Gifts Collection (page 47)

The Sketch front cover, Christmas Presents Number 1934
Front cover of The Sketch magazine, Christmas Presents Number 1934 showing a woman in 17th century costume walking through the snow with some Christmas presents or parcels in her arms

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Bearing Xmas gifts

Britannia and Eve front cover Christmas 1944
Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine featuring a festive illustration of a Victorian couple. The gentleman, in a green frock coat and top hat is laden with parcels and a goose

The Little Match Seller, a story by Hans Christian Andersen. 20th century

Santa filling the stockings by Hilda Dix Sandford. Illustration from a postcard by Hilda Dix Sandford (1875-1946). She specialised illustrating children at play. circa 1909

Gamages toy shop advertisement
Lovely advertisement for Gamages, and their Christmas Bazaar which had miles of counters and stands heaped up in an orderly array with hundreds of thousands of toy treasures

With Granpops best wishes by Lawson Wood
Humorous and rather sweet illustration by Lawson Wood showing his orang utan character Gran pop giving out Christmas presents to all his animal chums

The Sketch Christmas Number by Charles Robinson
Secondary front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring an illustration by Charles Robinson of a young woman in an 18th century dress looking with wonder at a figurine

Hippocrates / Artaxerxes
HIPPOCRATES. Greek medical, refusing Artaxerxess gifts Date: 460 - 357BC

1930s, USA, The Passing Show, Magazine Cover

Little Auk (Alle alle) adult male, summer plumage, with stone in beak as offering to female in breeding colony, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, july

Christmas presents

Electrical appliances advert. Poster promoting the giving of electrical appliances as gifts. This poster was produced by the Electricity Generation Company, France, cica 1935

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Three kings following the star to Bethlehem, birthplace of Jesus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Contents of some Christmas crackers, 1905

Many Happy Returns by Muriel Dawson
A little girl opens up a basket to reveal a little puppy, the best birthday present she could wish for

Christmas Morning by Muriel Dawson
Two little boys, who look like twins, engrossed in emptying their stockings of toys on Christmas morning

Santas Postman by Muriel Dawson
A small child wrapped up in a belted coat, sou wester and boots makes her way through the snow laden with Christmas parcels and gift wrapped presents

Just Look by Muriel Dawson
A back view of a little blonde girl in a green dress discovering the wonderful toys and gifts in her Christmas stocking

Punch and Judy by Muriel Dawson
A little girl in pink pyjamas, awakens on Christmas morning to find a bulging stocking filled with Christmas toys and presents at the end of her cot

Salvation Army Christmas treat for East End children
East End of London slum children receive a Christmas treat from the Salvation Army. In front of a decorated Christmas tree

The Stronger Sex by Webster Murray
An elegant woman in fashionable fur collared coat and cloche hat enjoys some light Christmas shopping while her male companion follows behind laden with bags, boxes and gifts

Tatler Christmas Shopping Number 1957
An elegant woman in a fitted black skirt suit and matching hat seems to have become rather tangled with her roy dog as she balances a huge pile of Christmas presents before getting into a taxi on a

Christmas Shopping 1913
A smart lady, laden with Christmas gifts and a small lap dog, has an expression which suggests she may have spent rather too much money

Wedding Presents
A bride and her maid-of-honour admire a piece of jewellery, a wedding present from her prospective husband perhaps?

Parcels for the troops WWII
A customer and shop assistant pack a parcel to go to the British troops in France during World War II

Army Comforts Depot WWII
Women working in the Army Comforts Depot where gifts are packed and despatched to British troops during World War II

Peugeot - Revue
Useful presents for Christmas 1931 include a new Peugeot 201, a small version of which is hanging from a Christmas tree. Either that or its a very big Christmas tree

Hamleys for Xmas advertisement, 1926
Advert for various toys available at the famous Hamleys toy store on Regent Street London in 1926 including The Crown Tavern, a remarkably realistic model of an old country inn, Looney the loose pup

Tatler Christmas Shopping Number front cover, 1956
A rather sly looking woman dressed all in white carries a large pile of beautifully coordinating wrapped Christmas presents and gifts

The Bystander front cover 1934
Colourful front cover of The Bystander depicting a puppet guardsman in a bearskin presenting a pretty lady puppet in typical flounced dress and hat of 1934 with a Christmas present

Delineator front cover December 1929
Art deco cover featuring a woman surrounded by Christmas presents

Delineator Christmas Number 1927
Festive front cover design by Helen Dryden featuring a woman with fashionably cropped blonde hair clutching a heap of wrapped up Christmas presents against a candlelit background

Saint Nicholas / Father Christmas / Santa Claus - delivering presents to the children of the world by climbing down chimneys on Christmas night

The Sketch Xmas Shopping
An elegantly attired woman wearing cigarette pants, and neck scarf wraps up a selection of presents in preparation for Christmas

Tatler Christmas Shopping Guide
A chaotic and bustling scene in a department store shortly before Christmas

On board HMS Caesar in port in Istanbul
British sailors inspect wares (tourist tat!) bought onboard the British battleship HMS Caesar, in port at Istanbul - searching out that special exotic souvenir to take home to a loved one!

The Sketch Christmas Present Number
Front cover illustration showing a lady in period costume carrying gifts on a winters night

The Bystander Christmas Number 1936
A front cover illustration showing Santa Claus delivering gifts with the aid of a parachute

The Sphere Christmas Number 1931
Santa Claus approaching a house to deliver some gifts

Birthday Party
Four children at a birthday party, wearing party hats and standing underneath multi-coloured balloons holding wrapped parcels. Ink drawing with watercolour washes by Malcolm Greensmith

The Santa Claus ship from the United States, with big naval guns in the foreground: The Jason bringing gifts

Russian New Year Gifts
RUSSIAN NEW YEAR Buying New Year gifts

Seamans Mission Chaplain on a merchant ship, 1906
Photograph showing a Mission to Seamen Chaplain sitting on a merchant ship, sharing his tobacco with the crew, 1906. Mission boats were at work in many of the worlds largest ports, at this time

Mission to Seamen Chaplain distributing Papers, 1906
Photograph showing a Mission to Seamen Chaplain distributing papers and magazines to a merchant ship crew, on their vessel, 1906

Mission to Seamen Service on board a Barge, 1906
Photograph showing a Mission to Seamen Service being held on the deck of a barge, 1906. Mission boats were at work in many of the worlds largest ports, at this time

Guinea Worship
People of Guinea, West Africa, place gifts and dance before a sacred tree in hope that the god who lives in it will give them what they want

Marriage Ceremony, Panama
Marriage ceremony among the natives of Panama - gifts are offered, music and dancing, as the veiled bride is presented to the groom

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"The Joy of Giving: Celebrating the Spirit of Gifts" The Allies of Santa Claus by Mabel Lucie Attwell - A heartwarming illustration capturing the camaraderie among Santa's helpers, spreading love and joy through thoughtful gifts. Cats enjoying a party on a Christmas card - Even our feline friends know how to appreciate the magic during this festive season, reveling in the joyous celebrations. Christmas Truce / Photo - In a remarkable moment during World War I, soldiers put down their weapons and exchanged small tokens as gifts, reminding us that even amidst conflict, humanity prevails. St Lucy's Day - On this special day dedicated to light and kindness, people exchange meaningful presents symbolizing hope and goodwill towards others. Fortnum & Mason's Christmas Box for soldiers, WW1 - Reflecting compassion for those serving far from home, these boxes filled with essentials and treats brought comfort to soldiers during wartime Christmases. Wrapping Gifts 1950s - Nostalgia fills the air as families gather around beautifully wrapped presents under twinkling trees; an era when gift-giving became an art form itself. Nativity – Magi - Inspired by the biblical tale of three wise men bearing precious gifts for baby Jesus, we honor their generosity that has become synonymous with giving at Christmastime. Christmas / Nativity – As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ each year, let us remember that His arrival was marked by humble offerings from shepherds and kings alike—a reminder that no gift is too small or insignificant when given with love. Father Christmas parachuting out of a plane – Embracing modern twists on tradition while keeping his spirit alive across generations; Santa surprises us all with his daring entrance into our hearts laden with delightful surprises.