Carries Collection (#7)

Japan - Girl carrying her younger sister on her back - she is holding a paper lantern in her right hand and a wide parasol umbrella in her left. Date: circa 1910s

A porter, Aleppo, Syria
A porter with a heavy load, walking along a street in Aleppo, Syria. Date: circa 1920s

Women WW1 Work Milk Woman
Captioned, Womans Work in War Time, a young girl carries a lidded pail to deliver milk. Date: circa 1917

Carrying a heavy load on the head - Sudan. Date: circa 1910s

Farmer and his crop
Farmer standing amid his crop holding two sheaves of corn. Date: 1945

Programme cover - Dick Whittington - Pantomime at the Empire Theatre, High Street, Penge - A Feast of Fun for All Date: circa 1940

Mexico - Indigenous Village Scene - Mother on mule
Mexico - Indigenous Village Scene - Mother riding on mule with large wicker panniers, each ontaining one of her three children, the third leading the (laden) animal. Date: 1902

Mexico - Indigenous Village Scene - Mother and Child Date: 1902

Spanish Chestnut Seller (Castanero). Date: 1902

USA - Washington Bridge and Harlem River - Washington Bridge and Haarlem River. Carries 6 lanes of roadway and pedestrians. Crosses Harlem River. Locale: Manhattan and The Bronx, in New York City

Mexico - Seller of Wooden boards (which he is carrying on his back). He certainly looks a little bored, his face set with a plank expression... !! Date: circa 1910s

Transporting Hay by ox cart in Hungary - the load is so extensive (and so beautifully sculpted) - there is only the smallest indication of a spoked wheel peeking out at the rear. Date: circa 1910s

Come take a fly with me - Futuristic take on Airship Travel as a couple step aboard a shi perched on a high rise building. Date: 1911

Entrance to the Thermal Baths (Spa) at Aix-les-Bains, France. Date: circa 1905

Istanbul, Turkey - Turkish Porter carrying an immense load on his back. Date: 1923

Taiwan - Country Girls with bundles of firewood for sale
Taiwan - Country Girls carrying bundles of firewood for sale - standing on some rather ancient-looking steps. Date: circa 1914

Traditional Sedan Chair for a Bride - Chinese Wedding, China Date: circa 1930s

Chinese country boy with rake and laden backpack. Date: circa 1910s

Chinese boy carrying his younger sibling on his back. Date: circa 1905

Dragon Dance - Chinese New Year - Spring Frestival
Dragon Dance / Procession, China on Chinese New Year, an important Chinese festival celebrated at the turn of the Chinese calendar. It is also known as the Spring Festival

Chinese couple on a romantic midnight stroll
Chinese couple on an (illicit) romantic midnight stroll taking care to cross the stepping stones with a fully-charged lantern to avoid any watery mishaps, which may arise suspicions in the morning

A View of a Chinese Street with all of the street furniture one might expect - lanterns, signs, children and a man wheeling a barrow... Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Jail - Prisoners at breakfast
Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Jail - Prisoners pictured lined up with their breakfast. Date: circa 1910s

Myanmar - Country Couple in traditional attire
Myanmar - Traditional Country Couple, the woman carrying a large pottery pot on her head. Date: 1916

Kago Travelling Chair at Hakone, Japan. The porters each wear a mino, a traditional Japanese garment, a raincoat made out of straw

Young boys carrying a Mikoshi - portable Shinto Shrine
Young boys carrying a Mikoshi (Divine Palanquin), a portable Shinto Shrine. Shinto followers believe that it serves as the vehicle to transport a deity in Japan while moving between main shrine

Hiroshige woodcut - Mochizuki: Moonlight
Reproduction of a woodcut by Ando Hiroshige (1797-1858) entitled: Mochizuki: Moonlight'. Date: circa early 19th century

Myanmar - Mandalay - Riverside Pagoda - Irrawaddy River
Myanmar - Mandalay - Riverside Pagoda on the banks of the Irrawaddy River Date: circa 1910s

Barnardos Emigrants in Canada - repairing a fence
Barnardos emigrants repairing a fence. A horse and wagon carries lengths of timber. Barnardos began sending children to Canada in 1872. Date: circa 1914

Japan - Kago Travelling Chair Date: circa 1908

Saint Denis Carries Head
St Denys had his head cut off, he did not care for that, He took it up and carried it two miles without his hat. Date: - 258AD

Nurse & Newborn Baby
A smiling young nurse carries a newly born baby, cosily wrapped up in a blanket. Date: 1940s

Eskimos Winter Homes
Eskimos building igloos in a winter settlement : one man carries a kayak on his head while a fisher waits patiently for a catch beneath the ice. Date: 1874

Cocker Spaniel (Anon)
A cocker spaniel carries its masters stick. Date: circa 1880

Christmas / Sweden / Lucia
In Sweden, Christmas begins on December 13th, St Lucias Day. The youngest daughter in a family carries a breakfast tray to her parents. Date: 1910s

Parisian Water Carrier
A L EAU ! A Parisian water vendor carries two pails of water suspended from a shoulder- yoke. Date: circa 1815

Housewife W / Soup 1930
A pretty young housewife carries a dish full of hot soup. Date: 1930

Flying Hamburger Express
The first journey of the Fliegende Hamburger express which carries you rapidly from Berlin to Hamburg or vice versa. Date: 12 May 1931

English Waiter
An English waiter carries cups and a jug to a table, accompanied by a wooly dog. Date: 1838

15th Century Lady
Though she carries a devotional book, her sumptuous dress - robes et houppelande historiees - suggest a trace of vanity... Date: 15th century

Girl with Presents
A woman wearing a white fur hat carries a pile of Christmas presents. Date: 1960s

Small Girl Carries Books
A little girl attempts to carry a pile of enormous books past a baby sleeping in a cradle. The books, some of which look like hollow shells, topple onto the floor. Date: circa 1890

French Railway Station
An animated scene in a French railway station - passengers queue for tickets, a porter carries a heavy case, a mother tells her children not to get lost, a boy pats a dog... Date: circa 1885

The Dustman and Bin
A dustman carries a bin of rubbish up the steps at the back of his truck, 1937, in the days before black sacks and wheely-bins. Date: 1937

Embroidered Gown 1805
A white gown drawn close round the throat with a lace frill, short puffed sleeves and decorated with colour floral embroidery. She carries a long shawl with a patterned border. Date: 1805

LAND AT ONCE
An aeroplane (probably a Fairchild) of the U.S. air police carries the words LAND AT ONCE with which it will fly alongside an offending or endangered aircraft Date: 1928

In-Flight Comfort 1939
Passengers on Air Frances giant Rochambeau enjoy the comfort of the bar as they fly from Paris to New York : she carries 20 passengers in addition to the crew Date: 1939

Aircraft Carrier Langley
The U.S.S. Langley plane carrier of the American navy, carries planes on both its upper and lower decks Date: 1927

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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.