Milkmen Collection

Milkman and his Float
A milkman taking bottles from the crates on his float to deliver to someones doorstep

Milkman Making Delivery
A cheerful milkman puts the requisite number of milk bottles onto the doorstep

Milk Delivery Men early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

A Maltese Milkman (engraving)
1106016 A Maltese Milkman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Maltese Milkman)

Sketches at Gibraltar (engraving)
1106014 Sketches at Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at Gibraltar)

Milkmen in Charlotte Street, London
Milkmen making early morning deliveries, Charlotte Street, London. Date: circa 1930s

Mr Libbys Milk
Libbys Happy Families Card Game, Mr Libbys Milk. circa 1950s

A Dairy, 1904 (colour litho)
STC363513 A Dairy, 1904 (colour litho) by Jungman, Nico (1872-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: From a portfolio of prints from the original watercolours; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

The original stunt by an American in Paris to have a dairy farmer arrested who was fleeing later... (colour litho)
2814900 The original stunt by an American in Paris to have a dairy farmer arrested who was fleeing later... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Advertisement, New River Dairy Company -- Hows your mother off for milk? Date: circa 1910s

Milk vendor on a donkey, Seville, Spain. Date: circa 1930

Milkman Norman Dennant is retiring after 50 years service with the United Dairies at Lewisham. The housewives on his round in Algernon Road, Ellerdale Street and Brookbank Road

Milkman, Alfred Dobbs, says goodbye to all his customers who have been taking his milk for 48 years. Alfred Hobbs is 65 years of age and is retiring after 48 years with the same company

MILKMAN MAKING DELIVERY
A cheerful milkman takes bottles from his float to deliver to someones doorstep. Date: 1960s

Milk delivery men and carts, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Ws Baker & Son Victoria Dairy milk delivery men pictured with their carts at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. Milkman Bill Whittle (left)

Milk Cart 1962
The milkman delivering a milk churn on a horse and cart at Dingle racecourse, County Kerry, Ireland. Date: 1962

The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Pumps
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mrs Pumps the Milkmans Wife. circa 1910

The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr Pumps
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr Pumps the Milkman. circa 1910

The Round Game of Happy Families, Miss Pumps
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Miss Pumps the Milkmans Daughter. circa 1910

Loading Milk Onto Van
A milkman and woman loading milk on to a van. Date: 1930s

Cartoon, Cost of food and drink, WW1
Cartoon illustrating the cost of food and drink during the First World War. Various tradesmen comment on the cost of their produce. Date: 1916

When Peace Comes Along by Heath Robinson, WW1
A Last Use for the Ole Siege Howitzers. A big gun converted into a receptacle for milk on a horse-drawn cart. Ideas for what to do with old war machinery

Silhouettes for Bristol Pure Milk Co Ltd
Silhouettes by H.L. Oakley for a leaflet published by Bristol Pure Milk Co Ltd, on the production, processing and delivery of homogenised milk

Milkman Collects empty
A milkman collects an empty milkbottle from a doorstep, next to a potted geranium. Date: early 1970s

Ambala - Hill Milkmen. Ambala is in the state of Haryana, Northern India, Date: circa 1908

Electric milk float delivering in town, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England, may

Milkman Holds Bottle
A milkman holds out a pint bottle of milk

Irish Milk Cart, 1950S
Delivering milk from a donkey cart in Ireland

London Milkman / Petherick
London characters: the MILKMAN goes from door to door, with two churns suspended by a yoke from his shoulders, from which he fills your pot on your doorstep

German Milk Horse & Cart
German milkmen loading their horses and carts

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In the early 1900s, milkmen and their floats were a common sight on the streets. These dedicated milk delivery men would tirelessly make their rounds, ensuring that fresh milk was delivered to doorsteps across towns and cities. An engraving of a Maltese Milkman captures the essence of this profession, showcasing the hardworking individuals who took pride in their daily deliveries. Similarly, sketches at Gibraltar depict the bustling activity as milkmen went about their business. One can imagine the lively scenes on Charlotte Street in London, where milkmen hurriedly made their way through busy crowds with crates filled with bottles of creamy goodness. Mr Libbys Milk became synonymous with quality and reliability for many households during this time. A vibrant color litho from 1904 showcases a bustling dairy scene - cows grazing peacefully while workers diligently tended to them. This image reminds us of how important dairies were in providing fresh milk to communities. However, not all stories involving they were mundane. In one colorful litho titled "The original stunt by an American in Paris, " we see an amusing incident unfold as a daring individual tries to have a fleeing dairy farmer arrested. The unexpected twists and turns add excitement to an otherwise ordinary day in the life of a milkman. Advertisements like those from New River Dairy Company highlighted the importance of choosing trusted sources for your daily dose of calcium-rich goodness. These ads aimed to instill confidence among consumers when it came to selecting their preferred brand. Milk vendors around the world had unique ways of transporting their goods. A donkey-riding vendor captured our attention as he navigated through Seville's narrow streets delivering his precious cargo – reminding us that even centuries ago, innovation played its part in ensuring timely deliveries. Lastly, we cannot forget Mrs Pumps' round game of Happy Families – perhaps inspired by her own experiences interacting with different families during her deliveries? This whimsical depiction adds charm and a touch of nostalgia to the milkman's profession.