Cans Collection (page 4)

Gayara bitumen Men cans 1932 Iraq al-Qayyarah
Gayara bitumen, Men with cans around them. 1932, Iraq, al-Qayyarah, Al-Qayyarah

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Graziano Racchelli

Traces of the Franklin Expedition. Page from the Illustrated London News, 4th October 1851, showing images of meat cans and sacks left by the Erebus

Busy Gardeners by Muriel Dawson -- two little girls with their watering cans tend a colourful flowerbed. Date: 1947

A Plantation on Lake Caijo - Congo, Africa. Two men carry large metal watering cans on two large poles Date: circa 1900s

Supply dump near Beaurainville, France, WW1
A supply dump behind British lines at Beaurainville, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1917

WW2 Humour - Desert lion frustrated his meat is in cans
WW2 Humour - A desert lion frustrated that any meat which comes his way these days is in cans !!! Date: circa 1942

A smart lady coming home in the early hours
Role Reversal. A smart lady coming home in the early hours... " Just by Way of a Change". She has only just beaten the Milkman to the doorstep

Streetside empty bottle and can seller - Kathmandu, Nepal
A remarkable card showing a streetside empty bottle and can seller - Kathmandu, Nepal. Date: circa 1950s

Belgian milk cart
A panting dog slowly pulls this Belgian milk cart containing both passengers and milk cans. Date: 1910

Can House, Tonopah, Nevada, USA
The Can House (constructed out of metal cans), Tonopah, Nevada, USA, with a man standing outside. Date: circa 1910

Soldiers and others at Creil station, northern France, WW1
Soldiers and others at Creil station, northern France, during the early stages of the First World War. One of the men (centre) is an Algerian Spahi. Date: 1914

Hut made of petrol tins, American Red Cross nurses, Serbia
A hut made of petrol tins for American Red Cross nurses in Serbia during the First World War. 1918

WW1 - American Troops at the front, carrying a large pot of stew through the trenches. Date: 1918

WW1 - Russian soldiers brew tea - Galicia (once a small kingdom that currently straddles the border between Poland and Ukraine) - 1916 Date: 1916

LFB firefighters extinguishing oil can fire
Two LFB firefighters extinguishing an oil can fire

British soldier carrying water, Western Front, WW1
A British soldier using a yoke to carry two buckets of water on the Western Front during World War One. The man behind him is carrying two cans. Date: circa 1916

British soldiers with cans of water, Western Front, WW1
Four British soldiers with cans of water near a supply point on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

British soldiers filling water cans, Western Front, WW1
British soldiers filling water cans at a supply point on the Western Front during World War One. Date: circa 1916

B. R. S. M Tea Party
Children, attended by adults, sit at trestle tables in a small hall. Their mugs are filled from watering-cans. A hand-written caption states B.R.S.M. perhaps part of the Ragged Schools Mission

Greetings card with cherubs watering heart flowers
Christmas and New Year card featuring a jolly scene as winged cherubim water heart flowers with green watering cans. Date: circa 1910s

Two men in an army truck, France, WW1
Two men in an army truck during the First World War, delivering supplies of petrol. Date: 1915

A woman watering her flowers with a watering can
Illustration of a woman watering her flowers with a watering can. Date: C. 1920s

A marine fires his M2. 50 caliber heavy machine gun
July 29, 2006 - A marine fires his M2.50 caliber heavy machine gun at fixed targets down Combat Centers Range 400, as his assistant gunner prepares the next can of ammunition for the gun

A marine handles a string of 40 mm high-explosive grenades during a live-fire training exercise near Camp Fallujah

Cans of opened 40 mm grenades
June 13, 2006 - Cans of opened 40 mm grenades were stacked ready to shoot at a range near Camp Fallujah, Iraq

Edw. Neumann, Broadway Market, Detroit, Michigan, c. 1905-15 (b / w photo)
XOS867936 Edw. Neumann, Broadway Market, Detroit, Michigan, c.1905-15 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

The Sham Fight before the Prince of Wales at Delhi, India, 1876: 1. Spectators. 2
THE SHAM FIGHT BEFORE THE PRINCE OF WALES AT DELHI, INDIA, 1876: 1. Spectators. 2. Over the Wall. 3. A Baggage Camel. 4. Soldiers Beer: Barrels and Cans for Drinking. 5. Mule Baggage Train. 6

Half-opened tin, detail

Advertisement for Batchelors Peas
The Pick of the Crop. Advertisement for Batchelors Peas - " Its the flavour thats in favour". Date: 1930s

Ironmonger miffed at rain stalling watering can sales
Farmer - " This Rain ll do a power o good." Ironmonger - " Aye, but it ll spoil t sale o waterin cans." !!! Date: 1892

Women in fancy dress collecting for charity
Three women in fancy dress collecting for The Romford Cottage Hospital, Essex. Date: circa 1933

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Child - blond girl in hat Date:

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Cat - Turkish Angora - on watering can Date:

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Cat - Turkish Angora - in watering can Date:

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Cat - Turkish Angora - in watering can Date:

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Three tins of dolphin friendly tuna steak chunks Date:

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Tins of Sainsbury dolphin friendly pole and line caught skipjack tuna Date:

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Water conservation - woman filling watering can from rain water butt Date:

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Water conservation - woman filling green watering can from blue rain water butt Date:

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Woman filling green watering can from blue rain water butt Date:

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Young Boy - carrying gardening equipment Date:

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Young Girl - with watering can watering vegetable / kitchen garden Date:

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Young boy - with watering can watering vegetable / kitchen garden Date:

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Young Girl - with watering can watering vegetable / kitchen garden Date:

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Young Girl - with watering can, watering vegetable / kitchen garden Date:

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Young girls - in vegetable garden Date:

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"Cans: A Journey Through Time and Utility" Step into the whimsical world of W. Heath Robinson's imagination with "Another Wash-out, " where cans take center stage as ingenious contraptions for everyday tasks. Muriel Dawson's "Mother's Gardener" showcases the versatility of cans, transformed into vessels that nurture nature's bounty and bring life to gardens across the land. Travel back to the 1940s with a glimpse at iconic "Cans of Spam, " reminding us of an era when canned goods provided sustenance during challenging times. Discover the picturesque beauty of Collioure in Roussillon, France, as Desclaux factory proudly displays their jars and tins filled with delectable anchovies - a taste of European excellence preserved within each can. Witness East Ham, London rallying together during WW2, recycling cans to aid in the war effort - a testament to human resilience and resourcefulness in times of adversity. Immerse yourself in Rio de Janeiro's vibrant streets as you encounter a street vendor proudly displaying an array of colorful cans - a true reflection of Brazil's rich culture and culinary delights. Join Robin Knox-Johnston on his epic voyage aboard Suhaili, marveling at his provisions neatly stored away in trusty cans – symbols of self-sufficiency amidst vast oceans. Venture deep into Florida's Everglades alongside Seminole Indians who ingeniously repurpose cans for various purposes – showcasing their ingenuity and connection to nature’s resources. Behold the striking sight of tall pink spray can artistry – an urban masterpiece that breathes color and creativity onto blank city walls; proof that even humble containers can become works-of-art themselves. Experience farm life firsthand as churns are loaded with fresh milk straight from contented cows – preserving tradition while embracing modern convenience through these sturdy metal containers.