Bag Collection

Poster, Night Mail, quoting part of the poem by W H Auden written for and narrated in the documentary film of the same name (1936). circa 1930s

Recruitment poster for the Corps of Military Police - Second World War. circa 1940

Statue by Tommy Steele of the eponymous woman of the Beatles song, Eleanor Rigby, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Harley Davidson Hertigage Springer US USA

Dogs Of War
Two Airedale terriers at Lt. Colonel E. H. Richardsons canine training camp in Woking, Surrey, during World War II, 16th October 1939

Triumph Tiger 1050

Pygmy Goat kids investigating a polythene bag
JD-18625 Pygmy Goat kids investigating a polythene bag John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bystander cover 1929 - In Training - Boxing woman
A woman in a fetching sporty outfit of silky shorts and stockings takes out her frustrations on a punch bag dressed up as a man. Date: 1929

Passenger Porter
26th October 1907: A porter at the ready at a London, Tilbury and Southend Railway station. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Pheasant shoot 1912
PHEASANT - covert shooting. A good bag of pheasant and a few brace of hare into the bargain

Tarot Card 22 - Le Fou (The Fool)
Tarot Card 22 - Le Fou or Le Mat (The Fool)

BMW 1200GS Germany

A gamekeeper and the bag of a days shooting Date: circa 1910s

French fries in a paper cone. These fried, chipped potatoes are high in fat. A diet with too much fatty food is associated with health risks, including an increased risk of heart disease and strokes

CIVIL WAR: UNION SOLDIER. A volunteer Union soldier with a rifle and bayonet. Photograph, c1862

DOG. Chihuahua wearing sunglasses with pink bag
JD-22050 DOG Chihuahua wearing sunglasses with pink bag John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Soho, London - rear entrance of NCP, Peter Street W1
Soho, London - two people relaxing outside the rear entrance of the NCP car park, Peter Street W1. 1973

Northumbrian bagpipes and Lowland Scotch bagpipe.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J. Hipkins Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique, Adam and Charles Black

Upright Hoover
A mustard yellow Hoover upright vacuum cleaner

Ship Passengers
Passengers who have disembarked from the Cunard liner Mauretania at Fishguard, Pembroke waiting with their luggage to board the first special passenger train to London

Woman performing as a bus conductor in a comic sketch

Oscar Battling Nelson. Danish-American pugilist. American lightweight champion for 1908-10, at practice in 1920
BOXING: BAT NELSON, 1920. Oscar Battling Nelson. Danish-American pugilist. American lightweight champion for 1908-10, at practice in 1920

Colonialism / Lord Curzon
GEORGE NATHANIEL, MARQUESS Lord Curzon of Kedleston with the Maharaja of Rewa and Captain Wigram " in the jungle with his bag of tigers"

Police evidence bags for illegal drugs
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Handbag Advert / Army / Navy
A selection of British made & foreign handbags, pochettes & evening bags in crepe de chine, also a beaded bag, an embroidered nightdress sachet & a bag with applique flowers

Song of Sixpence 1818
Sing a song of sixpence, A bag full of rye, Four-and-twenty blackbirds Baked in a pie

Authentic Ploughman s
Ploughmans Lunch; farmworkers on the Wiltshire Downs enjoy their mid-day break

Africa, South Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria, local lawn bowling club, equipment bag

The first aerial post in England
The first aerial postman receiving the first bag of mail for carriage by airship: Mr Hamel signing the official receipt

Pyne - Highland Piper
A HIGHLAND PIPER Each Scottish regiment has attached thereto players upon the bag-pipes - a leathern bag filled with wind and three pipes or flutes

Steerage passengers on their way to America, 1800s
European emigrants in steerage section of steamship to the US, 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

1910 SimpleX Date: 1953

Fairey Swordfish I / 1 Floatplane
Royal Navy Fairey Swordfish of 810 Nas Squadron of Hms Courageous - Here Taxiing Past Battlecruiser Hms Hood (Later Sunk by the Bismarck) and Destroyer Hms Rocket (Behind) Date: 1940s

Two women police officers in gas masks, London, WW2
Two women police officers in gas masks in London during the Second World War. One of them is Florence Bragg (joined November 1936). Date: 1940s

Advert for Dickins & Jones lace items 1912
Selection of danity lace items for Christmas gifts for women. 1912

Siberian Tartar woman and a Russian Mongol couple
Siberian Tartar (left) and Kalmyk Mongol couple (right) of Russia in their traditional clothing Antique hand-colored print

King George V shooting Tigers in India from a howdah - 1911. Date: 1911

Hunting Trophies - A Good Bag - British East Africa (Modern Kenya). Date: circa 1910s

Mr Freathy delivering post to people who live near the shingle beach at Dungeness, with his special wooden shoes that help him walk over the pebbles. 1935

WORLD WAR II: TRAINING. British soldiers training during World War II. Photographed c1942

Baggage Label for the Cunard Line
A fine example of a luggage label - a bag label for the Cunard Line, featuring a picture of the RMS Mauretania. According to the notes on the reverse of this tag

Cat. Kitten in paper bag
JD-20683 Cat. Kitten in paper bag John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Still Life with Dead Game (Pigeon and Other Birds)
Artist: Withoos, Peter - Title: Still Life with Dead Game (Pigeon and Other Birds) - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 78.1 x 54.6

Choosing a Club
A woman chooses a club from the bag carried by her diminutive caddy, she is confident of looking good in her printed woollen sports ensemble by Philippe et Gaston

Scenery of Shono in Edo Period, Painting, Woodcut, Japanese Wood Block Print, Rear View
Asian, Bag, Color Image, Domestic Life, Five People, Group Of People, , Traditional Japanese Woodblocks, 79344754

Scenery of Otsu in Edo Period, Painting, Woodcut, Japanese Wood Block Print
Angled View, Asian, Bag, Cloud, Color Image, Cow, Domestic Life, Group, Traditional Japanese Woodblocks, 79344770

Threat of Zeppelin gas-bag or terror - which? 1915
Cartoon showing Kaisers head on the front of a Zeppelin airship, during World War One. German Zeppelins first successful raid was on the night of 1920 January 1915, in which two Zeppelins

Advert for Tyme, Ermeto Movado ladies pocket watch 1933
Tyme, the best pocket watch made. Small and compact, yet absolutely protected against all causes of trouble. Can be carried in any pocket or hand-bag with other articles. Date: 1933

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"Bag: A Versatile Companion for Every Occasion" Poster, Night Mail: From delivering letters to carrying dreams, the bag is an essential part of our daily lives. Statue by Tommy Steele of the eponymous woman of the Beatles song, Eleanor Rigby: Just like Eleanor Rigby, this bag holds untold stories and secrets within its depths. Recruitment poster for the Corps of Military Police: The trusty bag becomes a symbol of duty and preparedness in service to one's country. Triumph Tiger 1050 & Harley Davidson Heritage Springer US USA: Whether on two wheels or four, these they are riders' faithful companions on their adventurous journeys. Bystander cover 1929 - In Training - Boxing woman: Breaking stereotypes with every punch thrown, this boxing woman carries her determination in her bag. Chihuahua Dog - in carry bag: Small but mighty, this tiny pup finds comfort and security nestled inside its cozy carry bag. Pygmy Goat kids investigating a polythene bag: Curiosity knows no bounds as these playful goat kids explore every nook and cranny, even finding joy in a simple plastic bag. Passenger Porter & BMW 1200GS Germany: From luxury travel to rugged expeditions, these bags accompany travelers on their journeys across diverse landscapes. Pheasant shoot 1912 & Song of Sixpence 1818: Bags have been used throughout history for hunting game or carrying precious treasures – from pheasants to pies. In all shapes and sizes, from practicality to fashion statements; whether holding our belongings or becoming part of iconic moments – bags play an indispensable role in our lives.