Gift Collection (#89)

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The Christmas maiden and Hans Trapp visit a family, a Christmas Eve tradition in Alsace. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Cuban native chief addresses Christopher Columbus on the immortality of the soul. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Caribbean natives bring provisions to the shipwrecked crew of Columbus, 1492. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

USA, Washington, Bellingham. Toy Santa Claus on skis and snow. Credit as: Steve Satushek / Jaynes Gallery / Danita Delimont

Holiday still life. Christmas cookies & milk for Santa. Property released

Holiday still life. Christmas cookies & milk for Santa. Property released

Contents of some Christmas crackers, 1905

Many Happy Returns by Muriel Dawson
A little girl opens up a basket to reveal a little puppy, the best birthday present she could wish for

Santas Postman by Muriel Dawson
A small child wrapped up in a belted coat, sou wester and boots makes her way through the snow laden with Christmas parcels and gift wrapped presents

Just Look by Muriel Dawson
A back view of a little blonde girl in a green dress discovering the wonderful toys and gifts in her Christmas stocking

New Years gift / Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper celebrates new year nursing his new born son whilst his exhausted wife sit up in bed recovering with a bottle of Ale and a sandwich

A Coronation Festivity: a ball in aid of a hospital
The Prince and Princess of Teck and the ladies who are patronesses of the function, a fancy dress ball at the Savoy Hotel in aid of the Prince Francis of Teck Memorial Fund of the Middlesex Hospital

Wedding Presents
A bride and her maid-of-honour admire a piece of jewellery, a wedding present from her prospective husband perhaps?

Parcels for the troops WWII
A customer and shop assistant pack a parcel to go to the British troops in France during World War II

Army Comforts Depot WWII
Women working in the Army Comforts Depot where gifts are packed and despatched to British troops during World War II

Peugeot - Revue
Useful presents for Christmas 1931 include a new Peugeot 201, a small version of which is hanging from a Christmas tree. Either that or its a very big Christmas tree

Cradle of Henry V, donated by George V
The cradle of Henry V, donated by George V to the New London Museum, which opened in Kensington Palace in 1912. Prior to this, the cradle was at Windsor Castle

Hamleys for Xmas advertisement, 1926
Advert for various toys available at the famous Hamleys toy store on Regent Street London in 1926 including The Crown Tavern, a remarkably realistic model of an old country inn, Looney the loose pup

A girl gives a boy a token of her love by Florence Hardy
A love token. A young girl gives her loved one a gift of a flower

The Bystander front cover 1934
Colourful front cover of The Bystander depicting a puppet guardsman in a bearskin presenting a pretty lady puppet in typical flounced dress and hat of 1934 with a Christmas present

Delineator Christmas Number 1927
Festive front cover design by Helen Dryden featuring a woman with fashionably cropped blonde hair clutching a heap of wrapped up Christmas presents against a candlelit background

The Sketch Xmas Shopping
An elegantly attired woman wearing cigarette pants, and neck scarf wraps up a selection of presents in preparation for Christmas

Letter to Thomas Henry Ismay
A letter to Thomas Henry Ismay from twenty of his colleagues and employees on White Star Works headed paper, dated Bootle, 6 February 1899

Queen Mother / Fiji Nz
ELIZABETH, THE QUEEN MOTHER During a royal tour of New Zealand, the Queen Mother visits Fiji and takes part in a traditional Yaqona ceremony and drinks from coconut shell

Suave man with bouquet
An elegantly dressed and handsome gentleman, looks reflective as he holds a bouquet of flowers

Couple in a railway carriage
A couple sharing a tender moment between two windows of a stationary railway carriage. Their locked gaze is testament to the success of his charm offensive!

An advertisement for Coty products
A advertisement showing various gift sets from Coty

Curious Easter Custom at a City Church
Clergyman dispensing gift to pupils of Christs Hospital School at City Church, All Hallows, Lombard Street, London in 1890 during an Easter Service

A Present For A Good Little Girl by David Wright
An illustration of a lady inspecting a new necklace, a gift from a gentleman admirer. Wright produced a series of over 160 illustrations or pin-ups for The Sketch during the 1940 s

A motor field kitchen: A war gift from the Leather Sellers. company

The Imperial Stocking
The Kaiser receives an unwelcome gift in his Christmas stocking from Lord Kitchener - a bunch of pesky British soldiers with bayonets fixed

Army Club Cigarettes
An army officer celebrates the end of the First World War by wooing a sweetheart with the gift of Army Club cigarettes and a barely concealed bunch of mistletoe

Princess Marys Christmas gift to the soldiers and sailors: The lid of the brass tobacco box

Midas and Silenus
For services rendered, he is offered a wish by Silenus : he foolishly asks that anything he may touch shall be turned to gold... in the end he begs Silenus to withdraw his gift

Boo-Boo, her baby and a gift
Baby chimpanzee, Jubilee with her mother at London Zoo. A gift of a little toy chimpanzee causes suspicion!

Aunt Sallys Christmas Boxes: John Crasss Discomfiture
A Victorian family around a dining table during the distribution of envelopes of money, or Christmas boxes to servants. The servant who has just received his is either embarrassed or unimpressed with

Christmas Card Cartoon
Tommys Christmas Greeting. A satirical Christmas card from Tommy to his Dear Old Friend Fritz the German soldier, depicting the British Tommy throwing a grenade as a gift

Charlemagne Donation
Charlemagne makes a gift of land to the Catholic Church of several estates in Italy

Pin-Up, Presents & Tree
Gleefully festive model in red baby doll nightie with broderie Anglaise trim & white slingbacks wraps a gift to place under the beautifully decked out tree

PROTEUS, a Greek sea god who possessed the gift of prophecy, but changed his shape to avoid being questioned

Children Wrap Presents
Two little girls and a little boy amuse themselves by making home-made gift boxes. Old cardboard boxes are covered with decorated wrapping paper and a scrap or drawing added

Girl Gives Flowers 19C
A thoughtful little girl gives a bunch of flowers to an old shepherd, while another girl watches disdainfully

Sir Francis Drake / W. G
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE

Shoemaker 1867 / Gift Book
A Victorian shoemaker/cobbler at work

Christmas tree and decorations at Shin Kong Place department store, Central Business District business district, Beijing, China, Asia

Altar at Chinese temple, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

Gift food boxes, Nakamisa-dori market, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

Offerings, temple festival near Mengwi, Bali, Indonesia, Asia

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"Unwrapping the Magic of Gifts: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the enchanting Christmas Market in Romerberg, Frankfurt, Germany, Europe. The air is filled with festive cheer as locals and tourists alike explore the stalls adorned with unique gifts. Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany, Europe welcomes you to its charming Christmas Market. Here you will find traditional handicrafts and delightful treasures that make perfect presents for loved ones. Did you know that even animals can receive gifts? Meet Zarafa the Giraffe from 1826 who was given as a gift to King Charles X of France by Muhammad Ali Pasha of Egypt. This extraordinary gesture symbolizes friendship between nations. During World War I, Fortnum & Masons created special Christmas Boxes for soldiers on the front lines. These thoughtful packages brought comfort and joy during a time of hardship. Transport yourself back to 1890 England where an elegant TEA CUP advertisement showcases Phillips Wedgwood China's exquisite craftsmanship. A timeless gift that adds elegance to any home. The Taj Mahal stands tall in Agra, Uttar Pradesh – a breathtaking testament of love. Built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal; this architectural marvel remains one of India's most cherished gifts. Marvel at The Winter Egg from 1913 – a dazzling creation made from quartz, platinum, orthoclase, and diamonds. This masterpiece exemplifies how they can be works of art that transcend time. Gaze upon the Statue of Liberty standing proudly against Lower Manhattan's skyline - a symbol gifted by France to America representing freedom and hope for all who seek it. Witness Oglethorpe and Tomo-chichi forging an unlikely friendship in colonial Georgia - their exchange serves as a reminder that sometimes the greatest gift we can give is understanding and unity across cultures. In 1853 Commodore Perry presented Japan with the gift of a railway, as depicted in a woodblock print.