Wooden Box Collection

Seated Male Nude - Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille

World War Two Home Front. A woman delivery boxes full of fish to traders in Billingsgate market, London September 1943

Dressing Box Depicting the Finding of Moses and Scenes from Abraham and Hagar, c. 1668
Dressing Box Depicting the Finding of Moses and Scenes from Abraham and Hagar, England, c. 1668

A Victorian Christmas card of kittens playing in a wooden box, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603502 A Victorian Christmas card of kittens playing in a wooden box, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Roses in Cigar Box, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731270 Roses in Cigar Box, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roses in Cigar Box)

Camera obscura, Optics Chapter, plate V, illustration from the Encyclopedie
CHT242733 Camera obscura, Optics Chapter, plate V, illustration from the Encyclopedie by Denis Diderot (1713-84) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Goussier

A Victorian Christmas card of kittens playing in a wooden box, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603531 A Victorian Christmas card of kittens playing in a wooden box, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas card of three kittens in a wooden box with one leaping out, c
3603516 A Victorian Christmas card of three kittens in a wooden box with one leaping out, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian die cut greeting card in the shape of an oval wooden box
3605861 A Victorian die cut greeting card in the shape of an oval wooden box, c 1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Edwardian postcard of a cat and two kittens in a wooden box of straws, c
3604942 Edwardian postcard of a cat and two kittens in a wooden box of straws, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Domestic goods from Timor, from Verhandelingen over de Natuurlijke Geschiedenis der
STC209628 Domestic goods from Timor, from Verhandelingen over de Natuurlijke Geschiedenis der Nederlandsche overzeesche Bezittingen, Volume I, by Coenraad Jacob Temminck, engraved by J.M

Dr Schliemanns Trojan Antiquities, on View at the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1589807 Dr Schliemanns Trojan Antiquities, on View at the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Schliemanns Trojan Antiquities)

Ground flint man emptying basket wooden box 1934
Ground flint. a man emptying a basket of gound flint into a wooden box. 1934, Middle East, Israel and/or Palestine

Red squirrel in bird feeder

The Peep Show, 1789 (engraving)
XJF996645 The Peep Show, 1789 (engraving) by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: engraved by Francesco Bartolozzi); English, out of copyright

CAT - Kittens in wooden box
JD-22809 CAT - Kittens in wooden box John Daniels contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

CAT - Kitten sitting on top of a wooden box
JD-22811 CAT - Kitten sitting on top of a wooden box John Daniels contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Unveiling the Secrets: A Journey through Time with the Wooden Box" Step into a world of intrigue and history as we explore the multifaceted nature of the wooden box. From its humble beginnings to its diverse uses, this unassuming object has witnessed countless stories unfold. In Jean Baptiste Edouard Detaille's masterpiece, "Seated Male Nude, " a wooden box sits in the background, holding untold treasures within. What secrets does it safeguard? Only our imagination can unravel its mysteries. During World War Two on the home front, a woman delivers boxes filled with fish to traders in Billingsgate. The sturdy wooden boxes symbolize resilience amidst adversity, providing sustenance and hope during challenging times. A dressing box from 1668 depicts biblical scenes of Moses and Abraham and Hagar intricately carved onto its surface. This ornate wooden box serves not only as storage but also as a testament to religious devotion and artistic craftsmanship. In a Victorian Christmas card from 1880, playful kittens frolic inside a wooden box adorned with festive decorations. Their joyous antics remind us that even simple objects like these can bring delight during holiday celebrations. Roses delicately arranged in a cigar box grace another Christmas card, showcasing the versatility of this everyday item. Its transformation into an elegant vessel for beauty demonstrates how wood can be repurposed into something enchanting. The camera obscura depicted in an illustration from Encyclopedie reveals yet another facet of the wooden box's capabilities – serving as an essential tool for capturing moments frozen in time. It highlights how innovation intertwines with tradition throughout history. Another Victorian Christmas card captures three kittens nestled inside a wooden box; one daringly leaps out while others curiously observe their surroundings. This charming image reminds us that exploration often begins within familiar confines before venturing into unknown territories. An oval-shaped die-cut greeting card resembling a miniature wooden box evokes nostalgia for the Victorian era.