Crates Collection (page 8)

Orange Packing at Redlands, California, USA. After a photo-chromolithograph by an unidentified photographer, published circa 1899 by the Detroit Photographic Co; Redlands, California

View Levantine Port Oriental merchants under
View of a Levantine Port, Levantine Port. Oriental merchants under an arch on the quay of a port where crates, suitcases, barrels and other goods are made ready for transport, harbor, pier, quay

Workers truck carrying crates Tel Aviv port 1934
Workers and a truck carrying crates at the Tel Aviv port. 1934, Israel, Tel Aviv

Pumpkins in a pile; Granby quebec canada

Christmas card in the shape of a wooden crate tied with string, with blue flowers on top. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Greetings card in the shape of a wooden crate. Date: circa 1890s

Delivering milk to the classrooms at Gunter Road Junior School, Pype Hays erdington, are, Paul Figures, front left, and Richard Moss with Mark Howell ( back left ) and Paul Byrne. Circa 1970

The Tomb of Raphael, Opened September 14, 1833, Pantheon, Rome, 1833

Copenhagen, Denmark - Gammel Strand - The Fish Market. Date: circa 1930s

People at a fish market in Bergen, Norway. Date: circa 1910s

Soho, London - Peter Street W1, corner of Berwick Street and Market, showing a Wimpy Bar and Fratelli Camisa delicatessen. 1973

Barrel House, Tonopah, Nevada, USA
The Barrel House, built out of barrels and wooden crates, a miners dwelling in Tonopah, Nevada, USA, with a guard dog outside. Date: circa 1910

Charlton Road, Kingswood, Bristol County, England. Showings Crates Stores & TL Dunsford Draper Date: 1920s

Curio store in Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA
Curio store, Quong Wing & Co, in Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA. Date: circa 1908

Street scene with a loaded motorcycle in the Medina of Rabat, Morocco

Smeatons pier, St Ives harbour, Cornwall. 1900
Two fishermen mending nets on Smeatons pier near the outer lighthouse. Photographer: Unknown

Portrait of a peterbilt 6x4 semi tractor unit. Note; Check-out those wheel nuts would not be allowed in Europe on the front right wheel

Fish processing plant, Indonesia. Live grouper being processed at the Pulau Mas facility in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia. These fish are destined for export to Hong Kong

Fire at Floral Hall, Covent Garden, London WC2
Fire at the Floral Hall, Covent Garden, London WC2, 6 April 1956. Exterior view, showing a side of the building with a glass dome above

Supply dump near Beaurainville, France, WW1
A supply dump behind British lines at Beaurainville, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 1917

Shopping in Ilford / 1950S
Ladies in hats and coats shop in Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex; the greengrocers shop has a fine display of fruit and vegetables outside in crates, prices in shillings

The skipper and the American
Alex Mackenzie Tommy Kearins and Paul Douglas in a scene from The Maggie (1954)

Paul Douglas and Tommy Kearins
in a scene from The Maggie (1954)

Italy, Le Marche, Frano, street lined with fruit and vegetable stalls on either side, bicycle leaning against crates at front

Boxes of Satsumas, Oxkutzcab Market, Yucatan

Picture No. 11991886
Eurasier puppy Date:

Scene at Leith Docks with ferry for Shetland Islands
Scene at Leith Docks with a ferry about to depart for the Shetland Islands. The photographers van is in the foreground, also waiting to be loaded on board. circa late 1950s

Scene in the harbour, Aberdeen, Scotland
Scene in the harbour, with fishermen sorting their catch and buyers browsing, Aberdeen, Scotland. Date: 1962

Scene in the harbour with fish and gulls, Aberdeen, Scotland
Scene in the harbour with fish and gulls in the foreground, Aberdeen, Scotland. Date: 1960s

Label design, Oscar Yams
Label design, Oscar Louisiana Porto Rican Yams. circa early 20th century

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"From Milkman to Messenger: The Versatility of Crates" they have long played a significant role in various aspects of our lives, serving as reliable carriers and storage solutions. Take, for instance, the iconic image of the milkman and his float. As dawn breaks, he carefully places crates filled with fresh bottles on doorsteps across neighborhoods, ensuring households wake up to creamy goodness. But it doesn't stop there. In times gone by, even the British Army recognized the value when establishing their messenger pigeon service. These feathered heroes would carry vital messages within specially designed crates, swiftly delivering crucial information across enemy lines. Beyond wartime exploits, crates found their place in bustling markets like Covent Garden Market. Here they stood tall amidst vibrant displays of fruits and vegetables - sturdy containers holding nature's bounty while awaiting eager customers. In "Waiting for the Hour, " an intriguing artwork from 1863 attributed to unknown creator William Tolman Carlton, we see mysterious figures gathered around wooden crates shrouded in anticipation. What secrets lie within these enigmatic boxes? Only time will tell. The maritime world also embraced crates' practicality at Aberdeen Fish Market. Amidst salty air and seagull cries, fishermen unloaded their catch into robust containers before being whisked away to satisfy seafood enthusiasts far and wide. Meanwhile, porters at Billingsgate Fish Market in London during the 1950s relied on trusty old crates as they maneuvered through chaotic scenes with remarkable finesse - a testament to both their strength and versatility. Neyland Fish Market in Pembrokeshire witnessed similar scenes as fishmongers deftly sorted their wares into neatly stacked wooden receptacles ready for sale or transport - each crate telling its own story of oceanic abundance. Smithfield Market circa 1870 saw butchers skillfully utilizing sturdy wooden containers to transport meat cuts from stall to stall – a symphony of efficiency amidst the hustle and bustle of commerce.