Wastepaper Basket Collection

Trash Can on Fire by Desk
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A Hitch, 1874. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
A Hitch, 1874. The traffic manager receives with annoyance the station masters report. There was growing disquiet at the number of accidents that happened each year on Britains railway network

The Threatening Note, 1865. Artist: John Tenniel
The Threatening Note, 1865. Attorney Lincoln. Now, Uncle Sam, You re in A Darned Hurry to Serve this Here Notice on John Bull

Mrs. North and Her Attorney, 1864. Artist: John Tenniel
Mrs. North and Her Attorney, 1864. Mrs North says: You see, Mr. Lincoln, we have failed utterly in our course of Action; I want Peace, and so, if you cannot effect an Amicable Arrangement

Gladstone Salve - For Tender Consciences, 1863. Artist: John Tenniel
Gladstone Salve - For Tender Consciences, 1863. Mr Gladstones 1863 Budget began with the premise that there was a surplus of £ 3, 741, 000

Head of Tortoiseshell Kitten (Felis catus) peeking out from wicker basket, side view

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Amidst the hustle and bustle of a Victorian office, a humble wastebasket stands as an everyday hero, silently collecting discarded papers and trinkets. From Charles Samuel Keene's "A Hitch," to Joseph Swain's "Everybody's Friend.," these iconic artworks immortalized the wastebasket's essential role in our lives. Yet, as John Tenniel's "The Threatening Note" and "Mrs. North and Her Attorney" illustrate, it can also harbor hidden dangers. Even H.G. Wells, the brilliant English novelist, writer, and popular historian, couldn't escape its grasp. And who could forget the playful curiosity of a tortoiseshell kitten, peeking out from a wicker basket, reminding us that even the most mundane objects can hold a touch of whimsy. But beware. A wastebasket on fire, as depicted in "Trash Can on Fire by Desk," serves as a stark reminder of the potential perils lurking within. So, let us cherish this unassuming companion, for it is indeed a faithful friend that keeps our workspace tidy and our minds focused.