Crate Collection

Railway Sleeper - Crewe Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing railway porter at Crewe Station. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Shellfish stall in Les Halles, Paris, France
Adults and children at a shellfish stall in Les Halles, in Paris, France

Sorting and packing tomatoes at the Yauco Cooperative Tomato Growers Association, Puerto Rico, 1942
Sorting and packing tomatoes at the Yauco Cooperative Tomato Growers Association, Puerto Rico

Dewars White Label Whisky shipping ad
A crate containing Dewars White Label Scotch whisky " among the distinguished passengers" is lifted on board the Queen Elizabeth ship at quayside in this advertisement. Date: 1949

Poster design, Anisetta Evangelisti, dessert liqueur. Depicting a monkey drinking from a bottle. Date: 1925

Army Chaplain in Great War Deeds, WW1
An Army Chaplain holding a night service on the battlefield, with a packing case as an altar and a tin mug as a chalice. Reproduction of a painting by A C Michael in Great War Deeds

Billinsgate Porters
circa 1925: Fish porters at Billingsgate market with their flat hats which help them balance the crates on their heads. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Bookmaker - Turf Accountant - James Dowsett of 38 Duke Street, Brighton. circa 1950s

The Original Jumbo
Animal keeper Matthew Scott succeeds in persuading African Bush Elephant, Jumbo (1861 - 1885) to walk through his travelling crate outside the Elephant House at London Zoo, 20th February 1882

Shire horse drawn dray
Shire horse drawn brewery dray passes through a village, delivering beer to The Lamb and Flag pub. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Turkish booby trap near Gaza, Palestine, WW1
A Turkish booby trap, made to look inviting by the presence of food and drink, near Gaza, Palestine during the First World War. Date: September 1917

Fleet of soft drinks delivery lorries, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. Artist
Fleet of soft drinks delivery lorries, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1961. The fleet of lorries with their newest Bedford TK at the front of the line up

Scene with lobster pots at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon
Scene with lobster pots and rowing boats at Beesands, Start Bay, Devon. circa 1970s

Boy collecting apples
A smiling, happy boy amongst the orchard trees, collecting the fallen shiny English apples in a wooden box. Painting by Raymond Sheppard

Advert / Goblin Whisky
Goblin Scotch Whisky

Three French Hens

London Docks
10th May 1926: Unloading ships at Hays Wharf, London Bridge. (Photo by Kirby/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

27 Cases of Apples from just one tree - Victoria, Australia
27 Cases of Apples from just one tree - the State of Victoria, Australia Date: circa 1908

Busy Fleet Street
Two labourers lift a box crate onto the back of an open carriage parked on busy Fleet Street

Shepperton Flood 1929
Three men wading through the River Thames, towing a boat loaded with a crate containing a large sow, part of the animal farm belonging to Mrs. Brown of Shepperton, England

FULTON FISH MARKET, 1943. The Fulton Fish Market in New York City. Photograph by Gordon Parks, 1943

Thessaloniki, Greece - Street Porter Date: circa 1916

Fishmonger - Port of London
A fishmonger carrying boxes of fresh fish unloaded at the Port of London, close to Tower Bridge, visible in the distance

Covent Garden / Crates
Fresh fruit arrives on a Spring morning at Covent Garden market. A man carries a crate of oranges on his head

A woman shops for fish at Pabean fish market in Surabaya, Indonesia, August 4, 2019. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan

British parcels post -cage for reg. Parcels, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British parcels post -cage for reg. Parcels, between c1910 and c1915

Garbage strike, crowd around carts, 1911. Creator: Bain News Service
Garbage strike, crowd around carts, 1911. Shows crowd in foreground with garbage wagons and police in background, during a garbage strike in New York City, Nov. 8-11, 1911

Loading MEADE - League Isl'd. 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Loading MEADE - League Isl'd. 1913. Shows U.S. Army transport ship Meade and American marines mobilizing at League Island, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, PA, in Feb

Marines boarding MEADE, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Marines boarding MEADE, 1913. Shows U.S. Army transport ship Meade with American Marines mobilizing at League Island, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, PA, in Feb

Marines board MEADE, 1913. Creator: Bain News Service
Marines board MEADE, 1913. Shows U.S. Army transport ship Meade with American Marines mobilizing at League Island, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, PA, in Feb

Storage, between 1917 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Storage, between 1917 and c1920. The warehouse of the Army Quartermaster's Effects Bureau which managed the personal effects of soldiers who died in World War I

F1 Formula 1 Formula One Test Crates Unpack Freight
Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain. Wednesday 19 April 2017. Teams pack equipment at the conclusion of Bahrain's two-day test

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"Crate: A Journey Through Time and Treasures" Step into the world of crates, where history unfolds and treasures are transported. From the Dewars White Label Whisky shipping ad to the Army Chaplain in Great War Deeds during WW1, these wooden containers have witnessed it all. Imagine the Mephisto Cigars label, printed by F. Heppenheimers sons in New York, carefully placed on a crate destined for cigar aficionados. Its intricate design speaks volumes about craftsmanship and attention to detail. Poster design takes center stage with Anisetta Evangelisti's vibrant artwork adorning crates that held this beloved Italian liqueur. The colors pop, enticing passersby to indulge in its flavorsome delights. In the realm of sports betting, James Dowsett's Bookmaker - Turf Accountant crate stands tall as a symbol of anticipation and excitement. It holds secrets of countless wagers made by eager punters seeking their fortunes. Billinsgate Porters rely on sturdy crates to transport fresh catches from sea to market. Their strength and resilience mirror that of these hardworking individuals who ensure seafood reaches our tables. "Waiting for the Hour, " an enigmatic painting from 1863 captures unknown creators' talent alongside William Tolman Carlton's vision. Crates lie scattered amidst mysterious figures, inviting us to unravel their stories. The Shire horse-drawn dray gracefully pulls heavy loads atop its trusty wooden crate base—a testament to both equine power and human ingenuity at work together harmoniously. Crewe Station proudly displays railway sleepers beneath roaring locomotives—crucial components ensuring safe passage for passengers across vast distances while connecting communities far apart. "The Jewel Box, " delicately rendered with pencil and watercolor on paper, showcases how even small they can hold precious gems or cherished trinkets close to one's heart—a treasure trove within reach.