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Stores Collection (#6)

"Exploring the World of Stores: From Wind in the Willows to Marrakech Souk" Journey into the enchanting world of stores

Background imageStores Collection: Group of Natives, Ordnance Store, Suakin, 1884 circa (b / w photo)

Group of Natives, Ordnance Store, Suakin, 1884 circa (b / w photo)
5920309 Group of Natives, Ordnance Store, Suakin, 1884 circa (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum

Background imageStores Collection: The landing of the British Army at Mondego Bay, circa 1808 (w / c)

The landing of the British Army at Mondego Bay, circa 1808 (w / c)
5920208 The landing of the British Army at Mondego Bay, circa 1808 (w/c) by L Eveque, Henri (1769-1832); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The landing of the British Army at Mondego Bay)

Background imageStores Collection: Unidentified English engineering works, early 20th century (b / w photo)

Unidentified English engineering works, early 20th century (b / w photo)
3656155 Unidentified English engineering works, early 20th century (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unidentified English engineering works)

Background imageStores Collection: The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, used as offices and stores by Messrs W&A Gilbey (b / w photo)

The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, used as offices and stores by Messrs W&A Gilbey (b / w photo)
3642056 The Pantheon, Oxford Street, London, used as offices and stores by Messrs W&A Gilbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pantheon)

Background imageStores Collection: Sir John Arnott (b / w photo)

Sir John Arnott (b / w photo)
3642038 Sir John Arnott (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Arnott)

Background imageStores Collection: The Special Correspondents vehicle pulled by natives, 1860 (engraving)

The Special Correspondents vehicle pulled by natives, 1860 (engraving)
3744550 The Special Correspondents vehicle pulled by natives, 1860 (engraving) by Atkinson, George Francklin (1822-59) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Indian Spices for English Tables)

Background imageStores Collection: Panorama of the Diamond Fields, Vaal River, South Africa (engraving)

Panorama of the Diamond Fields, Vaal River, South Africa (engraving)
1057893 Panorama of the Diamond Fields, Vaal River, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panorama of the Diamond Fields, Vaal River)

Background imageStores Collection: The Japanese March on Niuchuang (b / w photo)

The Japanese March on Niuchuang (b / w photo)
1627857 The Japanese March on Niuchuang (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Japanese March on Niuchuang)

Background imageStores Collection: Views at the South Cape of Formosa (engraving)

Views at the South Cape of Formosa (engraving)
1044094 Views at the South Cape of Formosa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views at the South Cape of Formosa)

Background imageStores Collection: Sign for the Palace Restaurant, W. 28th Street, New York City, July 29, 1916 (b / w photo)

Sign for the Palace Restaurant, W. 28th Street, New York City, July 29, 1916 (b / w photo)
1079004 Sign for the Palace Restaurant, W. 28th Street, New York City, July 29, 1916 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageStores Collection: Interior view of the 95th Street Market, New York City, October 22, 1915 (b / w photo)

Interior view of the 95th Street Market, New York City, October 22, 1915 (b / w photo)
1078963 Interior view of the 95th Street Market, New York City, October 22, 1915 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageStores Collection: The Ideal Theatre on Eighth Avenue, New York City, January 6, 1917 (b / w photo)

The Ideal Theatre on Eighth Avenue, New York City, January 6, 1917 (b / w photo)
1079018 The Ideal Theatre on Eighth Avenue, New York City, January 6, 1917 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageStores Collection: Interior of 'The Great Britain'Steam-Ship (engraving)

Interior of "The Great Britain"Steam-Ship (engraving)
1095365 Interior of " The Great Britain" Steam-Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of " The Great Britain" Steam-Ship)

Background imageStores Collection: Exchange Buffet sign at 220 W. 42nd Street, New York City, May 2, 1916 (b / w photo)

Exchange Buffet sign at 220 W. 42nd Street, New York City, May 2, 1916 (b / w photo)
1078994 Exchange Buffet sign at 220 W. 42nd Street, New York City, May 2, 1916 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Background imageStores Collection: Wide view of the United Electric Light & Power Company window display at W

Wide view of the United Electric Light & Power Company window display at W
1078938 Wide view of the United Electric Light & Power Company window display at W. 138th Street and Hamilton Place, New York City, December 17, 1914 (b/w photo) by Hassler

Background imageStores Collection: Street scene in Turkish Quarter of Mostar, pub. c. 1895 (postcard chromolithograph)

Street scene in Turkish Quarter of Mostar, pub. c. 1895 (postcard chromolithograph)
908228 Street scene in Turkish Quarter of Mostar, pub. c.1895 (postcard chromolithograph) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageStores Collection: Parade looking west, Morecambe (hand-coloured photo)

Parade looking west, Morecambe (hand-coloured photo)
908080 Parade looking west, Morecambe (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageStores Collection: High Street, Guildford (hand-coloured photo)

High Street, Guildford (hand-coloured photo)
908048 High Street, Guildford (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageStores Collection: Reading Room and Art Gallery of the Bon Marche Department Stores, Paris

Reading Room and Art Gallery of the Bon Marche Department Stores, Paris
485248 Reading Room and Art Gallery of the Bon MarcheDepartment Stores, Paris, late 19th century (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageStores Collection: Allsopps Pale Ale stores (engraving)

Allsopps Pale Ale stores (engraving)
604968 Allsopps Pale Ale stores (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Allsopps Pale Ale stores, Haydon Square, Minories)

Background imageStores Collection: Federal troops attacking a convoy of Confederate stores (engraving)

Federal troops attacking a convoy of Confederate stores (engraving)
728786 Federal troops attacking a convoy of Confederate stores (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Federal troops attacking a convoy of Confederate stores)

Background imageStores Collection: A Convicts Home, from Street Life in London, by J

A Convicts Home, from Street Life in London, by J
660007 A Convicts Home, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageStores Collection: Sufferers from the Flood, from Street Life in London, by J

Sufferers from the Flood, from Street Life in London, by J
660004 Sufferers from the Flood, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageStores Collection: The Sellers of Shell-fish, from Street Life in London, by J

The Sellers of Shell-fish, from Street Life in London, by J
659990 The Sellers of Shell-fish, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Background imageStores Collection: Buildings on Avenue D (Miami Avenue), c. 1896 (b / w photo)

Buildings on Avenue D (Miami Avenue), c. 1896 (b / w photo)
MIA437373 Buildings on Avenue D (Miami Avenue), c.1896 (b/w photo) by Matlack, Claude C. (1878-1944); HistoryMiami, Florida, USA; eHistoryMiami; American, out of copyright

Background imageStores Collection: Southgate Street, Gloucester, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)

Southgate Street, Gloucester, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)
2655649 Southgate Street, Gloucester, c.1875 (oil on canvas) by Smith, Edward (1820-93); 60x50 cm; Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, Gloucestershire, UK; eGloucester City Museums; British

Background imageStores Collection: Eastgate Street Gloucester, c. 1830 (oil on canvas)

Eastgate Street Gloucester, c. 1830 (oil on canvas)
2655608 Eastgate Street Gloucester, c.1830 (oil on canvas) by English School, (17th century); 41.5x34.6 cm; Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, Gloucestershire

Background imageStores Collection: F. Leaming & Co. (litho)

F. Leaming & Co. (litho)
2563344 F. Leaming & Co. (litho) by Lehman, George (d.1870); 12.5x7.75 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Lithograph by Child and Inman s)

Background imageStores Collection: An elevation of Classic design, 1935 (colour litho)

An elevation of Classic design, 1935 (colour litho)
2811020 An elevation of Classic design, 1935 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An elevation of Classic design, 1935)

Background imageStores Collection: A typical stone elevation in the early 1930s (colour litho)

A typical stone elevation in the early 1930s (colour litho)
2811019 A typical stone elevation in the early 1930s (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A typical stone elevation in the early 1930 s)

Background imageStores Collection: A Georgian Facade, preserving the local character of the shopping centre, 1925 (colour litho)

A Georgian Facade, preserving the local character of the shopping centre, 1925 (colour litho)
2811018 A Georgian Facade, preserving the local character of the shopping centre, 1925 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Georgian Facade)

Background imageStores Collection: The 1914-18 War brought an end to the Penny range article and higher priced merchandise brought

The 1914-18 War brought an end to the Penny range article and higher priced merchandise brought... (colour litho)
2811015 The 1914-18 War brought an end to the Penny range article and higher priced merchandise brought... (colour litho) by English School

Background imageStores Collection: Grainger Market Hall Bazaar Newcastle, still exists in its original form, 1895 (colour litho)

Grainger Market Hall Bazaar Newcastle, still exists in its original form, 1895 (colour litho)
2811010 Grainger Market Hall Bazaar Newcastle, still exists in its original form, 1895 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStores Collection: Comic postcard, Woman escaping from department store Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman escaping from department store Date: 20th century

Background imageStores Collection: Original Artwork - Budget for Lewiss Summer Sale

Original Artwork - Budget for Lewiss Summer Sale
Original Artwork - Design for a Lewiss Summer Sale promotional item or advertisement - Woman in a wide-brimmed spotty hat checking the money in her purse. Date: circa 1937

Background imageStores Collection: Couple in an Appliance Store Buying a New Wall Oven, 1956 (screen print)

Couple in an Appliance Store Buying a New Wall Oven, 1956 (screen print)
2630052 Couple in an Appliance Store Buying a New Wall Oven, 1956 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Background imageStores Collection: Street scene with chain stores

Street scene with chain stores Marks & Spencer, Boots, and a Vye & Sons delivery van. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageStores Collection: Street scene with delicatessen, South London

Street scene with delicatessen, South London
South London street scene with shoppers looking at goods in the window of a delicatessen, and a Ford Popular parked in front. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageStores Collection: Chain stores, Woolworths, Boots, Liptons, etc

Chain stores, Woolworths, Boots, Liptons, etc
Chain stores making an inroad into towns in the thirties, including Woolworths, Boots, Freeman Hardy & Willis, and Liptons. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageStores Collection: 'Now I won t ask you how much for the lot, but how little'

"Now I won t ask you how much for the lot, but how little"
3037794 " Now I won t ask you how much for the lot, but how little", illustration from Dr Marigolds Prescription, 1910 (colour litho) by Brock

Background imageStores Collection: Graaff-Reinet (b / w photo)

Graaff-Reinet (b / w photo)
3092363 Graaff-Reinet (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Graaff-Reinet. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Background imageStores Collection: Irish Relief Squadron, under the Duke of Edinburgh distributing Stores from HMS Valorous at

Irish Relief Squadron, under the Duke of Edinburgh distributing Stores from HMS Valorous at Killerran (engraving)
1614056 Irish Relief Squadron, under the Duke of Edinburgh distributing Stores from HMS Valorous at Killerran (engraving) by English School

Background imageStores Collection: The Chinese Question, the German Occupation of Kiao-Chau (litho)

The Chinese Question, the German Occupation of Kiao-Chau (litho)
1615450 The Chinese Question, the German Occupation of Kiao-Chau (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Question)

Background imageStores Collection: Chesnut Street from Seventh to Sixth (North Side), illustration from Baxter

Chesnut Street from Seventh to Sixth (North Side), illustration from Baxter
1547545 Chesnut Street from Seventh to Sixth (North Side), illustration from Baxters Panoramic Business Directory of Philadelphia, 1859 (coloured engraving) by American School

Background imageStores Collection: HMS 'Terrible, '14, 220 Tons, the Largest Cruiser in the World, preparing for War (litho)

HMS "Terrible, "14, 220 Tons, the Largest Cruiser in the World, preparing for War (litho)
1606683 HMS " Terrible, " 14, 220 Tons, the Largest Cruiser in the World, preparing for War (litho) by Holland Tringham

Background imageStores Collection: Mounted Policeman for the Crimea, Soldiers dragging Stores to the Camp (engraving)

Mounted Policeman for the Crimea, Soldiers dragging Stores to the Camp (engraving)
1602074 Mounted Policeman for the Crimea, Soldiers dragging Stores to the Camp (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mounted Policeman for the Crimea)

Background imageStores Collection: Major-General T Kelly-Kenny (commanding the Sixth Division), who captured over Seventy of Cronjes

Major-General T Kelly-Kenny (commanding the Sixth Division), who captured over Seventy of Cronjes Wagons
1599311 Major-General T Kelly-Kenny (commanding the Sixth Division), who captured over Seventy of Cronjes Wagons, with a Large Quantity of Stores and Ammunition (b/w photo) by English Photographer




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"Exploring the World of Stores: From Wind in the Willows to Marrakech Souk" Journey into the enchanting world of stores, where tales like "Wind in the Willows" come alive through charming little shops and their whimsical offerings. Step into a different era at Cottage of Alfred Wallis, St Ives, Cornwall – a store that transports you back in time with its vintage treasures and artistic wonders. Discover how even advertisements for linoleum manufacturers can become art forms when displayed creatively within stores, capturing attention and igniting imagination. Indulge your senses at Fortnum & Mason, an iconic London store known for its opulent displays and exquisite delicacies that have delighted customers since 1707. Immerse yourself in vibrant Seoul as you wander through its bustling streets adorned with colorful signs, each beckoning you to explore unique stores offering a taste of South Korean culture. Experience the magic of Christmas at Cartier Store on New Bond Street, London – where luxury meets festive cheer through dazzling decorations that adorn this renowned jewelry haven. Embark on a shopping spree along Harbour Drive in George Town, Grand Cayman – an island paradise boasting stores filled with Caribbean charm and irresistible souvenirs. Lose yourself amidst the vibrant chaos of The souk in Marrakech; let your senses guide you as exotic scents mingle with colorful textiles and traditional crafts found only here in North Africa's bustling marketplace. Traverse Main Street in Salisbury, North Carolina - a quintessential American town where local shops offer warm hospitality alongside unique finds that celebrate small-town charm. Step inside Bourne & Hollingsworth on Oxford Street, London - an elegant department store dating back to 1910; browse refined collections while relishing timeless sophistication reminiscent of bygone eras.