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Spirits Collection (#9)

"Spirits: A Journey through Time and Taste" Step into the world of spirits, where history and flavor intertwine

Background imageSpirits Collection: Spirits (chromolitho)

Spirits (chromolitho)
1094368 Spirits (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spirits. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

Background imageSpirits Collection: Doll of Calako Taka (colour litho)

Doll of Calako Taka (colour litho)
980389 Doll of Calako Taka (colour litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doll of Calako Taka)

Background imageSpirits Collection: Belisane and Parcival under the Enchantment of Urma, 1782. Creator: John Raphael Smith

Belisane and Parcival under the Enchantment of Urma, 1782. Creator: John Raphael Smith
Belisane and Parcival under the Enchantment of Urma, 1782

Background imageSpirits Collection: Un Dubonnet ase mettre agenoux, 1932. Creator: Dransy

Un Dubonnet ase mettre agenoux, 1932. Creator: Dransy
Un Dubonnet a se mettre a genoux, 1932. Private Collection

Background imageSpirits Collection: In the ranks of the builders of socialism there is no place for parasites, 1933

In the ranks of the builders of socialism there is no place for parasites, 1933. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Background imageSpirits Collection: Caves Ruinart, 1914. Creator: Tauzin, Louis (1842-1915)

Caves Ruinart, 1914. Creator: Tauzin, Louis (1842-1915)
Caves Ruinart, 1914. Private Collection

Background imageSpirits Collection: Pandora's Box

Pandora's Box
Derek Galon MA FRPS FOPS

Background imageSpirits Collection: The murdered forest

The murdered forest
Martine Benezech

Background imageSpirits Collection: Picture shows the view looking south along Watery Lane, Quinton, across Woodgate Lane

Picture shows the view looking south along Watery Lane, Quinton, across Woodgate Lane, Birmingham. Midlands, England Picture taken circa 4th April 1938

Background imageSpirits Collection: Scene outside John Keenan Off Licence in Eire Circa 1950

Scene outside John Keenan Off Licence in Eire Circa 1950

Background imageSpirits Collection: Bottle of Whisky on the conyevor belt at a a bottling plant 1971

Bottle of Whisky on the conyevor belt at a a bottling plant 1971

Background imageSpirits Collection: New bottles of whisky on the production line at a Whisky bottling plant 1971

New bottles of whisky on the production line at a Whisky bottling plant 1971

Background imageSpirits Collection: Whisky and ice vending machine. Revolution in drinking is upon us

Whisky and ice vending machine. Revolution in drinking is upon us. Packets of whisky are already in production-packets which fit ugly into the pocket where the wallet normally goes

Background imageSpirits Collection: Gin and Tonic vending machines. February 1960 P002663

Gin and Tonic vending machines. February 1960 P002663

Background imageSpirits Collection: A Ghostly hand across a mans face. April 1938 P007975

A Ghostly hand across a mans face. April 1938 P007975

Background imageSpirits Collection: Illicit poteen distillers in Connemara. 3rd April 1912 Local Caption Watscan

Illicit poteen distillers in Connemara. 3rd April 1912 Local Caption Watscan
Illicit poteen distillers in Connemara. 3rd April 1912 Watscan - - 17/03/2009

Background imageSpirits Collection: Empty casks used in the production of whisky awaiting filling at the Distillery at

Empty casks used in the production of whisky awaiting filling at the Distillery at Blythswood Scotland Barrels September 1971. CR8545

Background imageSpirits Collection: A glass of single malt whisky Tartan Scotland Circa 1970

A glass of single malt whisky Tartan Scotland Circa 1970

Background imageSpirits Collection: Woman enjoying a cigarette and a drink in a London bar. 1960

Woman enjoying a cigarette and a drink in a London bar. 1960

Background imageSpirits Collection: Woman enjoying a cigarette and a drink in a London bar. 1960

Woman enjoying a cigarette and a drink in a London bar. 1960

Background imageSpirits Collection: Les Esprits des Villes Mortes (Spirits from the Cities of the Dead), 1885

Les Esprits des Villes Mortes (Spirits from the Cities of the Dead), 1885

Background imageSpirits Collection: M. Baudy Behind his Desk at the Hotel Baudy, 1888. Creator: John Leslie Breck

M. Baudy Behind his Desk at the Hotel Baudy, 1888. Creator: John Leslie Breck
M. Baudy Behind his Desk at the Hotel Baudy, 1888

Background imageSpirits Collection: MS. FOUND IN A BOTTLE 'At a terific height directly above us

MS. FOUND IN A BOTTLE "At a terific height directly above us
MS. FOUND IN A BOTTLE " At a terific height directly above us, & upon the very verge of the precipitous descent, hovered a gigantic ship". Date: First published: 1833

Background imageSpirits Collection: Hell Gate, 1916. Creator: Sedlacek, Franz (1891-1945)

Hell Gate, 1916. Creator: Sedlacek, Franz (1891-1945)
Hell Gate, 1916. Private Collection

Background imageSpirits Collection: Champagne De Rochegre, 1900s. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)

Champagne De Rochegre, 1900s. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Champagne De Rochegre, 1900s. Private Collection

Background imageSpirits Collection: Sancta, 1925. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)

Sancta, 1925. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Sancta, 1925. Private Collection

Background imageSpirits Collection: Veuve Amiot Cremant, 1922. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)

Veuve Amiot Cremant, 1922. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Veuve Amiot Cremant, 1922. Private Collection

Background imageSpirits Collection: Champagne Delbeck, c. 1902. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)

Champagne Delbeck, c. 1902. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Champagne Delbeck, c. 1902. Private Collection

Background imageSpirits Collection: Henri Mounier Cognac, c. 1910. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)

Henri Mounier Cognac, c. 1910. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Henri Mounier Cognac, c. 1910. Private Collection

Background imageSpirits Collection: Alcool de Menthe de Ricqles, 1924. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)

Alcool de Menthe de Ricqles, 1924. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Alcool de Menthe de Ricqles, 1924. Private Collection

Background imageSpirits Collection: Relsky Vodka, 1925. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)

Relsky Vodka, 1925. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Relsky Vodka, 1925. Private Collection

Background imageSpirits Collection: Anisette Marie Brizard, 1928. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)

Anisette Marie Brizard, 1928. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Anisette Marie Brizard, 1928. Private Collection

Background imageSpirits Collection: Asti Cinzano, 1910. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)

Asti Cinzano, 1910. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Asti Cinzano, 1910. Private Collection

Background imageSpirits Collection: Jo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun; Symbolic Representation of Longe

Jo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun; Symbolic Representation of Longevity and Conjugal Harmony, 19th century

Background imageSpirits Collection: DICKENS / THE CHIMES

DICKENS / THE CHIMES
Trotty Veck - a poor ticket porter whose outlook is converted from despair to hope by the spirits of the chimes on New Years Eve. Date: First published: 1844

Background imageSpirits Collection: MAFEKING CELEBRATION

MAFEKING CELEBRATION
RELIEF OF MAFEKING Celebrating crowds throng the streets of London: flags, banners, whistles, trumpets, confetti & false noses pressed into service of high spirits Date: 18 May 1900

Background imageSpirits Collection: CIRCE DOES MAGIC

CIRCE DOES MAGIC
Circe, the Mediterranean witch who features in Homers Odyssey, does magic with spirits and serpents

Background imageSpirits Collection: UNHAPPY SPIRITS

UNHAPPY SPIRITS
Unhappy spirits in the Spirit World, bitterly regretting now that they did not behave themselves while on Earth Date: 1887

Background imageSpirits Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20108517

EyeUbiquitous_20108517
China, Jiangsu, Qidong, Qingming Festival when Chinese people honour their ancestors and deceased family members by visiting their graves or burial grounds to make offerings of fake bank notes

Background imageSpirits Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109334

EyeUbiquitous_20109334
Nepal, Pokhara. Girl sat in a shop doorway on a trekking route with western snacks for sale

Background imageSpirits Collection: 20096355

20096355
West Indies Grenada St Patrick The ancient copper vats for boiling the sugarcane juice at the River Antoine rum distillery

Background imageSpirits Collection: 10013513

10013513
JAPAN Markets Ceramic Sake bottle and cups

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JAPAN Markets Drinks Gold Sake carton

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JAPAN Market The Sake of the Samurai bottle

Background imageSpirits Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20094823

EyeUbiquitous_20094823
Poland, Krakow, display of vodka in shop front

Background imageSpirits Collection: Attack on Whig mug-house

Attack on Whig mug-house
The Whigs were a political faction and then a political party in the parliaments of England, Scotland, Great Britain, Ireland and the United Kingdom

Background imageSpirits Collection: Spumanti Cinzano, 1927. Creator: Maga (Magagnoli), Giuseppe (1878-1933)

Spumanti Cinzano, 1927. Creator: Maga (Magagnoli), Giuseppe (1878-1933)
Spumanti Cinzano, 1927. Private Collection




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"Spirits: A Journey through Time and Taste" Step into the world of spirits, where history and flavor intertwine. From the iconic Bitter Campari advertisement in 1921 to the alluring Dubonnet ad that captivated audiences, these timeless images remind us of the allure of these intoxicating elixirs. Coates Plymouth Gin takes center stage, inviting you to indulge in its smoothness and botanical notes. As we embark on "The Ghost Train, " a thrilling ride filled with laughter and excitement, we realize that spirits not only warm our hearts but also bring people together. Cinzano's vibrant poster by Leonetto Cappiello transports us back to 1920s Italy, evoking a sense of sophistication and elegance. Meanwhile, Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery stands as a testament to craftsmanship since 1890 – each sip tells a story steeped in tradition. Monnet Cognac captures our imagination with its refined taste and rich heritage dating back to 1927. The hauntingly beautiful artwork "The Vampire II" by Edvard Munch reminds us that they are evoke emotions beyond words. In County Cork's Midleton lies the Jameson Irish Whiskey Distillery – an expansive copper wonderland where time-honored techniques create liquid gold cherished worldwide. His Masters Vice by George Studdy playfully portrays how even man's best friend appreciates a good drink. Artistic masterpieces like Lesage's painting depicting spirits swirling within ethereal realms remind us that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to these libations. And who could forget Three Women Drinking? A celebration of friendship intertwined with shared moments over glasses clinking and can more than just drinks; they embody culture, history, and camaraderie. They transport us across eras and continents while leaving an indelible mark on our palates.