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Cans Collection (#5)

"Cans: A Journey Through Time and Utility" Step into the whimsical world of W

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Picture No. 10887968
Cat - Turkish Angora - in watering can Date:

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Picture No. 10887967
Cat - Turkish Angora - in watering can Date:

Background imageCans Collection: Picture No. 10874879

Picture No. 10874879
Three tins of dolphin friendly tuna steak chunks Date:

Background imageCans Collection: Picture No. 10871035

Picture No. 10871035
Tins of Sainsbury dolphin friendly pole and line caught skipjack tuna Date:

Background imageCans Collection: Picture No. 10865742

Picture No. 10865742
Water conservation - woman filling watering can from rain water butt Date:

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Picture No. 10865741
Water conservation - woman filling green watering can from blue rain water butt Date:

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Picture No. 10864569
Woman filling green watering can from blue rain water butt Date:

Background imageCans Collection: Picture No. 10772561

Picture No. 10772561
Young Boy - carrying gardening equipment Date:

Background imageCans Collection: Picture No. 10770603

Picture No. 10770603
Young Girl - with watering can watering vegetable / kitchen garden Date:

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Picture No. 10770604
Young boy - with watering can watering vegetable / kitchen garden Date:

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Picture No. 10770602
Young Girl - with watering can watering vegetable / kitchen garden Date:

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Picture No. 10770601
Young Girl - with watering can, watering vegetable / kitchen garden Date:

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Picture No. 10770132
Young girls - in vegetable garden Date:

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Picture No. 10770131
Young girls - in vegetable garden Date:

Background imageCans Collection: Picture No. 10770127

Picture No. 10770127
Girl - watering garden with watering can Date:

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Picture No. 10770129
Young girls - in vegetable garden Date:

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Picture No. 10770130
Young boy - in vegetable garden carrying watering can Date:

Background imageCans Collection: Picture No. 10770128

Picture No. 10770128
Young girls - in vegetable garden, gardening. Date:

Background imageCans Collection: Picture No. 10770072

Picture No. 10770072
Factory workers - Sorting through Green Beans Date:

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Picture No. 10922363
Dog - Dwarf Spitz. puppy with watering can and flower. Date:

Background imageCans Collection: New Flower Market, Paris. Flower sellers filling their water cans at the fountain

New Flower Market, Paris. Flower sellers filling their water cans at the fountain. From The Illustrated London News, 4 July 1874

Background imageCans Collection: Filling and soldering cans of food. Wood engraving Paris c1870

Filling and soldering cans of food. Wood engraving Paris c1870

Background imageCans Collection: Toy cars made with metal food box and sold on the National 7 road, Madagascar, Africa

Toy cars made with metal food box and sold on the National 7 road, Madagascar, Africa

Background imageCans Collection: Pull-out kitchen unit stacked with condiments, tins and dry ingredients, next to double sink

Pull-out kitchen unit stacked with condiments, tins and dry ingredients, next to double sink, side view

Background imageCans Collection: Supermarket shelves containing bottles of organic sauces, tinned vegetables and other goods

Supermarket shelves containing bottles of organic sauces, tinned vegetables and other goods

Background imageCans Collection: Two unlabelled opened tin cans, side view

Two unlabelled opened tin cans, side view

Background imageCans Collection: Beer being poured from can into a glass, close up

Beer being poured from can into a glass, close up

Background imageCans Collection: Sardines in opened can, close up

Sardines in opened can, close up

Background imageCans Collection: Supermarket shopping basket, containing mixture of packaged food products

Supermarket shopping basket, containing mixture of packaged food products

Background imageCans Collection: Opened beer cans

Opened beer cans

Background imageCans Collection: Energy drinks for sale C017 / 9411

Energy drinks for sale C017 / 9411
Energy drinks for sale. Stacked energy drinks on sale in a supermarket. Photographed in Omsk, Russia

Background imageCans Collection: Rubbish bin

Rubbish bin

Background imageCans Collection: Child labour in canning factory, 1909 C017 / 7878

Child labour in canning factory, 1909 C017 / 7878
Child labour in canning factory. Boy working at a production line in a canning factory. The gearing of the machinery is exposed

Background imageCans Collection: James Webb Space Telescope mirror cans C016 / 4200

James Webb Space Telescope mirror cans C016 / 4200
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) mirror cans. This telescope has 18 primary beryllium mirror segments that will work together as one large 6.5-metre primary mirror

Background imageCans Collection: LFB firefighters extinguishing oil can fire

LFB firefighters extinguishing oil can fire
Two LFB firefighters extinguishing an oil can fire

Background imageCans Collection: Shwedagon Pagoda -propitiating Gnats - Rangoon

Shwedagon Pagoda -propitiating Gnats - Rangoon

Background imageCans Collection: Hundreds of aluminium cans collected for recycling UK

Hundreds of aluminium cans collected for recycling UK
MAB-817 Hundreds of aluminium cans collected for recycling UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCans Collection: Close up of green recycle bin Cotswolds UK. Supplied with Tewkesbury Borough Council logo

Close up of green recycle bin Cotswolds UK. Supplied with Tewkesbury Borough Council logo and use your box wording
MAB-230 Close up of green recycle bin Cotswolds UK Supplied with Tewkesbury Borough Council logo and use your box wording, for bottles and cans Cotswolds

Background imageCans Collection: Cans and aerosol recycling bin Port Ellen Isle of Islay Scotland UK

Cans and aerosol recycling bin Port Ellen Isle of Islay Scotland UK
MAB-671 Cans and aerosol recycling bin Port Ellen Isle of Islay Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCans Collection: Salvation Army Canteen Van

Salvation Army Canteen Van
The London Fire Brigade had dispensed with its own canteen vans, due to financial cutbacks, and relied on the services of the Salvation Army to provided refreshments to fire crews at major fires

Background imageCans Collection: LCC-LFB - Fire investigation, suspected arson fire

LCC-LFB - Fire investigation, suspected arson fire
The LFB would gather photographic evidence, wherever possible, as to the probable cause of fire where arson was suspected or proven

Background imageCans Collection: Esso Carnival Float driving through street

Esso Carnival Float driving through street
Carnival Float driving through street, showing Esso petrol pumps and small boy in toy car Chichester Photographic Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: CPS2351/35

Background imageCans Collection: Petworth Women Canners

Petworth Women Canners
Canning centre run by Petworth and other Womens Institutes. Aug 1950 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N34286

Background imageCans Collection: Sheep farming, spray stock markers in trough, with Texel cross mule ewes in lambing shed

Sheep farming, spray stock markers in trough, with Texel cross mule ewes in lambing shed, Welshpool, Powys, Wales, february

Background imageCans Collection: Cover design, Farman aviation brochure

Cover design, Farman aviation brochure, promoting popular tourism and economical travel, showing a couple in Paris getting ready for a trip to Madrid. circa 1920

Background imageCans Collection: A gardener watering his flowers in his tiny garden

A gardener watering his flowers in his tiny garden. A satirical look at gardening in an urban environment. Date: 1928- 1929

Background imageCans Collection: Mutual Film Company, New York

Mutual Film Company, New York
Mutual Film Company, 1600 Broadway, New York. Film storage room at the Mutual Film Co. with poster of Charlie Chaplin. Date: 1918

Background imageCans Collection: A Load of Rubbish

A Load of Rubbish
Looking down into a metal dustbin full of cans, bottles and other rubbish. 1960s




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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.