Buys Collection

Advert / Frys Chocolate
Nine children watch through a sweetshop window as a lucky little girl buys herself a bar of Frys chocolate

Da Vinci / P Journal 1913
LEONARDO DA VINCI Italian artist shows his famous Mona Lisa painting to Francois I, who buys it: years later it is stolen, but then returned

Cherries in Paris Street
A smart woman buys cherries for herself and her children from a Parisien street trader

M Orr / Aladdin Buys Lamp
New lamps for old

Roger Williams acquiring land on which to establish the Providence Settlement, Rhode Island
2956603 Roger Williams acquiring land on which to establish the Providence Settlement, Rhode Island, from the Native American Chief, Canonicus in 1636. Roger Williams, c.1603 - 1683

Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet. The Manciple, man who buys provisions for a college
536698 Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet. The Manciple, man who buys provisions for a college, monastery or inn of court

Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island in 1626 from American Indian people, with trade goods worth around US
2907824 Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island in 1626 from American Indian people, with trade goods worth around US. Peter Minuit, aka Pieter Minuit, Pierre Minuit or Peter Minnewit, c.1580/1585 -1638

Comic postcard, The Price of a Kiss Date: 20th century

The Refusal, 1772 (oil on panel)
827676 The Refusal, 1772 (oil on panel) by Buys, Jacobus (1724-1801); 57.5x44.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Refusal. Jacobus Buys (1724-1801). Oil on panel. Painted in 1772

The farmer buys Pegasus (engraving)
6010332 The farmer buys Pegasus (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The farmer buys Pegasus)

Dame Trot Buys the Cat (colour litho)
5200435 Dame Trot Buys the Cat (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dame Trot Buys the Cat)

Patriotic poster Buy British - I want the kind my Daddy Made
" I want the kind my Daddy Made" - make Buy British the watchword of every family and create employment. Part of a government campaign to tackle a balance of payments crisis

Zoologist, Joshua Brooks, trade card (engraving)
984032 Zoologist, Joshua Brooks, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zoologist, Joshua Brooks)

Captain Dobbin buys a piano, and Mrs Crawley buys a picture (colour litho)
3628267 Captain Dobbin buys a piano, and Mrs Crawley buys a picture (colour litho) by Crombie, Charles (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Dobbin buys a piano)

Dame Trot buys the cat (coloured engraving)
2817738 Dame Trot buys the cat (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dame Trot buys the cat)

The Proposal, 1771 (oil on panel)
827675 The Proposal, 1771 (oil on panel) by Buys, Jacobus (1724-1801); 57.5x44.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposal. Jacobus Buys (1724-1801). Oil on panel. Painted in 1771

WOMAN BUYS KNITTED TOP
A shop assistant behind a counter gives a customer some advice about buying knitted tops. Date: early 1960s

MARKET IN TEDBURY / 1920S
A woman with her child in a pram buys her vegetables from a stall in Tedbury market. Date: 1920s

Scipio Aemilianus before the ruins of Carthage in the company of Polybius, 1797. Creator: Buys
Scipio Aemilianus before the ruins of Carthage in the company of Polybius, 1797. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

George Robey, Violet Loraine and Alfred Lester, music hall entertainers, early 20th century. Artist: Wrather & Buys
George Robey (1869-1954), Violet Loraine (1886-1956) and Alfred Lester (1895-1925), music hall entertainers, early 20th century

fishwife fishwoman young woman bucket arm counts out money
The fishwife, The fishwoman. A young woman with a bucket on her arm counts out money for fish that she buys at a fish stall. Flatfish and salmon slices are offered for sale at the stable

copy after: Ludwig Junger Neutitschein 1856 - Amsterdam 1906
copy after:: Ludwig Junger (Neutitschein 1856 - Amsterdam 1906), Plaster relief portrait C.H.D. Buys Ballot (1817-1890) in profile, in round black lacquered frame

Christmas In Dublin, Henry Street At Night, Dublin, Ireland

Sibyl of Cuma
The Sibyl of Cuma offers the Sibylline Books to Tarquinius Superbus : he considers them overpriced, but eventually buys one for the price of the whole set Date: circa 520 BC

Young man with a bag wearing shorts and sandals, shopping spree

The whole world isordering Dutch Cheese! Advertising card
The whole world (including John Bull, Uncle Sam, Marianne and representatives from China, Japan, Africa and Arabia) is making orders for Dutch Cheese! Advertising card for J. H

Pet Shop - Hilarious Postcard - Purchasing a Puppy. Lady (after purchasing dog): " And what do you call the little fellow

A man buys wine in the Eccles Morrisons store. Date: circa 1980

Benjamin Disraeli buys Suez Canal shares
Disraeli (as Jewish trader) proposes to buys Suez Canal shares to secure the safety of the passage to India Date: 1875

WW1 - British Subaltern buys supplies
WW1 - The text accompanying the illustration translates to the British Subaltern asking the French shop keeper, " Could you please give me bread, butter and cheese for Mass

Advert from the National Saving Committee 1942
Its just a game to-day, to-morrow he ll be in earnest. His dad say hes a bright boy with a bright future. But what are his chance of real success

Blind man led by a dog, woman before the door of her house, she buys something from a market stall, print maker: Johann Gelle (mentioned on object), Dating 1624

Spring, Daniel van den Bremden, Adriaen Pietersz. van de Venne, Herri le Roy, 1625 - 1630

Man wearing shorts standing in front of a tree with a bag

Young man with a bag wearing shorts, shopping spree

Young man have a break, man with a bag wearing shorts, shopping spree

Old Leadenhall Market - Gentleman purchasing a dog
Old Leadenhall Market - A smart Gentleman can be seen purchasing a dog. Date: circa 1906

Japan - Woman buying food from a street vendor, possibly rather grateful to be able to rest his heavily-laden yolk of wares. Date: circa 1906

Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet. The Manciple, man who buys provisions for a college, monastery or inn of court

The Monkeys Paw (1902) macabre, Gothic, short story by William Wymark Jacobs (1863-1943 ). The Monkeys Paw allows three wishes each to three people

Sheep farming, Suffolk crossbred breeding ewes in auction ring at sale, Thame Sheep Fair, Oxfordshire, England, August

Sheep farming, breeding ewes in auction ring at sale, Thame Sheep Fair, Oxfordshire, England, August

This is the market where the storekeeper buys the food and brings it to his store near your house. Poster about wholesale food markets. Date 1936 or 1937

Fruit and Veg Stall
A rather serious transaction taking place on the fruit and vegetable stall at Knaresborough Market, Yorkshire, England, where 6d buys 3lbs of onions!

Soldier Buying Goods
Phan Rang: a Vietnamese soldier, with an extremely large rifle slung over his back, buys goods from a stall holder

Old Clo Man (Petherick)
London characters: the OLD CLOTHES MAN buys and sells the garments you re tired of, but which the poor are happy enough to wear

Fleet Street Scene
Fleet Street in London: a man buys a paper from a news stand; St Pauls Cathedral is visible in the distance

Boy Buys Milk from Girl
Young boy buys a mug of milk at a stile from a young girl

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"Buys: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of "buys" as we explore a diverse collection of artworks, advertisements, and historical references. From Frys Chocolate adverts to Da Vinci's P Journal from 1913, each piece tells a unique story. In the bustling streets of Paris, cherries tempt passersby in an enchanting scene captured on canvas. Meanwhile, M Orr's Aladdin Buys Lamp transports us to the magical realm of Arabian Nights. The Tale of Dick Whittington unfolds before our eyes, reminding us that dreams can come true with determination and perseverance. Sketches from "Claudian, " showcased at Princess Theatre through engravings, offer a glimpse into theatrical brilliance. A comic postcard from the 20th century humorously depicts The Price of a Kiss while The Refusal (1772) portrays emotions frozen in time on an oil panel. The farmer buys Pegasus in an engraving that sparks imagination and wonder. Dame Trot Buys the Cat comes alive through vibrant colors in a lithograph capturing whimsy and charm. In times of patriotism, posters like Buy British - I want the kind my Daddy Made remind us to support local craftsmanship. Lastly, BLACK LADY BUYS STOCKING challenges societal norms by celebrating diversity and individuality through artistry. Join us on this captivating journey where purchases become gateways to history, culture, and human expression. Discover hidden narratives within these remarkable pieces that have stood the test of time – for every buy has its own tale to tell.