Gezicht op een machine in de Kweekschool voor Machinisten in Amsterdam before 1892

H. Potter created this photograph of a machine at the Kweekschool voor Machinisten in Amsterdam. The image shows an elaborate configuration of pipes, tanks and regulators, typical of late 19th or early 20th century industrial machinery. It provides insight into the changing landscape of education during the industrial era. The Kweekschool was a vocational school that trained machinists, reflecting the growing demand for skilled workers as the Netherlands industrialized. As new technologies emerged, institutions like the Kweekschool played a crucial role in standardizing technical knowledge and providing specialized training. Photographs such as these functioned as a way to promote these educational institutions, showcasing the technologies they employed, as well as the expertise they could offer. To fully understand the impact of this image, further research into the history of vocational education in the Netherlands is needed. By examining school archives, student records, and technical manuals, we can better understand the role of institutions in shaping the industrial workforce and driving technological progress.