Delivery Boy Collection

A messenger boy, London, 1911
3785140 A messenger boy, London, 1911; (add.info.: A messenger boy, London, 1911. Shows a boy delivering a message to a woman in person)

Sidmouth, West of Esplanade, 1860 / 94. Creator: Francis Bedford
Sidmouth, West of Esplanade, 1860/94. Albumen print

Bathsheba in the Bath Receiving the Letter from King David, late 16th-early 17th century

Curtiss Airplane Tests And Demonstrations; Twin Engine Biplane, Potomac Park, 1916. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Curtiss Airplane Tests And Demonstrations; Twin Engine Biplane, Potomac Park, 1916

Below Stairs, 1885 (oil on panel)
985280 Below Stairs, 1885 (oil on panel) by Juengling, Frederick (1846-89); 29.3x37 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Extra, (oil on canvas)
822673 Extra, (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 63.5x76.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Extra. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

The Diversion, (oil on canvas)
651465 The Diversion, (oil on canvas) by Chocarne-Moreau, Paul Charles (1855-1931); 54.6x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Diversion. Paul Charles Chocarne-Moreau (1855-1931)

Old Year, New Year, Card (chromolitho)
730760 Old Year, New Year, Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Year, New Year, Card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Boy delivery Christmas Times Newspaper, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730648 Boy delivery Christmas Times Newspaper, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy delivering Christmas Times Newspaper)

Boy carrying holly branches talking to cat, New Year Card (chromolitho)
730642 Boy carrying holly branches talking to cat, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy carrying holly branches talking to cat)

Delivery Boy, 1863 (oil on canvas)
985361 Delivery Boy, 1863 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 53.8x43.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Delivery Boy. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

A Victorian die cut three dimensional Valentine card of a delivery boy holding a box, c
3605959 A Victorian die cut three dimensional Valentine card of a delivery boy holding a box, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Boy delivering gift basket, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730809 Boy delivering gift basket, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy delivering gift basket)

Milk pram, 1933. Creator: Unknown
Milk pram, 1933. Pneumatic tyres on ball-bearing wheels, bumpers, and a hand-brake have been fitted to the latest type of milk " pram" - to the delight of sleepers

The Doctors Boy, 1866. An errand boy on his way to deliver medicines on a winters day. Coatless and gloveless and with his nose red from the cold

Cupid shooting an arrow carrying a love letter, American Valentine card, 1908. He stands by a red heart inscribed with a message and surrounded by sweet violet (Viola odorata) which

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In the quaint coastal town of Sidmouth, West of Esplanade, back in 1860, a young boy embarked on his journey as a delivery boy. His name was not known to many, but his presence was felt by all who relied on him for their daily needs. Captured in timeless art pieces like "Below Stairs" (1885) and "Extra, " this delivery boy became an emblematic figure of Victorian society. With each stroke of Francis Bedford's brush or swipe of oil on canvas, the essence of this hardworking lad came to life. Whether it was delivering newspapers during Christmas time or carrying holly branches while engaging in conversation with a curious cat on New Year's Day, this young courier never failed to bring joy and excitement wherever he went. Even through the medium of cards like "Old Year, New Year Card" and "Boy carrying holly branches talking to cat, " his spirit resonated with those who received these chromolitho greetings. The year 1863 marked a significant moment for our protagonist when he found himself immortalized in another oil painting aptly titled "Delivery Boy. " This piece captured not only his physical appearance but also the determination that fueled him day after day. As time progressed into the late Victorian era, our delivery boy continued to evolve alongside society's changing landscape. A three-dimensional Valentine card showcased him holding a box—a testament to his versatility and adaptability even amidst romantic celebrations. During festive seasons such as Christmas, he would be seen diligently delivering gift baskets adorned with vibrant colors and holiday cheer. These images were beautifully depicted in chromolitho cards like "Boy delivering gift basket. " Decades later in 1933, an unknown creator crafted a milk pram—an innovation that revolutionized deliveries yet retained the spirit of our beloved delivery boy from yesteryears. The sight of this modern contraption rolling through streets brought nostalgia for simpler times when personal connections mattered most. Among the various roles he played, one painting stood out.