Crate Collection (page 3)

African attendants of David Livingstone
864599 African attendants of David Livingstone; (add.info.: The African attendants of David Livingstone (1813-1873) Scottish missionary and explorer of Africa

Underwater diver. 19th century (engraving)
672989 Underwater diver. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Gold box in which the Freedom of the City of London was presented to Sir John Lawrence (engraving)
8676798 Gold box in which the Freedom of the City of London was presented to Sir John Lawrence (engraving) by English School

A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho)
8673176 A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A little dictionary of art in 100 pictures)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630771 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oxford: A 'Box' in the SE Corner of the Sheldonian (b/w photo)
8625316 Oxford: A 'Box' in the SE Corner of the Sheldonian (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669522 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

When the Black Watch won the Red Hackle (colour photo)
8668616 When the Black Watch won the Red Hackle (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Black Watch won the Red Hackle)

Still Life with Sweets, 1622 (oil on canvas)
XOS5879803 Still Life with Sweets, 1622 (oil on canvas) by Hamen y Leon, Juan van der (1596-1632); 83x122 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Small box with hare, 11th-12th century (carved wood and ivory)
AIS5337261 Small box with hare, 11th-12th century (carved wood and ivory); Museo Arqueologico Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Romanesque art: Small box with hare)

Ladies at the theatre, after a 19th century work by Gustav Dore. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis
1000907 Ladies at the theatre, after a 19th century work by Gustav Dore. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Cubist Still Life, c.1920 (oil on canvas)
656016 Cubist Still Life, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cubist Still Life. Emil Filla (1882-1953). Oil on canvas. Painted circa 1920

Octagonal Lacquer Box and Cover, 1279-1368 (inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl )
7210714 Octagonal Lacquer Box and Cover, 1279-1368 (inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl ); 36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yuan Dynasty); Photo © Christie's Images.

A stumpwork basket or toilet box, mid 17th century (stumpwork)
7141194 A stumpwork basket or toilet box, mid 17th century (stumpwork); 16.5x23.5x19.5 cm; Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info)

Otto II and his wife Theophano being blessed by Christ, ivory carving on a box, reliquary
7278134 Otto II and his wife Theophano being blessed by Christ, ivory carving on a box, reliquary; Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto II and his wife Theophano being blessed by Christ)

Confession In An Italian Catholic Church. 19Th Century Illustration. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona
UIG5420395 Confession In An Italian Catholic Church. 19Th Century Illustration. From El Mundo Ilustrado, Published Barcelona, Circa 1880 ©UIG/Leemage.

An engraving depicting a mercury box for developing daguerreotypes, 19th century
5311403 An engraving depicting a mercury box for developing daguerreotypes, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1874); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Transport trolley - Freight cart - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980194 Transport trolley - Freight cart - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Transport trolley - Freight cart - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF

African woman playing a pit and pebbles game called Uri, using 21 balls and a box with 10 compartments
FLO4576728 African woman playing a pit and pebbles game called Uri, using 21 balls and a box with 10 compartments, while a man climbs a palm tree behind her using a sling, 18th century

Nautile, pearl oyster and mussels - Chambered nautilus, Nautilus pompilius 1, and pearl oysters and mussels 2,3,4
FLO4573947 Nautile, pearl oyster and mussels - Chambered nautilus, Nautilus pompilius 1, and pearl oysters and mussels 2,3,4

Letters V and W: wave and wagon, c.1920 (print)
DUV4206040 Letters V and W: wave and wagon, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon.

Fossils of gasteropods and oysters (diparted species): Ammonites discus, A
FLO4693548 Fossils of gasteropods and oysters (diparted species): Ammonites discus, A. Murchisoni, Pecten demissus and Ostraa calceola. Lithographie in Petrefactenbuch (Book of Petrification) by Dr

Fossils of gasteropods (species eteines): Ammonites fimbriatus, Aptychus sanguinolaris, and A. bollensis
FLO4693511 Fossils of gasteropods (species eteines): Ammonites fimbriatus, Aptychus sanguinolaris, and A. bollensis. Lithographie in Petrefactenbuch (Book of Petrification) by Dr

Fossils of encephalopods, ammonites (eteintes): Ammonites costatus; A. Danoei, A. pettos, A. natrix, A. Taylori and A
FLO4693384 Fossils of encephalopods, ammonites (eteintes): Ammonites costatus; A. Danoei, A. pettos, A. natrix, A. Taylori and A. Bronnii

Fossils of cephalopod species: Ammonites Bucklandi, Ammonites Brookii, Trochus anglicus and Pleurotomaria anglica
FLO4693374 Fossils of cephalopod species: Ammonites Bucklandi, Ammonites Brookii, Trochus anglicus and Pleurotomaria anglica. Lithographie in Petrefactenbuch (Book of Petrification) by Dr

Fossils of cephalopod and ammonite species: Orthoceratites regularis; Spirula nodosa; Clymenia undulata; Bellerophon
FLO4693250 Fossils of cephalopod and ammonite species: Orthoceratites regularis; Spirula nodosa; Clymenia undulata; Bellerophon striatus; Gyroceratites gracilis; Conoceras angulosus; Cyrtocera

Fossils of various marine species faded - Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887)
FLO4694142 Fossils of various marine species faded - Chromolithography of Geology and Paleontology by Friedrich Rolle (1827-1887)

Gasteropod fossils (small species): Ammonites torulosus, A. opalinus, Trigonia navis and Venus trigonellaris
FLO4693568 Gasteropod fossils (small species): Ammonites torulosus, A. opalinus, Trigonia navis and Venus trigonellaris. Lithographie in Petrefactenbuch (Book of Petrification) by Dr

New student moving into filthy rooms in a college at Oxford University. College Comforts
FLO4618879 New student moving into filthy rooms in a college at Oxford University. College Comforts, a Freshman taking possession of his Rooms

Debarders unloading a cargo of the tea from a ship in a port of London (England), circa 1880 - Colorisee engraving
NWI4829116 Debarders unloading a cargo of the tea from a ship in a port of London (England), circa 1880 - Colorisee engraving, 19th century - Dockers unloading a cargo of tea, London

Tinned pemmican, 1875 (metal, metal: tin, organic: flesh)
7295453 Tinned pemmican, 1875 (metal, metal: tin, organic: flesh); 15.2x24.1x21.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875)

Tunisia, El Djem (Jem): A corner of the march. Tent used as a stamp for fabric dealers, 1900
LUX4765729 Tunisia, El Djem (Jem): A corner of the march. Tent used as a stamp for fabric dealers, 1900; (add.info.: Tunisia, El Djem (Jem): A corner of the march

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Boulevard Heurteloup, tramway installation work, 1910
LUX4800570 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Boulevard Heurteloup, tramway installation work, 1910; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Boulevard Heurteloup

Box made during the Konbaung period (photo)
5304599 Box made during the Konbaung period (photo); (add.info.: 1800 -1855, Konbaung period, Box made from gold, diamonds, emeralds and rubies)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): recuperation of a swarm of bees in a cut tree trunk, with the help of a smoker
LUX4773901 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): recuperation of a swarm of bees in a cut tree trunk, with the help of a smoker, 1920; (add.info.: France, Centre)

Man in double-breasted overcoat with belt and man in double-breasted Raglan coat with patch pockets and overnight bag
FLO4709857 Man in double-breasted overcoat with belt and man in double-breasted Raglan coat with patch pockets and overnight bag. In the background is a railway station

Undine or Ariel, Sea Nymph, Victorian costume stage. She wears a green dress over a pink petticoat
FLO4656178 Undine or Ariel, Sea Nymph, Victorian costume stage. She wears a green dress over a pink petticoat, all decorated with sea shells, coral and seaweed, holds a wand with seastar

African giant snail shell or coot achatine. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder)
FLO4680663 African giant snail shell or coot achatine. Signed illustration RN (Richard Nodder). Copper engraving for the naturalist collection

France: Truck driver and family pose with bottle load in Ford truck, 1913
LUX4726097 France: Truck driver and family pose with bottle load in Ford truck, 1913; (add.info.: France: Truck driver and family pose with bottle load in Ford truck, 1913); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

France, Basse-Normandie, Calvados (14), Caen: Old houses of rue Saint Pierre, 1870 - Felix Paulmier, C
LUX4722362 France, Basse-Normandie, Calvados (14), Caen: Old houses of rue Saint Pierre, 1870 - Felix Paulmier, C. Levrard cardboard factory; (add.info.: France, Basse-Normandie, Calvados (14)

19th Century illustration showing parcel lift
673496 19th Century illustration showing parcel lift; (add.info.: Parcel lift, 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An ancient skippet, 1860 (engraving)
1579542 An ancient skippet, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of an ancient skippet, a small round wooden box used to preserve documents and seals. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Chicago policeman telephoning from a police box to bring help to an injured pedestrian. From E
537744 Chicago policeman telephoning from a police box to bring help to an injured pedestrian. From E. Hospitalier Les applciations de l'Electricite, Paris, 1882

Provisions for soldiers and troops on the Eastern Front, from 'Signal' Magazine, Number 4
BAL142506 Provisions for soldiers and troops on the Eastern Front, from 'Signal' Magazine, Number 4, second edition of February 1942 (b/w photo); Private Collection.

Continental tyres, c.1900 (print)
8698411 Continental tyres, c.1900 (print) by Mich (Michel Liebaux) (1881-1923); (add.info.: Transport. Car. A tramp on a DIY car)

Magician, 1924 (print)
5975759 Magician, 1924 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Article 1. Show. The magician Abudadullah. Illustration published in the magazine: Aller Lapja, Hungary, 1924. Coll)

Octagonal Lacquer Box and Cover, 1279-1368 (inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl )
7210713 Octagonal Lacquer Box and Cover, 1279-1368 (inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl ); 36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yuan Dynasty); Photo © Christie's Images.

Octagonal Lacquer Box and Cover, 1279-1368 (inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl )
7210712 Octagonal Lacquer Box and Cover, 1279-1368 (inlaid Mother-Of-Pearl ); 36.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Yuan Dynasty); Photo © Christie's Images.

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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.