Curio Collection

Tuscon, Arizona - Indian Blanket Department
USA - Tuscon, Arizona - Indian blanket Department of R. Rasnessens Curio Store

Curio store, Cairo, Egypt, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Antique and curio shop for tourists in Cairo, Egypt. Vintage 19th century photograph

Page 39. Black and yellow Lacique of Brazil;Egyptian images 2 drawings, 1810-17 (w / c & manuscript text)
5670011 Page 39. Black and yellow Lacique of Brazil; Egyptian images 2 drawings, 1810-17 (w/c & manuscript text) by Digby, Kenelm Henry (1800-80); 39.6x25.2x5.4 cm; Mitchell Library

Page 27. A curious spur found under ground near Clontarf supposed to have belonged to Brian Borhoime;the broken head of
5670000 Page 27. A curious spur found under ground near Clontarf supposed to have belonged to Brian Borhoime; the broken head of a spear; an antient bit of a bridle; Untitled: decorated dagger

1860s Japan - portrait of a two people at a curio or souvenir stall Felice or Felix Beato (1832 - 29 January 1909), Italian-British photographer working mostly in India, Japan, China

Curio sellers, probably Tibetan, northern Inida
Vintage 19th century photograph: curio sellers, probably Tibetan, photographed in northern Inida

Main Street - looking North - Tijuana, Mexico. Date: 1913

Australian Convict Ship (litho)
2775695 Australian Convict Ship (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Australian Convict Ship)

Postcard booklet, Famous Buckhorn Curio Store, Texas, USA
Postcard booklet, the Famous Buckhorn Curio Store, Texas, USA. Date: 1942

Maori Curios, 1870s (albumen print)
MGS391247 Maori Curios, 1870s (albumen print) by Pulman Studio, (fl.1867-1900); 23.7x29 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; English, out of copyright

An Amazing Incident showing a Jack Pike of 6lbs attempting to swallow a Barbel of 1
WSG91102 An Amazing Incident showing a Jack Pike of 6lbs attempting to swallow a Barbel of 1 3/4lbs found on Monkey Island, 1895 (w/c on paper) by Lees, F.J

The Old Curio Shop, 1892 (oil on canvas)
989512 The Old Curio Shop, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Zoppi, Antonio (1860-1926); 69.2x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Curio Shop. Antonio Zoppi (1860-1926). Oil on canvas

Hindu monk of Varanasi
Partha Sarathi Dalal

Missionary Exhibition, Boscawen Street, Truro, Cornwall. 1913
Part of the display of the Missionary Exhibition in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan

Moloo Brothers & Co, Main Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Moloo Brothers & Co, Main Street, Zanzibar, Tanganyika, British East Africa (now Tanzania). Claimed to be the largest curio shop in East Africa, selling silk, ivory and other items. Date: circa 1920s

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

A fine array of handicrafts at stalls beside the Luangwa River Bridge between Lusaka and Chipata

Despite a worldwide ban on trade in leopard skins, they are openly on sale in curio stalls catering to tourists at Djibouti-ville

Curio Store, Livingstone, Barotseland, Northern Rhodesia
King Lewinikias (Lewanika) Curio Store, Livingstone, Barotseland (now part of Zambia), Southern Africa. Date: circa 1905

London Street Types - The Curio Hunter
A man in a trilby hat perusing items for sale at an antiques market or junk stall. Date: 1933

Coelius Secundus Curio
COELIUS SECUNDUS CURIO Italian protestant scholar, theologian and lexicographer. Date: 1503 - 1569

Courtney Duckett antique shop, Crawford Street, London W
Courtney Duckett antique and curio shop, 109 and 110 Crawford Street, Baker Street, Marylebone, London W. circa 1910

Interior of The Big Curio Store, Tijuana, Mexico. Date: 1928

Canton Bazaar, Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA
Interior of the Canton Bazaar, Chinatown, San Francisco, California, USA -- the first large store to reopen in Chinatown after the earthquake and fire of 1906. Date: circa 1908

Curio Dealer, Sikkim, India

Curio Shop, Japan

Woman with baby in curio store, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Man in curio store, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Rickshaws and Curio Store, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Curio store, Japan, with swords, large fans, samurai armour and other items. Date: circa 1890s

People go to the feast in honor of Cato, print maker: Lambertus Antonius Claessens, Jacques Kuyper, 1801

A decorative box seller and three geisha customers - Japan Date: circa 1906

Nepalese Art Curio - made by Jung Bir. Sardar Date: 1905

Sudanese street curio seller - Port Said, Egypt. Just the man if you were short of a string of beads for a night out. Date: circa 1910s

Livingstone, Zambia - Native Craftsmen, Shapiros Curio Store. Date: circa 1906

Peculiar collectibles and bric-a-brac in Homer Alaska

The Sexton and Sand Table at Dennington Church, Suffolk. This fascinating tray can now be found in the north aisle of the church (now a village museum)

Jungle Starfish, dried starfish sold as marine curios, in basket outside seaside shop, Cornwall, England, october

1750 coral squid & nautilus colour print 1750 coral squid & nautilus colour print
18th Century engraving with contemporary handcolouring showing coral, squid and a nautilus shell. Such exotic objects were emblematic of any good cabinet of curiosities

Sudanese curio seller in Port Said, Egypt - ready to catch the passing shipping trade and the tourists that brings to the port

Fossilised tree trunk - in exposed rocks on beach of Curio Bay. site of fossil forest in the Catlins coast
MAB-571 Fossilised tree trunk - in exposed rocks on beach of Curio Bay site of fossil forest in the Catlins coast south-eastern Southland New Zealand The fossilised trees date back to the middle

Piece of fossilised tree trunk in exposed rocks on beach of Curio Bay site of fossil forest in the Catlins coast
MAB-572 Piece of fossilised tree trunk in exposed rocks on beach of Curio Bay site of fossil forest in the Catlins coast south-eastern Southland New Zealand The fossilised trees date back to

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"Unveiling the World of Curios: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the vibrant city of Tuscon, Arizona, where the Indian Blanket Department in a curio store awaits to mesmerize you with its rich tapestry of colors. Travel back to Cairo, Egypt in the 1880s, as you wander through a bustling curio store that holds treasures from ancient civilizations. Marvel at artifacts that whisper stories of pharaohs and pyramids. Transport yourself to Boscawen Street in Truro, Cornwall in 1913. The Missionary Exhibition showcases an array of curiosities collected from far-flung corners of the world. Immerse yourself in cultures unknown and expand your horizons. Embark on a journey to Main Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania where Moloo Brothers & Co entices passersby with their eclectic collection. Lose yourself amidst intricate carvings and vibrant textiles that reflect the soul of Africa. Discover hidden gems within San Francisco's Chinatown as you explore a curious curio store. Uncover trinkets that bridge East and West, blending traditions into unique pieces that captivate all who behold them. Turn the pages to page 39 - witness Brazil's black and yellow Lacique come alive alongside Egyptian images from centuries past. Let these delicate drawings transport you across continents and eras. Delve deeper into history on page 27 - unearthed relics near Clontarf hint at Brian Borhoime's legendary reign while an untitled decorated dagger whispers tales lost over time. These fragments offer glimpses into forgotten worlds. Capture a moment frozen in time during Japan's enchanting era; two individuals stand before a stall adorned with captivating souvenirs - each holding memories waiting to be cherished forevermore. Witness Tibetan curio sellers weaving their magic amidst Northern India's breathtaking landscapes. Their wares carry echoes of spirituality intertwined with exquisite craftsmanship.