineering Co. Chattanooga, Tenn
Glass Blowers of Murano, 1886. Creator: Charles Frederic UlrichGlass Blowers of Murano, 1886
The Starting Point of Morris Motors, 1912, (1933). Creator: UnknownThe Starting Point of Morris Motors, 1912, (1933). The Oxford Garage in Oxford where British motor manufacturer and philanthropist William Morris (later Lord Nuffield) started his business
Map of industrial Britain in 1881, 1906. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, Vol. VII. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]
Hammersmith Carpet Weaving at Merton Abbey Works, . Creator: UnknownHammersmith Carpet Weaving at Merton Abbey Works, late 19th century. Female weaver at a loom at Merton Abbey Mills in south London
Blast furnaces, Park Gate Iron and Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. ArtistBlast furnaces, Park Gate Iron and Steel Co, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, 1964. The iconic view of the two Blast Furnaces that stood on the Park Gate Iron and steel company site near Rotherham
Wool sorters, c1880. A print from Great Industries of Great Britain, Volume I, published by Cassell Petter and Galpin, (London, Paris, New York, c1880)
Saltaire works, c1880. Sir Titus Salt (1803-1876) discovered a method of blending alpaca wool with cotton and silk. He is best remembered as the builder of Saltaire Mill near Bradford, Yorkshire
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
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Akron, Ohio, 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerOwens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Akron, Ohio
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, Toledo, Ohio, 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerOwens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation, Toledo, Ohio. Side view of a glass furnace melting the carefully compounded batch required for the production of Fiberglas thermal insulation being installed in
Interior of a Power-Loom factory, 1844. Creator: UnknownInterior of a Power-Loom factory, 1844. We are persuaded that the annexed engraving will be interesting to our readers, in connection with the great question of " The Factory Bill
Overview of the bar mill at the Brightside Foundry, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1964. View showing the capstan in the foreground
Carlos Dieppa Building, Ford, Mercury, Lincoln Service, Barranquilla, c1940s. From Barranquilla. [Raul de la Espriella B. Barranquilla]
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Toledo, Ohio, 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerOwens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. Toledo, Ohio. Intense heat is needed to melt the inorganic ingredients of the batch from which Fiberglas insulation wool is manufactured
Love Conquered Fear, 1840. Michael Armstrong, adopted by a mill owner, embracing his brother Edward who is one of the ragged factory boys working amongst the spinning mules
Heckling hemp, 1866. Heckling is the process of combing hemp or flax to remove impurities prior to spinning. A print from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures, Mining
Bessbrook Mills and village, County Armagh, Ireland, c1880. The model village of Bessbrook was founded in 1845. It surrounded a large linen mill owned by the Richardsons, a Quaker family
Lead chamber for production of sulphuric acid, 1866. Also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2S04, sulphuric acid was one of the most important industrial chemicals
Woman operating a power loom for weaving cotton, c1840. The model illustrated is that invented by Roberts (c1815-1820). Belting connecting to the drive shaft is shown at centre back of the picture
The Prince of Wales at Messrs. Doultons Pottery Works, Lambeth, 1886. Creator: UnknownThe Prince of Wales at Messrs. Doultons Pottery Works, Lambeth, 1886. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
Installing one of the 4 motors on the transport plane at Willow Run, between 1941 and 1945. Creator: Howard HollemInstalling one of the 4 motors on the transport plane at Willow Run. Photo shows the Willow Run manufacturing plant, run by the Ford Motor Company near Ypsilanti, Michigan
Steel and concrete go into place rapidly as a new steel... Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah, 1942Steel and concrete go into place rapidly as a new steel mill takes form, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah. The new plant will make important additions to the vast amount of steel needed for the war
Partly finished open hearth furnaces and stacks for a... Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah, 1942Partly finished open hearth furnaces and stacks for a steel mill under construction which will soon be producing vitally needed steel, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah
American mothers and sisters, like these women at the Douglas Aircraft... Long Beach, CalifAmerican mothers and sisters, like these women at the Douglas Aircraft Company, give important help in producing dependable planes for their men at the front, Long Beach, Calif
Melted sulphur from the wells pouring into relay... Freeport Sulphur Co, Hoskins Mound, TexasMelted sulphur from the wells pouring into relay station, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas
Nearly exhausted sulphur vat from which railroad... Freeport Sulphur Co, Hoskins Mound, TexasNearly exhausted sulphur vat from which railroad cars are loaded, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas
Freeport Sulphur Co. 60 foot high vat of sulphur, Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John VachonFreeport Sulphur Co. 60 foot high vat of sulphur, Hoskins Mound, Texas
Railroad cars loaded with sulphur, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John VachonRailroad cars loaded with sulphur, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas
Loading sulphur from vat, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John VachonLoading sulphur from vat, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas
Electric phosphate smelting furnace used in the making of elem... Muscle Shoals area, Alabama, 1942Electric phosphate smelting furnace used in the making of elemental phosphorus in a TVA chemical plant in the Muscle Shoals area, Alabama
Sulphur vat 60 feet high, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John VachonSulphur vat 60 feet high, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas
60 foot high sulphur vat, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas, 1943. Creator: John Vachon60 foot high sulphur vat, Freeport Sulphur Co. Hoskins Mound, Texas
Southland Paper Co. Kraft pulp mill under construction, Lufkin, Texas, 1943. Creator: John VachonSouthland Paper Co. Kraft pulp mill under construction, Lufkin, Texas
Southland Paper mill, Kraft (chemical) pulp used in making newsprint, Lufkin, Texas, 1943. Creator: John VachonSouthland Paper mill, Kraft (chemical) pulp used in making newsprint, Lufkin, Texas
A girl riveting machine operator at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant... Long Beach, CalifA girl riveting machine operator at the Douglas Aircraft Company plant joins sections of wing ribs to reinforce the inner wing assemblies of B-17F heavy bombers, Long Beach, Calif
Constructing a building on the site of a new steel mill... Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah, 1942Constructing a building on the site of a new steel mill which will soon turn out steel for the war needs, Columbia Steel Co. Geneva, Utah
Coke being pushed into a quenching car, Hanna... Great Lakes Steel Corporation, Detroit, Mich. 1942Coke being pushed into a quenching car, Hanna furnaces of the Great Lakes Steel Corporation, Detroit, Mich
Hanna furnaces of the Great Lakes Steel Coporation, stock pile of coal and... Detroit, Mich. 1942Hanna furnaces of the Great Lakes Steel Coporation, stock pile of coal and iron ore, Detroit, Mich
Coal feeders on tip of coke ovens... of the Great Lakes Steel Corporation, Detroit, Mich. 1942. Creator: Arthurs SiegelCoal feeders on tip of coke ovens, Hanna furnaces of the Great Lakes Steel Corporation, Detroit, Mich
Men and women make efficient operating teams... Douglas Aircraft plant, Long Beach, Calif. 1942Men and women make efficient operating teams on riveting and other jobs at the Douglas Aircraft plant, Long Beach, Calif. Most important of the many types of aircraft made at this plant are the B-17F
Electric phosphate smelting furnace used to make element... vicinity of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, 1942Electric phosphate smelting furnace used to make elemental phosphorus in a TVA chemical plant in the vicinity of Muscle Shoals, Alabama
Smoke stack of TVA chemical plant where elemental... vicinity of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, 1942. Creator: Alfred T PalmerSmoke stack of TVA chemical plant where elemental phosphorus is made, vicinity of Muscle Shoals, Alabama
TVA chemical plant, where elemental phosphorus is made, vicinity of Muscle Shoals, Alabama, 1942TVA chemical plant, where elemental phosphorus is made, vicinity of Muscle Shoals, Alabama
A large electric phosphate smelting furnace used in the making... Muscle Shoals area, Alabama, 1942A large electric phosphate smelting furnace used in the making of elemental phosphorus in a TVA chemical plant in the Muscle Shoals area, Alabama
Making harnesses, Mary Saverick stitching, Pioneer Parachute Company Mills, Manchester, Conn. 1942Making harnesses, Mary Saverick stitching, Pioneer Parachute Company Mills, Manchester, Conn
The utmost precision is required of these operators who are cutting... Manchester, Conn. 1942. Creator: William RittaseThe utmost precision is required of these operators who are cutting and drilling parachute packs in an eastern factory, Manchester, Conn. Their work is under constant close supervision
Part of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25... North American Aviation, Inglewood, CAPart of the cowling for one of the motors for a B-25 bomber is assembled in the engine department of North American Aviation, Inc.s Inglewood, Calif. plant
