Mail Collection (#76)

Spam junk mail, computer artwork
Spam junk mail. Computer artwork of multiple envelopes of junk mail surrounding a computer monitor. This could represent spam, the name given to unsolicited mass mailings sent by email

Mobile telephone text messaging (SMS). Conceptual computer artwork of the worldwide use of mobile telephones to send text messages (envelope symbols)

Worldwide mobile telephone use
Worldwide use of mobile (cellular) telephones, conceptual computer artwork

Mobile telephone hate mail. Conceptual computer artwork of snakes and a mobile telephone being used to send text messages (envelope symbols)

Junk mail

AMERICAN EXPRESS SHIPPING. Advertisement for American Express Company shipping, September 1917

Red post box, City Hall Square, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

Red post boxes and marble church entrance, Copenhagen, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

UNEMPLOYMENT CENSUS, 1937. Census directors John D. Biggers, William L. Austin and Frederick A. Gosnell give final instructions to female clerks receiving completed questionnaires from

KOREAN WAR: NAVY MAILBAG. Mailbag sent along the highline from the naval destroyer U. S. S
KOREAN WAR: NAVY MAILBAG. Mailbag sent along the highline from the naval destroyer U.S.S. Cowell off the coast of Korea. Photographed 1953

WORLD WAR I: RED CROSS. American Red Cross workers providing water and mail service at Union Station, Washington, D. C
WORLD WAR I: RED CROSS. American Red Cross workers providing water and mail service at Union Station, Washington, D.C. c1918

Silent Film Still. Clara Bow
SILENT FILM STILL. Clara Bow

STAMP: BICYCLE POST, 1894. California Private Bicycle Post cover, 1894

GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE. The bridge across the Hudson River, opened for traffic in 1931, connecting upper Manhattan with New Jersey

BOSTON: NORTH STATION. North Railroad Station at Boston, Massachusetts. Photopostcard, c1910

NEW YEAR CARD, 1450. A New Years card depicting the Christ Child and the Virgin Mary. The earliest known holdiay greeting. German woodcut, c1450

PANAMA CANAL, c1910. Looking south at middle lock, east chamber, Gatun Locks, on the Panama Canal. Photopostcard, c1910

STATUE OF LIBERTY, 1900. Photopostcard, 1900

PANAMA CITY: BEACH MARKET. The fish market in Panama City, Panama, on the Pacific Ocean. Postcard, c1910

WARSAW: MARKET, c1910. The Hala Mirowska Market in central Warsaw, Poland. Postcard, c1910

AMERICAN EASTER CARD. Late 19th century

AMERICAN BIRTHDAY CARD. Late 19th century

SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK. The Auto Log, Sequoia National Park, California. From an American chromolithograph postcard, c1930

AMERICAN POSTCARD, c1950. There are rafts of pretty girls here

AMERICAN POSTCARD, c1950. Having a swell time! Thats me in front and my girls behind! Drawing, c1950, by Bud Dudley

AMERICAN POSTCARD, c1950. The girls here make a good showing: they get along with the bare necessities! Drawing, c1950, by Bud Dudley

AMERICAN POSTCARD, c1950. Just a mere maid looking for a lifeguard!

AMERICAN POSTCARD, c1950. Oh boy! The air does things for me here!

San Francisco post office during the Gold Rush
Newcomers line up for their mail at the San Francisco Post Office during the Gold Rush. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Stagecoach travel
Stagecoach on the old Boston Post road. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Stagecoach carrying mail to the southwest, 1870s
Mail delivered by stagecoach to a post office in the Southwest, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pony Express rider changing horses. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration by Frederic Remington

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Pony Express rider passing workers raising telegraph poles, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pony Express rider coming into a station in the Rocky Mountains. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pony Express rider in a snowstorm. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pony Express rider changing horses at a relay station. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Middlesex House of Correction, Clerkenwell, London
The Middlesex House of Correction, opened in 1794, was later known as Cold Bath Prison, then Clerkenwell Gaol. It became a debtors prison before closing in 1885

Two Post Office workers waiting for the mail train at a lineside mailbag collection and drop-off point. In the background are railway lines, signals, and a goods train

The Ford Monoplane was used for Air Mail carrying and was manufactured by a subsidiary company of the ford Motor Company. It was fitted with a 400 H.P. Liberty Engine

General Election: Confusion Worse Confounded
Three bewildered voters read the daily newspaper posters which give rather conflicting views on the status of their preferred political parties

Zip opening letterbox / W H Robinson
Post War Town planning. The new Zip opening letterbox for taking all sizes of letters. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Correspondence Course / W H Robinson
Learning to drive by Correspondence Course. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Postal Service Jubilee card - Prague, Czechoslovakia
A card celebrating the 40th anniversary (1887 - 1927) of the start of the Prague postal and telegraph service, by land and now by air too!

A new use for letterboxes 1941
Pillar box tops should serve more useful purpose than the mere protection of letters. Here, a useful cosmetic container enables every passing lady to touch up and repair her appearance

People boarding a Transair aeroplane, Vienna
A group of people boarding an aeroplane operated by Transair, in Vienna, Austria. (1 of 3)

People disembark from a Transair aeroplane
A group of people disembarking from an aeroplane operated by Transair, in Vienna, Austria. (2 of 3)

Postbox by J. A. Thorpe
A small girl (Phyllis) posts a letter while out walking the dog with her mother and says with a sudden clarity of understanding, " So thats where Aunty Mabel lives"

Life on board a man-of-war
Life in the British navy on board a man-of-war. 1. Playing up the colours, 8am; 2. A Corrobborie in the gun room on Saturday night; 3. Taking up the slops; 4

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"Journey through Time: Unveiling the Fascinating World of Mail" Poster, Night Mail: Step into the enchanting realm delivery as this captivating poster takes you on a nocturnal adventure. Daily Mail War Map, WW1: Explore the pivotal role played by mail during World War I through this historical artifact that provided vital information to soldiers and civilians alike. Poster advertising Royal Mail Lines to the West Indies: Immerse yourself in the allure of tropical destinations as this vintage poster beckons you to embark on a voyage with Royal Mail Lines. Union-Castle Line poster: Discover the elegance and grandeur associated with oceanic travel as depicted in this striking Union-Castle Line advertisement. Lancastria Steamship: Delve into a tragic yet significant chapter in mail history aboard the Lancastria Steamship, which met an unfortunate fate during World War II while carrying precious correspondence. South America by Royal Mail: Embark on an exotic journey across South America facilitated by Royal Mail's efficient postal services, connecting distant lands and cultures. Union-Castle: Experience unparalleled luxury and comfort aboard Union-Castle ships as they transported mail across vast oceans, bridging continents and fostering global connections. Lincoln, New Mexico, United States - Old mailbox at the Lincoln post office: Witness a piece of Americana history preserved within an old mailbox from Lincoln's post office—a testament to how mail has served communities for generations. The Great Train Robbery aftermath & reportage, 1963: Uncover one of Britain's most infamous crimes where stolen mail took center stage—explore its aftermath and subsequent media coverage that captivated audiences worldwide. Clan Macdonald RMS Caronia - Cunard Line : Relive opulent transatlantic voyages aboard RMS Caronia under Cunard Line's impeccable service—an era when mail delivery was intertwined with luxury travel.