Shopping Basket Collection

The Triumphal entrance of a Peck loaf into Grandchester, c1787. Creator: Unknown
The Triumphal entrance of a Peck loaf into Grandchester, c1787. Mr. Peck, his Man, Pony, and Dog. Mr. Peck, and his servant (clinging onto Pecks coat), returning to Grantchester from a shopping trip

The Poultryman, 1827. Creator: Ignace Brice
The Poultryman, 1827

Scene from "Pefroen with the sheep head", 1740. Creator: Cornelis Troost
Scene from "Pefroen with the sheep head", 1740. "Pefroen met het schaapshoofd", farce by Y. Vincent

The Poultry Stall, c.1830. Creator: Willem Jodocus Mattheus Engelberts
The Poultry Stall, c.1830

Vegetable Market, 1655-1665. Creator: Nicolaes Maes
Vegetable Market, 1655-1665

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Eh! Qu'est-ce qu'il y a de nouveau?... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Eh! Qu'est-ce qu'il y a de nouveau?... 19th century. Man: So! Any news? Servant: Monsieur, the whiting has gone up again since yesterday. Man: I warned you we would starve

In the omnibus, c1885. Creator: Maurice Delondre
In the omnibus, c1885

Reproduction of a poster advertising Kassama Corn Flour (colour litho)
STC137393 Reproduction of a poster advertising Kassama Corn Flour (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949) & Pryde

Daily shopping
17 words for Wes Anderson: Suddenness . Dina Belenko

Norman Road, Tunbridge Wells, September 1940. Damage to a general stores after a delayed action bomb had exploded several hours after if had been dropped during a night time raid. Circa September 1940

Couple Shopping: Nigel Kneale with his wife Judy Kerr seen here out shopping. January 1957 A301

Couple Shopping: Nigel Kneale with his wife Judy Kerr seen here out shopping. January 1957 A301-002

Victorian girl minding a baby and a dog
A 19th century girl has been left in charge of her baby sibling and the family dog. She is playing at being mother and raises a finger to the dog to keep him in order

Young Husband: First Marketing, 1854. Creator: Lilly Martin Spencer
Young Husband: First Marketing, 1854

Hard Times, c1857-1903. Artist: Hugh Carter
Hard Times, c1857-1903. A woman and a boy with a basket buying meat from a butcher

Supermarket checkout, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1966. Artist: Michael Walters
Supermarket checkout, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1966. An advertising image for Hamax cleaning products. Washing up liquid (half a gallon for 5 shillings)

Danish Bacon May Fare shop display, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1964. Artist
Danish Bacon May Fare shop display, Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire, 1964. A shopkeeper in the South Yorkshire town of Wath upon Dearne explains the May offer from Danish Bacon

Checkout girls at a supermarket opening, Broughs Ltd, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, 1963. Checkout girls with a customer in the newly refurbished Broughs Ltd self-service store near Barnsley

Opening of Broughs supermarket, Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire, 1963. Eager shoppers collect their baskets as the doors open on the newly refurbished Broughs Ltd self-service store near Barnsley

New Co-op central butchers department, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1957. Artist
New Co-op central butchers department, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 1957. Customers survey the produce on offer in the newly refurbished department

Women choosing bunches of mistletoe, Caledonian Market, London, 1926-1927. Kissing under the mistletoe at Christmas is a British tradition

An October Morning in Amsterdam, c1895. Artist: Hans Hermann
An October Morning in Amsterdam, c1895. Found in the collection of the Regional Art Museum, Simferopol

Garde Nationale Auxiliaire, Siege of Paris, Franco-Prussian War, 1870-1871. A woman shopper and a member of the National Guard (Garde Nationale)

Shoemaker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Shoemaker, c1559-1591. A master craftsman serves a female customer at his shop window, while his two assistants sew shoes from pieces of leather their master has cut out on his workbench

Illustration of groceries and bunch of fresh flowers in wicker shopping basket

Black and white illustration of lining shopping basket with crumpled newspaper to insulate food as i

Metal wire basket containing fresh and prepared food

Plastic basket containing pineapple, cauliflower, bananas and canned tomatoes

The Sentinel, by Carl Schindler, oil on canvas, 1839
Carl Schindler (1821-1842), Die Schildwache in das Gewehr rufend, (The Sentinel), 1839, oil on canvas, 45x36 cm

Various plastic vegetables in a plastic basket

German shepherd carrying shopping basket

Ginger sleeping in wicker shopping basket

Carbon footprint labelling C014 / 1253
Carbon footprint labelling. Label on a food product showing its carbon footprint. This is an indication of the impact the production, distribution

Carbon footprint label C014 / 1254
Carbon footprint label. Label on a food product showing its carbon footprint. This is an indication of the impact the production, distribution

Computer shopping, conceptual artwork

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Step into the world of shopping baskets and embark on a journey through time. From the triumphal entrance of a Peck loaf into Grandchester in 1787 to the vibrant reproduction of a poster advertising Kassama Corn Flour, these glimpses into history reveal the significance of this humble accessory. In an era when daily shopping was a way of life, we catch sight of a Victorian girl diligently minding both her baby sibling and faithful dog while clutching her trusty basket, and is reminiscent of simpler times, where every purchase was carefully considered and carried home with pride. Fast forward to 1854, as we witness a young husband experiencing his first marketing expedition. Lilly Martin Spencer's creation captures his excitement and trepidation as he navigates bustling market stalls with his newly acquired shopping basket in hand. The late 19th century brought its own challenges, as depicted by Hugh Carter's artwork titled "Hard Times. " A somber reminder that even during difficult periods, the shopping basket remained an essential tool for survival amidst economic hardships. As society progressed towards modernity, supermarkets emerged as convenient hubs for all our grocery needs. Michael Walters' portrayal transports us to Mexborough in South Yorkshire in 1966—a snapshot frozen in time at the supermarket checkout. Shoppers skillfully maneuver their overflowing baskets while eagerly awaiting their turn to pay. But it wasn't just supermarkets that embraced this practical companion; local shops also showcased their wares with flair. The Danish Bacon May Fare shop display from Wath upon Dearne in 1964 stands out—an artistic arrangement enticing customers with its mouthwatering offerings. Supermarket openings were grand affairs too. Broughs Ltd welcomed eager shoppers at Thurnscoe in South Yorkshire during 1963. Checkout girls adorned with smiles stood ready to assist customers who filled their baskets with anticipation—ushering them into a new era of convenience and choice. Yet let us not forget traditional shopping experiences.