Bottleneck Collection

Woman picking grapes in the traditional costume of Vaud, Switzerland, 19th century
FLO4657749 Woman picking grapes in the traditional costume of Vaud, Switzerland, 19th century. Her straw hat has a protruberance in the shape of a bottleneck

Swan-necked flask, Qajar dynasty (1796-1925), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Swan-necked flask, Qajar dynasty (1796-1925), 19th century

Flask, 9th-11th century. Creator: Unknown
Flask, 9th-11th century

Bottle, 3rd-4th century. Creator: Unknown
Bottle, 3rd-4th century

Bottle, 2nd-4th century. Creator: Unknown
Bottle, 2nd-4th century

Bottle, 1st-3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Bottle, 1st-3rd century

Woman picking grapes, Vaud, Switzerland, 19th century
Woman picking grapes in the traditional costume of Vaud, Switzerland, 19th century. Her straw hat has a protruberance in the shape of a bottleneck, and is worn over a black bonnet tied with ribbon

WW1 - Russian forces repel Turks at Battle of Sarikamish
WW1 - The Caucasus Campaign - Russian forces defeat the Ottoman Turkish Army at the Battle of Sarikamish - clearing the Choruk Valley

Cartoon on the popular reduction of immigrants to the United States, 1914 (litho)
PNP256603 Cartoon on the popular reduction of immigrants to the United States, 1914 (litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Fishermen Enjoying the Great Outdoors and Beer

Defences of El Agheila, Libya, by G. H. Davis
Where Rommel planned to make his final stand in Libya during the Second World War: El Agheila and its formidable natural defences

Beer bottle

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"Bottleneck: A Historical Journey Through Time and Culture" In the vast tapestry of history, the concept of a bottleneck emerges in various forms, transcending boundaries and weaving together tales of defense, tradition, craftsmanship, and even humor. From the Defences of El Agheila in Libya to a woman picking grapes in Vaud, Switzerland during the 19th century - this peculiar shape finds its way into our lives. Imagine strolling through picturesque vineyards where women adorned themselves with traditional costumes. In Vaud, Switzerland during the 19th century, a woman wearing a straw hat with an intriguing protruberance resembling a bottleneck catches our attention. This unique headpiece adds an element of whimsy to her ensemble as she expertly plucks ripe grapes from their vines. Delving deeper into history's treasure trove reveals exquisite artifacts like the swan-necked flask from Qajar dynasty or ancient bottles crafted by unknown hands. These vessels stand as testaments to human ingenuity across centuries - each one bearing witness to different cultures' love for preserving liquids within their graceful curves. As we journey further back in time, we encounter significant moments such as WW1's Battle of Sarikamish where Russian forces valiantly repelled Turkish invaders. The term "bottleneck" takes on new meaning here - symbolizing strategic chokepoints that played pivotal roles in shaping military outcomes. But not all references to they are serious; sometimes they serve as satirical tools reflecting societal attitudes. A cartoon from 1914 humorously highlights how immigrants were often reduced to mere statistics upon arrival in America – squeezed through narrow entry points like liquid constrained within a bottle neck. Yet amidst battles and political commentary lies leisurely enjoyment too. Fishermen basking outdoors while savoring beer exemplify life's simple pleasures intertwined with this captivating motif, and is fascinating how something so mundane can connect people across time and space.