Counter Collection (#9)

Coffee Bar, 20th century (etching)
6198780 Coffee Bar, 20th century (etching) by Lessore, Therese (1884-1945); 12.3x9.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Therese Lessore (1884-1945)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English

A bar counter surfaced with wood-grain "Formica"(b / w photo)
5991426 A bar counter surfaced with wood-grain " Formica" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Misogyny: scene at a post office (chromolitho)
5996040 Misogyny: scene at a post office (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Misogyny: scene at a post office)

Woman shopkeeper in a tobbaconists (b / w photo)
6029806 Woman shopkeeper in a tobbaconists (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman shopkeeper in a tobbaconist s.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

Game pieces (glass & stone)
614972 Game pieces (glass & stone) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Pedine da gioco); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

The Pugilistic Kangaroo, now performing at the Westminster Aquarium (engraving)
1047771 The Pugilistic Kangaroo, now performing at the Westminster Aquarium (engraving) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pugilistic Kangaroo)

British Valentine card with an image of a man standing by a shop counter (colour litho)
982389 British Valentine card with an image of a man standing by a shop counter (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Valentine card)

Pl 87 Architecture Moderne I, 19th or 20th century (print)
STC423867 Pl 87 Architecture Moderne I, 19th or 20th century (print) by Muller, Richard (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: H)

The Fish Market at Les Halles, Paris, late 19th century (b / w photo)
473598 The Fish Market at Les Halles, Paris, late 19th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Marcheaux Poissons); French, out of copyright

Cooks at the broiler in the kitchen of the Hotel Commodore, 1919 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380607 Cooks at the broiler in the kitchen of the Hotel Commodore, 1919 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Display of cold meat in the kitchen of the Commodore Hotel, 1919 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380606 Display of cold meat in the kitchen of the Commodore Hotel, 1919 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Interior view of the Charles of the Ritz beauty salon at B. Altman & Co
MNY381169 Interior view of the Charles of the Ritz beauty salon at B. Altman & Co. 1932 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The Hanseatic Control in Bruges (chromolitho)
735202 The Hanseatic Control in Bruges (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hanseatic Control in Bruges)

Comic postcard, Woman at cafe counter, short of money Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman complains about dress size Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman at Information Bureau Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Hotel guests complaint Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy and old man - saving money Date: 20th century

Original Artwork - Painted flowers - Game counters
Original Artwork - painted flowers - counters for a game design, My Flower Day. Date: circa 1937

Comic postcard, Woman buying underwear in a shop Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man with female shop assistant Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman buying material in a shop Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Man buying sixpenny postal order in the Post Office Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman and three children at photographers Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman at a lending library Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman at Information Bureau Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, dissatisfied customer in shop Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy and shopkeeper Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman with six children at the insurance office Date: 20th century

Taxpayers at the tax collectors office (colour litho)
2795708 Taxpayers at the tax collectors office (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taxpayers at the tax collectors office. L heure de la douloureuse)

Comic postcard, Man propositions barmaid Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy and shopkeeper. Only ten years old? I can t serve you with cigarettes! - All right, don t stand there nattering - find someone who can!! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Scene in a tailors shop Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, accident with bacon slicer Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Pretty young woman at the bank Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Ambiguous instructions to the butcher Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl at Information Bureau - the stork brings them! Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl and shopkeeper Date: 20th century

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - In Convoy
The Caption is In Convoy. The convoy system for the merchant ships bringing in vital supples was introduced to counter the German U Boat attacks

Sicre Gully or Siclygully Pass between Bengal and Bihar.. Temple on hilltop, elephant and bivouac tents in thet valley. Illustration by Lt. Col

Stained glass window portrait of a lady with armorial
Stained glass window portrait of a lady in hennin hat with tiara, next to unknown states armorial shield, helm and crest, 1495. Shield shows a wicker fence

The man milliner (colour litho)
REV326162 The man milliner (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info)

Interior of what is described as a high class confectioners tea room with a counter offer tempting cakes and sweets in the foreground and tables and chair beyond. Date: 1909

Poster advertising Pates de Reims (colour litho)
PER206014 Poster advertising Pates de Reims (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Ming-Tang Tea Store dealing fragrant Tenderleaf Tea (w / c & gouache on paper)
PEM219481 Ming-Tang Tea Store dealing fragrant Tenderleaf Tea (w/c & gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts

British artillery covering the evacuation of Dunkirk, WW2
British artillery (25-pounders) firing over open sights, while French and British infantry use their machine guns, to cover the evacuation of Dunkirk, northern France

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"Countering the Tides of History: A Glimpse into Varied Realms" German Panzer tank, 1944: Witness the fierce counteroffensive as a German Panzer tank rolls through the war-torn landscapes of 1944, challenging the tides of history. Middlesex Hospital entrance, Mortimer Street, London: Step back in time and explore the grandeur of Middlesex Hospital's entrance on Mortimer Street - an architectural marvel that stood as a counterpoint to illness and suffering. Australian troops counter-attack at Amiens, WW1: Immerse yourself in the bravery and resilience of Australian troops as they launch a daring counter-attack during World War I's Battle of Amiens. The Gin Shop, 1829: Transport yourself to 19th-century London and indulge in a taste for rebellion at "The Gin Shop, " where spirits flowed freely amidst societal norms - an unconventional counterbalance to conformity. Battle of the Bulge: Uncover one of World War II's most significant turning points - The Battle of the Bulge - where Allied forces fiercely countered Hitler's last-ditch effort to regain control over Western Europe. The kitchen of Delmonicos Restaurant, New York City. Photographed by Joseph Byron, 1902: Peek behind-the-scenes into Delmonicos' bustling kitchen circa 1902; witness culinary masters countering hunger with their artistry within this iconic New York City establishment. The Fishmongers Shop: Dive deep into maritime traditions as you visit "The Fishmongers Shop, " where fishermen tirelessly offer their catch as a delicious counterbalance against empty nets and treacherous seas. Bar inside a martello tower, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex: Discover an unexpected oasis within Walton-on-the-Naze's martello tower – here lies a bar serving libations, a counterpoint to the tower's stoic defense against invaders.