Packing Collection

Army Chaplain in Great War Deeds, WW1
An Army Chaplain holding a night service on the battlefield, with a packing case as an altar and a tin mug as a chalice. Reproduction of a painting by A C Michael in Great War Deeds

Malvern Water Cure (2)
(2 of 12) Water Cure at Malvern The Packing " Now this is what I call being jolly!"

Champion Six-horse team of Wilson & Co. Meat Packers
The Internationally acclaimed Six-horse Champion Clydesdale team of Wilson & Co. Meat Packers, Chicago. The team appeared in every performance of the Wings of the Century pageant at A Century of

Menhir Section / Bossenno
A cross-section of a large menhir, close to the site of the Bossenno; a cluster of prehistoric barrows, and a Gallo-Roman villa

Advertisement, Pears Transparent Soap (engraving)
1621705 Advertisement, Pears Transparent Soap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Pears Transparent Soap)

Matchmakers
Girls cutting and packing at Bryant and Mays match factory

Herring fishing station, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, with women packing fish into barrels for export

A group of female workers at John Mackintosh sweet factory. Halifax in West Yorkshire. June 1959

Fish packing shed, Grimsby, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Packing Parachutes at US Air Fields, San Antonio, Texas, USA Date: circa 1942

Frys Chocolates
Advertisement for Frys Chocolate and Cocoa Manufactory in Bristol showing illustrations of the roasting room, boiling sugar, grinding chocolate, the pan room

Women workers, World War I
Women workers packing fuse heads in the Coventry Ordnance Works during World War I

Grimsby Fishermen
Early morning mist in No 2 Fish Dock, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England. The large discs in the foreground are used as rollers to stir up the sea bed and catch fish

Manchester Goods on horse cart, LNWR Goods Depot, Camden
A load of Manchester Goods transported by horse cart to the LNWR (London & North Western Railway Co.) Goods Depot at Camden, London. Date: circa 1907

Caves de J M Monmousseau at Montrichard
Labelling fine sparkling wine in the Wine Cellars of J M Monmousseau at Montrichard, Touraine Region Date: circa 1910s

BOX SELLER
Band Boxes. A box seller passes Benjamin Tabarts Juvenile Library on Bond Street, London. Tabart was an early seller of fairy tales & nursery stories for children

Harvesting Apples
Harvesting apples on a British farm. After being picked, the crop is collected in boxes for transporting to the packing station. Here, apples from the orchard are being inspected

Women packing dynamite cartridges, 1888. Explosives factory at, Val Bormida, near Cengio, North West Italy
538432 Women packing dynamite cartridges, 1888. Explosives factory at, Val Bormida, near Cengio, North West Italy. From La Nature, Paris, 1888. Engraving

A brewery in Buenos Aires
2014321 A brewery in Buenos Aires; (add.info.: Publicite, Argentine, vers 1890. Coll. Part. Food and Beverage. A brewery in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Advert, Argentina, ca 1890.); Photo © CCI.

Women taking over many men's jobs during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502776 Women taking over many men's jobs during World War One, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Women took over many men's jobs during World War One)

Woodcut from John Foxe's The Book of Martyrs, London 1570
527728 Woodcut from John Foxe's The Book of Martyrs, London 1570; (add.info.: Woodcut from John Foxe's Actes and Monuments)

Packing for Christmas Ship, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Packing for Christmas Ship, 1914. People packing Christmas gifts to put on the U.S.S. Jason which sailed from New York on November 14

Preparatifs d'offensive; Le remplissage des caissons assurant le transport des munitions... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Preparatifs d'offensive; Le remplissage des caissons assurant le transport des munitions entre le depot et les batteries en ligne, 1917

A Sardine Curing and Packing Establishment in Concarneau, 1879. Creator: Peder Severin Kroyer
A Sardine Curing and Packing Establishment in Concarneau;A Sardine Cannery in Concarneau, 1879

'L'emballage des dents d'elephants pour l'exportation; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

The Fig industry in Smyrna, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Fig industry in Smyrna, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Army, U.S. Army Medical School; Typhoid Vaccine, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Army, U.S
Army, U.S. Army Medical School; Typhoid Vaccine, 1917

U.S. Army Inspection, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S. Army Inspection, 1910. Creator: Harris & Ewing
U.S. Army Inspection, 1910. [Soldiers packing kit]

Filipinos cutting lettuce, near Westmorland, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Westmorland. Filipinos cutting lettuce. California

Filipinos cutting lettuce, near Westmorland, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Westmorland. Filipinos cutting lettuce. California

Lettuce cutting in the Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lettuce cutting in the Imperial Valley, California. A Filipino crew of fifty-five boys, migrants

Lettuce cutting in the Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Lettuce cutting in the Imperial Valley, California. A Filipino crew of fifty-five boys, migrants

Filipino gang of spinach harvesters, near Santa Maria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Santa Maria, California. Filipino gang of spinach harvesters

Filipinos cutting lettuce. Salinas, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Filipinos cutting lettuce. Salinas, California

Women packing apricots in large open sheds adjoining the orchards, Brentwood, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Women packing apricots in large open sheds adjoining the orchards. Brentwood, California

Women packing apricots in large open sheds adjoining the orchards, Brentwood, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Women packing apricots in large open sheds adjoining the orchards. Brentwood, California

Salinas lettuce fields, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Salinas lettuce fields. California. ['Salinas Valley Vegetable Exchange - El Centro - Salinas - Phoenix']

Salinas lettuce fields, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Salinas lettuce fields. California

Tomato packing shed for packing and shipment north, Hazelhurst, Mississippi, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tomato packing shed for packing and shipment north. Hazelhurst, Mississippi

Filipinos waiting for the signal...cutting lettuce, near Westmorland, Imperial Valley, CA, 1939
Near Westmorland, Imperial Valley. Filipinos waiting for the signal to start cutting lettuce. California

Filipinos cutting lettuce, Imperial Valley, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Filipinos cutting lettuce. Near Westmorland, Imperial Valley, California]

Filipinos waiting for the signal... cutting lettuce, near Westmorland, Imperial Valley, CA, 1939
Filipinos waiting for the signal to start cutting lettuce. Near Westmorland, Imperial Valley, California

Filipino crew of fifty-five boys cutting and loading lettuce, Imperial Valley, California, 1937
Filipino crew of fifty-five boys cutting and loading lettuce. Imperial Valley, California

Filipino crew of fifty-five boys cutting and loading lettuce, Imperial Valley, California, 1937
Filipino crew of fifty-five boys cutting and loading lettuce. Imperial Valley, California

Brick tea packaging, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Brick tea packaging, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century

Brick tea packaging, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Brick tea packaging, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century

Packaging of slab tea, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Packaging of slab tea, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century

Avro 695 Lincolnian G-ALPF
The sole UK registered Avro 695 Lincolnian G-ALPF (ex RAF Lincoln B.2 RE290)parked at Southend prior to being scrapped in 1952. Converted by Airflight Ltd

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"Packing: A Journey Through Time and Endeavors" In the midst of the Great War, an Army Chaplain's deeds echoed with courage and compassion. Amidst the chaos, he comforted weary souls, offering solace in times of despair. The Menhir Section in Bossenno stood tall as a testament to ancient traditions, reminding us that even amidst turmoil, history endures. At Malvern Water Cure, soldiers sought respite from battle-worn bodies. The healing powers of nature embraced them as they embarked on their journey towards recovery. Witnessing strength in unity, Wilson & Co. 's Champion Six-horse team showcased unparalleled determination. These meat packers exemplified resilience through adversity. Through bustling streets of Manchester, horse-drawn carts carried goods from LNWR Goods Depot at Camden. The rhythm of hooves resonated with the city's heartbeat - a symphony of commerce and progress. Deep within Montrichard lay Caves de J M Monmousseau; where time stood still amidst barrels filled with aged treasures. Each bottle held stories waiting to be uncorked and savored by eager enthusiasts. A group of female workers at John Mackintosh sweet factory illuminated Halifax's West Yorkshire landscape during World War I. Their unwavering dedication fueled the nation's craving for sweetness amid bitter times. Frys Chocolates became synonymous with indulgence - a momentary escape from reality wrapped in decadent cocoa delights. Each bite transported taste buds to realms beyond imagination. Women workers played pivotal roles during World War I; their contributions imprinted on history like Matchmakers igniting sparks between loved ones separated by war-torn distances. Grimsby Fishermen braved treacherous waters off Lerwick's Herring fishing station in Shetland Islands. Their tireless efforts sustained communities while forging bonds between land and sea. From army chaplains to chocolate factories, it has woven itself into our collective narrative.