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"Holders: A Glimpse into Timeless Elegance and Everyday Necessities" Step into the enchanting world of holders, where history intertwines with functionality

Background imageHolders Collection: Zdai Warburg Colony Fields gardens Warburg Nine houses

Zdai Warburg Colony Fields gardens Warburg Nine houses
Zdai Warburg. Colony. (Fields or gardens of Warburg). Nine houses of the lessor land holders. Labour group. 1938, Israel, Sde-Warburg

Background imageHolders Collection: Zdai Warburg Colony Fields gardens Warburg Warburg Colony

Zdai Warburg Colony Fields gardens Warburg Warburg Colony
Zdai Warburg. Colony (Fields or gardens of Warburg). Warburg Colony. Nine houses of the lessor land holders. Labour group. 1932, Israel, Sde Warburg

Background imageHolders Collection: Chad - Milk Sellers at N Djamena (Fort-Lamy)

Chad - Milk Sellers at N Djamena (Fort-Lamy). Date: circa 1930s

Background imageHolders Collection: Church Furniture, Plate 166

Church Furniture, Plate 166, showing candle holders, candlesticks, lecterns, boxes, vases and other items. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageHolders Collection: Advert for S. Smith & Son ring cigarette holder 1914

Advert for S. Smith & Son ring cigarette holder 1914
Patent ring cigarette holder for ladies, those who dislike stained fingers. 1914

Background imageHolders Collection: Advertisement for Newton Chambers and Co Ltd. Thorncliffe Ironworks, Three-Lift Telescopic Gasholder

Advertisement for Newton Chambers and Co Ltd. Thorncliffe Ironworks, Three-Lift Telescopic Gasholder
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageHolders Collection: Russian Cossacks

Russian Cossacks from Volga and Don area, Russia

Background imageHolders Collection: Girls at Tennis Court

Girls at Tennis Court
German girls talking beside a tennis court : So far as the score goes, the English are the champions : but when it comes to betrothals, we are the record-holders !

Background imageHolders Collection: Stone of Anointing, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem

Stone of Anointing, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem
The Stone of Anointing (also Stone of the Anointing or Stone of Unction ) within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre (Ecclesia Sancti Sepulchri)

Background imageHolders Collection: A narrow build up street on a Greek Island

A narrow build up street on a Greek Island. Errol Holders back to the camera to the left, a Unisex salon sign to the right and three men further ahead Date: 1978

Background imageHolders Collection: Sterling silver goods, Plate 207

Sterling silver goods, Plate 207, showing bells, a trowel, bouquet holders, whistles, a dram flask, cutlery and other items. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageHolders Collection: Table Ornaments and a Wall Mirror, Plate 95

Table Ornaments and a Wall Mirror, Plate 95, showing jardinieres, epergnes, flower holders, and a mirror with a Parian figure of Hebe at the centre. Date: circa 1880s

Background imageHolders Collection: Sir Nicholas Crisp

Sir Nicholas Crisp
SIR NICHOLAS CRISP Royalist officer, depicted on the shooting range with his musket and its stand, powder- holders and other accessories. Date: 1599 - 1666

Background imageHolders Collection: Advert for Mappin & Webb electic candelabras 1906

Advert for Mappin & Webb electic candelabras 1906
Fitted electric candelabras. Date: 1906

Background imageHolders Collection: All Quiet on the Vest and Front by Hynes

All Quiet on the Vest and Front by Hynes
An elegant 1920s couple recline together on a sofa, perhaps after a night out - a box of chocolates and an ashtray on the side table nearby

Background imageHolders Collection: Green & Gold Compact

Green & Gold Compact
Green circular compact with diamante (paste) decoration, gold cord and tassels containing a mirror, powder and two lipstick holders. Date: circa 1920

Background imageHolders Collection: Portrait Venetian Senator ca 1525 Oil canvas

Portrait Venetian Senator ca 1525 Oil canvas
Artokoloro

Background imageHolders Collection: Unlit wax candle in brass candlestick

Unlit wax candle in brass candlestick

Background imageHolders Collection: Japanese Geisha Ensemble with Musical Instruments

Japanese Geisha Ensemble with Musical Instruments (including bells and Shamisen), performing on a staging on the seafront. The tea ceremony appears to be occurring at the same time. Date: 1902

Background imageHolders Collection: Russian lantern maker in his shop

Russian lantern maker in his shop Date: 1902

Background imageHolders Collection: Picture No. 10887715

Picture No. 10887715
Cat - Siberian Kittens Date:

Background imageHolders Collection: Worlds Largest Bee House, Guinness World Record holder for largest bug hotel

Worlds Largest Bee House, Guinness World Record holder for largest bug hotel, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Kent, England, April

Background imageHolders Collection: Guinness World Record holder for largest bug hotel, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Kent, England

Guinness World Record holder for largest bug hotel, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Kent, England, February

Background imageHolders Collection: No Entry, MOD Permit Holders Only bilingual sign on gate at coastal military firing range

No Entry, MOD Permit Holders Only bilingual sign on gate at coastal military firing range, Castlemartin Range, Pembrokeshire, Wales, June

Background imageHolders Collection: Early 19th Century drugs jars

Early 19th Century drugs jars. Two ceramic jars made to hold apiastrum. Made in 1800

Background imageHolders Collection: Dagger-holder. Textiles. SPAIN. Madrid. Army

Dagger-holder. Textiles. SPAIN. Madrid. Army Museum

Background imageHolders Collection: bazaar stall holders - Moulmein

bazaar stall holders - Moulmein
Bazaar stall holders - Moulmein - Bazaar First no one, then everyone, wants their pictures taken! Date: 1951

Background imageHolders Collection: Scene of fire at warehouse in Bow, East London

Scene of fire at warehouse in Bow, East London. Water is being drawn from the Thames to help fight the blaze

Background imageHolders Collection: Cunard Line R. M. S. Mauretania

Cunard Line R. M. S. Mauretania
Cunard Line R.M.S. Mauretania. Holder of the Blue Riband for the fastest transatlantic crossing (1907- 1929)

Background imageHolders Collection: Man from Samegrelo - Georgia

Man from Samegrelo - Georgia
Man from Samegrelo (Samargalo, Megrelia or Mingrelia) - a historic province in the western part of Georgia, formerly also known as Odishi. The Megrelians are an ethnic subgroup of the Georgians

Background imageHolders Collection: Nobleman of the Emiritin Nation, Georgia

Nobleman of the Emiritin Nation, Georgia
Ovaliani, a Nobleman of the Emiritin Nation, Georgia. He is wearing a wool Cherkesska jacket with 16 gaziri cartridge holders. Date: 1910s

Background imageHolders Collection: Kettle holder maker - West End, London

Kettle holder maker - West End, London
Lady who makes kettle holders in the West End. These holders were small round pieces of thick cloth used to hold over a metal kettle handle to prevent burning ones fingers! Date: 1908

Background imageHolders Collection: Candles

Candles burning in glass containers

Background imageHolders Collection: Tombs of Sultans Ahmed I & Murad IV

Tombs of Sultans Ahmed I & Murad IV
The Tombs of Sultans Ahmed I and Murad IV

Background imageHolders Collection: McGregor and Nelson, Tandem Bicycling Champions, 1897

McGregor and Nelson, Tandem Bicycling Champions, 1897
Photograph of S.B. McGregor and G.A. Nelson (right), the holders of the One Hours Record Tandem for all types of Cycles, pictured in 1897

Background imageHolders Collection: Roman Lady / Perfume Hold

Roman Lady / Perfume Hold
A Roman lady with her perfume holders and other trinkets

Background imageHolders Collection: Roman Lady / Perfume

Roman Lady / Perfume
A Roman lady with her perfume holders and other trinkets




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"Holders: A Glimpse into Timeless Elegance and Everyday Necessities" Step into the enchanting world of holders, where history intertwines with functionality. From the melodic compositions of Erik Satie to the craftsmanship of Renaudin, these holders embody a captivating tale. Travel back to Petticoat Lane in the 1940s, where bustling market stalls showcased an array of holders. Amidst the vibrant atmosphere, an open gas street light at Kings Cross illuminated passersby, casting a warm glow on their path. An aerial view transports us to Garston Gas Works in Liverpool's district of Merseyside. The industrious scene captures the essence of a bygone era when these works fueled homes and industries alike. Delve further into time as we stumble upon an advert for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Victorian items from 1896. Royal Warrant Holders themselves, they epitomize elegance through their exquisite creations that adorned noble households. The White Star Line presents assorted metal souvenirs - tangible memories from voyages across vast oceans. These cherished mementos hold stories untold within their gleaming surfaces. A pair of Bow Candlesticks emerges gracefully amidst this narrative tapestry. Their delicate design evokes romance and sophistication while illuminating intimate moments throughout history. Elkington & Co Victorian items beckon our attention through another vintage advertisement from 1896. Impeccable craftsmanship meets timeless beauty as these pieces stand as testaments to enduring artistry. In times marked by resilience and sacrifice like World War II, posters urging citizens to "grow more food" echo loudly in our minds. Digging for victory became not only a duty but also a symbol of hope during those trying years. Madame Yevonde's photograph portrays a woman with a cigarette holder - an emblematic accessory representing liberation and style amidst changing societal norms. Finally, Chad reveals its own tale through milk sellers at N Djamena (Fort-Lamy).