Curios Collection

Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Early 1900s
John Burtons Old Curiosity Shop at 27 Market Street. Photographer: Arthur Philp

Suffragettes in Hastings 1914
Lantern slide showing suffragettes standing in high street of Hastings advertising a speech to be given by Mrs Pankhurst at the Royal Concert Hall in St Leonards on the subject of the German Peril at

Colourful traditional African souvenirs on beachfront, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Mr Swiveller leaned back in his chair with his eyes fixed on the ceiling
1122843 Mr Swiveller leaned back in his chair with his eyes fixed on the ceiling, and occasionally pitching is voice to a needful key, c.1920 (colour litho) by Reynolds

Kit carried a large slice of bread and meat into a corner, and applied himself to disposing of it with great voracity
1122842 Kit carried a large slice of bread and meat into a corner, and applied himself to disposing of it with great voracity , c.1920 (colour litho) by Reynolds

He was a little old man, with long grey hair, whose face and figure, as he held the light above his head
1122841 He was a little old man, with long grey hair, whose face and figure, as he held the light above his head, and looked before him, c.1920 (colour litho) by Reynolds

Acacia Avenue, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. Postcard published by Moloo Brothers & Co Ltd. Curios and Carpet Dealers of Dar-es-Salaam, the premises of whom we can see in this shot

Carved wooden souvenirs, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Catalogue published by M. Samuel & Co. for Christmas 1891
Catalogue published by M. Samuel & Co. 31 Houndsditch, London for Christmas 1891 advertising screens and cabinets, small lacquered goods, lanterns, fans, toys

Benji's window
Knartist

A Bluejackets Visit to Dai-Butsu, Japan (engraving)
1047468 A Bluejackets Visit to Dai-Butsu, Japan (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bluejackets Visit to Dai-Butsu, Japan)

Page 29. The Great Bat of Madagascar preserved in a jar of spirits;old Danish Pikes two drawings
5670002 Page 29. The Great Bat of Madagascar preserved in a jar of spirits; old Danish Pikes two drawings, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby

H Ms "Agamemnon"in Colombo Harbour, Ceylon (engraving)
1041178 H Ms " Agamemnon" in Colombo Harbour, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H Ms " Agamemnon" in Colombo Harbour, Ceylon)

"Curiosity"stall in Rome (engraving)
962143 " Curiosity" stall in Rome (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Curiosity" stall in Rome)

Curios from the Gold Coast, 1876 (albumen print)
622844 Curios from the Gold Coast, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co. (fl.1876); 10.1x8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A stereocard from the 1876 Philadelphia Exhibition)

Main Street - looking North - Tijuana, Mexico. Date: 1913

Japanese Shopkeepers with an Abacus, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
701548 Japanese Shopkeepers with an Abacus, c.1870s (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

The Season in Cairo - at the Ghezereh Palace
The grounds of the Gezereh Palace Hotel, one of the most fashionable rendezvous in Cairo during the winter season when smart society flocked there

Commerce de curiosites, Boutique d objets d art et d industrie a Yokohama (engraving)
2790235 Commerce de curiosites, Boutique d objets d art et d industrie a Yokohama (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commerce de curiosites)

Buying Curios at the Ancient Tombs at Ghizeh, Egypt (litho)
1038987 Buying Curios at the Ancient Tombs at Ghizeh, Egypt (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buying Curios at the Ancient Tombs at Ghizeh, Egypt)

The Curiosity Shop (colour litho)
6024683 The Curiosity Shop (colour litho) by Adam, Patrick William (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Curiosity Shop)

Hospital Life in South Africa, buying Curios (litho)
1040132 Hospital Life in South Africa, buying Curios (litho) by Waugh, J. J. (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hospital Life in South Africa, buying Curios)

Connoisseurs in an Antique Shop (oil on canvas)
CH204816 Connoisseurs in an Antique Shop (oil on canvas) by Moeller, Louis Charles (1855-1930); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The Revolt of Soudanese Troops in East Africa, Sketches in Uganda (litho)
1598236 The Revolt of Soudanese Troops in East Africa, Sketches in Uganda (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scenes in Uganda (litho)
1598893 Scenes in Uganda (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Uganda. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 May 1899)

The Season in Cairo, a Favourite Afternoon Resort (litho)
1064042 The Season in Cairo, a Favourite Afternoon Resort (litho) by Costa, John da (1867-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Season in Cairo, a Favourite Afternoon Resort)

Extracts from the Diary of Samuel Willowmere, who with Jacob Porteous visits the Zuyder Zee (colour litho)
1040064 Extracts from the Diary of Samuel Willowmere, who with Jacob Porteous visits the Zuyder Zee (colour litho) by Browne

Cute cats also have the blues
Romario Severino

Gone
Adam Wong

General views of Plymouth, Devon. Pictured, the Island House, Barbican, Plymouth. 13th April 1961

Mr Harry Bevan, of Staffordshire known as Mr Magpie
Mr Harry Bevan, of Staffordshire, England. Known as Mr Magpie, he never threw away any domestic items and filled his home and outhouses with everything from teapots to sewing machines

Salim Road, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1940

Moloo Brothers & Co, Main Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Moloo Brothers & Co, Main Street, Zanzibar, Tanganyika, British East Africa (now Tanzania). Claimed to be the largest curio shop in East Africa, selling silk, ivory and other items. Date: circa 1920s

Spendthrift Wasteful Woman act III scene V Play
The Spendthrift of the Wasteful Woman, act III, scene V, from the Play by Thomas Asselijn (Joanna and the Polish Jewish Traders), The Spilpenning, scene from the third company, fifth stage

Portland Street, Brighton, 1937 Sussex

British Sailor on shore leave purchasing a souvenir - China
British Sailor on shore leave purchasing a souvenir to take home - Chinese Art shop. Date: circa 1890s

Ashton Lever Museum
ASHTON LEVERs MUSEUM Based on a collection of natural history objects and curios acquired by Sir Ashton Lever. Date: July 1806

Courtney Duckett antique shop, Crawford Street, London W
Courtney Duckett antique and curio shop, 109 and 110 Crawford Street, Baker Street, Marylebone, London W. circa 1910

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"Journey through Time: Curios from Around the World" Step back in time to early 1900s Market Street, Falmouth, Cornwall. Explore the quaint shops filled with intriguing curios that tell stories of a bygone era. Witness the strength and determination of suffragettes in Hastings, 1914. Their fight for equality echoes through history and is captured in photographs that serve as powerful reminders of their bravery. Venture into Finland's Ruhtinansalmi, near Suomussalmi, where the majestic Brown bear roams freely. Marvel at this magnificent creature and appreciate its place in nature's delicate balance. Experience the vibrant colors and rich culture of Durban's beachfront in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Admire traditional African souvenirs that reflect centuries-old traditions passed down through generations. Peer into Benji's window on Acacia Avenue, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Discover unique treasures collected from all corners of East Africa - each item holding a story waiting to be told. Stroll along Salim Road in Mombasa, Kenya and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of this vibrant city. Let your curiosity guide you as you uncover hidden gems amidst a tapestry of cultures. Travel to Zanzibar's Main Street and step inside Moloo Brothers & Co. , an enchanting store filled with exquisite carved wooden souvenirs. Each piece showcases local craftsmanship and celebrates Zanzibar's rich heritage. Embark on an adventure to Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa where hand-carved wooden souvenirs await discovery. These intricate creations capture the essence of African artistry while preserving cultural traditions for future generations. Uncover ancient wonders as you gaze upon engravings depicting "A Bluejackets Visit to Dai-Butsu" in Japan - a testament to cross-cultural encounters that shape our understanding of history today.