Importing Collection

Wine, growing countries (colour litho)
3648621 Wine, growing countries (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wine, growing countries)

Volkswagens
Flower power on imported Volkswagen to Sweden. Landskrona harbour 1961. Date: 1961

Aerial view showing London docks in the East, 1951

Lilburne / John / Gucht
JOHN LILBURNE Political agitator, English leader of the Levellers, imprisoned for importing Puritan publications

Alyse Berton Draped in Raw Silk
Alyse Berton, a Seattle resident, draped in raw silk. Seattle had become the most important silk port in the United States. Date: circa 1925

Advert for Arthur Sanderson and Sons, highlighting the international provenance of the fabrics and wallpapers available at their Berners Street showroom. Date: 1954

Empire Marketing (colour lithograph)
MAN464429 Empire Marketing (colour lithograph) by Williams, Hugh (fl.1920s); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board and printed by Dobson)

Western Europe, from the series Where Our Exports Go [6321242] (colour litho)
MAN464497 Western Europe, from the series Where Our Exports Go [6321242] (colour litho) by Grimmond, William (1884-1952); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 6320722, 452963, 452962, 464497)

John Bulls attitude to England becoming a dumping ground for foreign surplus (colour litho)
3093163 John Bulls attitude to England becoming a dumping ground for foreign surplus (colour litho) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Coal, mining countries (colour litho)
3648652 Coal, mining countries (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coal, mining countries)

Seascape (oil on canvas)
BFM286664 Seascape (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); 121.5x169.5 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha, Germany; (add.info.: Seestueck; ); Bildarchiv Foto Marburg

Wheat, growing countries (colour litho)
3648598 Wheat, growing countries (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheat, growing countries)

The Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Company, The Largest Importers Retailers of Teas
1079089 The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, The Largest Importers & Retailers of Teas & Coffees in the World, (die-cut printed wooden palette) by American School

The Liverpool Cloth Establishment, trade card (engraving)
731582 The Liverpool Cloth Establishment, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Liverpool Cloth Establishment)

Across the Channel (colour litho)
2809297 Across the Channel (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across the Channel)

Sugar, growing countries (colour litho)
3648612 Sugar, growing countries (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sugar, growing countries)

Cotton fabrics (chromolitho)
961349 Cotton fabrics (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton fabrics. Trade card produced by A Loew, lace merchant, 23 Boulevard Sebastopol, Paris)

The Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Company, The Largest Importers Retailers of Teas
1079088 The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, The Largest Importers & Retailers of Teas & Coffees in the World (die-cut printed wooden palette) by American School

Dairy produce, exporting and importing countries (colour litho)
3648634 Dairy produce, exporting and importing countries (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dairy produce, exporting and importing countries)

Meat, exporting and importing countries (colour litho)
3648603 Meat, exporting and importing countries (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Meat, exporting and importing countries)

Richard Anning, tea dealer and grocer, trade card (engraving)
731536 Richard Anning, tea dealer and grocer, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Anning, tea dealer and grocer)

Shipping a Burmese Elephant (b / w photo)
STC251070 Shipping a Burmese Elephant (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Beer importers Guild of Amsterdam attendance token, c. 1700 (brass)
3058093 Beer importers Guild of Amsterdam attendance token, c.1700 (brass) by Dutch School; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Guild medal of Willem Losser); Dutch, out of copyright

Foreign cattle on board the Batavier 1865
Importing cattle on board the Batavier, a London to Rotterdam steamship. Date: 1865

Union Pacific Railways, World War II poster, LA PA WWII KEEP WAR SUPPLIES ROLLING; Studio Shot

Inside the Surf
A bulk carrier ship passes Cape Disappointment at rhe mouth of the Columbia River; Ilwaco, Washington, United States of America

London Trade Card - Benjamin Cole, textiles
London Trade Card - Benjamin Cole, at the Sun in St Pauls Churchyard, importing and selling cambrics, lawn, macklin, English lace and edging, wholesale and retail. 18th century

Importing Fruit at Docks
Fruit is imported for Christmas at busy London docks and warehouses. Date: circa 1850

East India Import and Export Docks, London Date: circa 1850

Bernard De Jussieu Tree
BERNARD DE JUSSIEU French naturalist, depicted importing from England the base of a cedar of Lebanon. Date: 1699 - 1777

Woods Halfpence, 1724 (engraving)
XJF618904 Woods Halfpence, 1724 (engraving) by Irish school, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire on the imposition of small copper coins supplied to Ireland by William Wood)

Custom House Quay
BAL2033 Custom House Quay by Scott, Samuel (c.1702-72); Fishmongers Hall, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Morning View of the Inner Port of Marseille and the Pavilion of the Horloge du Parc
XIR156103 Morning View of the Inner Port of Marseille and the Pavilion of the Horloge du Parc, 1754 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); 165x263 cm; Musee de la Marine, Paris

Yantian Port, China
Yangshan Port. Worker standing on one of many shipping containers at Yantian Port, Shenzhen, China

Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Malaysia
Port of Tanjung Pelepas. Workers on the quayside of the Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Johor, Malaysia

Port of Odessa, 1890s
Port of Odessa. 19th-century photochrom (photographic lithograph) showing the port pratique area of the Port of Odessa on the shores of the Black Sea

Malta Freeport. View across people sunbathing on a beach in Birzebbuga, Malta, towards a container ship docked at the Malta Freeport port

Singapore Strait shipping traffic. View across the deck of a container ship towards numerous other ships in the Singapore Strait

Port of Le Havre, France
Port of Le Havre. Container ships and cranes at the Port of Le Havre, France

Container ship navigation centre. Workers inside the Fleet Navigation and Support Centre of the CMA CGM Group, Marseille, France

Container shipping. First Mate of a container ship managing the placement of the containers at the headquarters of the CMA CGM Group in Marseille, France

Container crane operator. Worker inside the cabin of a container handling crane at a shipping terminal

Container ship bridge simulator. Crew member training in a simulator that mimics the bridge (control room) of a container ship

Suez Canal, Egypt
Suez Canal. View across the deck of a container ship entering the Suez Canal, Egypt, with the city of Suez at upper right

Amerigo Vespucci container ship. Worker in the engine room of the Amerigo Vespucci container ship. This is one of the largest container ships in the world (as of 2012)

Yangshan Port, China
Yangshan Port. Shipping containers being moved around at the Yangshan Deep-Water Port, Hangzhou Bay, China

Port of Hamburg, Germany
Port of Hamburg. View across the almost empty deck of a container ship being unloaded at the Port of Hamburg, Germany

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"Importing: A Global Tapestry Unveiled in 1950s London" Step into the vibrant world as we explore the diverse hints that paint a vivid picture of this era. From Volkswagens to wine, growing countries to aerial views of London docks, each element adds a unique thread to the fabric of international trade. Intricate details come alive through Lilburne and John Gucht's captivating colour lithographs showcasing bustling shipping scenes in Singapore harbour. The allure continues with Alyse Berton draped in raw silk, embodying the elegance and luxury brought forth by imported goods. Arthur Sanderson and Sons take center stage with their Berners Street showroom advert from 1954, proudly highlighting the global provenance of their fabrics and wallpapers. This glimpse into an international marketplace transports us back to a time when craftsmanship knew no borders. Empire Marketing's striking colour lithograph captures Western Europe's role as a hub for exports during this period. It serves as a reminder that importing not only brings treasures from distant lands but also fosters economic growth between nations. Amidst these tales of prosperity lies John Bull's attitude towards England becoming a dumping ground for foreign surplus. This thought-provoking colour litho challenges our perception and prompts reflection on the complexities surrounding importation. Lastly, coal mining countries make their mark through yet another captivating colour lithograph. These powerful images remind us that imports extend beyond material goods; they fuel industries and power economies worldwide. The story woven by these hints paints a rich tapestry depicting London's role as an epicenter for importing during the 1950s. It showcases how goods from around the globe found their way onto British shores, enriching lives with variety, culture, and economic vitality.