Spade Collection (#6)

MS Hunter 229 f. 2r March, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL412300 MS Hunter 229 f.2r March, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Robin - on spade handle in snow Date: 23-Dec-09

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Golden Retriever Dog, holding spade, wearing beach glasses Date: 05-11-2019

Riggs Expedition
circa 1930: The unearthing of the bones of prehistoric monsters for the Chicago Museum. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Spade-Shaped Snuff Bottle with Mock Ox-Head Handles, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1780-1880

Spade-Shaped Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1800-1900. Creator: Unknown
Spade-Shaped Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1800-1900

Spade-Shaped Snuff Bottle with Basketweave Patterns, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1770-1850

Asakusa Imado, from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto Meisho)
Asakusa Imado, from the series " Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto Meisho)", c. 1832/33. The Tile Kilns at Imado, Asakusa

Spade, 1938. Creator: Herman O. Stroh
Spade, 1938

Wooden Spade, 1938. Creator: Archie Thompson
Wooden Spade, 1938

Scenes of Rome Furnishing Fabric, France, c. 1815. Creator: Unknown
Scenes of Rome Furnishing Fabric, France, c. 1815

Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene ("Noli Me Tangere"), Southern Netherlands
Christ Appearing to Mary Magdalene (" Noli Me Tangere" ), Southern Netherlands, 1485/1500

Illustration of Australian explorers Burke, Wills and King digging up boxes in outback
box, day, digging, explorers, full length, heat, history, horizontal, john king, mid adult, mid adult men, outback, outdoors, robert burke, spade, studio shot, survival, three people, tree

Saint Hymer in Solitude, c. 1735. Creator: Unknown
Saint Hymer in Solitude, c. 1735

SUF. TURE 242 f. 16v Leo
EDI42297 SUF.TURE 242 f.16v Leo by Ottoman School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Turkish, out of copyright

Peasant Digging; Paysanne bechant, 1882 (oil on canvas)
1196443 Peasant Digging; Paysanne bechant, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 65.7x54 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Portrait of a lady, said to be Madame Louise Suzanne Edmee Martel as a shepherdess
CH463061 Portrait of a lady, said to be Madame Louise Suzanne Edmee Martel as a shepherdess (oil on canvas) by French School

A boy sitting on his dog at the beach (chromolitho)
5217606 A boy sitting on his dog at the beach (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A boy sitting on his dog at the beach)

The holiday makers who ought to know better (colour litho)
3642007 The holiday makers who ought to know better (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The holiday makers who ought to know better)

Stone Quarry, Normanton (coloured photo)
3643230 Stone Quarry, Normanton (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stone Quarry, Normanton. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A Victorian New Year card of a boy wearing a jacket and cap at a beach holding a spade in
3603578 A Victorian New Year card of a boy wearing a jacket and cap at a beach holding a spade in the sand, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian greeting card of a cat holding a parasol with two kittens, c
3603478 A Victorian greeting card of a cat holding a parasol with two kittens, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a man selling balloons at a seaside, c
3605391 A Victorian Paper Scrap Relief of a man selling balloons at a seaside, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

O Ye Green Things, Benedicite Window detail, c. 1895 (stained glass)
3475373 O Ye Green Things, Benedicite Window detail, c.1895 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); All Saints Church, Casterton Road, Stamford, UK; eAlastair Carew-Cox; English

Jesus Christ appearing as a gardener, after his resurrection (chromolitho)
5236584 Jesus Christ appearing as a gardener, after his resurrection (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Christ appearing as a gardener)

Some examples of odd currency (litho)
6004854 Some examples of odd currency (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some examples of odd currency)

Spring, engraved by Visscher, 1570 (engraving)
1630616 Spring, engraved by Visscher, 1570 (engraving) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

The Royal Visit to Newcastle (engraving)
1622762 The Royal Visit to Newcastle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to Newcastle)

Down by the Sea (colour litho)
610743 Down by the Sea (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Down by the Sea.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Timon and Flavius (engraving)
670708 Timon and Flavius (engraving) by Wallis, Henry (1830-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timon and Flavius)

Boy carrying Bleeding Heart flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730871 Boy carrying Bleeding Heart flowers, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy carrying Bleeding Heart flowers)

A new plan proposed for the punishment of highwaymen by hard labour on the roads (engraving)
608137 A new plan proposed for the punishment of highwaymen by hard labour on the roads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Count of St. Germain digging in his garden, illustration from Chroniques de l
CHT382413 Count of St. Germain digging in his garden, illustration from Chroniques de l Oeil-de-boeuf sous Louis XIV by Georges Touchard-Lafosse, editions Gustave Barba, Paris

Girl teaching a doll to swim (chromolitho)
732570 Girl teaching a doll to swim (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl teaching a doll to swim.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection; French

What cheer for Christmas - Victorian Christmas card (chromolitho)
731730 What cheer for Christmas - Victorian Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A pauper lad nearly buried alive by two playmates in a workhouse orchard (engraving)
736224 A pauper lad nearly buried alive by two playmates in a workhouse orchard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl sitting on doorstep, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731471 Girl sitting on doorstep, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl sitting on doorstep)

Couple sitting on giant snowball, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731290 Couple sitting on giant snowball, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple sitting on giant snowball)

Gold-Washing at the Diggings, from The Illustrated London News
STC434059 Gold-Washing at the Diggings, from The Illustrated London News, 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Rival Gardeners, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving)
2655345 The Rival Gardeners, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Williams, Charles (Ansell) (fl.c.1797-1850); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Little Gardener (chromolitho)
2811695 The Little Gardener (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Gardener)

Portrait of Old Scarlet (engraving)
2811233 Portrait of Old Scarlet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Old Scarlet)

The Lucky Charms Pile (Colour Litho)
2777952 The Lucky Charms Pile (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pile of good luck charms)

Comic postcard, Three children building sandcastle Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Foreman and workman Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Elderly man and gravedigger Date: 20th century

Heroic patrols around Tobruk (colour litho)
2778564 Heroic patrols around Tobruk (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Heroic patrols around Tobruk)

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"From Welsh Women Road Builders to Royal Engineers: The Spade's Enduring Legacy" In the heart of South Wales, the spade has long been a symbol of resilience and hard work. It witnessed the determination of Welsh women road builders as they paved their way through challenging terrains, leaving behind a lasting mark on their communities. During World War I, it became an indispensable tool for the Rifle Brigade in their strategic positions along the Western Front. With each dig, these brave soldiers fortified their defenses and protected countless lives amidst the chaos of war. Meanwhile, in literature, it found its place in Sense and Sensibility as a gardener's trusted companion. Just like Elinor Dashwood's beloved Edward Ferrars, this humble implement proved essential for nurturing life and tending to nature's beauty. The it also played a vital role during times of social unrest. In 1921, amidst strikes that shook South Wales' coal industry to its core, it was wielded by determined miners who tirelessly picked coal from waste tips – an act of defiance against adversity. When World War II erupted, it took center stage once again with the iconic "Dig for Victory" poster urging citizens to cultivate victory gardens using this very tool. Its handle became a symbol of hope and self-sufficiency during dark times. Over time, technology evolved but never replaced its significance. A man with a mechanical digger in a muddy field reminded us that progress may change our methods but not our reliance on this timeless instrument. Even our furry friends recognize its importance. Picture No. 11992900 captures a golden retriever proudly holding onto his spade while building sandcastles at the beach – reminding us that even playtime can be enriched by embracing tradition. Beyond physical labor or leisurely pursuits lies another facet tied to paper money itself – French Alarmists saw John Bull clutching banknotes tightly with one hand while gripping his trusty spade with the other.