Canister Collection

Houdini with Canister
Harry Houdini with a canister from which he emerged while underwater

Toleware Canister, 1935/1942. Creator: Myra Newswanger
Toleware Canister, 1935/1942

Lamp and Water Heater, c. 1937. Creator: Max Soltmann
Lamp and Water Heater, c. 1937

Toleware Tin Cannister, c. 1937. Creator: Max Soltmann
Toleware Tin Cannister, c. 1937

"Flowers of friendship", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)
RDA78544 "Flowers of friendship", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Abol Advertisement
Advertisement for Abol, promoting their non-poisonous insecticide. The safest and best remedy for greenfly, mildew, etc. Image shows the labelled canister along with syringe. Date: circa 1931

Canister (one of three), Dublin, 1704 / 06. Creator: Edward Workman
Canister (one of three), Dublin, 1704/06

Syrup Container, 1938. Creator: Clarence Secor
Syrup Container, 1938

Tea Cannister, 1881 / 95. Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Tea Cannister, 1881/95

Canister for Cinnamon, Tübingen, c. 1774. Creator: Martin Boeckmann
Canister for Cinnamon, Tubingen, c. 1774

Toleware Tea Cannister, c. 1938. Creator: Henry Murphy
Toleware Tea Cannister, c. 1938

Toleware Canister, c. 1941. Creator: Lelah Nelson
Toleware Canister, c. 1941

Tea Canister, Staffordshire, 1780. Creator: Staffordshire Potteries
Tea Canister, Staffordshire, 1780

Shot Cannister, c. 1940. Creator: Sydney Roberts
Shot Cannister, c. 1940

Toleware Tin Cannister, c. 1937. Creator: William Frank
Toleware Tin Cannister, c. 1937

Square Canister with Long Neck, 1878. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Square Canister with Long Neck, 1878

Canister, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Marie Famularo
Canister, 1935/1942

Tea canister, 1845 (silver)
877310 Tea canister, 1845 (silver) by Rich, Obadiah (fl.1830-50); 15.2x12.7x10.2 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

Operation Veritable Memorial, Groesbeek, Holland
Shaped like an airborne canister, or the Tinman in the Wizard of Oz film, this metal Memorial records on the back that on 17/18 September 1944

A blind chaunter of the old ballads (engraving)
664724 A blind chaunter of the old ballads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A blind chaunter of the old ballads)

Reliquary of the Veil of St. Aldegonde (gold)
XIR169050 Reliquary of the Veil of St. Aldegonde (gold) by French School, (15th century); Eglise de Maubeuge, Maubeuge, France; (add.info.: founded an abbey of Benedictine nuns; ); French

All in One
Mister Solo

French Advertising Postcard - Mineral Water Gas Soda Stream
French Advertising Postcard - Bowing down in reverence at the shrine of a Mineral Water Gas Soda Stream / Siphon. Date: circa 1930s

Tea canister and lid made from porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue with the Temple pattern of a Chinese pagoda and trees on a white ground with gilded decoration

Tea set
Teapot, lid and stand made from porcelain, transfer-printed in underglaze blue with the Temple pattern of a Chinese pagoda and trees on a white ground with gilded decoration

Tinsmiths in a tinsmiths shop, India, 1922. Artist: R Gorbold
Tinsmiths in a tinsmiths shop, India, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume IV: Georgia to Italy

WW1 drawing, soldier carrying water in a trench
WW1 drawing of a soldier in a relatively clean trench carrying water canisters. Date: 1914-1918

Two soldiers with gas canisters, eastern front, Russia, WW1
Two Moujik (peasant) soldiers with a pile of gas canisters on the eastern front near Dvinsk, Russia, during the First World War. Date: circa 1917

GLC-LFB Damaged compressed air BA sets
The compressed air set of a firefighter caught in a flashover during a fire, showing the heat and smoke damage caused to the set and the obscuring of the face mask by the heat damage

Air sea rescue crew in a helicopter, Cornwall
Air sea rescue crew (left to right: diver, pilot and navigator) in a helicopter, Cornwall. Date: circa 1970s

Advert for Mappin & Webb unusual presents 1936
If you or your friends are requiring smart and unusual presents.... remember Mapplin & Webb.... Date: 1936

Diver on the seabed off the coast of Malta. Date: 1970s

Divers on the seabed off the coast of Malta, during exploration of a wrecked vessel. Date: 1974

Wreck diving off the coast of Malta. Date: 1974

Diver on the seabed, looking for items in the sand. Date: 1977

Underwater theodolite off the coast of Malta
Diver using a theodolite to survey the best location for an inflatable house which was anchored to the seabed, some 50 feet deep, in Paradise Bay, off the coast of Malta

Divers underwater off the coast of Malta
Divers swimming underwater with a box connected to their research with an inflatable house which was anchored to the seabed, some 50 feet deep, in Paradise Bay, off the coast of Malta

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Canisters Through Time" Houdini with Canister: Discovering the enigmatic connection between Houdini and a mysterious canister that captivated audiences worldwide. Film cans at the Commonwealth Film Unit, 1960s: Exploring the golden era of cinema through vintage film cans stored in a forgotten corner of history. Unearthing Secrets Beneath the Waves: Embarking on an exhilarating wreck diving adventure off the coast of Malta, where hidden canisters hold untold stories. Abol Advertisement: Delving into a bygone era as we unravel the intriguing tale behind an iconic advertisement featuring a captivating canister. WW1 Drawing - Soldier Carrying Water in a Trench: Reflecting on the resilience and resourcefulness of soldiers during World War I as they relied on trusty water-filled canisters to survive in treacherous trenches. Lever Brothers Vim Advertisement: Uncovering how a simple household cleaning product revolutionized homes with its innovative packaging – enter, the mighty canister. Soldiers with Gas Canisters, Eastern Front, Russia, WW1: Commemorating bravery amidst chaos as we pay tribute to soldiers who faced danger head-on while carrying life-saving gas canisters during World War I's Eastern Front battles. Dublin's Historical Relic - Canister (one of three), Dublin, 1704/06: Stepping back in time to explore Edward Workman's remarkable creation – an exquisite canister that whispers tales from Dublin's past. Syrup Container, 1938 - A Sweet Journey Begins. Tracing Clarence Secor's invention that forever changed syrup storage and pouring convenience for households around the globe. Tea Cannister, 1881/95 - Gorham Manufacturing Company Leaves Its Mark. Immersing ourselves in tea culture through Gorham Manufacturing Company's timeless creation, a tea canister that exudes elegance and tradition.