Barrel Collection (page 7)

Children playing a throwing game (chromolitho)
8677294 Children playing a throwing game (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children playing a throwing game)

Provisions for soldiers and troops on the Eastern Front, from Signal Magazine, Number 4
BAL142506 Provisions for soldiers and troops on the Eastern Front, from Signal Magazine, Number 4, second edition of February 1942 (b/w photo); Private Collection

Balance, Balloon, Bandbox, Banjo, Banner, Baptize, Barber, Barouche, Barrel, Baseball, Basin, Basket (engraving)
8650030 Balance, Balloon, Bandbox, Banjo, Banner, Baptize, Barber, Barouche, Barrel, Baseball, Basin, Basket (engraving) by German School

Take him away, he thinks I'm a little boy and I'm a little girl (colour litho)
8656639 Take him away, he thinks I'm a little boy and I'm a little girl (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Take him away)

Faux gilded relief, with Bacchus astride a barrel, surrounded by some dancing cherubs, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting)
8683560 Faux gilded relief, with Bacchus astride a barrel, surrounded by some dancing cherubs, 1650-52 (wall tempera painting) by Boulanger, Jean (1606-c.1680); Palazzo Ducale Estense, Sassuolo

Cook's mate, 19th century (pen, ink)
7341823 Cook's mate, 19th century (pen, ink) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 25.2x18.9 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Thomas Rowlandson Depicts clothing)

Woman in costume as a Vivandiere or sutler, 1880s (lithograph)
5893492 Woman in costume as a Vivandiere or sutler, 1880s (lithograph); (add.info.: Woman in costume of a sutler to the French Guards (Vivandiere, Garde Francaise) for a masquerade ball, Paris

Barrels and ancient measuring instruments from the 18th century, preserved in the Museum of Rome, Rome
3559883 Barrels and ancient measuring instruments from the 18th century, preserved in the Museum of Rome, Rome; (add.info.: Barrels and ancient measuring instruments from the 18th century)

Engraving depicting a steam crane being used to move cargo off boats, 19th century
5308946 Engraving depicting a steam crane being used to move cargo off boats, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a steam crane being used to move cargo off boats)

The process of making patterns from which moulds were made
5307548 The process of making patterns from which moulds were made from.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the process of making patterns from which moulds for casting gun barrels would be formed)

A salt marsh in the 16th century - Fac-simile from an engraving of the Latin book Agricola in "Les wonders de
LSE4101963 A salt marsh in the 16th century - Fac-simile from an engraving of the Latin book Agricola in "Les wonders de l'industrie" by Louis Figuier; Private Collection; (add.info)

Chinese criminal waiting for interrogation, CANTON, China. Engraving 1868
JAB4121500 Chinese criminal waiting for interrogation, CANTON, China. Engraving 1868; (add.info.: Chinese criminal waiting for interrogation, CANTON, China. Engraving 1868); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Dinner Party in the Hell, 19th Century (engraving)
JAB4120657 Dinner Party in the Hell, 19th Century (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving for Chanson by Pierre Jean Beranger (1780-1857), 1866); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Description of medicinal plants and how to prepare them. Detail of a page of the manuscript " Treats
VEN5028082 Description of medicinal plants and how to prepare them. Detail of a page of the manuscript " Treats on herbs" (Tractatus de herbis) by Pedanius Dioscorides (Dioscorides)

Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: a medieval fountain representing a man in armor accompanied by a bear
LUX4795103 Switzerland, Canton of Bern, Bern: a medieval fountain representing a man in armor accompanied by a bear, in the centre of a street in old Bern, 1895; (add.info.: Switzerland)

United States, New York City: Canal boat Erie boats anchor in the Hudson River years 1850
NWI4966895 United States, New York City: Canal boat Erie boats anchor in the Hudson River years 1850. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: United States)

Johnstown flood in the United States in 1889 (Great Flood of 1889): the population reunited in the Pennsylvania
NWI4954248 Johnstown flood in the United States in 1889 (Great Flood of 1889): the population reunited in the Pennsylvania Railroad railway station which served as a refuge and morgue

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: Factory of manufacture of Champagne Saint Marceaux and company
LUX4801360 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: Factory of manufacture of Champagne Saint Marceaux and company, depart of the futs for the harvest

France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: Delbeck Champagne manufacturing plant, large construction site
LUX4801352 France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51), Reims: Delbeck Champagne manufacturing plant, large construction site, 1890 - photo by Rothier; (add.info.: France, Champagne-Ardenne, Marne (51)

Romania, Moldova: oil field, primitive oil processing plant with rudimentary buildings and numerous barrels, 1901
LUX4787436 Romania, Moldova: oil field, primitive oil processing plant with rudimentary buildings and numerous barrels, 1901; (add.info.: Romania, Moldova: oil field)

Melter of tallow for lighting in 1887 (engraving)
7295208 Melter of tallow for lighting in 1887 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Three children playing on a scale (board and barrel)
JAB5037059 Three children playing on a scale (board and barrel).; (add.info.: Three children playing on a scale (board and barrel).); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Wine warehouse halle aux vins in Paris, 1860 (engraving)
CUL4892411 Wine warehouse halle aux vins in Paris, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Wine warehouse " halle aux vins in Paris)

Daily life North America, domestic work: woman recuding soap, made from lard, boiled in a large outdoor tank
NWI4880187 Daily life North America, domestic work: woman recuding soap, made from lard, boiled in a large outdoor tank; (add.info.: Daily life North America, domestic work: woman picking up soap)

France, Ile-de-France, Yvelines (78), Le Pecq: Barrel swimming race, 1902
LUX4811253 France, Ile-de-France, Yvelines (78), Le Pecq: Barrel swimming race, 1902; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Yvelines (78), Le Pecq: Barrel swimming race, 1902); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Agriculture: Farmers squeezing apples to make cider, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4825216 Agriculture: Farmers squeezing apples to make cider, 19th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Agriculture: Farmers squeezing apples to make cider, 19th century)

Terebenthine distillery in North Carolina, USA. Coloured engraving from 1870
NWI4825113 Terebenthine distillery in North Carolina, USA. Coloured engraving from 1870.; (add.info.: Terebenthine distillery in North Carolina, USA)

Algeria, Algiers: on a dirt road bordered by cactus, a donkey loaded with barrels followed by three soldiers, 1900
LUX4781037 Algeria, Algiers: on a dirt road bordered by cactus, a donkey loaded with barrels followed by three soldiers, 1900; (add.info.: Algeria, Algiers: on a dirt road bordered by cactus)

France, Poitou-Charentes, Vienne (86): vintage boiler with still and barrels of eau de vie, 1900
LUX4771235 France, Poitou-Charentes, Vienne (86): vintage boiler with still and barrels of eau de vie, 1900; (add.info.: France, Poitou-Charentes)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Harvest, Two harvesters with hood, barrel and pitcher, 1900
LUX4770580 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Harvest, Two harvesters with hood, barrel and pitcher, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): Harvest, Two harvesters with hood

A Sabine man in hooded cape, Cucullus or Bardocucullus, riding a three-horse, four-wheeled wagon with a large barrel
FLO4703689 A Sabine man in hooded cape, Cucullus or Bardocucullus, riding a three-horse, four-wheeled wagon with a large barrel

Chocolate making in Moreuil factory. c.1900 (chromo)
2636215 Chocolate making in Moreuil factory. c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Food and Beverage. Chocolate making in Moreuil factory. Imagery, France, c.1900.); Photo © CCI

Japanese woodcut depicting coopers making a large barrel
3522133 Japanese woodcut depicting coopers making a large barrel; (add.info.: Japanese woodcut depicting coopers making a large barrel; 19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Duties towards the homeland: The duty to pay tax. A fraudster punished. Engraving in " The unique book of morality
DUV4212755 Duties towards the homeland: The duty to pay tax. A fraudster punished. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205673 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letters Rs T U)

Cat sailing in a barrel (colour litho)
8641345 Cat sailing in a barrel (colour litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat sailing in a barrel)

I do like to be where the beer is (coloured photo)
8656317 I do like to be where the beer is (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I do like to be where the beer is)

Man floating in the sea, buoyed up by alcohol (colour litho)
8656722 Man floating in the sea, buoyed up by alcohol (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man floating in the sea, buoyed up by alcohol)

Square Five Days in Milan
3563010 Square Five Days in Milan by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Square Five Days, Milan 1900-1905 Date of Artwork: 1881-1895 Artist: Grandi)

Engraving depicting Marin Mersenne performing an experiment to prove the rotation of the earth
UIG5426072 Engraving depicting Marin Mersenne performing an experiment to prove the rotation of the earth: ball fired from vertical cannon did not fall back down the barrel

Engraving depicting various applications of the inclined plane. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426037 Engraving depicting various applications of the inclined plane. Dated 19th Century; UIG

Engraving depicting various applications of the inclined plane. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426005 Engraving depicting various applications of the inclined plane. Dated 19th Century; UIG

View of the East India Company building at Leadenhall Street, London (England)
MMM5483642 View of the East India Company building at Leadenhall Street, London (England). Lithograph (29.3x44 cm), by Bowles and Carver, 1802.; National Maritime Museum, London

Detailed plan of the ship Revenge (1805), describing the ballast and the lower level of the boat
MMM5477551 Detailed plan of the ship Revenge (1805), describing the ballast and the lower level of the boat, a third class of 74 guns; National Maritime Museum, London

Engraving depicting the filling of barrels with beer from vats, 19th century
5308885 Engraving depicting the filling of barrels with beer from vats, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the filling of barrels with beer from vats)

The cleansing of beer
5308434 The cleansing of beer.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the cleansing of beer: cleaning after primary fermentation. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG

Joseph Priestley's gun barrel apparatus
5308238 Joseph Priestley's gun barrel apparatus.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Joseph Priestley's gun barrel apparatus which he used when he wished to examine gases from various substances)

The Warrener (w/c)
5669017 The Warrener (w/c) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Photo © AF Fotografie

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Coopers at work making wooden barrels, their skilled hands meticulously crafting each stave with precision and care. In Europe, specifically Ireland's vibrant capital city of Dublin, the exterior of Brazen Head pub stands proudly as a testament to its rich history since its establishment in 1198 AD. As we journey across the Atlantic to Kentucky's Loretto, we find ourselves immersed in the Makers Mark Bourbon Distillery where barrels age gracefully, infusing the bourbon with depth and character. Step into the workshop of a cooper, witnessing firsthand their artistry and dedication as they shape raw materials into functional works of art. Across the vast lands of Canada in Nova Scotia's Halifax lies Alexander Keiths Nova Scotia Brewery; here, barrels play an integral role in brewing exceptional beer that delights countless palates. But it is not only beverages that find solace within these wooden vessels; good French wine brings luck to those who savor it. The French rugby team prepares diligently to face off against their Irish counterparts on the field, fueled by tradition and passion. In 1962, Irish folk group The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem captivated audiences with their soul-stirring melodies echoing through barrel-lined halls. Meanwhile, Hogarth's satirical artwork reminds us of perspective's importance - without it, absurdities abound. Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery transports us back to 1890 when craftsmanship met innovation inside aging barrels that held secrets waiting to be unveiled sip by sip. A replica Samuel Adams beer barrel stands tall in Boston as a symbol of American brewing heritage. Finally, let us wander along South Street docks in New York City during the bustling 1870s; amidst towering ships laden with cargo from distant shores lay rows upon rows of barrels filled with treasures yet undiscovered. From ancient pubs steeped in history to modern-day distilleries pushing boundaries – all united by one common thread: the humble barrel.