Caisse Collection

Indian sword swallower in Paris, 1816. An assistant holds a sword to show its length (18 inches)
FLO4677617 Indian sword swallower in Paris, 1816. An assistant holds a sword to show its length (18 inches), and another takes something from a box of tricks

Transport trolley - Freight cart - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980194 Transport trolley - Freight cart - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Transport trolley - Freight cart - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF

African woman playing a pit and pebbles game called Uri, using 21 balls and a box with 10 compartments
FLO4576728 African woman playing a pit and pebbles game called Uri, using 21 balls and a box with 10 compartments, while a man climbs a palm tree behind her using a sling, 18th century

Garden porcelain: Flowerpot holder or cover-pot 1752, oval flowerpot or jardiniere
FLO4633161 Garden porcelain: Flowerpot holder or cover-pot 1752, oval flowerpot or jardiniere, cache-pot with flowers by Huny 1757, flower box or caisse a fleurs 1755, jardiniere named the eventail

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Caisse; Chest; Kiste (engraving)
7195121 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Caisse; Chest; Kiste (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caisse; Chest; Kiste)

Emargement - illustration from Napoleon le Petit, 19th Century (b / w engraving)
909652 Emargement - illustration from Napoleon le Petit, 19th Century (b/w engraving) by Morin, Edmond (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published in Cent dessins)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Caisse (de comptoir); Till; Casse (engraving)
7195122 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Caisse (de comptoir); Till; Casse (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caisse (de comptoir); Till; Casse

detail of: The port of Marseille in the 18th century"
JLJ4607584 detail of: The port of Marseille in the 18th century" Detail representing the unloading of goods. Painting by Joseph Vernet (1714-1789) 18th century Paris

Dame-jeanne and caisse, 1925 (oil on canvas)
712298 Dame-jeanne and caisse, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 73x100 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

FAST DRINKING
This girl is drinking her coffee while running for the metro : she should take better care of her stomach, thinks the Caisse Primaire Centrale de Securite Sociale Date: 1947

Lidded Bulb Vase (caisse a oignons); Niderviller Porcelain Manufactory, French, active 1754 - present; about 1768; Hard-paste porcelain, polychrome enamel decoration

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In the bustling conference held in Agagogo, Gabon, the crew of the Pioneer French ship engaged in a heated discussion with a Portuguese trader. Their topic? The sinister art of perishing slaves. As they deliberated on this dark subject, their surroundings were adorned with wrapping paper-covered floors and an array of wine bottles scattered about. The engraving depicting "caisse" from Le Vocabulaire Illustre showcases a chest-like structure, reminiscent of those used to store precious belongings or treasures. This image transports us back to a time when such chests were essential for safeguarding valuables. Another illustration from Napoleon le Petit captures an intriguing scene involving "emargement, " where a man is depicted meticulously noting down information while simultaneously preventing something from escaping his grasp. It serves as a reminder that even in seemingly mundane tasks like record-keeping, there can be hidden complexities and challenges. Moving forward through history, we encounter another depiction of "caisse de comptoir" or till, captured in an engraving titled Casse. This imagery takes us back to bustling markets and shops where tills played a crucial role in managing transactions and ensuring financial accuracy. A glimpse into Marseille's 18th-century port reveals fascinating details about daily life at that time. Amongst the hustle and bustle stands Dame-jeanne (a large glass bottle) alongside caisse (chest), hinting at their significance within trade activities during this era. Fast-forwarding to 1925, we find ourselves immersed in an oil painting titled "Dame-jeanne and Caisse. " The artwork portrays these objects as symbols of indulgence and pleasure—an invitation to enjoy life's simple pleasures without restraint. Illustrations extracted from A French Alphabet Book published in 1814 offer further insights into how caisse was perceived historically.