Carries Collection (#2)

Suffragette, An Easter Prophecy. Suffragette hen with chick, rabbit and eggs. The hen carries a Votes for Women placard and the rhyme reads, When hens all join the suffrage ranks

Porter (Petherick)
London characters: in these days of hatboxes, parasols, dressing cases and all, the STATION PORTER takes them from cab to train and puts them in the luggage rack for you

Guillemette and the Wolf
A wolf carries young Guillemette to meet its master, Satan : in the forest, it becomes an old hag, who presents the girl to the Devil, assuring him she will serve him all her life

English River Steamer
A paddle steamer carries excursionists on the river Witham at Boston, Lincolnshire, England

Thessaloniki - Street Traders and Foreign Military Personnel
Street Traders, including a shoeshine boy, a cigarette seller and a porter - all finding plenty of cutom amongst the foreign troops staioned in Thessaloniki (Indian, French and British)

Thessaloniki, Greece - Street Porter Date: circa 1916

The Brighton Lifeboat
The lifeboat at Brighton, Sussex, is dragged into the water : the boat carries sails to assist the oarsmen if the wind is in a favourable direction

Samson with Gaza Gates
He steals and carries home the gates of the city of Gaza

Costume / 13th C Nobility
A medieval nobleman and his wife: he wears armour and carries a sword; her plain white dress is decorated with embroidery and ermine

Ship of Good Fortune
The Ship of Good Fortune carries the seven Gods of Fortune; it is to be found in countless Japanese homes, for between them they take care of all lifes troubles

Covent Garden / Crates
Fresh fruit arrives on a Spring morning at Covent Garden market. A man carries a crate of oranges on his head

Posting Letter into Sack
A woman posts her letter into a postmans sack which he carries around with him

Countrywear / Men 1876
A country gentlemen wears a Norfolk shirt (the forerunner of the Norfolk jacket), knickerbockers, bowler hat, woollen socks & leather shoes & carries a knobbly cane

Tiger Carries Off Man
A tiger attacks a man and carries him off in its mouth

"Hi friend, take the whole castle with the Queen and all that it contains on your shoulders"
3533981 "Hi friend, take the whole castle with the Queen and all that it contains on your shoulders", illustration from the Belgian fairytale The Seven Conquerors of the Queen of

Aeneas and his family flee Troy
6116919 Aeneas and his family flee Troy; (add.info.: As Troy burns behind him Trojan hero Aeneas and his family flee. He carries his father Anchises on his back)

17th century city scene. A man carries a woman pedestrian on his back through a flooded road
1000922 17th century city scene. A man carries a woman pedestrian on his back through a flooded road. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Wotan (Odin) god of wisdom, poetry and war. At top left hiss daughter Brunhilder
537952 Wotan (Odin) god of wisdom, poetry and war. At top left hiss daughter Brunhilder, foremost of the Valkyries carries a wounded warrior to Valhalla

Illustration for A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens (1812-1870). Bob Cratchet carries tiny Tim on his shoulders
537460 Illustration for A Christmas Carol Charles Dickens (1812-1870). Bob Cratchet carries tiny Tim on his shoulders; Universal History Archive/UIG

GIRLS / SISTERS 1910
Two sisters in their best dresses: the elder one carries a basket of flowers. Date: 1910

Khartoum, Sudan, Africa - Sudanese girl carrying a water pot. Date: circa 1920s

Burkina Faso - Bobo Dioulasso Region - Man and Woman
A quite stunning card showing a tribal Bobo (Zara) warrior and his wife at Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso (French West Africa at this point). Date: circa 1910s

Plate IX, Design for Gentleman's Costume, Journal des Luxus und der Moden (Journal of Luxury and Fashions), Vol. 1, No

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - There is still a lot to do
The war is over. The message on the back by Churchill exhorts There is still a lot to do. The card, captioned Love for Love, carries the senders message Dear Granny

Headsone of German Jewish soldier Max Seller, Belgium
The burial is in the CWGC Cemetery, Hyde Park Corner. In this same cemetery is the grave of Private Albert Edward French, a 16 years old who was the subject of a BBC Radio 4 documentary in 1983

Newly-Crowned Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I (formerly Ras Tafari) at Addis Ababa, carrying the Orb and Sceptre and accompanied by his youngest son. 1930

Destroy This Mad Brute Date: 1917

Duchess of York leaving 17 Bruton Street - Baby Elizabeth
The Duchess of York (1900-2002) (later Elizabeth, The Queen Mother) leaving 17 Bruton Street, London - the home of her parents the Earl and Countess of Strathmore - a nursemaid is following

Dante and the eagle
Travel arrangements between Purgatory and Paradise are rudimentary: an eagle carries Dante from the lower regions to the celestial heights where hell meet Beatrice Portinari

Queen Elizabeth and Princess Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth (Later Elizabeth, the Queen Mother) and their daughter, Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II). Date: 1935

Zambia (Northern Rhodesia) - Woman carrying water in a large can on her head Date: circa 1930s

Mrs Tim Carries On
A WW2 childrens story book cover illustration portraying a wartime lady walking with two children at the beach. Date: 1940

WW2 Greetings Card, Rear-Guard Action
A WW2 greetings card, the illustration shows a dog wearing a British Army soldier's uniform and tin hat, looking over his shoulder, upon which he carries a Union Jack flag

Tastes And Colors You Should Not Discuss
A series of illustrations displaying the use of different colours, a yellow gentleman removing the hat of a man in green with a fishing rod, as he carries away a lady

Middlesbrough - The Tees Transporter Bridge
Middlesbrough, The Tees Transporter Bridge, which opened in 1911. The bridge carries a travelling car, or gondola, suspended from the bridge, across the river in 90 seconds

RMS Titanic film, life jacket and baseball cap
RMS Titanic, Movie Memorabilia - souvenir life jacket issued to crew on the James Cameron movie Titanic. This example is hand signed by a number of the crew and was presented to Dave Coldham

White Star Line, RMS Olympic - passenger list
White Star Line, RMS Olympic - First Class passenger list dated 30 May 1914. The list mentions the Nomadic and also carries a full page advertisement for the forthcoming Britannic. Date: 1914

British Empire Postcard Carmine print
This undivided back card is printed on buff card and carries a 3d (Three pence) full length Queen Victoria printed stamp. Date: September 1889

Bolivian Tarjeta Postal
The postcard is printed in brown on a light green card and carries a printed 5 Centavos stamp.It was for Internal use only. Date: 1887

Belgain Internal circulation Postcard
The card carries extra printed strips at each end that give instructions in French and Flemish about where the card can be used. It was posted in Louvain on 5 June 1874 Date: circa 1870

First Belgian Postcard
This postcard is entitled Carte Correpondance. It was posted on 4 September 1872 to Amvers and carries a 5 Centimes printed stamp. Date: circa 1870

Argentinian Republic Tarjeta Postal
This is the first postcard issued by Argentina. It has an undivided back and carries a 4 Centavos printed stamp. Date: 1878

Commemoration Postcard Penny Postage Jubilee
The Jubilee celebrations were held at the Guildhall. This card was probably bought there as it carries a special cancellation. It is printed in carmine on buff board. Only 10, 000 were printed

Stevens silk postcard of King Edward V11
Stevens silk postcards are much sought for by collectors. This one, addressed to My Darling, carries an apology for an earlier card sent through the mail at a halfpenny

Official anti British First Boer War protest card
A conflict known also as the Transvaal Rebellion took place between the British and the Boers from 1880 to 1881 The south of Africa was overlaid with European powers competing for colonial territory

Crowded London Bridge, boats, Nelson's Column behind
This bridge spanning the River Thames, carries the A3 road into the centre of London The current version, which is one of many dating back to medieval times, opened in 1973

All the flags of the Allies fanned out
The card carries a verse entitled For a little Scrap of Paper'. This is a play on the German Chancellor's reported exclamation when he learned that Britain would honour her treaty obligations

Maltese Grass Seller - Malta. Date: 1906

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"Carries: A Journey Through Time and Places" Selassie Crowned / 1930: Witness the historic moment when Emperor Haile Selassie was crowned, symbolizing a significant milestone in Ethiopian history. Bob Cratchit & Tiny Tim: Join the heartwarming tale of compassion and redemption as Bob Cratchit carries his beloved son, Tiny Tim, through the streets of Victorian London. Pier Train / Southend: Experience the nostalgic charm of a bygone era as you step aboard the iconic pier train that carries visitors along Southend's picturesque coastline. St Lucy's Day: Immerse yourself in Swedish traditions on St Lucy's Day, where young girls don white robes and carry candles to celebrate this festival of light. "A Man Loaded with Mischief, or Matrimony" (c. 1766): Delve into an intriguing world captured in a colorful etching depicting a man carrying mischief or perhaps matrimony – inviting endless interpretations. Barton Swing Bridge: Marvel at engineering brilliance as Barton Swing Bridge effortlessly carries boats across Manchester Ship Canal while allowing road traffic to pass uninterrupted. A Lakeland Dalesman, Cumbria: Explore the rugged beauty of Cumbria alongside a proud Lakeland dalesman who carries generations of knowledge about these enchanting landscapes. Shepherd with sheep, horse and dog: Follow an idyllic countryside scene where a shepherd gracefully carries out his duties while being accompanied by loyal animals under his care. Desert Bus Service: Embark on an extraordinary adventure across vast desert landscapes as you rely on the reliable desert bus service that safely carries passengers through challenging terrains. Children / Paddling 1922: Step back in time to witness pure joy as children gleefully paddle along riverbanks during hot summer days – capturing carefree moments carried throughout generations. Nativity / With Lamb.