Purchase Collection

St. Louis Worlds Fair - Festival Hall and Cascades
St. Louis Worlds Fair (Louisiana Purchase Exposition), St. Louis, Missouri, USA - Festival Hall and Cascades Date: 1904

Typical Scene in Pub
A typical pub scene - one drunk gets aggressive, another over-cheerful; young children purchase drink and old women gossip... and the landlord pours

Mr Percy Holden Illingworth, MP, and Lord Murray
Mr Percy Holden Illingworth, the chief whip for the Liberal Party pictured with Lord Murray whose purchase of the American Marconi shares had been leaked, causing much scandal at the time

Kitchen of tenant purchase client. Hidalgo County, Texas. Date 1939 Feb

Gentleman Buying Necktie
A gentleman chooses a tie to purchase

St. Louis World Fair, Missouri, USA - Souvenir Booklet Cover
St. Louis World Fair, Missouri, USA - Cover of the souvenir fold-out booklet Date: 1904

MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Peter Minuit (1580-1638) Dutch colonial official in America. Peter Minuits purchase of Manhattan Island, 1626, after the painting by Alfred Fredericks

GEORGE H. RUTH (1895-1948). Known as Babe Ruth. Ruth selling Tubercular Christmas Seals in the lobby of Keiths Theater in Washington, D.C. 8 December 1921

The United States purchase of the Panama Canal, 1903 (1909). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 8, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1909]

Cartoon against Thomas Jefferson's (Prairie Dog) secret negotiations for US purchase West Florida from Spain
528387 Cartoon against Thomas Jefferson's (Prairie Dog) secret negotiations for US purchase West Florida from Spain. Napoleon as a hornet stings Jefferson to reveal the purchase price

An engraving depicting the Commemorative meeting to mark the eighteenth hundredth anniversary of the buying of Pompeii
5310657 An engraving depicting the Commemorative meeting to mark the eighteenth hundredth anniversary of the buying of Pompeii, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a young lady purchasing a train ticket from the ticket office, 19th century
5308611 Engraving depicting a young lady purchasing a train ticket from the ticket office, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a young lady purchasing a train ticket from the ticket office)

People rushing to sell gold in 1932 in order to take advantage of increased gold prices
3058474 People rushing to sell gold in 1932 in order to take advantage of increased gold prices. Here the gold being weighed before purchase

8th Duchess of Geneva the Shorthorn Cow
5307962 8th Duchess of Geneva the Shorthorn Cow.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting '8th Duchess of Geneva' the Shorthorn Cow bought by Pavin Davis of Gloucester for ,000 in New York)

Woman selecting items from the local shop, 1850
3478458 Woman selecting items from the local shop, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of woman selecting items from the local shop for her employers. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An Irish pig driver
5308076 An Irish pig driver.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Irish pig driver. The driver would travel around buying pigs, either singularly or pairs, from cottages and small farms)

Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island in 1626 from American Indian people, with trade goods worth around US
2907824 Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island in 1626 from American Indian people, with trade goods worth around US. Peter Minuit, aka Pieter Minuit, Pierre Minuit or Peter Minnewit, c.1580/1585 -1638

Accounting for the Purchases in the Kitchen, 1637-1702. Creator: Gerrit Lundens
Accounting for the Purchases in the Kitchen, 1637-1702

Wing Chair, c. 1936. Creator: M. Rosenshield-von-Paulin
Wing Chair, c. 1936

Sale of council house in Rowley Regis. Ron Jukes and wife Margaret were Sandwells first to buy their council home, for £ 7, 900. 5th December 1978

INS Vikrant
Indian Navy - INS Vikrant, a Majestic-class light fleet aircraft carrier, laid down as HMS Hercules but not completed till 1961, after purchase by the Indian Navy

Advert for Standard Cars, temporarily unavailable for civilian purchase, due to the war. Date: 1943

Washington MT Vernon
Washington acquired Mount Vernon in 1752 and will still be living there when he dies; the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union will purchase it in 1858. acquired 1752

Arnold yard, Michigan Hill, Thurston County, Western Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Arnold yard. The tractor was purchased under Farm Security Administration (FSA) loan. Michigan Hill, Thurston County, western Washington

Three of the four Arnold children, Michigan Hill, Western Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Three of the four Arnold children. The oldest boy earned the money to buy his bicycle. Western Washington, Thurston County, Michigan Hill. See general Caption number 36

On tenant purchase program (FSA), west of Toppenish, Yakima County, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On tenant purchase program (Farm Security Administration). Another view of E. Houstons farm. Washington, Yakima County, west of Toppenish

On tenant purchase program, west of Toppenish, Yakima Valley, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Washington, Yakima Valley, west of Toppenish. On tenant purchase program (Farm Security Administration) client E. Houston. Irrigated pasture, cows, barn on Houston farm

Washington, Yakima Valley, near Wapato, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Washington, Yakima Valley, near Wapato. Name of Borrower, Edgar Hardt. On Tenant Purchase farm. Forty acres, price six thousand fifty dollars, all stock and machinery included

Another view of E. Houstons farm, Washington, Yakima County, west of Toppenish, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On tenant purchase program (Farm Security Administration). Another view of E. Houstons farm. Washington, Yakima County, west of Toppenish

Possibly: near Wapato, Yakima Valley, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Washington, Yakima Valley, near Wapato. One tenant purchase program (Farm Security Administration) client, Jacob N. Schrock

Market in Lower Egypt, (oil on canvas)
1197557 Market in Lower Egypt, (oil on canvas) by Muller, Leopold Karl (1834-92); 100x145.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

A Rug Bazaar, Tangier, 1878 (oil on canvas)
989321 A Rug Bazaar, Tangier, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 70.4x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Rug Bazaar, Tangier. Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903). Oil on canvas

The Connoisseur, 1884-87 (oil on canvas)
CH401470 The Connoisseur, 1884-87 (oil on canvas) by Sadler, Walter Dendy (1854-1923); 40.8x51 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Horse Market at Honnebont, 1871 (oil on canvas)
658563 The Horse Market at Honnebont, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Noel, Jules Achille (1815-81); 74x110 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Horse Market at Honnebont. Jules Achille Noel (1815-1881)

The Butchers Stall, Leadenhall Market, (pencil, pen and ink on mount)
824097 The Butchers Stall, Leadenhall Market, (pencil, pen and ink on mount) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 22.9x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Butchers Stall, Leadenhall Market)

Life at Cairo (engraving)
1059122 Life at Cairo (engraving) by Waller, Samuel Edmund (1850-1903) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life at Cairo)

The Extension of Hampstead Heath (engraving)
1046315 The Extension of Hampstead Heath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Extension of Hampstead Heath)

The Decoration Scandals in France (engraving)
1046273 The Decoration Scandals in France (engraving) by Mejanel, Pierre (b.c.1850); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Decoration Scandals in France)

The Danish West Indies, for the Purchase of which the US Government is negotiating (b / w photo)
1628583 The Danish West Indies, for the Purchase of which the US Government is negotiating (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Danish West Indies)

Comic postcard, Man selling his car Date: 20th century

Manhattan Purchase (colour litho)
3095817 Manhattan Purchase (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manhattan Purchase. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Le roi achetant la Joconde, a Leonard de Vinci (colour litho)
3095685 Le roi achetant la Joconde, a Leonard de Vinci (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le roi achetant la Joconde, a Leonard de Vinci)

The Last Purchase (engraving)
1589767 The Last Purchase (engraving) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Purchase. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 December 1877)

Cartoon, The British Pioneers (Gladstone)
Cartoon, The British Pioneers -- Gladstone in uniform takes an axe to some tangled tree roots, representing the Army Bill, which proved difficult for his government to carry in parliament

The Book Fair, 1852 (oil on panel)
989430 The Book Fair, 1852 (oil on panel) by Schendel, Petrus van (1806-70); 87.6x119.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Book Fair. Petrus van Schendel (1806-1870). Oil on panel

The Game Seller, 1841 (on panel)
989429 The Game Seller, 1841 (on panel) by Brias, Charles (1798-1884); 58.4x46.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Game Seller. Charles Brias (1798-1884). Oil on panel. Signed and dated 1841

Persian Horse Dealer, Bombay, 1880s (oil on canvas)
1197494 Persian Horse Dealer, Bombay, 1880s (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 80.4x100.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

A Flower Market, France, 1900 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
659792 A Flower Market, France, 1900 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Glendening, Alfred, Jr. (1861-1907); 60.5x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Flower Market, France)

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From the St. Louis World's Fair to the bustling pubs, a common thread that weaves through different scenes and eras. In Festival Hall and Cascades at the fair, visitors marveled at the array of products available for purchase, creating a vibrant atmosphere of commerce. Meanwhile, in a typical pub scene, friends gather as one gentleman contemplates his next necktie purchase. Even politicians like Mr Percy Holden Illingworth, MP, and Lord Murray understand the power as they engage in discussions about policies that shape our society. And it's not just grand events or high-ranking officials; even in humble kitchens like that of a tenant purchase client in Hidalgo County, Texas, purchasing decisions impact everyday lives. Looking back into history reveals iconic moments like Peter Minuit's legendary Manhattan Purchase in 1626. This transaction would forever alter the course of New York City's development. Similarly significant was the United States' acquisition of the Panama Canal in 1903 - an ambitious endeavor with far-reaching consequences. Purchase extends beyond physical goods; it encompasses dreams and aspirations too. The INS Vikrant stands tall as India's pride - a symbol of their naval prowess achieved through strategic purchases and technological advancements. During times of war such as World War II when civilian purchases were limited due to shortages caused by conflict, advertisements for Standard Cars reminded us how precious normalcy can be once peace returns. Lastly but certainly not least is Washington MT Vernon - an embodiment of American history where George Washington himself made this land his own through astute purchases and investments. In all these instances throughout time and across continents, 'purchase' emerges as more than just transactions; it represents progress, ambition, heritage preservation – shaping our world one decision at a time.