Sorting Collection (page 3)

A French playing card factory in the time of Louis XIV (engraving)
669465 A French playing card factory in the time of Louis XIV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French playing card factory in the time of Louis XIV)

A Rag-warehouse in the Quartier Mouffetard, at Paris, illustration from
STC439423 A Rag-warehouse in the Quartier Mouffetard, at Paris, illustration from The Illustrated London News, 8th June 1861 (litho) by Thorigny

General Post Office - St Martin s-le-Grand, London. This was the main post office for London between 1829 and 1910. Photograph showing the room devoted to sorting of newspapers

Transporting ore to the sorting shed (chromolitho)
2788897 Transporting ore to the sorting shed (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transporting ore to the sorting shed)

Sorting the catch, Great Yarmouth (colour photo)
3104545 Sorting the catch, Great Yarmouth (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting the catch, Great Yarmouth)

Sorting through old clothes in Londons East End
Sorting through old clothes on a stall in a market in Londons East End. Date: circa 1950s

Parcel Post Mail, Mount Pleasant, London (b / w photo)
3105956 Parcel Post Mail, Mount Pleasant, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parcel Post Mail, Mount Pleasant, London)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Washing up
The caption on the postcard is Washing up - probably a play on sorting things out now that the war is over. The reverse carries a message from Winston Churchill We must now devote all our strength

Woman sorting out laundry on four poster bed. 1926

Sorting the Christmas mail at the General Post Office, London, Christmas Eve, 1892 (litho)
6014216 Sorting the Christmas mail at the General Post Office, London, Christmas Eve, 1892 (litho) by Ward, Enoch (1859-1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sorting tea, China. Date: circa 1870

Sorting a dust-heap at a County Council depot 1900
Men turn over the heaps of rubbish, while women look for a honest penny collecting bottles and empty and sardine tins in the County Council depot. London. 1900

Cinderella and the Birds, 1868
GG80975 Cinderella and the Birds, 1868 by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Royal Mail (engraving)
2799871 Royal Mail (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Mail. Illustration for Walks In and Around London by Uncle Jonathan (Charles H Kelly)

Sorting the Christmas Mail on Christmas Eve
Sorting the Christmas Mail Christmas Eve at the London General Post Office. 1892

Sketches at the General Post-Office, stamping and sorting Letters (engraving)
1611632 Sketches at the General Post-Office, stamping and sorting Letters (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the General Post-Office)

Boy kneeling on the floor sorting out some glass jars
Boy kneeling on the floor in a dining room, sorting out some glass jars. Date: circa 1950s

Flood victims, Grosvenor Road area, Pimlico, London
Flood victim residents of the Grosvenor Road area, Pimlico, London, sorting out their ruined belongings

General scenes at the Post-Office 1875
Sketches showing scenes in a general Post-Office. Date: 1875

Silk Manufacture in the Lebanon (engraving)
1060402 Silk Manufacture in the Lebanon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk Manufacture in the Lebanon)

The Manufacture of Plumbago in Ceylon (litho)
1038705 The Manufacture of Plumbago in Ceylon (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Manufacture of Plumbago in Ceylon)

Chief office of the parcel mail 1849
Mail coaches busy outside the main office in Catherine Street, in the Strand, London. Date: 1846

The Silk Industry in India (b / w photo)
1056610 The Silk Industry in India (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Silk Industry in India)

Sorting from the rough bales (engraving)
3638931 Sorting from the rough bales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting from the rough bales. Illustration for The Fireside, 1890)

Women tagging bags of laundry at the Carolyn Laundry at 111 ast 128th Street, East Harlem
MNY380807 Women tagging bags of laundry at the Carolyn Laundry at 111 ast 128th Street, East Harlem, New York, 1928 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Tobacco sorting room (chromolitho)
2782741 Tobacco sorting room (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tobacco sorting room. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Traffic returns for British railway companies being sorted at the Railway Clearing House, London (b / w photo)
6014750 Traffic returns for British railway companies being sorted at the Railway Clearing House, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Post Office, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London, Volume II, Pub. 1809
BAL32963 The Post Office, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London, Volume II, Pub. 1809 by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C.(1762-1832); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

L Hygiene En Allemagne (b / w photo)
6006564 L Hygiene En Allemagne (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Hygiene En Allemagne)

The Post Office at Milan Central Station, during the strike (colour litho)
2808863 The Post Office at Milan Central Station, during the strike (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Post Office at Milan Central Station)

Morning catch of sprats, Deal (colour photo)
3104511 Morning catch of sprats, Deal (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morning catch of sprats, Deal)

Karin by the Linen Cupboard, 1906 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
CH419892 Karin by the Linen Cupboard, 1906 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 63.2x96.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Tea picking in Canton, c. 1872 (b / w photo)
473743 Tea picking in Canton, c.1872 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bulk of tea shipped from Canton is grown in Kwang-Tung)

Cigarette Manufacturing, 1883 (engraving)
SLS251307 Cigarette Manufacturing, 1883 (engraving) by Upham, C. (fl.1883); Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University; eSchlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard; American

The Fig Industry in Smyrna (engraving)
1061966 The Fig Industry in Smyrna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fig Industry in Smyrna)

To Bombay and China on A P and O Steamship (engraving)
1061961 To Bombay and China on A P and O Steamship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To Bombay and China on A P and O Steamship)

First Series, Classifications of Engravings, 1917 (etching)
1066835 First Series, Classifications of Engravings, 1917 (etching) by Laborde, Ernest (1870-1935); 24.8x17.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: Premier Serie)

Office Boys Sorting Mail in a Mailroom, 1951 (screen print)
2622541 Office Boys Sorting Mail in a Mailroom, 1951 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sorting mail in a mobile post office, France (engraving)
5208158 Sorting mail in a mobile post office, France (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting mail in a mobile post office, France)

Tea Cultivation in British India (engraving)
1059189 Tea Cultivation in British India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea Cultivation in British India)

London Office of the Society for the Relief of the Sick and Wounded, sorting and packing Linen Bandages (engraving)
1104585 London Office of the Society for the Relief of the Sick and Wounded, sorting and packing Linen Bandages (engraving) by English School

Selecting tea leaves (chromolitho)
1093200 Selecting tea leaves (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selecting tea leaves. Liebig educational card.); © Look and Learn

Interior of a mail car on a French train (colour litho)
2779493 Interior of a mail car on a French train (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a mail car on a French train)

Sorting, Washing, and Digging at the South African Diamond-Fields (engraving)
664662 Sorting, Washing, and Digging at the South African Diamond-Fields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting, Washing)

Interior of a French railway postal wagon at the time of the French Postal Strike in 1909
CHT289132 Interior of a French railway postal wagon at the time of the French Postal Strike in 1909, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th March 1909 (colour litho) by French School

Grading Tea (w / c on paper)
CHT274911 Grading Tea (w/c on paper) by Chinese School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le tri du the; ); eArchives Charmet; Chinese, out of copyright

Wool sorters at work (b / w photo)
6007731 Wool sorters at work (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wool sorters at work)

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"Sorting: Unveiling the Art of Organization" In this captivating poster, we witness the mesmerizing world unfold before our eyes. From the iconic Night Mail to two young men meticulously sifting through a pile of scrap metal, sorting becomes an art form in itself. Transporting us back to the 1930s, we catch a glimpse of the bustling General Post Office where dedicated individuals diligently sort through mountains of mail. Their nimble fingers ensure that each letter finds its rightful place, bringing joy and connection to countless lives. Beyond postal services, sorting takes on various forms across different landscapes. In Pouch Cove, Newfoundland, fishing stages become a hub for organizing nets and equipment with utmost precision. Similarly, at Rafta Farm in St Levan, Cornwall, farmers carefully gather their bountiful potato harvest while maintaining order amidst nature's abundance. Even during times of turmoil like World War II's Blitz in London, sorting remains essential. Witnessed at Calthorpe Street is salvaged mail being sorted amidst chaos—a testament to human resilience and dedication even in the face of adversity. From afar lands comes tales from Burrawang in Australia where wool sorting and classing becomes an intricate process ensuring only the finest fibers make their way into garments worldwide. Meanwhile, Djanik Elmassian Fig Factory in Izmir showcases figs being sorted with meticulous care—an ode to preserving flavors and traditions passed down through generations. But it's not just workspaces that require organization; even fan clubs demand attention to detail. The Beatles Fan Club Office captures Anne Collingham and Bettina Rose immersed in sorting fan mail—each letter representing a heartfelt connection between fans and their beloved idols. Lastly but not leastly is Salvation Army elevator—a symbol of hope rising amidst society's challenges as donations are thoughtfully separated for those most deserving.