Sandbox Collection

Sandbox tree, Hura crepitans
5855220 Sandbox tree, Hura crepitans; (add.info.: Sandbox tree, Hura crepitans. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science,")

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Notre Dame de Paris, the bedside overlooking the square where children play, 1920
LUX4776826 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Notre Dame de Paris, the bedside overlooking the square where children play, 1920; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Notre Dame de Paris

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643326 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Notre Dame de Paris, apse, 1920
LUX4771579 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Notre Dame de Paris, apse, 1920; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Notre Dame de Paris, apse, 1920); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Dr. Henry Alexander Murray, Jr. house, 129 East 69th Street, New York, New York, 1922. Landscape: Clarence Fowler

Games of colin-aillard, jumping rope, balloon and sand in the public garden, in Imagier de l'enfance, c
DUV4206126 Games of colin-aillard, jumping rope, balloon and sand in the public garden, in Imagier de l enfance, c.1900 (engraving) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870)

Sandbox tree and true sago palm
Sandbox tree, Hura crepitans 1 and true sago palm tree, Metroxylon sagu 2. Sablier, Sagouier farineux. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries

Spain. Lower Paleolithic. Cleaver flint
Prehistory. Spain. Lower Paleolithic. Cleaver flint. Arenero Hermanos, Madrid. National Archaeological Museum. Madrid. Spain

Hura crepitans, sandbox tree
Georg D Ehret watercolour of Hura crepitans, 1740s. 511 x 372 mm. Date: 1740

Sandbox tree, Hura crepitans.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Baby, 12-14 Months, playing in the sand

People relaxing by outdoors swimming pool, (B&W), elevated view

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"Step into the Sandbox: A Journey through Time and Playfulness" Transport yourself back to the enchanting world of childhood with these captivating illustrations from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In an illustration titled "Alphabet of good examples, " we catch a glimpse of children engrossed in their imaginative play, surrounded by toys and games that have stood the test of time. The engraving showcases a variety of activities that were once cherished pastimes. From colin-aillard, a game requiring agility and strategy, to jumping rope with friends, each image exudes joy and camaraderie. Balloons float gracefully in the air as sand fills little hands, reminding us of simpler times spent outdoors. Amongst this nostalgic collection is a depiction of two remarkable trees - the sandbox tree and true sago palm. These botanical wonders add an element of wonderment to our journey, showcasing nature's ability to captivate our imagination even within the confines of a sandbox. As we delve deeper into history, we stumble upon remnants from Spain's Lower Paleolithic era - a cleaver flint used by early humans for survival. This artifact serves as a reminder that even in ancient times, people sought solace or perhaps inspiration amidst grains of sand. Returning to more recent memories, we encounter another representation of Hura crepitans - commonly known as the sandbox tree. Its unique appearance adds intrigue to any landscape it graces while its name evokes memories filled with laughter echoing across sandy playgrounds. In one heartwarming photograph captured during infancy's tender stage at twelve to fourteen months old, we witness pure delight radiating from a baby playing in the sand. Their innocent exploration serves as proof that even at such an early age, there is magic waiting within every grain beneath their tiny fingers. Lastly but certainly not leastly (if you'll allow us some poetic license), an elevated view reveals people basking in the sun by an outdoor swimming pool.