Spirits Collection

Gin Lane (Beer Street and Gin Lane 2), 1751. Artist: Hogarth, William (1697-1764)
Gin Lane (Beer Street and Gin Lane 2), 1751. From a private collection

Spiritistic seance, from Fotografie di Fantasmi by E. Imoda, 1912
CHT224224 Spiritistic seance, from Fotografie di Fantasmi by E. Imoda, 1912 by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Bitter Campari, 1921. Private Collection

Coates Plymouth Gin
A label for Coates Plymouth Gin

Maurin Quina, 1906. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Maurin Quina, 1906. Private Collection

Dubonnet advertisement
Advertisement for Dubonnet with a red-haired lady grinning at a black cat. Date: c.1895

Monnet Cognac, 1927. Private Collection

The Vampire II, 1895-1900. Artist: Munch, Edvard (1863-1944)
The Vampire II, 1895-1900. Private Collection

The Ghost Train, travel on the thrills and laughter line
The Ghost Train, Do you feel like Nothing on Earth? Then there is an Express reason why you should see The Ghost Train with a real Bogey

Cinzano, 1920. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Cinzano, 1920. Private Collection

His Masters Vice by George Studdy
Bonzo finds that consumption of his masters favourite drink has an unforeseen effect. A small puppy lies in a deliciously drunken stupour after helping himself to perhaps some gin or whiskey from a

Painting by Lesage
Painting by French coal miner Augustin Lesage who was told by the spirits that they would see to it that he became a famous artist

Three Women Drinking
Three happy women enjoy an alchoholic drink; one has a beer, one a glass of wine, and one spirits

Dolly of the Chop House
Wily owner of the chop house in Queen s-head-passage, London, Dollys fame was such that she is remembered in print. Here she pours herself a medicinal drop of something

Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery 1890
Six thousand barrels of whisky in a bonded warehouse on the ground floor, Edinburgh, Scotland, proprietors Andrew Usher and Co. 1890

Ireland, County Cork, Midleton, Jameson Irish Whiskey Distillery, massive copper distilling kettle

Witch with her black cat
Witch casting a spell accompanied by a raven and a black cat. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Paranormal / Mediumship
How apports are supposed to pass through walls thanks to the agency of the spirits

Mytton Rides Bear
JOHN MYTTON English eccentric decides to enliven a dinner party by riding a bear into the dining -room. The bear bit him on the calf & the doctor was called

Dantes Inferno, suicides and the Harpies
Dantes Inferno. Canto XIII, line 11: Here [suicide tree] the brute Harpies make their nest (at right: Dante and Virgil). Italian poet Dante Alighieri (1265-1321)

Johnnie Walker advertisement
An advertisement for Johnnie Walker whisky - still going strong. Date: 1927

Advert, John Beggs Scotch Whisky, Royal Lochnagar Distiller
Advert for John Beggs Scotch Whisky, Royal Lochnagar Distillery, Scotland. 1905

Advert for Gordons Gin 1929
Advertisement for Gordons Gin, as endorsed by S. M. Jolly, bartender at the Ambassadors Club in London. 1929

Anti-Demon Prayer
This prayer will defend you against evil spirits and demons : if they can t read it, they can take warning from the picture !

Fox Sisters
The Fox family respond to mysterious rappings in their home at Hydesville, New York, which they attribute to spirits; this leads to the creation of spiritualism

Scots terrier, Buchanans Black & White Scotch Whisky
Advertising showcard, Scots terrier dog, Buchanans Black & White Scotch Whisky

The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press (colour litho)
3620689 The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press (colour litho) by Griffin, Sydney B. (1854- c.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Evil Spirits of the Modern Daily Press)

Prohibition -The vision 1920
In these days even " Spirits" have their " Ghost". Satire in a British periodical, depicting Uncle Sam thinking about when alcohol was freely available

Kings College students on buses
Kings College students in high spirits, on two buses which are about to leave the Strand campus for Wormwood Scrubs (an open space in west London, not the prison!) for a football match

Barmaid in Smoky Pub
A barmaid serves a customer in a smokey London pub. On the back wall is a fine selection of spirits while in the foreground, punters chat among themselves

Circe does Magic
doing magic with spirits and serpents

Christmas advertisement for Haig Scotch whisky (colour litho)
6001973 Christmas advertisement for Haig Scotch whisky (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas advertisement for Haig Scotch whisky)

Eau de vie de cidre (chromolitho)
3622449 Eau de vie de cidre (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eau de vie de cidre. French trade card.); © Look and Learn

La Civilisation Anglaise - based on Gin (colour litho)
3100101 La Civilisation Anglaise - based on Gin (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Civilisation Anglaise - based on Gin)

Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery 1890
View of the worm tubs, where spirit vapour is condensed, at Andrew Usher & Co, in Edinburgh. Date: 1890

BORNE BY THE WAVES
Two fishes swimming in the sea are not more lawless than we... Date: 1913

Ghost of Akugenda Yoshihira Attacking Nanba Jiro at Nunobiki Waterfall, ca 1825. Creator: Kuniyoshi
Ghost of Akugenda Yoshihira Attacking Nanba Jiro at Nunobiki Waterfall, ca 1825. Private Collection

The Hell. Artist: Napoletano, Filippo (1598-1629)
The Hell. Private Collection

A glass of whisky rests beside a shell encrusted picture of a red deer stag in the sitting room in GlenBatrick Lodge. The lodge overlooks the white sandy shore of Loch Tarbert on the west side of

Mariner, Seraph-Band
The angelic spirits leave the dead bodies of the sailors: This seraph-band, each waved his hand: It was a heavenly sight!

Carhampton Apple Tree
APPLE TREE CUSTOM Trees are toasted with mulled cider while singing a wassail song; cider-soaked toast is left for robins, and guns are fired to frighten evil spirits

Iphigenia Not Sacrificed
Agamemnon is about to sacrifice his daughter so the Greek fleet can get under way to Troy, but Diana substitutes a deer at the last minute, and spirits her off to Tauris

Ghosts in Churchyard
A countryman passing through a churchyard at night is surprised to see three elegant female spirits floating in the air

New Face
Sandra Ulfig ARPS

Jimmy's Liquor Sign
Tom Windeknecht

Jimmy's Liquor Sign
Tom Windeknecht

Jimmy's Liquor Sign
Tom Windeknecht

Jimmy's Liquor Sign
Tom Windeknecht

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"Spirits: A Journey through Time and Taste" Step into the world of spirits, where history and flavor intertwine. From the iconic Bitter Campari advertisement in 1921 to the alluring Dubonnet ad that captivated audiences, these timeless images remind us of the allure of these intoxicating elixirs. Coates Plymouth Gin takes center stage, inviting you to indulge in its smoothness and botanical notes. As we embark on "The Ghost Train, " a thrilling ride filled with laughter and excitement, we realize that spirits not only warm our hearts but also bring people together. Cinzano's vibrant poster by Leonetto Cappiello transports us back to 1920s Italy, evoking a sense of sophistication and elegance. Meanwhile, Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery stands as a testament to craftsmanship since 1890 – each sip tells a story steeped in tradition. Monnet Cognac captures our imagination with its refined taste and rich heritage dating back to 1927. The hauntingly beautiful artwork "The Vampire II" by Edvard Munch reminds us that they are evoke emotions beyond words. In County Cork's Midleton lies the Jameson Irish Whiskey Distillery – an expansive copper wonderland where time-honored techniques create liquid gold cherished worldwide. His Masters Vice by George Studdy playfully portrays how even man's best friend appreciates a good drink. Artistic masterpieces like Lesage's painting depicting spirits swirling within ethereal realms remind us that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to these libations. And who could forget Three Women Drinking? A celebration of friendship intertwined with shared moments over glasses clinking and can more than just drinks; they embody culture, history, and camaraderie. They transport us across eras and continents while leaving an indelible mark on our palates.