Cans Collection (#2)

Family having a picnic consisting of canned and bottled food and drink (chromolitho)
3656929 Family having a picnic consisting of canned and bottled food and drink (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A smart, well-stocked interior (colour litho)
3621799 A smart, well-stocked interior (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A smart, well-stocked interior)

Advertisement for Heinz (chromolitho)
3639480 Advertisement for Heinz (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Heinz.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Illustration from a childrens book, c. 1920-30
3497643 Illustration from a childrens book, c.1920-30 by Scarpelli, Filiberto (1870-1933); Centro Apice, UniversitA degli Studi di Milano, Milan

Can making and filling, factory of the Liebig Extract of Meat Company, Ltd, Argentina (b / w photo)
5996518 Can making and filling, factory of the Liebig Extract of Meat Company, Ltd, Argentina (b/w photo) by Argentinian Photographer

Advertisement for Crosse and Blackwell foods, c1920 (colour litho)
6029743 Advertisement for Crosse and Blackwell foods, c1920 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Crosse and Blackwell foods)

The Collieries Strike (engraving)
1627559 The Collieries Strike (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Collieries Strike)

The cooks dream (chromolitho)
1093647 The cooks dream (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cooks dream. French educational card)

Comic postcard, Chauffeur buying petrol Date: 20th century

Display of Canned Vegetables and Fruits, 1940s (screen print)
2622107 Display of Canned Vegetables and Fruits, 1940s (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drink, drink, brother drink! (colour litho)
3103906 Drink, drink, brother drink! (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drink, drink, brother drink)

After the bombardment (colour litho)
3096403 After the bombardment (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the bombardment. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Advert, Wesson Oil for cooking and salads. 1926

Assortment of gardening tools, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243951 Assortment of gardening tools, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Portrait of Nicolas Appert (1749-1841) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR172602 Portrait of Nicolas Appert (1749-1841) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Blanchard, Auguste I (1766-p.1832); Private Collection; (add.info)

Operating canning machine at HJ Heinz company, Pittsburgh, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
3470725 Operating canning machine at HJ Heinz company, Pittsburgh, c.1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American, out of copyright

Advertisement for Heinz tinned cream soups (colour litho)
6030654 Advertisement for Heinz tinned cream soups (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grandmothers visit to "The Children Garden"(engraving)
1038401 Grandmothers visit to " The Children Garden" (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grandmothers visit to " The Children Garden")

Hotel maid, carrying two water cans (colour litho)
972445 Hotel maid, carrying two water cans (colour litho) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel maid, carrying two water cans)

Oil, The processes of an industry of ever-increasing commercial importance (b / w photo)
6008304 Oil, The processes of an industry of ever-increasing commercial importance (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil)

Our Cats, a Domestic History (engraving)
1622837 Our Cats, a Domestic History (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Cats, a Domestic History)

Boites de conserves alimentaires pour la viande et les legumes (engraving)
2787560 Boites de conserves alimentaires pour la viande et les legumes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Kneipp Cure, Patients taking their Morning Exercise at Grunau, near Berlin (litho)
1040806 The Kneipp Cure, Patients taking their Morning Exercise at Grunau, near Berlin (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kneipp Cure)

Putti watering hearts (chromolitho)
2775219 Putti watering hearts (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Putti watering hearts)

The Sham Fight before the Prince of Wales at Delhi (engraving)
1059117 The Sham Fight before the Prince of Wales at Delhi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sham Fight before the Prince of Wales at Delhi)

Oregon - Salmon Fisheries (chromolitho)
961407 Oregon - Salmon Fisheries (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oregon - Salmon Fisheries. Area in square miles 96, 030)

Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. 1935-1950. Creator: Unknown
An eight ounce tin can for the Maryland House brand of oysters distributed by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. The can is white with red and black text

Train
Prateek Dubey

Livitrans express
Marc Apers

Waiting
Trevor Cole

In Love With Bubble
Rullyanto Wibisono

Tin Eyes
hardibudi

Baby you can drive my Car
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Two cans of beer
Inge Schuster

A customer eyes up the prices in local convenience store in Manchester. 3rd February 1975

Canned cash E EEnterprising youngsters Richard and Nicola McBride are halfway towards their £ 1000 target for guide dogs for the bline

Typhoid outbreak. Aberdeen. Scotland. 1964. In 1964 there was an outbreak of typhoid in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. The first two cases were identified on 20 May 1964; eventually over 400 cases

The morning after the Rolling Stones concert at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire. 22nd August 1976

In many ways, it was a stylish marriage... and the groom Could afford a carriage. But it was a lot more fun for newlyweds Philip Whitehorn

Two women whisper to each other in aisle of shop, 9th September 1960. " They say you can t do without the New Womans Mirror" Marketing campaign to promote the launch of Womans Mirror

Robin Knox-Johnston with his provisions he will take on his yacht Suhaili when he sails around the world single-handedly in the Sunday Times Golden Globe Round The World Yacht race. May 1968

French housewife Mrs Maria Quaranta at the local supermarket, shopping for food. April 1975 75-2072-012

WVS canning centre at Lyminge, Folkestone, Kent. Women turning out 250 cans of fruit a day to save wastage. The canned goods - including plums, apples, pears

EXPRESS DAIRY SHOP 1970S
An Express Dairy Company shop selling products with the E logo on them Date: 1970s

STRING TELEPHONE C19
Three children talk to each other using cans linked by a piece of string. Date: late 19th century

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Spain, Andalucia, Cordoba, Recycling containers

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Drinks, Shopping, Supermarket, Cheap Alocholic drinks on sale for one pound

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"Cans: A Journey Through Time and Utility" Step into the whimsical world of W. Heath Robinson's imagination with "Another Wash-out, " where cans take center stage as ingenious contraptions for everyday tasks. Muriel Dawson's "Mother's Gardener" showcases the versatility of cans, transformed into vessels that nurture nature's bounty and bring life to gardens across the land. Travel back to the 1940s with a glimpse at iconic "Cans of Spam, " reminding us of an era when canned goods provided sustenance during challenging times. Discover the picturesque beauty of Collioure in Roussillon, France, as Desclaux factory proudly displays their jars and tins filled with delectable anchovies - a taste of European excellence preserved within each can. Witness East Ham, London rallying together during WW2, recycling cans to aid in the war effort - a testament to human resilience and resourcefulness in times of adversity. Immerse yourself in Rio de Janeiro's vibrant streets as you encounter a street vendor proudly displaying an array of colorful cans - a true reflection of Brazil's rich culture and culinary delights. Join Robin Knox-Johnston on his epic voyage aboard Suhaili, marveling at his provisions neatly stored away in trusty cans – symbols of self-sufficiency amidst vast oceans. Venture deep into Florida's Everglades alongside Seminole Indians who ingeniously repurpose cans for various purposes – showcasing their ingenuity and connection to nature’s resources. Behold the striking sight of tall pink spray can artistry – an urban masterpiece that breathes color and creativity onto blank city walls; proof that even humble containers can become works-of-art themselves. Experience farm life firsthand as churns are loaded with fresh milk straight from contented cows – preserving tradition while embracing modern convenience through these sturdy metal containers.