Rope Makers from Wieliczka

1916 / Kraków Soldiers-troopers from the Krakow Fortress Postcard sent to Vienna on 23/9 1916. Photograph shows 12 soldier-carvers, a plaque with the name of the workshop, a machine and carpentry products.On the board the inscription: “K.u.K. FEST. MONT. MAGAZ. Read more

1902 / Sewilla, Spain A rope and mat factory in Seville Inside the workshop, men are making (presumably also selling) ropes, mats and baskets made of esparto (a fiber made from the grass of sturdy holly).Photo captioned: A Rope and Read more

1910/ca. 1950 / Côte d’Or, France A ropemaker at a ropemaking wheel in France A ropemaker (Cordière) sits on a chair at the machine, which she drives by turning a crank. A cord is attached to a large flywheel that Read more

1950 / Solunto, Sycylia, Italy A ropemaker workshop in Sicily The photograph shows a ropemaker stretching a thread between a ropemaking wheel and a peg, supported by a ropemaking rake. Also visible in the photo are two boys, one of Read more

1913 / Marsylia, France Ropemaker in front of the cathedral in Marseille, France. A group of ropemakers work in the square in front of the cathedral in Marseille. The craftsmen are holding ropes. A ropemaking machine (wheel) is visible behind Read more

1914-1918 / Germany Russian prisoners of war making ropes in Germany The photograph shows Russian prisoners of war guarded by a German soldier, twisting ropes on three machines. Large wagon wheels are mounted on structures made of wooden logs, and Read more

1950 / Solunto, Sycylia, Italy A ropemaking workshop in Sicily A ropemaker workshop in SicilyThe photograph shows a ropemaker stretching a thread between a ropemaking wheel and a peg, supported by a ropemaking rake. Also visible in the photo are Read more