Shelves Collection (#3)

Still Life with Fruit and Flower Garlands, 1645-1650. Creator: Jacob van Campen
Still Life with Fruit and Flower Garlands, 1645-1650

View of the library of the Sainte-Geneviève abbey in Paris, 1735-1805. Creator: Unknown
View of the library of the Sainte-Genevieve abbey in Paris, 1735-1805

Interior of an Inn, with Figures in Seventeenth-Century Costume, 1848. Creator: Ferdinand De Braekeleer
Interior of an Inn, with Figures in Seventeenth-Century Costume, 1848

View of the three galleries of the Palace of Art and Science in Rome, 1700-1799. Creator: Anon
View of the three galleries of the Palace of Art and Science in Rome, 1700-1799

The Shop of the Bookdealer Pieter Meijer Warnars on the Vijgendam in Amsterdam, 1820 or earlier. Full size preliminary study for the painting of the same name in the Rijksmuseum

Pigeon, sitting on a shelf, 1802. Creator: Jean Bernard
Pigeon, sitting on a shelf, 1802

Five men in interior, c.1837-c.1903. Creator: Jan Striening
Five men in interior, c.1837-c.1903

Bedroom, residence of Mr. Fair, 40 Putnam Avenue, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Bedroom, residence of Mr. Fair, 40 Putnam Avenue, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Douglas residence, bedroom with bureau & bookshelves, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Douglas residence, bedroom with bureau & bookshelves, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Yacht Althea, cabin, showing books, between 1907 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Yacht Althea, cabin, showing books, between 1907 and 1915

Still Life with Books in a Niche, 1442-1445. Creator: Barthélemy d'Eyck
Still Life with Books in a Niche, 1442-1445

Man behind a desk in a study, 1900-1999. Creator: Anon
Man behind a desk in a study, 1900-1999

Regg's (i.e. Riggs) Library, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Regg's (i.e. Riggs) Library, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. between 1900 and 1906

Bookseller in his store, after 1800-before 1899. Creator: Anon
Bookseller in his store, after 1800-before 1899

The Shop of the Bookdealer Pieter Meijer Warnars on the Vijgendam in Amsterdam, 1820. Creator: Johannes Jelgerhuis
The Shop of the Bookdealer Pieter Meijer Warnars on the Vijgendam in Amsterdam, 1820. Other Title(s): The Bookshop of Pieter Meijer Warnars (1792-1869) on the Vijgendam, Amsterdam

Interior of tenement house, New York City, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Interior of tenement house, New York City, between 1900 and 1910

The Lawyer's Office, 1628. Creator: Pieter de Bloot
The Lawyer's Office, 1628

Soldiers Reading-Room, St. Mary's Barracks, Chatham, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Soldiers Reading-Room, St. Mary's Barracks, Chatham, 1856. The annual return of between three and four thousand soldiers from India and the British Colonies - who, either from impaired health

A Scholar in his Study, 1635-1656. Creator: Salomon Koninck
A Scholar in his Study, 1635-1656

Residence of Mrs. H.C. Parke, library, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Residence of Mrs. H.C. Parke, library, Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Two unidentified boys, possibly children of Mrs. Isaac Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer, ]... 1913. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Two unidentified boys, possibly children of Mrs. Isaac Untermeyer [i.e. Untermyer, ] portrait photograph, 1913

Store Interior, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Store Interior, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Store Interior, 1917 or 1918. First World War - shop assistant and customer

Norris, Charles G. Mr. and Mrs. and son, portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Norris, Charles G. Mr. and Mrs. and son, portrait photograph, between 1913 and 1942

House Office Building - Interior, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. House Office Building - Interior, 1913
House Office Building - Interior, 1913. Portrait of President Woodrow Wilson on far wall. Board at right reads: Bill No. 1472: Clark, Champ; J.G. Cannon; Ben. Johnson; Kitchin, G.; J.T. Lloyd; J.R

Weisse, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913 Mar. 28. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Weisse, Mrs. portrait photograph, 1913 Mar. 28

Haggin, Ben Ali, Jr. Mrs. and children, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 31. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Haggin, Ben Ali, Jr. Mrs. and children, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 31

Interior of J.P. Morgan's library, ca. 1912. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Interior of J.P. Morgan's library, ca. 1912

A Cabinet with Objects of Art, 1665-1667. Creator: Georg Hainz
A Cabinet with Objects of Art, 1665-1667

Trompe l´oeil with Vanitas Still Life, 1668. Creator: Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts
Trompe l´oeil with Vanitas Still Life, 1668

Int. Patent office, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Int. Patent office, between 1910 and 1920
Int. Patent office, between 1910 and 1920. [Interior, USA]

G.M. Saltzgaber, between 1914 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. G.M. Saltzgaber, between 1914 and 1920
G.M. Saltzgaber, [Washington, DC?], between 1914 and 1920. [Man with his hand on a copy of Boyd's Directory, District of Columbia, 1914, published by Polk & Co]

Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Red Cross, between 1910 and 1920

Senate Women, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Senate Women, between 1910 and 1920
Senate Women, between 1910 and 1920

A corner of Cosmopolitan Library, E. T. I. S. 1903. Creator: Unknown
A corner of Cosmopolitan Library, E. T. I. S. 1903

52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
52nd Street, New York, N.Y. ca. 1948

Chamber of Commerce mail room, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Chamber of Commerce mail room, between 1910 and 1920

Red Cross work rooms, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Red Cross work rooms, between 1910 and 1920
Red Cross work rooms, between 1910 and 1920

"House of Usefulness" schoolhouse, National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio, c1905. Creator: Unknown
"House of Usefulness" schoolhouse, National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio, c1905

Library interior at Tuskegee Institute, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Library interior at Tuskegee Institute, 1906. [Teacher training school for African Americans in Alabama]

Anne Morgan House, 3 Sutton Place, New York, New York, 1926. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Anne Morgan House, 3 Sutton Place, New York, New York, 1926. House Architecture: Mott Brooshouft Schmidt; Landscape: Nellie Beatrice Osborn Allen

Department Of Agriculture, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Department Of Agriculture, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Department Of Agriculture, 1917. First World War, USA: young people with badges reading Boys & Girls Achievement Work Club, preserving fruit and vegetables

Students reading in library at Georgetown Visitation... Washington, D.C. between 1890 and 1910(?)
Students reading in library at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, Washington, D.C. between 1890 and 1910(?). [Roman Catholic school for girls, founded in 1799

Camp Meade, Maryland - Winter Views, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Camp Meade, Maryland - Winter Views, 1917
Camp Meade, Maryland - Winter Views, 1917

Camp Meade, Maryland - Winter Views, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Camp Meade, Maryland - Winter Views, 1917
Camp Meade, Maryland - Winter Views, 1917

View from the Library Window, Windsor Castle, c1897. Creator: Unknown
View from the Library Window, Windsor Castle, c1897. The chapel of Eton College seen from the royal residence at Windsor. From "The Queen's Resolve

Ollie M. James, Rep. from Kentucky, at Desk, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Ollie M. James, Rep
Ollie M. James, Rep. from Kentucky, at Desk, 1912. [US politician: Representative 1903-1913; Senator 1913-1918]

The home of TRH Prince and Princess Christian, The Library, Cumberland Lodge, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The home of TRH Prince and Princess Christian, The Library, Cumberland Lodge, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

François Ancelot (1794-1854), auteur dramatique, 1819. Creator: Virginie Ancelot
Francois Ancelot (1794-1854), auteur dramatique, 1819

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"Exploring the Earth's Depths and Literary Heights: A Journey through Shelves" Embark on a captivating journey as we delve into the fascinating world of shelves. Just like an Earth's topographic and bathymetric map, shelves hold hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Step into the enchanting Gallery of the Old Library, where ancient books whisper tales of forgotten times. Transport yourself back to a wet winter evening in Bloomsbury, c1935, alongside a book lover engrossed in literary wonders. The creator Fincham captures this magical moment perfectly. A playful dachshund perched on a bookshelf adds charm and warmth to any space. It reminds us that even amidst knowledge and wisdom, there is always room for joy and companionship. Witness history unfold as Winston Churchill immerses himself in his library at Chartwell Westerham Kent. His shelves brim with knowledge that shaped nations, reminding us of the power held within these humble structures. The Pharmacy artwork from 1912 takes us back to an era when remedies were stored neatly on shelves - each bottle holding secrets to heal both body and soul. In Halfway House, Rame Cornwall, meet a teenage barmaid who finds solace among rows of bottles lining her workplace's shelves. Her story reflects resilience amidst life's challenges. Travel across vast landscapes with Australia's topographic map displayed proudly on its shelf – showcasing nature’s beauty from coastlines to mountainscapes. Kellys Cellar in Belfast invites you into its cozy ambiance filled with laughter and camaraderie. Its well-stocked shelves bear witness to countless stories shared over pints throughout Northern Ireland’s rich history. Return once more to the Gallery of the Old Library where rows of Halloween masks await their moment under dimmed lights – reminding us that even behind masks lies untold mysteries awaiting discovery.