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Dispensing Collection

"Dispensing: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to 1934, where Curry & Paxton's advert for binoculars takes you on a visual journey

Background imageDispensing Collection: Advert for Curry & Paxton, binoculars 1934

Advert for Curry & Paxton, binoculars 1934
Curry & Paxton, dispensing opticians, advertising binoculars with leather case. Date: 1934

Background imageDispensing Collection: Say when - David Duggins

Say when - David Duggins
Illustration showing a terrier puppy dispensing soda water and a drink, possibly whiskey to a choosy looking feline companion

Background imageDispensing Collection: Advertising card for Job Wraggs Super Quality Soda Water

Advertising card for Job Wraggs Super Quality Soda Water
Advertising card for Job Wraggs (of Shirley, Birmingham) Super Quality Soda Water - being vigorously dispensed from a syphon. Date: early 1930s

Background imageDispensing Collection: Dispenser at London Hospital, Whitechapel

Dispenser at London Hospital, Whitechapel
A dispenser at the London Hospital, Whitechapel, East London, pouring some liquid from a jug into a smaller container

Background imageDispensing Collection: Dispensing the Winter Charities of the Parish, distribution of food

Dispensing the Winter Charities of the Parish, distribution of food and clothing to the poor of St Clement Danes (litho)
1036775 Dispensing the Winter Charities of the Parish, distribution of food and clothing to the poor of St Clement Danes (litho) by Renouard

Background imageDispensing Collection: Sketches at the Delhi Camp of Exercise (engraving)

Sketches at the Delhi Camp of Exercise (engraving)
1623169 Sketches at the Delhi Camp of Exercise (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Delhi Camp of Exercise)

Background imageDispensing Collection: David, King of the Scots dispensing justice, 1920s (litho)

David, King of the Scots dispensing justice, 1920s (litho)
833024 David, King of the Scots dispensing justice, 1920s (litho) by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation)

Background imageDispensing Collection: Dispensing the Lords Supper in the Fields (engraving)

Dispensing the Lords Supper in the Fields (engraving)
725579 Dispensing the Lords Supper in the Fields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dispensing the Lords Supper in the Fields)

Background imageDispensing Collection: Street scene with Boots and ABC, North London

Street scene with Boots and ABC, North London
Street scene in North London, with Boots dispensing chemists, a travel bureau, an ABC cafeteria and a delivery van. Date: circa 1950s

Background imageDispensing Collection: Revolutionising a Textile Industry (b / w photo)

Revolutionising a Textile Industry (b / w photo)
1597482 Revolutionising a Textile Industry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Revolutionising a Textile Industry)

Background imageDispensing Collection: David, King of Scots, dispenses Justice, illustration from Hutchinson

David, King of Scots, dispenses Justice, illustration from Hutchinson
STC363652 David, King of Scots, dispenses Justice, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1920 (litho) by Prater

Background imageDispensing Collection: Saint Louis dispensing justice (chromolitho)

Saint Louis dispensing justice (chromolitho)
672296 Saint Louis dispensing justice (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Louis dispensing justice)

Background imageDispensing Collection: How a Textile Industry is being Revolutionised (b / w photo)

How a Textile Industry is being Revolutionised (b / w photo)
1036973 How a Textile Industry is being Revolutionised (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: How a Textile Industry is being Revolutionised)

Background imageDispensing Collection: France bringing peace and prosperity to Morocco (colour litho)

France bringing peace and prosperity to Morocco (colour litho)
2779769 France bringing peace and prosperity to Morocco (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: France bringing peace and prosperity to Morocco)

Background imageDispensing Collection: Covenanters Dispensing the Ordinance of Baptism (engraving)

Covenanters Dispensing the Ordinance of Baptism (engraving)
725568 Covenanters Dispensing the Ordinance of Baptism (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covenanters Dispensing the Ordinance of Baptism)

Background imageDispensing Collection: The Qazi, from the Small Clive Album (opaque w / c on paper)

The Qazi, from the Small Clive Album (opaque w / c on paper)
STC140521 The Qazi, from the Small Clive Album (opaque w/c on paper) by Mughal School, (17th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; Indian, out of copyright

Background imageDispensing Collection: Free Church Communion at Strome Ferry, Scottish Highlands (engraving)

Free Church Communion at Strome Ferry, Scottish Highlands (engraving)
1045542 Free Church Communion at Strome Ferry, Scottish Highlands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free Church Communion at Strome Ferry)

Background imageDispensing Collection: MONASTIC CHARITY, DUTCH

MONASTIC CHARITY, DUTCH
Monks dispensing charity at the St Catharina gasthuis (guest house) at Arnhem, Netherlands. Date: circa 14th century

Background imageDispensing Collection: Advert Theodore Hamblin, fold-away spectacles 1937

Advert Theodore Hamblin, fold-away spectacles 1937
Trade mark spectacle, that fold into a compact case, available from Theodore Hamblin, Wigmore Street, London. Date: 1937

Background imageDispensing Collection: Photo wallet, Timothy Whites & Taylors

Photo wallet, Timothy Whites & Taylors. circa 1950s

Background imageDispensing Collection: Readers Digest vending machine, Exeter station

Readers Digest vending machine, Exeter station
A vending machine dispensing copies of the Readers Digest at Exeter St Davids station in Devon. At this date, before decimalisation of the currency

Background imageDispensing Collection: Chemist Shop / Bridport

Chemist Shop / Bridport
Beach and Company dispensing chemists and druggists, established 1788, in Bridport, Dorset, England. Formerly the the Old George Inn where Charles II stayed in 1651

Background imageDispensing Collection: French Happy Families - Pharmacist

French Happy Families - Pharmacist
French Happy Families - La Famille Potard, Grandmother, Pharmacist. early 20th century

Background imageDispensing Collection: English Seneschal / C14

English Seneschal / C14
An English Seneschal: official in a medieval noble household in charge of domestic arrangements, servants & sometimes dispensing justice and high military commands. Date: 14th century

Background imageDispensing Collection: Reconnaissance Balloons

Reconnaissance Balloons
Rodeks observation balloon for the German Army reduces weight by dispensing with the basket, but the observer might feel over-exposed, and become uncomfortable after a while. Date: 1895

Background imageDispensing Collection: Stationery, David Marchant, Dispensing Chemist, Eastbourne

Stationery, David Marchant, Dispensing Chemist, Eastbourne
Stationery, David Marchant, Dispensing Chemist, 1 Rockingham Place, Old Town, Eastbourne, Sussex, with handwritten details. 1915

Background imageDispensing Collection: Silhouette, girl photographing dog

Silhouette, girl photographing dog
Silhouette of a girl photographing her dog with a box camera. Date: (insert)

Background imageDispensing Collection: Advert, Arthur Pelling of Chiswick, photography

Advert, Arthur Pelling of Chiswick, photography
Advertisement and receipt for Arthur Pelling Ltd of Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, West London, photography supplier and chemist

Background imageDispensing Collection: Water carrier dispensing water

Water carrier dispensing water
A water carrier dispensing water from a large container. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDispensing Collection: Dispensing the winter charities of the parish

Dispensing the winter charities of the parish
Distribution of food and clothing to the poor children of St. Clement Dane s. This scene was drawn from life by Paul Renouard. Date: 13 February 1897

Background imageDispensing Collection: Source Size = 3773 x 5030

Source Size = 3773 x 5030
THE REOPENING OF CHARING CROSS HOSPITAL BY THE PRINCE AND PRINCESS OF WALES: 1. The Prince Declaring the Hospital Open; 2. The Princess Talking with a Patient, a Young Frenchwoman; 3

Background imageDispensing Collection: Magistrate at Bow Street Magistrates Court, London

Magistrate at Bow Street Magistrates Court, London. Date: 1892

Background imageDispensing Collection: Interior of St Pancras Railway Station, London 1865. Using an iron latticed arched

Interior of St Pancras Railway Station, London 1865. Using an iron latticed arched roofand by dispensing with struts and ties

Background imageDispensing Collection: Liquid hand soap C014 / 0110

Liquid hand soap C014 / 0110
MODEL RELEASED. Liquid hand soap. Teenage girl pouring antiseptic liquid soap onto her hand

Background imageDispensing Collection: Herbalist in a Chinese herbal medicine pharmacy

Herbalist in a Chinese herbal medicine pharmacy
MODEL RELEASED. Chinese pharmacy. Herbalist dispenses medicine in a Chinese pharmacy containing herbal medication. Herbal medicine uses mixtures of plant parts to treat symptoms

Background imageDispensing Collection: Coffee machine

Coffee machine dispensing an espresso

Background imageDispensing Collection: Medieval physician and pharmacist

Medieval physician and pharmacist
Medieval physician (right) and pharmacist (left), with a medical book and shelves of herbal and chemical remedies. This artwork is from a book on surgery, Das Buch der Cirugia (Strasbourg, 1497)

Background imageDispensing Collection: Fresh Water Seller at Constantinople

Fresh Water Seller at Constantinople
Seller of fresh water in Constantinople, Turkey

Background imageDispensing Collection: Dispensary, Napsbury War Hospital, Hertfordshire

Dispensary, Napsbury War Hospital, Hertfordshire
Scene in the Dispensary of Napsbury War Hospital, which operated during the First World War at the Middlesex County Lunatic Asylum, originally opened in 1905 on Shenley Lane, London Colney, near St

Background imageDispensing Collection: Curious Easter Custom at a City Church

Curious Easter Custom at a City Church
Clergyman dispensing gift to pupils of Christs Hospital School at City Church, All Hallows, Lombard Street, London in 1890 during an Easter Service

Background imageDispensing Collection: Louis IX as Judge

Louis IX as Judge
LOUIS IX, SAINT & CRUSADER depicted dispensing justice

Background imageDispensing Collection: Norwegian Charity

Norwegian Charity
Dispensing charity at the door of a Norwegian farmhouse



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"Dispensing: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to 1934, where Curry & Paxton's advert for binoculars takes you on a visual journey. See the world through their lenses and let your imagination soar. In this captivating scene captured by David Duggins, witness the moment when hints of curiosity are dispensed. The anticipation builds as secrets unfold with every click of the camera shutter. Job Wraggs Super Quality Soda Water advertising card invites you to taste perfection. Refreshment is dispensed in every sip, leaving you craving more of its effervescent delight. At London Hospital in Whitechapel, a dispenser stands at the heart of healing. With compassion and expertise, they pour out care and hope to those in need, restoring faith one patient at a time. Theodore Hamblin's fold-away spectacles from 1937 revolutionize convenience. Dispense with bulky eyewear as these sleek frames effortlessly fit into your pocket or purse - style meets practicality. Timothy Whites & Taylors' photo wallet captures cherished memories that can be easily shared and treasured forever. Memories are dispensed within its pages like whispers from the past. Transport yourself to St Petersburg during The Famine in Russia; witness soup being dispensed at Alexander Nevsky Convent. In times of desperation, kindness prevails as nourishment is distributed selflessly. St Clement Danes litho reveals an act of benevolence - dispensing winter charities to those less fortunate. Food and clothing become symbols of warmth amidst cold streets; humanity shines through generosity. Delhi Camp Exercise sketches depict life unfolding before our eyes - moments dispersed across paper capturing vibrant scenes that tell stories without words; art becomes a medium for dispensing emotions. Travel back further still to experience justice being served under King David's rule in Scotland during the 1920s. Fairness is meted out, and the dispensation of justice becomes a cornerstone of society.