Envelope Collection (page 3)

Portrait of an unknown man and his Servant, 1579 (oil on canvas)
3246651 Portrait of an unknown man and his Servant, 1579 (oil on canvas) by Passerotti, Bartolommeo (1529-92) (attr. to); 121x92 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Signed letter to the poet's father, 1918 (pen & ink on paper, with post-marked envelope)
3576434 Signed letter to the poet's father, 1918 (pen & ink on paper, with post-marked envelope) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Flowers for the Lady, 1930 (oil on canvas laid on board)
823281 Flowers for the Lady, 1930 (oil on canvas laid on board) by Leyendecker, Joseph Christian (1874-1951); 68x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flowers for the Lady)

Envelope with landscape, n. d. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Envelope with landscape, n.d

Envelope with hand shadow of boatman, n. d. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Envelope with hand shadow of boatman, n.d

Envelope of woman behind sliding screens, n. d. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Envelope of woman behind sliding screens, n.d

Envelope with hibiscus, n. d. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Envelope with hibiscus, n.d

Valentine envelope, c. 1850. Creator: George Kershaw
Valentine envelope, c. 1850

3c Washington on advertising cover, July 2, 1856. Creator: Unknown
3c Washington on advertising cover, July 2, 1856

Office Board for Smith Brothers Coal Company, 1879 (oil on canvas)
3949706 Office Board for Smith Brothers Coal Company, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Peto, John Frederick (1854-1907); 71.8x61 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

A Victorian Christmas card of a girl dressed in top hat
3603699 A Victorian Christmas card of a girl dressed in top hat and long coat holding an envelope and an umbrella, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Christmas and New Year Card with envelope signed by Queen Mary, 1936-7 (die-stamped)
3603302 A Christmas and New Year Card with envelope signed by Queen Mary, 1936-7 (die-stamped) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Edwardian Valentine postcard of a child dressed in costume in the middle of an open
3605326 Edwardian Valentine postcard of a child dressed in costume in the middle of an open envelope with an arrow through it, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

Edwardian Valentine postcard of a boy dressed in costume in the middle of an open
3605325 Edwardian Valentine postcard of a boy dressed in costume in the middle of an open envelope with an arrow through it, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian gold embossed paper lace greeting card in the shape of an envelope with a
3604638 A Victorian gold embossed paper lace greeting card in the shape of an envelope with a garden archway surrounded by flowers in the centerpiece, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Valentine Card of a girl with a real feather in her cap opening her valentine cards by
3604333 A Valentine Card of a girl with a real feather in her cap opening her valentine cards by a mail box, circa 1950 (coloured lithograph) by English School

A Victorian die cut valentine card in the shape of a fan with a border of feathers
3604289 A Victorian die cut valentine card in the shape of a fan with a border of feathers and an image of a bird with an envelope in its mouth, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian New Year card with a dove holding an envelope poking it
3604192 A Victorian New Year card with a dove holding an envelope poking its head through the card, c. 1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die cut embossed birthday card in the shape of an envelope with a motif of a
3604190 A Victorian die cut embossed birthday card in the shape of an envelope with a motif of a poem surrounded by flowers, c

The Artists Letter Rack, 1879 (oil on canvas)
3493216 The Artists Letter Rack, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Harnett, William Michael (1848-92); 76.2x63.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; American, out of copyright

Punch cartoon: The Anonymous Letter Writer (engraving)
6034954 Punch cartoon: The Anonymous Letter Writer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: The Anonymous Letter Writer)

Dog carrying a letter in its mouth (chromolitho)
6032423 Dog carrying a letter in its mouth (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dog carrying a letter in its mouth, Christmas greetings card)

The Zulu War, Facsimile of Envelope inclosing Letter from Ketchwayo (Cetewayo) (engraving)
1099724 The Zulu War, Facsimile of Envelope inclosing Letter from Ketchwayo (Cetewayo) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Puppy in envelope, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731250 Puppy in envelope, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppy in envelope)

Fish Footman, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland
2657682 Fish Footman, from Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1832 - 98), published 1891 (engraving) by Tenniel

Comic postcard, Little girl with letter on the beach (in English and French) Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl with letter on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little boy with letter on the beach Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Postcard, letter, phone and money Date: 20th century

The Break-Up Letter, 1890 (pastel on paper)
987325 The Break-Up Letter, 1890 (pastel on paper) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 99x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Break-Up Letter; Le Lettre de Rupture)

Kodak Photos photograph wallet - Your prints by Kodak Limited. circa 1930s

A tromple l oeil of a pair of spectacles and a finch, 1740 (oil on canvas)
RAF403517 A tromple l oeil of a pair of spectacles and a finch, 1740 (oil on canvas) by Manlich, Conrad (1701-58); 17.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; German

Professor Kings captive balloon, The Pioneer, Manhattan Beach Resort, California
696888 Professor Kings captive balloon, The Pioneer, Manhattan Beach Resort, California, 1879 (sepia photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; American

Langleys New Twelfth Night Characters Envelope, 1818 (hand-coloured engraving)
695552 Langleys New Twelfth Night Characters Envelope, 1818 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Group portrait in front of a captive balloon, Berlin, c. 1850 (sepia photo)
696887 Group portrait in front of a captive balloon, Berlin, c.1850 (sepia photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; German, out of copyright

Audible Victorian greeting card of two swallows, one holding an envelope, c
3603291 Audible Victorian greeting card of two swallows, one holding an envelope, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian birthday card of a child in an envelope holding flowers, c
3604199 A Victorian birthday card of a child in an envelope holding flowers, c. 1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian greeting card of a robin with an envelope in it
3603987 A Victorian greeting card of a robin with an envelope in its beak next to a letterbox, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Ensign Print Wallet for Photographs and negatives - processed by T W Salmon & Son, Photographic Chemists, Norton and Stockton-on-Tees. circa 1920s

Inland revenue envelope, c. 1920s
An prepaid envelope for the collection of income tax, addressed Inverness, Scotland. Date: circa 1920s

Envelope design, New York Empire City Rose
Envelope design, New York Empire City views in the form of a Rose. 1857

Envelope with stamps sent from Addis Ababa to Paris
Envelope with stamps from the Royal Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to an address in Paris, France. Date: 1932

Envelope sent via British Embassy diplomatic bag in April 1978 (when the Mary Evans Picture Library was located at a different but nearby address in London SE3). Date: 1978

Personalised envelope for a greetings card, from Mr and Mrs Ronald Sanderson of Woodside Avenue, Broughton. Date: circa early 20th century

Atlantic City, New Jersey
Front cover of a Colourtone concertina postcard wallet envelope, showing the breakers at Atlantic City, New Jersey. Date: c. 1936

Angel delivering presents on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Little boy with hearts in an envelope on a Valentine card
Little boy with red hearts and a golden arrow, standing inside an envelope on a Valentine card. Date: circa 1890s

Postman cat handing over some letters. Date: circa 1890s

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"Unveiling the Envelope: A Journey through History and Art" Step into a world of written wonders as we explore the captivating realm of envelopes. From their humble beginnings to becoming an art form in themselves, envelopes have played a significant role in communication throughout history. In the realm of writing and shorthand Pitman, envelopes have been essential tools for organizing and storing important documents. They hold within them secrets penned with precision, capturing thoughts that transcend time. Imagine holding an envelope that once contained a Titanic whistle or a Turkish Bath ticket - artifacts that transport us back to different eras, where handwritten messages were cherished treasures. Delving deeper into this enchanting world, we discover six Bruce Bairnsfather postcards tucked away inside another envelope. These postcards serve as windows to moments frozen in time - glimpses into lives lived long ago. But they are not just carriers of words; they can be works of art themselves. Picture a pictorial envelope adorned with Hokusai's breathtaking 36 views of Mount Fuji series - each stroke telling its own story while protecting precious correspondence within. Literary enthusiasts may recall Sherlock Holmes' thrilling adventure involving "The Adventure of the Second Stain. " An envelope containing vital evidence held the key to solving this mysterious case, showcasing how even small objects can carry immense significance. Traveling across continents and centuries, we stumble upon an 1845 New York Postmasters Provisional Stamp adorning yet another envelope. This tiny stamp represents more than postage; it symbolizes progress and innovation in mail delivery systems worldwide. Zooming further down to microscopic dimensions, we encounter influenza virus particles captured under TEM (Transmission Electron Microscope). These minuscule entities remind us that even invisible threats can find their way into sealed envelopes if precautions aren't taken. On a similar note but on a larger scale, herpes virus replicating is depicted through computer artwork on yet another fascinating envelope.