Imported Collection (#3)

BOXER / 3 HEADS / 1937
The heads of three boxers belonging to Mrs Sprigge. The one of the left with the cropped ears has been imported, the other two were bred in Britain

Tableware. 1-375 AD. Roman import objects. Germanic Tribes
Germanic Tribes. Tableware. Early Roman Imperial Period (1-375 AD). Roman import objects. From Lubsow Graves, Pomerania (now Poland). Neues Museum (New Museum). Berlin. Germany

Fruit Label -- Agustin Gozem Gaya
Fruit Label -- imported from Spain by Agustin Gomez Gaya, depicting a boy playing jazz rhythms a set of drums. Date: 20th century

I rather like that imported affair. Illustration shows President Theodore Roosevelt wearing his Rough Rider uniform and looking at the style of hats worn by past presidents US Grant, Abraham Lincoln

Tuk-Tuk Thailand Thai

Chinese Immigrants
Chinese labour imported into Guadeloupe

A selection of Danish cheeses and a bottle of Aalborg aquavit, 1963. An advertising image taken to promote the sale of Danish products

A selection of Danish cheeses, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
A selection of Danish cheeses, 1963. An advertising image taken to promote the sale of Danish products, in this case a range of cheeses including Danish Blue and Esrom cheese from Jutland

Bacon delivery from Denmark, Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist: Michael Walters
Bacon delivery from Denmark, Kilnhurst, South Yorkshire, 1964. A Danish Bacon Company warehouseman checks in a lorry delivering imported bacon to their South Yorkshire depot

Shopkeeper unpacking canned gammon joints, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist
Shopkeeper unpacking canned gammon joints, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. The meat has just been imported from Denmark by the Danish Bacon Company

Advertising image for Daneland Lard, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Advertising image for Daneland Lard, 1963. Daneland Lard was imported by the Danish Bacon Company in the early sixties and distributed from their depot in Kilnhurst in South Yorkshire

Lady smoking a Batschari cigarette
A fashionable lady smokes under the starry sky - advertisement for A Batschari Imported Oriental Cigarettes. Date: 1924

Objects from Skeldal, central Jutland. 2000-1700 BC
Local made and imported objects from Skeldal, central Jutland. Bracelets, axes and necklaces. 2000-1700 BC. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Importing Fruit at Docks
Fruit is imported for Christmas at busy London docks and warehouses. Date: circa 1850

A flock of llamas, imported from Peru in 1858
A flock of llamas, imported to England by Mr. Benjamin Whitehead Gee direct from Peru in 1858. This was the first flock that arrived in England by the overland route

Fruit Label -- Sol-Land oranges
Fruit Label -- Sol-Land selected oranges, imported from Spain. Depicting a Spanish lady and a rising sun. Date: 20th century

Fruit Label -- Jubileum, 1898-1923, selected fruit (in Dutch). Date: 20th century

Fruit Label -- Pedro Monsonis oranges
Fruit Label -- Pedro Monsonis selected oranges, imported from Valencia, Spain, depicting two Greedy Mice pulling a giant orange apart. Date: 20th century

Fruit Label -- Spanish oranges
Fruit Label -- oranges imported from Burriana (Borriana), Spain, by Elias Sanahuja Sanz. Depicting a lion with a red and yellow flag. Date: 20th century

Drawings Prints, Emperor, Justinian, Receiving, First, Imported, Silkworm, Eggs, Nestorian
Drawings and Prints, Emperor Justinian Receiving the First Imported Silkworm Eggs from Nestorian Monks, Plate 2 from The Introduction of the Silkworm [Vermis Sericus], Publisher, Artist, After

Bostonians Paying Excise-Man Tarring & Feathering
Artokoloro

Jacket 1912 French wool cotton rayon Poiret jacket merges
Artokoloro

Indian Peafowl (Pavo cristata) male peacock strutting

Indo-Portuguese Furniture, imported, Charles II. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Woods Halfpence, 1724 (engraving)
XJF618904 Woods Halfpence, 1724 (engraving) by Irish school, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Satire on the imposition of small copper coins supplied to Ireland by William Wood)

Chinese Mining Boy, South Africa
A Chinese Mining Boy, South Africa. Between 1904 and 1910, over 63, 000 contracted miners were brought in to work the mines of the Witwatersrand

Chinese Mining Boys - South Africa
Three Chinese Mining Boys. Between 1904 and 1910, over 63, 000 contracted miners were brought in to work the mines of the Witwatersrand

Chinese Musicians - one playing an Erhu - South Africa
Chinese Musicians - one pictured playing an Erhu - in South Africa. Between 1904 and 1910, over 63, 000 contracted miners were brought in to work the mines of the Witwatersrand

Police in Chinese Compound, South Africa - contracted miners
Police in a Chinese Compound, South Africa. Between 1904 and 1910, over 63, 000 contracted miners were brought in to work the mines of the Witwatersrand

Thessaloniki, Greece - Harbour Customs - checking recently-arrived large wooden packing cases on railway wagons. Date: circa 1910s

Vancouver, Canada. Container ship dock with crane sin the main port (Editorial Usage Only)

Golden root mealybug, Chryseococcus arecae, on the roots of Corokia macrocarpa and imported New Zealand tree

Indo-Portuguese Furniture, imported, Charles II. UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Bag of lentils from Spain

Bag of chickpeas

Bumblebees C016 / 8786
Buff-tailed bumblebees collecting nectar and pollen from inula flowers, a good example of a garden plant that attracts pollinators

Coal silos C018 / 0045
Coal silos at Avonmouth coal terminal, Avon, UK

USA, Oregon, Portland. Fabric mobiles with brass bells imported from India at gift shop

Domestic Cattle, Limousin heifers, imported from France, three grazing in coastal pasture, Scotland, september

Indian Maypole Dance. A traditional English social custom, which seems to have been met with a sizeable lack of interest (!) by this group of Indian Children. Date: circa 1910s

Big imported elephant. Japanese print shows an elephant with caretaker. Date 1863

Sugar means ships - The consumption of sugar sweetened drinks must be reduced For your beverages 400 million lbs. of sugar were imported in ships last year - Every ship is needed to carry soldiers

Big imported elephant from India. Japanese print shows Japanese man with an elephant. Date 1863

Percheron stallion Duc de Chartres, imported by A. Rogy: winner of first prize, grand gold medal, at the Concours Hippique Regional; held at Alencon, France, in 1873. Date c1883

Time, gentlement, please! - anti-jazz music, 1913
The personification of Time drops her lyre in horror and covers her ears against the latest American import: Jazz. Date: 1913

Southern pig-tailed macaque (Macaca nemestrina) in captivity. This monkey is native to the forests of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Photographed in Sulawesi, Indonesia

Fruit label. Sticker on an organic apple showing the variety of apple and the country of origin

Tuk-Tuk Thai Taxi

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"Imported: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world treasures, where each item tells a unique story. Pick an English Apple, crisp and juicy, grown in the fertile lands of England. Taste the essence of autumn with every bite. In 1926, witness the majestic presence of a Saluki dog gracefully roaming through the countryside. Its elegance captivates all who lay eyes upon it. Travel back to 1896 when an Indian Elephant found itself amidst London's bustling streets. A symbol of exotic beauty and wonder that left spectators in awe. Pyrenean Dog, a loyal companion since 1947, showcasing its fluffy coat against a backdrop of falling leaves. Embrace its warmth on chilly evenings. Customs in the 19th century brought forth intriguing tales from distant lands. Uncover hidden treasures as they pass through borders and into new hands. Hop aboard a Tuk-Tuk Brighton Taxi for an adventurous ride through vibrant streets filled with laughter and excitement. The Nash Metropolitan nose leads you to unexpected destinations. Let curiosity guide your journey as you explore uncharted territories. Arthur Sanderson & Sons' Berners Street showroom invites you to indulge in international fabrics and wallpapers from around the world (1954). Immerse yourself in global artistry at its finest. G-AOHB Black Knight soars across the sky - Canadair CT-133 Silver Star 3 takes flight. Witness aviation marvels bridging continents with their wingspan. Enter a colossal warehouse where ivory reigns supreme; sourced both from Asia and Africa. Marvel at this extraordinary view that echoes tales of craftsmanship spanning continents. "The Good Shopper" embodies Empire Buying's impact on busy factories worldwide (color litho). Celebrate diverse cultures coming together under one roof for prosperity and growth (1954). Embark on this captivating journey through time, culture, and international connections - where imports become gateways to a world of wonder and discovery.