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Scraps Collection (#6)

"From Hens to Pigs: The Power of Scraps in Times of Need" In times of scarcity, scraps become treasures

Background imageScraps Collection: Death of Nelson 1805

Death of Nelson 1805
LLM456786 Death of Nelson 1805 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of Nelson 1805. Victorian scrap, probably produced by Raphael Tuck)

Background imageScraps Collection: The Great Fire of London, 1666

The Great Fire of London, 1666
LLM456780 The Great Fire of London, 1666 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Fire of London, 1666. Victorian scrap, probably produced by Raphael Tuck)

Background imageScraps Collection: Page from late Victorian scrapbook (multimedia)

Page from late Victorian scrapbook (multimedia)
730138 Page from late Victorian scrapbook (multimedia) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from late Victorian scrapbook)

Background imageScraps Collection: Page from late Victorian scrapbook (multimedia)

Page from late Victorian scrapbook (multimedia)
730137 Page from late Victorian scrapbook (multimedia) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from late Victorian scrapbook)

Background imageScraps Collection: The Gleaners (sepia photo)

The Gleaners (sepia photo)
STC331274 The Gleaners (sepia photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German townspeople waiting to scour the fields for potatoes left by the farmers;)

Background imageScraps Collection: Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX

Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX
LLM459845 Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX.); © Look and Learn

Background imageScraps Collection: Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX

Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX
LLM459842 Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX.); © Look and Learn

Background imageScraps Collection: Page from Sammelsurium Volume I

Page from Sammelsurium Volume I
LLM459904 Page from Sammelsurium Volume I by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Sammelsurium Volume I); © Look and Learn

Background imageScraps Collection: Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX

Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX
LLM459839 Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX.); © Look and Learn

Background imageScraps Collection: Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX

Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX
LLM459836 Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from Sammelsurium Volume IX.); © Look and Learn

Background imageScraps Collection: Page from book to hold a personal collection of crests and monograms (engraving)

Page from book to hold a personal collection of crests and monograms (engraving)
6033078 Page from book to hold a personal collection of crests and monograms (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageScraps Collection: Page from book to hold a personal collection of crests and monograms (engraving)

Page from book to hold a personal collection of crests and monograms (engraving)
6033058 Page from book to hold a personal collection of crests and monograms (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageScraps Collection: Victorian scraps: Holy cross (chromolitho)

Victorian scraps: Holy cross (chromolitho)
6031156 Victorian scraps: Holy cross (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy cross)

Background imageScraps Collection: Victorian scraps: Holy cross (chromolitho)

Victorian scraps: Holy cross (chromolitho)
6031153 Victorian scraps: Holy cross (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy cross)

Background imageScraps Collection: Victorian scraps: Angel holding a candle in the snow (chromolitho)

Victorian scraps: Angel holding a candle in the snow (chromolitho)
6031150 Victorian scraps: Angel holding a candle in the snow (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel holding a candle in the snow)

Background imageScraps Collection: A foiler, fencing (chromolitho)

A foiler, fencing (chromolitho)
5235213 A foiler, fencing (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A foiler, fencing. One of a set of cut-outs relating to sport)

Background imageScraps Collection: A spar exhibition, boxing (chromolitho)

A spar exhibition, boxing (chromolitho)
5235208 A spar exhibition, boxing (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A spar exhibition, boxing. One of a set of cut-outs relating to sport)

Background imageScraps Collection: Middle Weight Boxer (chromolitho)

Middle Weight Boxer (chromolitho)
5235203 Middle Weight Boxer (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Middle Weight Boxer. One of a set of cut-outs relating to sport)

Background imageScraps Collection: Victorian scraps (chromolitho)

Victorian scraps (chromolitho)
3656375 Victorian scraps (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victorian scraps)

Background imageScraps Collection: Meat Market, from the pair Meat Market and Vegetable Market, ca. 1575-1608. ca

Meat Market, from the pair Meat Market and Vegetable Market, ca. 1575-1608. ca
Meat Market, from the pair Meat Market and Vegetable Market, ca. 1575-1608

Background imageScraps Collection: Clown with banjo on a Victorian scrap

Clown with banjo on a Victorian scrap
Clown with a banjo on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageScraps Collection: Victorian Scrap : Bandsmen

Victorian Scrap : Bandsmen
See the handsome bandsmen come, One with a fife and one with a drum ! Date: late 19th century

Background imageScraps Collection: SCRAP : NY ELEVATED

SCRAP : NY ELEVATED
The New York Elevated Railway at 4th Avenue - one of the finest scraps we have ever seen. Date: late 19th century

Background imageScraps Collection: COOK AND HOUSEMAID

COOK AND HOUSEMAID
Cook and housemaid in a French kitchen : a welcome cuppa while the joint cooks on the range and the cat waits for its share of scraps

Background imageScraps Collection: Victorian Scrap - Rocking Sheep

Victorian Scrap - Rocking Sheep. late 19th century

Background imageScraps Collection: Victorian Scrap - Circus Clown

Victorian Scrap - Circus Clown - Here we are again! late 19th century

Background imageScraps Collection: Victorian Scrap - Circus Clown with Pig and Hoop

Victorian Scrap - Circus Clown with Pig and Hoop
Victorian Scrap - Circus Clown with Pig jumping through a hoop - A Prize Jump. late 19th century

Background imageScraps Collection: Two clowns in colourful costumes on a Victorian scrap

Two clowns in colourful costumes on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageScraps Collection: Basket of fruit on a Victorian scrap

Basket of fruit on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageScraps Collection: Punch and Judy show on a Victorian scrap

Punch and Judy show on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageScraps Collection: Balloon seller on a Victorian scrap

Balloon seller on a Victorian scrap
Balloon seller on the beach on a Victorian scrap. circa 1890s

Background imageScraps Collection: Musical frogs on eight Victorian scraps

Musical frogs on eight Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageScraps Collection: Clown with banjo on a Victorian scrap

Clown with banjo on a Victorian scrap
Victorian Scrap - Clown with Banjo -- Our Old Friend. late 19th century




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"From Hens to Pigs: The Power of Scraps in Times of Need" In times of scarcity, scraps become treasures. This poster reminds us to save kitchen scraps to feed the hens, highlighting the resourcefulness and sustainability that can be found even in our own kitchens. During wartime, every bit counts. A pig food poster serves as a reminder that they are be transformed into nourishment for animals, showcasing the ingenuity and resilience of communities during challenging times. Chef Andrew Schillar's act of kindness transcends boundaries. As he gives a bone to a dog from his kitchen's side entrance, we witness how even small gestures with humble they are bring joy and compassion into someone's life. Scrap by scrap, tattoos tell stories. Victorian Scrap - Tattooing reveals an old custom where inked memories are preserved on paper fragments, reminding us that even discarded pieces hold significant meaning and history. The magic of the circus comes alive through German circus scraps. From banjos adorned with pink flowers to elephants riding tricycles, these vibrant snippets transport us back in time when imagination knew no bounds. Jean-Francois Millet's masterpiece "The Gleaners" captures the beauty within leftovers. Depicting women gathering leftover crops after harvest season, this painting celebrates their resilience and ability to find value in what others may discard. Victorian printed scraps offer glimpses into a world filled with wonderment. Whether it is a Zulu warrior or an enchanting colored engraving page, these delicate remnants remind us that beauty can be found even in fragments left behind by time. Composting brings new life out of waste. In a black plastic recycled composting bin filled with vegetable peelings and cardboard lies visible worms diligently working their magic – turning what was once considered garbage into nutrient-rich soil for future growth. In each scrap lies untold potential waiting to be discovered anew – whether it is feeding animals or igniting creativity.