Shelves Collection (#5)

Tony Benn, Labour politician, sitting at his desk
Tony Benn (Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn, formerly 2nd Viscount Stansgate, 1925-2014), Labour politician, former Cabinet Minister and currently President of the Stop the War Coalition

The Perne Library (b/w photo)
CLF294292 The Perne Library (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: Built in 1590-95 in accordance with the wishes of Dr Andrew Perne, Master from 1554-89)

Portrait of Edmond Duranty, 1879 (tempera, w/c & pastel on linen)
GLS2961 Portrait of Edmond Duranty, 1879 (tempera, w/c & pastel on linen) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 100.9x100.9 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Old man holding his hand to his hat, 1639 (Etching)
7393386 Old man holding his hand to his hat, 1639 (Etching) by Schmidt, Georg (1712-1775) & Le Sueur, Blaise Nicolas (1714-1783); 13, 8 x 11, 5 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble

Shelf, 1715 1725 (Marquetry)
7393455 Shelf, 1715 1725 (Marquetry) by Hache, Thomas (1664-1747); 62 x 44 x 13 cm; Fondation Glenat, Grenoble, France; © Fonds Glenat

Aisle of Files, Division of War Department, National Archives, Washington DC, 1939 (b/w photo)
3964006 Aisle of Files, Division of War Department, National Archives, Washington DC, 1939 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: After processing)

St Augustine's vision of the Trinity, 1437-38, (tempera on wood)
7146286 St Augustine's vision of the Trinity, 1437-38, (tempera on wood) by Lippi, Filippo (c.1406-69); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

The moneylenders, (painting)
7129310 The moneylenders, (painting) by Massys or Metsys, Quentin (c.1466-1530); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: The moneylenders, Quinten Massys, Doria Pamphilj gallery, Rome)

Employees Filing Patents, Patent Office, USA, 1940 (b/w photo)
5974356 Employees Filing Patents, Patent Office, USA, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Employees in Patent Office File Room, Washington DC, 1940 (b/w photo)
3964008 Employees in Patent Office File Room, Washington DC, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patent Office files. Washington, D.C. Feb. 29)

Silk production in Europe in the 16th century (print)
7315151 Silk production in Europe in the 16th century (print) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The lay of the law
Alan Gelman

Only two
Regine Richter

The Gathering of Mulberry Leaves and the Feeding of the Silkworms, Plate 5 from "The I... ca. 1595
The Gathering of Mulberry Leaves and the Feeding of the Silkworms, Plate 5 from " The Introduction of the Silkworm" [Vermis Sericus], ca. 1595

Victorian Shelf Drapery, c. 1940. Creator: Vera Van Voris
Victorian Shelf Drapery, c. 1940

Clock Shelf, 1941. Creator: Isidore Danziger
Clock Shelf, 1941

Six Designs for Hanging Shelves, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Six Designs for Hanging Shelves, 19th century

General store interior, Moundville, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
General store interior. Moundville, Alabama. [Advertisements for Coca-Cola and fertiliser; loaded shells; paraffin lamps; fruit jars; crockery; baking trays; rope; sacks of self-raising flour; boxes

Clarke, D. Edward, in office, between 1890 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Clarke, D. Edward, in office, between 1890 and 1910

Young mother, aged twenty-two, has one little girl... FSA, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939
Young mother, aged twenty-two, has one little girl three years old. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. In mobile unit of FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp. New baby expected in December

Tent interior in a labor contractors camp, showing household equipment, near Westley, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tent interior in a labor contractors camp, showing household equipment. Near Westley, California

Possibly: Interior of farmers two-room log home, FSA borrower, Boundary County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Interior of farmers two-room log home. FSA (Farm Security Administration) borrower. They have their alfalfa seed stored in corner waiting for a better price

Soper kitchen, unfinished, Willow Creek area, Mulheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Soper kitchen, unfinished. Willow Creek area, Mulheur County, Oregon. [Note partly panelled in staircase; kitchen range on right]

Mrs. Grangers storeroom, Yamhill farms, Yamhill County, Williamette Valley, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Grangers storeroom. She has 500-600 quarts of canned food. " You never know what may happen." Yamhill farms. (FSA - Farm Security Administration)

Mrs. Wardlow has 500 quarts of food in her dugout cellar, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon
Mrs. Wardlow has 500 quarts of food in her dugout cellar. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Mrs. Botner arranging her storage cellar, Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Botner arranging her storage cellar. Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon

Interior of Mrs. Botners storage cellar, Nyssa Heights, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Interior of Mrs. Botners storage cellar. 800 quarts of " food for the winter." " I miss my chickens so, but we re just not fixed for chickens or hogs yet." Nyssa Heights

The Actor Yamamura Ichitaro as Oichi in the play "Totsusaka-no-jo Tsuru no Sugomori, "perf... 1721
The Actor Yamamura Ichitaro as Oichi in the play " Totsusaka-no-jo Tsuru no Sugomori, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the eleventh month, 1721, 1721

Dubai Spices. Creator: Viet Chu
Dubai Spices

Two little girls worried about losing their toy horse (colour litho)
7185226 Two little girls worried about losing their toy horse (colour litho) by Appleton, Honor Charlotte (1879-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Straw Flowers and Bittersweet, 1931 (oil on canvas)
1767587 Straw Flowers and Bittersweet, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Ault, George Copeland (1891-1948); 40.6x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Straw Flowers and Bittersweet)

Drying house (indigo cakes on shelves), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617944 Drying house (indigo cakes on shelves), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Yvonne with Vincent at Ten Weeks, 1919 (oil on panel)
SHU222327 Yvonne with Vincent at Ten Weeks, 1919 (oil on panel) by Summers, Nora (1892-1948); 48x40 cm; Private Collection; Sally Hunter Fine Art, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)
2650234 Library bookcase, c.1926 (bubinga & rosewood) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Wall-mounted shelf, c. 1930 (walnut)
2647641 Wall-mounted shelf, c.1930 (walnut) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 35x184x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Each shelf with suspended drawer case, with ivory pull)

Childrens Room, Denver Public Library, East Denver High School, Colorado, c. 1895-1900 (b / w photo)
DPL415508 Childrens Room, Denver Public Library, East Denver High School, Colorado, c.1895-1900 (b/w photo) by Brooks, Percy E

Illuminated vitrine cabinet, c. 1925-30 (sycamore, glass, mirror & ivory)
2650230 Illuminated vitrine cabinet, c.1925-30 (sycamore, glass, mirror & ivory) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 99.2x144.5x32.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Open bookcase, c. 1925 (Honduran mahogany & Rio rosewood)
2647640 Open bookcase, c.1925 (Honduran mahogany & Rio rosewood) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); 90x126x42 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)
2650235 Library bookcase, c.1926 (bubinga & rosewood) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Library bookcase, c. 1926 (bubinga & rosewood)
2650232 Library bookcase, c.1926 (bubinga & rosewood) by Chareau, Pierre (1883-1950); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Mahogany desk with drawers for artists materials and shelves below for books
6339964 Mahogany desk with drawers for artists materials and shelves below for books by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info)

Cabinet bookcase, Regency era
6339874 Cabinet bookcase, Regency era by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Cabinet bookcase, Regency era. Rosewood cabinet, doors decorated with classical figures in metal gilt)

Bookcase for a study, Regency style
6338620 Bookcase for a study, Regency style by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Bookcase for a study, Regency style)

Library at the British Museum, London, England, 19th century
7177206 Library at the British Museum, London, England, 19th century. by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Library at the British Museum, London, England)

A circular moveable bookcase, 1810
6339872 A circular moveable bookcase, 1810 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A circular moveable bookcase, 1810)

Metamorphic dwarf library bookcase, 1811
6339836 Metamorphic dwarf library bookcase, 1811 by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Metamorphic dwarf library bookcase, 1811)

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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.