Bucket Collection (page 65)

Norwegian Forest Cat - three kittens in tin pail
LA-4689 Norwegian Forest Cat - three kittens in tin pail Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cat - 6 week old Somali cross Asian kitten in bucket
JD-19875 Cat - 6 week old Somali cross Asian kitten in bucket John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Porters, Mui Ne, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Polaroid of blue plastic bucket against blue door and blue wall, Chefchaouen, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Man tie dyeing cotton, Bhuj, Kutch, Gujarat State, India

Market area with rickshaws, Jaipur, Rajasthan State, India

A selection of buckets made from recycled tyres for sale at Pujilo market in Ecuador, South America

Mud village, huts, Mandi region, Mali, Africa

German Kitchen 1904
Impressive kitchen with Arts & Crafts cupboard and dresser

Coal / Water Wheel & Pump
A water-wheel and bucket pump

Elephants at Chester
At Chester Zoo, Cheshire, England, a keeper throws a bucket of water over the elephants, who enjoy a splash in the bath like the rest of us

Frilly Seaside Bonnets
Three little girls at Blackpool keep their complexions fair by wearing large lacy broad brimmed bonnets which secure under the chin with a bow

Old Basing Cottages
A woman fills her bucket from the well in the village of Old Basing, Hampshire. In 1645, Oliver Cromwells men stormed and captured nearby Basing House in the Civil War

Hungarian Window Cleaner
A window cleaner in Budapest, Hungary, who also washes down doors

Window Cleaning Girl
Georgina, replaces the male window cleaner whilst he is in the army during World War Two. She wears an apron, a ladder on her shoulder and a bucket over her capable arm

English C17th Costume
Duke of Newcastle: breeches trimmed with ribbon loops, bucket-top boots & cloak. Charles II: petticoat breeches. Countess of Chesterfield: decollete gown

Hand-Reared Turkeys
A young woman, on her morning round, feeding the flock of turkeys she is rearing for sale at Christmas

Angler, Seine (Monnier)
Angler on the Seine

The Bagnet Family
Friendly Behaviour of Mr Bucket. Matthew Bagnet, Woolwich, George Rouncewell, Mrs Bagnet, Inspector Bucket, Malta and Quebec all sit around the fire

Charladys Motorcycle
The motorcycle of the Royal Enfield travelling charlady with its hopeful sign: Stop me for cleaning, no job too small and mop and bucket ready to go !

Kicking the Bucket
- My dear friend, you ve just kicked the bucket ! - No, no, I ve only turned a little pail

Donkey Ride
Little boy in his sailor suit, enjoying his donkey ride, while children look on

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"Buckets: A Journey Through Time and Perspectives" Step into the past with us as we explore the significance of buckets throughout history. From an 1866 cartoon titled "Deaths Dispensary, " highlighting water pollution as a source of disease, to a milkmaid in Cornwall during the early 1900s diligently carrying her bucket, these humble vessels have played various roles. In another depiction from 1866, a poignant "Pollution Cartoon" reminds us of the consequences that polluted water can have on public health. Fast forward to the roaring twenties, where a flapper girl sits elegantly at a cocktail bar, perhaps sipping from her own stylish bucket-shaped glassware. But buckets were not only used for personal needs; they served practical purposes too. The "Keep a Pig" poster encourages households to use buckets for feeding livestock while promoting self-sufficiency. Meanwhile, Lyme Regis Promenade witnessed countless beachgoers carrying their trusty sandcastle-building companions - colorful plastic buckets. Across continents and cultures, buckets found their place in daily life. In Japan's bathhouses depicted by artist Yoshiiku, quarrels broke out amidst steam-filled rooms where women clutched their precious bathing utensils tightly. And who could forget the demolition excavator tearing down structures with its mighty metal bucket? Market Jew Street in Penzance during the 1920s showcased bustling scenes where vendors relied on sturdy buckets to display and sell their goods. Even young Uyghur girls in Kashgar carried small pails filled with treasures collected along Xinjiang's vibrant streets. Beyond utility, some advertisements highlighted unexpected uses for these versatile containers. An advertisement for Morses distemper featured a decorator lying flat while painting walls – his trusted companion being none other than his trusty paint bucket. From ancient times to modern days, one thing remains constant: butter making. Whether it was churning cream or collecting fresh milk straight from cows, buckets played an essential role in this timeless culinary tradition.