English Text Collection (#9)

The Bottle, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel
The Bottle, 1930. The bottle drunk by Alice that causes her to shrink. From Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland

The Old Curiosity Shop, London, England, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Old Curiosity Shop, London, England, c1930s. The Old Curiosity Shop built in 1567 on Portsmouth Street, Holborn was inspiration for Charles Dickenss novel of the same name

Ball Dress & Evening Dress, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Ball Dress & Evening Dress, 19th century. Evening dress worn to a ball or a formal event, usuually cut off the shoulder with low decolletage, exposed arms, and long styled skirts

Electric Light is a modern necessity, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Electric Light is a modern necessity, 1920. The Roaring Twenties were marked by significant development in the production of domestic electric appliances for households

Great Building Exhibition - Olympia, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Great Building Exhibition - Olympia, 1920. The Roaring Twenties were a period of economic prosperity when assembly line production

Sonora - The Highest Class Gramophone in the World, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Sonora - The Highest Class Gramophone in the World, 1920. From " The Ideal Home - April 1920". [London, 1920]

V. G. Kirby - Backhand Volley, c1935. Creator: Unknown
V. G. Kirby - Backhand Volley, c1935. From Tennis - An Album of Famous Players in Action, by Gordon R. Weddell. [John Player & Sons, , c1935]

The Butcher, The Baker, The Candlestick Maker, c1925. Artist: John Archibald Austen
The Butcher, The Baker, The Candlestick Maker, c1925. From Art and Publicity - Fine Printing and Design by Sydney R. Jones. [The Studio, Ltd. London, 1925]

Map of India in 1757, (c1912). From The Romance of India, edited by Herbert Strang. [Hodder & Stoughton, London, c1912]

John Pound & Co. 1906. An advert for Gentlemens and Ladies dressing cases. John Pound & Co. was a luggage manufacturer owned by Sir John Pound, 1st Baronet Pound (1829-1915)

Souvenir Book of King Edward VIII: Told in Pictures, 1937. Edward (1894-1972) ruled from ruled 20 January 1936 until 11 December 1936

Tiffany & Co. advertisement, 1937. An advertisement for Tiffany & Co. Fine Old English Silver. From The Connoisseur, 1937

Letter from King James VI (1566-1625) to his Mother, Queen Mary (1542-1587), 1584-5. Artist: King James I
A Letter from King James VI to his Mother, Queen Mary, 1584-5. A letter from King James VI and I (1566-1625) to his mother Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587) written during his mother?s imprisonment

Ministry of Food Ration Book, 1953-1954
Ministry of Food Ration Book 1953-1954. After the outbreak of World War II in September 1939 rationing was introduced in the U.K. The first commodity to be controlled was petrol

Quadruple-Screw R. M.s Majestic of the White Star Line, c1920s
Quadruple-Screw R.M.S Majestic of the White Star Line, c1920s. RMS Majestic worked on the North Atlantic run. Majestic was originally launched in 1914 as the Hamburg America Line liner SS Bismarck

This is a road sign that marks the Lewis and Clark Trail. There is a silhouetted graphic on the sign of the explorers, Lewis and Clark against a white background

Plymouth Pier from the Hoe, 1923 (oil on canvas)
826678 Plymouth Pier from the Hoe, 1923 (oil on canvas) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 30x24in cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Plymouth Pier from the Hoe. Charles Ginner (1878-1952)

Your Holidays! Travel by the White Star Line, a poster advertising travel to United States and Canada, c
1197961 Your Holidays! Travel by the White Star Line, a poster advertising travel to United States and Canada, c.1927 (colour litho) by Mills

Cadburys Cocoa "Is Absolutely Pure. ", 1888. Creator: Unknown
Cadburys Cocoa " Is Absolutely Pure.", 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Pears Soap, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Pears Soap, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Drink Cadburys Cocoa, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Drink Cadburys Cocoa, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

The Ipcress File, 1965 (colour lithograph)
1195057 The Ipcress File, 1965 (colour lithograph) by American School, (20th century); 104x69 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A Map of Australia, 1930 (colour litho)
1198399 A Map of Australia, 1930 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

A Map of the Irish Free State & Northern Ireland, 1929 (colour litho)
1198397 A Map of the Irish Free State & Northern Ireland, 1929 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Poster advertising mail steamship routes, 1937 (colour litho)
1198395 Poster advertising mail steamship routes, 1937 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Undergound map of London, 1926 (colour litho)
1198177 Undergound map of London, 1926 (colour litho) by Gossop, Reginald Percy (1876-1951); 101x126 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gossop)

Cable & Wireless Great Circle Map, 1945 (colour litho)
1198175 Cable & Wireless Great Circle Map, 1945 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Poster advertising LNER east coast routes to Edinburgh, 1935 (colour lithograph)
1198165 Poster advertising LNER east coast routes to Edinburgh, 1935 (colour lithograph) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A Map of New Zealand, 1931 (colour litho)
1198398 A Map of New Zealand, 1931 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Map of Asia, c. 1696 (hand-coloured engraving)
986317 Map of Asia, c.1696 (hand-coloured engraving) by Danckerts, Cornelis III (1664-1717); 59x96 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Asia. Cornelis Danckerts III (1664-1717)

A London Underground poster advertising the British Industries Fair, 1935 (colour lithograph)
1198193 A London Underground poster advertising the British Industries Fair, 1935 (colour lithograph) by Nash, Paul (1889-1946); 25x33 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Advertising poster for Shell, 1938 (colour lithograph)
1770090 Advertising poster for Shell, 1938 (colour lithograph) by Craig, Barry (1902-51); 76x114 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising poster for Shell. Barry Craig (1902-1951)

Kuppenheimer Good Clothes, 1926, 1926 (oil on canvas laid on board)
823280 Kuppenheimer Good Clothes, 1926, 1926 (oil on canvas laid on board) by Leyendecker, Joseph Christian (1874-1951); 68.2x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kuppenheimer Good Clothes, 1926)

The Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors & Soldiers at Erskine House, 1917 (photogravure)
1769882 The Princess Louise Scottish Hospital for Limbless Sailors & Soldiers at Erskine House, 1917 (photogravure) by Annan

A Map of England and Wales, 1928 (colour litho)
1198396 A Map of England and Wales, 1928 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

A front cover design for Me and my Pussies, 1924 (pen, black ink and watercolour)
985956 A front cover design for Me and my Pussies, 1924 (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); 34.6x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c. 1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum)
1195055 And One by One Crept Silently to Rest, c.1902-3 (pen and black ink on vellum) by King, Jessie Marion (1875-1949); 17.8x14 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Kingston by Tram, a London Transport poster, 1925 (colour lithograph)
1769896 Kingston by Tram, a London Transport poster, 1925 (colour lithograph) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); 76x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kingston by Tram, a London Transport poster)

Peter Pan Map of South Kensington, 1923 (colour litho)
1198360 Peter Pan Map of South Kensington, 1923 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 101x127 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Poster advertising South Devon, 1946 (colour lithograph)
1198161 Poster advertising South Devon, 1946 (colour lithograph) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); 102x127 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

A Pair of Angels, 1897 (transparent vellum over painted paper with gilding)
1195360 A Pair of Angels, 1897 (transparent vellum over painted paper with gilding) by Fell, Herbert Granville (1872-1951); 24.7x21.2x1.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fell)

Reproduction of a poster advertising Kassama Corn Flour, 1895-1899 (colour lithograph)
1770131 Reproduction of a poster advertising Kassama Corn Flour, 1895-1899 (colour lithograph) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949) & Pryde

Rest Thee! Rest Thee! Wearied Heart!, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
Rest Thee! Rest Thee! Wearied Heart!, n.d

A Thirsty Soul, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
A Thirsty Soul, n.d

Bright Have Thy Young Days Been!, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
Bright Have Thy Young Days Been!, n.d

Mr. Love, Architect, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
Mr. Love, Architect, n.d

Doctors Differ, etc. 1813. Creator: Charles Williams
Doctors Differ, etc. 1813

Clearing Away the Rubbish, 1811. Creator: Charles Williams
Clearing Away the Rubbish, 1811

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of English Text: From Historic Maps to Vintage Postcards and Advertisements" Step into a world where words come alive through captivating visuals. Delve into the past with "Map of the City of Dublin, 1797, " immersing yourself in the streets that once echoed with history. Feel the allure of travel as you gaze upon the vibrant colors of "A Southern Railway poster advertising Ramsgate, 1939 (colour lithograph), " beckoning you to embark on an unforgettable journey. Witness progress unfold before your eyes with "New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. " The artist Norman Wilkinson's masterpiece captures both innovation and beauty in one frame. Uncover stories hidden within posters like "Posters warning those guilty of illegal oaths were liable to deportation, (1834), 1934, " reminding us of a time when justice took different forms. Transport yourself across continents through postcards such as "Rye Beach, New Hampshire Postcard. Ca. 1903" or "New West Baden Springs Hotel Postcard. Ca. 1888-1905. " These snapshots freeze moments in time and allow us to glimpse into different eras. Feel the energy pulsating from iconic locations like Sloppy Joes Bar in Havana, Cuba during its heyday in 1951 or experience South Africa's vastness through "A Map of the Union of South Africa, 1931 (colour litho). " Each piece tells a unique story waiting to be discovered. Celebrate historical milestones like Her Majesty Queen Victoria's First Entry into Brighton Oct or plan your own adventure with enticing offers showcased by A London and North Eastern Railway poster advertising east coast journeys to Scotland or Advertising poster for the Flying Boats of Imperial Airways. Finally, immerse yourself in artistry with masterpieces such as "The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour).