Baskets Collection (#61)

Coaling a Royal Mail steam packet at Kingston, Jamaica
Scene at the harbour in Kingston, Jamaica, showing lines a women carrying baskets of coal on their heads on board a Royal Mail steam packet ship

Pretty young Fish Seller, Russia, selling a catch of river fish from two small baskets by the side of the road

T. Lomath Jnr. - 14 Allington Street, Pimlico, London
The shop of T. Lomath Jnr. 14 Allington Street, Pimlico, London - a Fruiterer and Greengrocer

Izmir, Turkey - Vegetable Market
A Vegetable Market with vegetable sellers at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey

Egypt - Basket Makers
Basket Makers - Egypt

An old peasant woman at Breton Market

Fruit Sellers - Tangiers, Morocco
Fruit Sellers at a Tangiers Market, Morooc

Morocco - Tangiers - Fuel Market

Black Vultures scavenging - Mexico
Natures scavengers. Black Vultures scavenging in the street - Mexico Date: circa 1930s

Turkey - Basket Seller
A Basket Seller - Turkey

Luzern - Switzerland
The harbourside market at Luzern, Switzerland

Mersin, Turkey - Basket-making
Basket-makers at Mersin. A large city and a busy port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey and is the capital of the Mersin Province

Manure Dryers / Collectors - Madras, India
Indian manure collectors and dryers. The manure was collected off the streets, worked into brickettes, dried in the sun and then sold for fuel in place of wood and coal to the local populace

Work School for Blind
Men and women at a work school for the blind in Euston Road, London; some read Braille books, one man weaves baskets

Snake Charmers
Three Indian snake charmers with four snakes in baskets, one of them holding a fifth. Date: 1801

Women of the Pimo Tribe, 1858
Illustration showing a group of native American Indian women of the Pimo tribe carrying baskets and water vessels on their heads, wearing full wrap around skirts and heavy jewellery

Snake Handlers - China
Chinese snake handlers

Parisians at Sceaux: Dining in a Tree, 1872
Engraving showing wealthy Parisians enjoying dinner at Sceaux, with some dining in tree-houses; their food arriving in baskets hoisted up to them

Basket Making
A man weaving willow baskets by hand

Vegetable Seller, Japan
A Japanese street trader of vegetables carries the produce in baskets suspended from the ends of a long pole

Mail Coach / Cargo of Game
DECEMBER The Norwich to London mail coach transports a large cargo of game, including turkey rabbits, partridge and pheasant

Little Bridesmaids
Five little bridesmaids wait at the church door with their baskets of primroses and anxious expressions

German Strawberries
A countrywoman from the Hamburg region dressed in her picturesque costume carries two heavy baskets of erdbeeren - strawberries - suspended from a yoke on her shoulders

Tyn Church - Prague
A view on part of The Church of Our Lady in front of Tyn - a dominant feature of the Old Town district of Prague and the main church of this area since the 14th century

Chinese Dung Collectors
Young children scrape animal droppings off a paved walkway

Market Women
An English Market-Woman and her daughter - both laden with baskets of - what ? Vegetables ? Eggs ? all will be revealed when they lay out their wares

Scots Marketpeople
A Scotch Market-Woman and Children - all three carrying baskets of produce while mama carries a huge pot of milk, probably

Apache Baskets
Various types of basket made by the Apache people of Arizona; some, such as the water bottle (centre, top) are watertight

Pima Basket Maker
A Pima woman of Arizona makes her baskets from the fibre of the yucca plant, weaving them from the centre outwards

Children to Baptism
A Scandinavian couple on skis take their children to the church to be baptised : due to the long journey, they take them in batches, carrying them on their backs in baskets

Dresses of 1892
Elegant women in embroidered and lace dresses, with two girls carrying baskets of flowers

Vegetables in Baskets
Mixed vegetables prettily presented in pastry baskets

Baskets of Apples
A girl with baskets of freshly picked apples from a Devonshire orchard, England

Raspberry Picking / 1901
Raspberry picking at Histon, Cambridgeshire

London Flower Sellers
London flower sellers with their wares

TEA BASKET
Eleborate tea baskets from the Army & Navy Stores

Bagan (Pagan), Mandalay Division, Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Cat - 8 week old Persian kitten
LA-6372 Cat - 8 week old Persian kitten Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cat - Balinese - Kitten curled up in pink basket
LA-6245 Cat - Balinese - Kitten curled up in pink basket Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cat - Persian kitten in pink basket
LA-6347 Cat - Persian kitten in pink basket Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cat - Persian kitten in pink basket
LA-6348 Cat - Persian kitten in pink basket Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cat - Persian kitten in pink basket
LA-6346 Cat - Persian kitten in pink basket Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Man selling pineapples on the beach of the Beachcomber Le Paradis five star hotel, Mauritius, Indian Ocean, Africa

Woman carrying salt on salt workings, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Medina Souk, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Olive Fruit - picked in a basket - La Drome Provencale - France
WAT-11977 Olive Fruit - picked in a basket La Drome Provencale, France M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Vegetables, Campo de Fiori market, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Dog - Westfalia / Westfalen Terrier - 2 puppies sleeping in dog basket, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-4399 Dog - Westfalia / Westfalen Terrier - 2 puppies sleeping in dog basket Lower Saxony, Germany Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Baskets: A Timeless Symbol of Tradition, Utility, and Companionship" From the Women's Institute activities during the First World War to Welsh girls in traditional costume in 1908, they have played a significant role throughout history. They have been witness to countless heartwarming moments and served as carriers of precious cargo. Imagine a couple of Jack Russell dogs happily nestled in a basket on a bike or adorable miniature long-haired Dachshund puppies playfully peeking out from their cozy basket. They have always provided comfort and security for our beloved pets. In coastal towns like Whitstable, oyster catchers relied on sturdy baskets to collect their bountiful harvests from the sea. Similarly, three cockle women from Pembrokeshire showcased their strength and resilience as they carried heavy loads using these versatile containers. Even our furry friends enjoy the convenience of baskets. Whether it's a border terrier dog enjoying a leisurely ride on a bicycle or an elegant German short-haired pointer taking in the scenery, these loyal companions find solace within these woven havens. It also hold precious memories. Picture five adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies snuggled together in one basket, each with its unique tricolour markings. These images capture pure joy and innocence that will be cherished forever. Travel back to early 1900s St Ives, Cornwall - fishing boats returning with their day's catch neatly arranged in baskets; Borough Market bustling with activity as vendors proudly display their goods within woven vessels. They were not only practical but also added charm to everyday life. And let us not forget about our pint-sized pals. A Yorkshire Terrier perched comfortably inside a bicycle basket is an endearing sight that brings smiles wherever it goes. Whether used for work or pleasure, they can more than just utilitarian objects - they embody tradition, nostalgia, and companionship. They remind us of simpler times and the beauty found in everyday moments.