Water Butt Collection

A Town Gate in Leerdam, c.1868-c.1870. Creator: Jan Weissenbruch
A Town Gate in Leerdam, c.1868-c.1870

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Child playing with water

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Sons of Neptune Shaving a Landsman!, published March 4, 1817. Creator: Isaac Robert Cruikshank
Sons of Neptune Shaving a Landsman!, published March 4, 1817

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro II as Kudo Suketsune (?) in the Play Edo no Hana Wakayagi... c
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro II as Kudo Suketsune (?) in the Play Edo no Hana Wakayagi Soga (?), Performed at the Ichimura Theater (?) in the Second Month, 1769 (?), c. 1769

Water or Wine Jug, c. 1939. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Water or Wine Jug, c. 1939

Mother and Children hanging out the Washing, pub. 1854 (colour lithograph)
5055727 Mother and Children hanging out the Washing, pub. 1854 (colour lithograph) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Un Coin de Jardin. Creator: Karl Bodmer
Un Coin de Jardin. [Corner of a garden]

Mother and Children hanging out the Washing, pub. 1854. Creator: Robert Barnes (1840 - 1895)
Mother and Children hanging out the Washing, pub. 1854 (colour lithograph)

Water butt, pipe running into container on brick socket, watering can standing to left

Shed and water butt in allotment

Woman filling watering can from rainwater butt. Cotswolds UK
MAB-755 Woman filling watering can from rainwater butt Cotswolds UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Water Tanks - two linked green plastic water butts collecting rainwater from shed roof. Cheltenham UK
MAB-247 Two linked green plastic water butts collecting rainwater from shed roof Cheltenham, UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Plastic waterbutt for catching rainwater off greenhouse in a garden, Bouldon, Shropshire, England, september

Waterbutt in frost covered garden vegetable plot at dawn, Suffolk, England, november

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"Capturing Nature's Bounty: The Versatility of Water Butts" Step back in time to a vibrant spring scene near Richmond, Virginia from Harpers Weekly, pub. 1870 (engraving). Amidst the blooming flowers and lush greenery, a water butt stands proudly, ready to collect the precious rainwater that nourishes this picturesque landscape. In another realm altogether, we find ourselves immersed in Japanese culture as we witness The Actor Sawamura Sojuro II as Kudo Suketsune (?) in the Play Edo no Hana Wakayagi. . C). Amongst intricate costumes and dramatic performances, a water butt quietly takes its place on stage - an essential prop adding authenticity to the scene. Fast forward to c. 1939 when Nicholas Amantea created a stunning Water or Wine Jug. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this exquisite piece showcases the timeless beauty of water storage vessels throughout history. Traveling across continents and centuries brings us to Mother and Children hanging out the Washing, pub. 1854 (colour lithograph) by Robert Barnes. In this charming depiction of domestic life, a trusty water butt serves as both practicality and symbolism - representing resourcefulness and sustainability even in simpler times. Un Coin de Jardin by Karl Bodmer transports us into an idyllic garden setting where nature flourishes harmoniously. Nestled amongst verdant foliage is yet another humble companion - a reliable water butt silently collecting rainwater for nurturing these thriving plants. Returning closer to home brings us face-to-face with modern-day applications of these ingenious contraptions. From allotments adorned with sheds and water butts serving as lifelines for flourishing crops; Woman filling watering can from rainwater butt Cotswolds UK; or two linked green plastic water butts collecting rainwater from shed roof Cheltenham UK - it becomes evident that their purpose remains unchanged over time: to harness the power of nature's gift.