Gifts Collection (page 3)

The Apparition of the Virgin to Saint Ildephonsus, c.1655 (oil on canvas)
8682941 The Apparition of the Virgin to Saint Ildephonsus, c.1655 (oil on canvas) by Murillo, Bartolome Esteban (1618-82); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: By Bartolome Esteban Murillo)

Merry Christmas, depicting Santa Claus delivering gifts to children. 1/1/1899 (chromolithograph)
5615993 Merry Christmas, depicting Santa Claus delivering gifts to children. 1/1/1899 (chromolithograph); Universal History Archive/UIG

St Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine
535071 St Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine, (Santa Claus riding through town distributing gifts to children)

St. Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine
535032 St. Nicholas of Myra (300-399) Christian prelate, imprisoned by Diocletian and released by Constantine, here distributing gifts. Santa Claus

Advice to the lovelorn (colour litho)
8635579 Advice to the lovelorn (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advice to the lovelorn. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Costly Gift (litho)
8660781 A Costly Gift (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Costly Gift. From accusations preferred against Phidias it appears that his house was frequented)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638772 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Take Laura" she said very gently (colour litho)
8644927 "Take Laura" she said very gently (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Take Laura" she said very gently)

Sea Adventure: The King's gift (colour litho)
8668730 Sea Adventure: The King's gift (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King's gift)

Sir Joseph Banks presents Omiah to Queen Charlotte, early 19th century (embroidery over engraving)
7141208 Sir Joseph Banks presents Omiah to Queen Charlotte, early 19th century (embroidery over engraving); 9x11.5 cm; Parham House, West Sussex

Rosalind gives her necklace to Orlando: "Sir, wear this in my memory"
AIS5354593 Rosalind gives her necklace to Orlando: "Sir, wear this in my memory", Illustration for "As You Like It", by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

A lady visiting poor cottagers with New Year gifts carried by a footman. 1869 (engraving)
5615921 A lady visiting poor cottagers with New Year gifts carried by a footman. 1869 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A child hangs a big sock on the fireplace on Christmas Eve. On the floor a bear skin rug
FGL5484408 A child hangs a big sock on the fireplace on Christmas Eve. On the floor a bear skin rug. Illustration by Thomas Nast (1840-1902) in Harper's Weekly, 1876; Fototeca Gilardi

13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The visit of the three kings to the birth of Christ
5306159 13th century. Armenian Evangelical manuscript. The visit of the three kings to the birth of Christ; Universal History Archive/UIG

Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)
7293420 Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Gifts on Saint Nicholas day: the toys in the fireplace)

A stone sharpening stone as a gift for the Sun God Temple
3330190 A stone sharpening stone as a gift for the Sun God Temple; (add.info.: A stone sharpening stone as a gift for the Sun God Temple. Dated 11th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Irish linens, etc, for Christmas, 1850
3478776 Irish linens, etc, for Christmas, 1850; (add.info.: Advertisement for Irish linens, etc. for Christmas.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A boot boy giving a flower to one of his regular customers, 1850 (engraving)
3478709 A boot boy giving a flower to one of his regular customers, 1850 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Gold snuff box presented to the Earl of Elgin (engraving)
8677083 Gold snuff box presented to the Earl of Elgin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gold snuff box presented to the Earl of Elgin)

Christening (engraving)
8677607 Christening (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christening. Trade card for a shop selling sweets)

Christmas Appeal by the Bavarian Red Cross, pub. Munich, c.1914-18 (colour litho)
1073880 Christmas Appeal by the Bavarian Red Cross, pub. Munich, c.1914-18 (colour litho) by Puttner, Walter (1872-1953); Private Collection; (add.info)

Adoration of the Magi (chromolitho)
8656850 Adoration of the Magi (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi)

Dachshund suitor on his feet presenting a rose to his love (colour litho)
8656644 Dachshund suitor on his feet presenting a rose to his love (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harun al-Rashid receiving an Embassy from Charles the Great (litho)
8660921 Harun al-Rashid receiving an Embassy from Charles the Great (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tiglath-pileser inspecting Gifts from Egypt (litho)
8660903 Tiglath-pileser inspecting Gifts from Egypt (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiglath-pileser inspecting Gifts from Egypt)

Three Wise Men (colour litho)
8667589 Three Wise Men (colour litho) by Schnorr von Carolsfeld, Julius (1794-1872) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Wise Men)

Do You Know: Who introduced Christmas trees? (colour litho)
8668103 Do You Know: Who introduced Christmas trees? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who introduced Christmas trees)

New Year's morning, finding the gifts of Saint Nicholas (engraving)
8643286 New Year's morning, finding the gifts of Saint Nicholas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Year's morning)

Room in Tate Gallery, London showing Pictures purchased by the Chantrey Bequest (b/w photo)
8641666 Room in Tate Gallery, London showing Pictures purchased by the Chantrey Bequest (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Room in Tate Gallery)

Noel decorations
Xuan Thai

Snowman And Cat
Xuan Thai

Love Gifts
Xuan Thai

Picture series Japan, The Doll or Peach Festival on 3 March
7277927 Picture series Japan, The Doll or Peach Festival on 3 March; Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture series Japan, The Doll or Peach Festival on 3 March, celebrated by children)

Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print)
7293422 Saint Nicholas Day, c.1880 (print); (add.info.: Religion. Catholic religion. Saint Nicholas day: the children put their shoes in the fire place)

Mantou, c.1910 (print)
7293298 Mantou, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Bread in China (mantou). Imagery in: Histoire anecdotique de l'alimentation, France, ca 1910.); Photo: © Archives Charmet

French soldiers wounded on the western front during WWI arriving in Paris (litho)
3252902 French soldiers wounded on the western front during WWI arriving in Paris (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: French soldiers wounded on the western front during WWI arriving in Paris)

The envoys of Caliph Harun al-Rashid bringing gifts to Charlemagne, 802 (engraving)
8626238 The envoys of Caliph Harun al-Rashid bringing gifts to Charlemagne, 802 (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gold bedstead presented to Queen Victoria by the Maharaja of Kashmir (engraving)
8676990 Gold bedstead presented to Queen Victoria by the Maharaja of Kashmir (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Charles IV of France, receives gifts
3480283 King Charles IV of France, receives gifts; (add.info.: King Charles IV of France, receives gifts. The people of Paris present gifts to the Holy Roman Emperor and his son)

The Christ child, on Mary's lap, receiving the offerings of the Magi, miniature in the Missal of Sant Cugat del
AIS5384765 The Christ child, on Mary's lap, receiving the offerings of the Magi, miniature in the Missal of Sant Cugat del Valles

Mrs. G.W. Lopp & cigarettes sent to France, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service. Mrs. G.W
Mrs. G.W. Lopp & cigarettes sent to France, between c1914 and c1915. Mrs. George Washington-Lopp (Clara Dolores Machain) sitting in front of a shipment of cigarettes

Packing for Christmas Ship, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Packing for Christmas Ship, 1914. People packing Christmas gifts to put on the U.S.S. Jason which sailed from New York on November 14

Postage Scales
Peter Paterson

Cute mouse in a Christmas stocking
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Ready for Takeoff
Model: Jake Mattila. Petri Damstén

The Adoration of the Magi, 1557-1616. Creator: Frans Francken I
The Adoration of the Magi, 1557-1616

The Christmas Tree - drawn by J. A. Pasquier, 1858. Creator: M. Jackson
The Christmas Tree - drawn by J. A. Pasquier, 1858....the Christmas-tree, although only lately introduced into England, performs one of the most interesting

Interview at Sealkote, on the 9th March, between the Maharajah Runjeet Singh of Cashmere... 1860. Creator: Unknown
Interview at Sealkote, on the 9th March, between the Maharajah Runjeet [sic] Singh of Cashmere and His Excellency Lord Canning - from a sketch by Mr. Simpson, 1860

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"The Joy of Giving: Celebrating the Spirit of Gifts" The Allies of Santa Claus by Mabel Lucie Attwell - A heartwarming illustration capturing the camaraderie among Santa's helpers, spreading love and joy through thoughtful gifts. Cats enjoying a party on a Christmas card - Even our feline friends know how to appreciate the magic during this festive season, reveling in the joyous celebrations. Christmas Truce / Photo - In a remarkable moment during World War I, soldiers put down their weapons and exchanged small tokens as gifts, reminding us that even amidst conflict, humanity prevails. St Lucy's Day - On this special day dedicated to light and kindness, people exchange meaningful presents symbolizing hope and goodwill towards others. Fortnum & Mason's Christmas Box for soldiers, WW1 - Reflecting compassion for those serving far from home, these boxes filled with essentials and treats brought comfort to soldiers during wartime Christmases. Wrapping Gifts 1950s - Nostalgia fills the air as families gather around beautifully wrapped presents under twinkling trees; an era when gift-giving became an art form itself. Nativity – Magi - Inspired by the biblical tale of three wise men bearing precious gifts for baby Jesus, we honor their generosity that has become synonymous with giving at Christmastime. Christmas / Nativity – As we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ each year, let us remember that His arrival was marked by humble offerings from shepherds and kings alike—a reminder that no gift is too small or insignificant when given with love. Father Christmas parachuting out of a plane – Embracing modern twists on tradition while keeping his spirit alive across generations; Santa surprises us all with his daring entrance into our hearts laden with delightful surprises.