Delivering Collection (page 6)

A Bit of a Surprise by Illustration by John Hassall
Father Christmas is completely astonished when suddenly he sees right in front of him a sooty chimney brush popping up, with unwanted toys going in all directions. Date: 1911

Home Rule Bill of 1912
John Redmond (1856 - 1918), leader of the Irish party, claiming home bill for Ireland. Declaring that " The bill will establish in Ireland a Parliament with power to deal with purely Irish

The Bishop of London delivering his Charge to the Metropolitan Clergy (engraving)
1594371 The Bishop of London delivering his Charge to the Metropolitan Clergy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Relief depicting a delivery of wine (stone)
XIR165554 Relief depicting a delivery of wine (stone) by Roman; Museo della Civilta Romana, Rome, Italy; out of copyright

Heraclius (c. 575-641) Restores the Cross to Jerusalem, from the Legend of the True Cross
LEE241052 Heraclius (c.575-641) Restores the Cross to Jerusalem, from the Legend of the True Cross cycle, completed 1464 (fresco) (detail of 58287) by Francesca

Happy New Year postcard, early 20th century (colour litho)
CHT245040 Happy New Year postcard, early 20th century (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exaltation of the Cross: Heraclius (c. 575-641) Enters Jerusalem with the Cross, from the True Cross Cycle
ALI58287 Exaltation of the Cross: Heraclius (c.575-641) Enters Jerusalem with the Cross, from the True Cross Cycle, completed 1464 (fresco) by Francesca

A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for
1198424 A Train of the First Class of Carriages with the Mail & A Train of the Second Class for Outside Passengers, 1831 (colour aquatint, partly hand-coloured) by Shaw

Horses and Carts in Front of the Fishing Harbour, Dieppe
1196282 Horses and Carts in Front of the Fishing Harbour, Dieppe, at Low Tide; Chevaux et charrettes devant la darse de peche, Dieppe, maree basse, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro

The Coachman with Kindling (litho)
1195719 The Coachman with Kindling (litho) by Orlowski, Alexander (Alexandr Osipovich Orlovsky) (1777-1832) (after); 50.2x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orlowsky)

The Morning Post, 1913 (oil on canvas)
651205 The Morning Post, 1913 (oil on canvas) by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); 56.9x40.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Morning Post. Paul Fischer (1860-1934). Oil on canvas

Chester: Watergate Street from the Corner of Crook Street, with Eastgate Beyond
652100 Chester: Watergate Street from the Corner of Crook Street, with Eastgate Beyond, (watercolour heightened with white) by Rayner

Krystalgade, Copenhagen, (oil on canvas)
659564 Krystalgade, Copenhagen, (oil on canvas) by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); 58.3x50.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Krystalgade, Copenhagen. Paul Fischer (1860-1934). Oil on canvas

Arab Women in a Street, (oil on canvas)
989743 Arab Women in a Street, (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 54.5x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Arab Women in a Street. Frederick Arthur Bridgman (1847-1928)

Jobs done by women during World War I, 1914-1918 (b / w photo)
6015394 Jobs done by women during World War I, 1914-1918 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jobs done by women during World War I, 1914-1918)

Donkey helping the postman (photo)
5997781 Donkey helping the postman (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkey helping the postman)

Ariel flying on a dragonfly, Valentines greetings card (chromolitho)
6031463 Ariel flying on a dragonfly, Valentines greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ariel flying on a dragonfly, Valentines greetings card)

Santa Claus Delivering Toys, 1901 (chromolithograph)
3036334 Santa Claus Delivering Toys, 1901 (chromolithograph) by Clapsaddle, Ellen Hattie (1863/65-1934); (add.info.: Vintage illustation of Santa Claus)

Utility Worker Delivering a New Telephone To a Mother and Son, 1950 (screen print)
3034754 Utility Worker Delivering a New Telephone To a Mother and Son, 1950 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Paleagar delivering a letter to grandees on a beach, 1827-35 (colour litho)
478577 Paleagar delivering a letter to grandees on a beach, 1827-35 (colour litho) by Burnouf, M.E. (fl.1827-35); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paleagar, illustration from L Inde Francaise)

Faithful unto death : Wounded British runner dies as he delivers his message
STC359739 Faithful unto death : Wounded British runner dies as he delivers his message, 1914-19 (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Bushell Delivering the Jurys Verdict (engraving)
671520 Bushell Delivering the Jurys Verdict (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bushell Delivering the Jurys Verdict)

Christmas card, Santa Claus with sack and presents - Good Cheer at Christmas. 20th century

Christmas card, Santa Claus delivering presents, with reindeer looking through the window. 20th century

He put the cup into Gerdas hand, and bade her look
IL253658 He put the cup into Gerdas hand, and bade her look, illustration from The Heroes of Asgard, tales from Scandinavian Mythology, by A & E Keary, 1930 (colour litho) by Brock

Man delivering letter and flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730967 Man delivering letter and flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man delivering letter and flowers)

The Herald delivering a challenge to single combat from Lord Huntly to the Duke of Somerset (engraving)
654403 The Herald delivering a challenge to single combat from Lord Huntly to the Duke of Somerset (engraving) by English School

St Valentines Day, 1868 (engraving)
3744597 St Valentines Day, 1868 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Illustrated London News, 15 February 1868. ); English, out of copyright

Prefabricated unit delivered to a garden by crane
Prefabricated unit, complete with curtains at the windows, delivered to a garden by crane. Date: circa 1960s

Postal strike in Paris (colour litho)
2819047 Postal strike in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postal strike in Paris. Soldiers standing in as replacement postmen)

Opening of Kingston Bridge Free of Toll, delivering up the Key to the Lord Mayor (engraving)
2772137 Opening of Kingston Bridge Free of Toll, delivering up the Key to the Lord Mayor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Santa Claus delivering presents by aircraft (colour litho)
3656243 Santa Claus delivering presents by aircraft (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santa Claus delivering presents by aircraft)

Delivering a baby with the mother sitting on a birthing chair, 16th Century (engraving)
3097129 Delivering a baby with the mother sitting on a birthing chair, 16th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Birthing chair used in the 16th Century (engraving)
3097128 Birthing chair used in the 16th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthing chair used in the 16th Century)

Baker delivering bread, early 19th century (colour litho)
3245298 Baker delivering bread, early 19th century (colour litho) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; out of copyright

The Rat Tat or Postmans Galop
Promotional music sheet for The Rat Tat or Postmans Galop by A Postage Stamp Esquire. Date: circa 1850s

The Postman of Mayfair, by G H WItt and Hs May
Promotional music sheet for The Postman of Mayfair music hall song by G. H. Witt and Hs May and sung with unbounded applause by W Randall

The Postman, by Arthur Lloyd
Promotional music sheet for The Postman music hall song of about 1867, written, composed and sung with immense success by Arthur Lloyd. The postman has to knock at the door as there is no letter box

The Handsome Postman, by H J Wymark and R Hughes
Promotional music sheet for The Handsome Postman music hall song of about 1867 by H. J. Wymark and R. Hughes. Sung by George Leybourne

Operation Stocking - Father Christmas
Operation " Stocking". A top-secret aspect of an astronomical organisation required to fill all stockings on Christmas Eve. Who knew there was more than one Father Christmas? 1950

The New System of Delivering Coal. circa 1840

The British Association at Bath, Sir Charles Lyell delivering the Presidential Address in the Theatre (engraving)
1613238 The British Association at Bath, Sir Charles Lyell delivering the Presidential Address in the Theatre (engraving) by English School

Father Christmas delivering Xmas presents, personalised greetings card from Dorothy Glynn, West Leigh, Eastbourne. Date: 1896

U. S. Troops depart for Mexico 1914
A line of US soldiers in uniform and full kit march onto a ship, surrounded by wooden boxes full of supplies and weapons, en route to Mexico

Mr Disraeli delivering his Installation Address as Lord Rector of Glasgow University (engraving)
1621090 Mr Disraeli delivering his Installation Address as Lord Rector of Glasgow University (engraving) by English School

Milkwoman with government inspector, Belgium
Milkwoman on her morning rounds, with a dog-drawn cart, Belgium. A government inspector is checking the quality of the milk. Date: 1922

Milkwoman on her morning round, Belgium
Milkwoman on her morning round, with a dog-drawn cart, Belgium. Date: 1922

Toilers of the Sea, trawling on the Dogger Bank (engraving)
1624491 Toilers of the Sea, trawling on the Dogger Bank (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toilers of the Sea, trawling on the Dogger Bank)

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"Delivering the Magic: From Santa's Allies to Whiskey and Milk, a Festive Journey" Step into the enchanting world of Mabel Lucie Attwell's "The Allies of Santa Claus, " where whimsical characters come alive to deliver joy and wonder. As Old Orkney Whiskey flows, its rich flavors are meticulously delivered to connoisseurs seeking a taste of tradition. In the early morning mist, the milkman diligently navigates his route, ensuring fresh bottles grace doorsteps with each dawn. Meanwhile, workers unload sacks of flour from Pledge & Son Ltd's Bedford truck, their synchronized movements reflecting dedication in delivering sustenance for families' tables. Amidst all this hustle and bustle, Cicero delivers an impassioned speech that echoes through time. His words carry weight as they are skillfully delivered to captivate minds and inspire change. But wait. Look up in the sky – Father Christmas parachutes out of a plane. With every descent he makes on Christmas Eve night, he delivers endless smiles and twinkling eyes filled with anticipation. Inside homes adorned with festive cheer lies a box of Christmas Eve crackers eagerly awaiting their moment. Each pop brings laughter and surprises shared among loved ones gathered around tables filled with warmth and love. Across rugged landscapes in the Scottish Highlands, a postman braves harsh weather conditions to ensure letters reach their recipients' hands. The power of connection is truly remarkable when heartfelt messages are safely delivered amidst nature's challenges. St Georges Square stands proud in Pimlico, London – a bustling hub where packages find their way home after long journeys across continents, and is here that stories merge as cultures intertwine through parcels exchanged between friends near and far. In Ireland's picturesque countryside stands an Irish Cottage tended by Peat Man – guardian of traditions passed down through generations. He ensures that warmth emanates from hearths while tales are lovingly delivered over cups of tea.