Spade Collection (#9)

Sunny hours, Mar del Plata (colour litho)
3648492 Sunny hours, Mar del Plata (colour litho) by Christmas, Ernest William (1863-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunny hours, Mar del Plata)

Hidden treasures that come to light, a great magnificent Roman statue discovered during the excavations
2815442 Hidden treasures that come to light, a great magnificent Roman statue discovered during the excavations... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Mass emigration to the territory of Ontario (Canada), the new Eldorado, after the discovery... (colour litho)
2814935 Mass emigration to the territory of Ontario (Canada), the new Eldorado, after the discovery... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Chaque age a ses plaisirs (Every Age Has Its Pleasures) (colour litho)
2818693 Chaque age a ses plaisirs (Every Age Has Its Pleasures) (colour litho) by Chocarne-Moreau, Paul Charles (1855-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frog with a spade from Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift
3514740 Frog with a spade from Gullivers Travels by Jonathan Swift by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection; (add.info)

An ingenious hero, alone the numerous prisoners, letting them believe that they are being followed by entire companies
2777571 An ingenious hero, alone the numerous prisoners, letting them believe that they are being followed by entire companies (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Discovery Of A Treasure Made At Random By Some Farmers In Casaleone, In The Lower Agro Veronese (Colour Litho)
2798429 The Discovery Of A Treasure Made At Random By Some Farmers In Casaleone, In The Lower Agro Veronese (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

In some northern regions of Europe, the icy cold has induced flocks of ravenous wolves... (colour litho)
2783870 In some northern regions of Europe, the icy cold has induced flocks of ravenous wolves... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Illustration, The Smugglers Cave. late 19th century

Illustration, The Rescue. late 19th century

Rose tartan. circa 1846

Wheelbarrow and Spade used at the Ceremony of cutting the First Turf of the Stratford-on-Avon Railway (engraving)
1609762 Wheelbarrow and Spade used at the Ceremony of cutting the First Turf of the Stratford-on-Avon Railway (engraving) by English School

Emigration - Infested by Mosquitoes. 19th century

Timon of Athens, Act IV, scene iii (engraving)
971657 Timon of Athens, Act IV, scene iii (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Timon of Athens, Act IV, scene iii)

The King of the Castle (engraving)
1591855 The King of the Castle (engraving) by Robertson, Henry Robert (1839-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King of the Castle)

Hunting the Fox, by E Nesbit (litho)
1593214 Hunting the Fox, by E Nesbit (litho) by Buckland, Arthur Herbert (1870-fl.1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting the Fox, by E Nesbit)

Little girl at the seaside in a wide-brimmed straw hat

St Fiacre clearing his field (chromolitho)
1093801 St Fiacre clearing his field (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Fiacre clearing his field)

Taxi Driver - People You See. From Teddy Bear (artwork dated 3 July). Original artwork loaned for scanning by the Illustration Art Gallery. Date: 1960s

The Shop Keeper - People You See. From Teddy Bear (6 September 1969). Original artwork loaned for scanning by the Illustration Art Gallery. Date: 1969

The spade (chromolitho)
977645 The spade (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The spade. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Proposed New Military Pick and Spade (engraving)
1052157 The Proposed New Military Pick and Spade (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Proposed New Military Pick and Spade)

To the Hidden Treasure (colour litho)
2799421 To the Hidden Treasure (colour litho) by Furniss, Dorothy (1879-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the Hidden Treasure)

The dramas of mining, a wagon that crashes into a coal mine, near Birmingham (colour litho)
2815391 The dramas of mining, a wagon that crashes into a coal mine, near Birmingham (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dramas of mining)

Plate 388. Farmer, Using a Spade, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950085 Plate 388. Farmer, Using a Spade, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 17.9x41.6 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Christmas greetings card with child and pets (chromolitho)
731680 Christmas greetings card with child and pets (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas greetings card with child and pets)

George Cole, furnishing and general ironmonger, trade card (engraving)
731538 George Cole, furnishing and general ironmonger, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Cole, furnishing and general ironmonger)

Artists palette, girls sitting on beach, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731259 Artists palette, girls sitting on beach, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artists palette, girls on beach)

Pits and Pitmen - The Men Leaving the Pit (engraving)
729297 Pits and Pitmen - The Men Leaving the Pit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pits and Pitmen - The Men Leaving the Pit)

A Field Officer of Royal Engineers and a Private Sapper
NAM254122 A Field Officer of Royal Engineers and a Private Sapper, from Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations 1812, published by Colnaghi & Co

Preparing for the snow-ball fight (colour litho)
STC255614 Preparing for the snow-ball fight (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The Stokehole, from P & O Pencillings (colour litho)
STC286252 The Stokehole, from P & O Pencillings (colour litho) by Lloyd, W. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: seedie boys; firemen at work; ); The Stapleton Collection; English

Ms. 3066 fol. 39v The Labourer, from Le Livre des echecs moralises
XIR290432 Ms.3066 fol.39v The Labourer, from Le Livre des echecs moralises, by Jacques de Cessoles (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Rouen

Gift for the Grangers, 1867 (colour litho)
PNP246253 Gift for the Grangers, 1867 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: promotion of the American Farmers Organisation established in 1867;)

Hopeful gold prospectors, 1849 (b / w photo)
PNP246166 Hopeful gold prospectors, 1849 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Irish prospectors washing for gold, 1849 (b / w photo)
PNP246165 Irish prospectors washing for gold, 1849 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

The London Scavenger (engraving)
608400 The London Scavenger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Scavenger; from London Labour and the London Poor)

Earth Stopper, 1820 (colour litho)
619495 Earth Stopper, 1820 (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

John Bull and the Sinking Fund or A Pretty Scheme for Reducing Taxes
NCO191209 John Bull and the Sinking Fund or A Pretty Scheme for Reducing Taxes and Paying off the National Debt, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1807 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Poster for the opera bouffe Les Brigands by Jacques Offenbach (1819-80
CHT163995 Poster for the opera bouffe Les Brigands by Jacques Offenbach (1819-80) 1869 (colour litho) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Children caught by the tide
LLM461870 Children caught by the tide by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children caught by the tide)

St. Fiacre (d. 670) 1841 (coloured engraving)
CHT183743 St. Fiacre (d.670) 1841 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Garden tools, from The Dutch Gardener by Johann van der Groen
STC170865 Garden tools, from The Dutch Gardener by Johann van der Groen, published 1699 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Beggars and Peasants over a Barrel of Wine, from the Book of King Modus
XJF173299 Battle of Beggars and Peasants over a Barrel of Wine, from the Book of King Modus, illustration from Science and Literature in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance

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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.