Barrel Collection (#3)

Barrel jellyfish, Rhizostoma cuvieri. Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842

Barclay Perkins Brewery Workers taking a break - from London, a Pilgrimage
XEE4155632 Barclay Perkins Brewery Workers taking a break - from London, a Pilgrimage, written by William Blanchard Jerrold (1826-94) - illustrations by Gustave Dore - 1872 - by Dore

Theo Gier, Pure California Wines & Brandies
Compliments of Theo Gier, Pure California Wines & Brandies, as seen at the International Exposition in San Francisco, USA, 1894. 1894

British Countryside - Cutting Chestnuts
British Countryside - A Woodman cutting Chestnuts at Midhurst, Sussex - from which barrel hoops, fencing and bean sticks are made. Date: 1938

Cartoon, Two emancipated women
Modified wartime silhouette: skirts begin to evoke the barrel-line shape being narrower & court shoes are vying with high boots. Hats: tam-o shanter or high crown. Date: 1918

Wassail, c. 1650
Wassail. A man gleefully fills a large wine jug with wine from a barrel. c.1650 Date: C.1650

Group of working men with a dog, France
Group of working men sitting on barrels, with a dog, France. Date: circa 1920s

The Charming Brute (colour etching)
XCF290990 The Charming Brute (colour etching) by English School, (18th century); 32.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sherry Cask
27th February 1954: A glass of sherry and a candle next to cobwebbed barrels in a wine cellar at Jerez in Spain. Original Publication: Picture Post - 6734 - Sherry Comes From Spain - pub

Drummer, Deoksugung Palace, Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Beirut, Lebanon - Young Fruit Seller
Beirut, Lebanon - A delightful photograph of a young Fruit Seller Date: circa 1904

Street music: organ grinder rejected, 1858
Repelling foreign invasion: paterfamilias tries the cold water cure in a case of organ grinding. Date: 1858

Vinegar production, 19th century cutaway artwork. This is a trickling method developed in 1823 by the German chemist Schutzenbach. The barrel is divided into three sections

Wine bottles and casks, D Oliveiras Lda, Madeira, Portugal
A display of wine bottles and casks at the firm of D Oliveiras Lda in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Steamship harbour at Algiers - the wine export section
The steamship harbour at Algiers - the wine export section. Thousands of barrels of wine awaiting transportation to Europe

Woman / Mode Illustre / 1923
Barrel-line dress with fold over scarf collar & apron front in an orange & white rose print fabric with a tie belt worn low on the hips. She holds a hat with a broad brim

French Artillery - 8
An artilleryman of the foot artillery of the French Garde Royale turns the handle of his ecouvillon to swab the barrel of his Gribeauval cannon

C17 Cooper / Woodcut / 41
A cooper puts the finishing touches to a wine barrel

Wine casks in the wine cellars of the Villa Vignamaggio, a wine producer whose wines were the first to be called Chianti, near Greve, Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Cellars of Chateau Lynch Bages, Pauillac, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Casks in cellar, Chateau Lynch Bages, Pauillac, Medoc, Cote d Or, Burgundy, France, Europe

Chaplin / Champion
CHARLIE CHAPLIN (Sir Charles Spencer) English comedian and actor with a bulldog in the film Champion Charlie

Nelson Blinded at Calvi
HORATIO, LORD NELSON English naval officer loses the sight of his eye at Calvi

Eskimo Hunts a Narwhal
An Eskimo fisherman pursuing a narwhal

Greenwich Park 1802
Fun and games in Greenwich Park on a Whitmonday - a bank holiday : picnicking, dancing to a barrel organ, playing games and generally making the most of the day Date: 1802

Cannon / Valletta / Malta
A cannon displayed outside the St John Cathedral (viewed from St John Square) at Valletta

The 120mm smooth bore tank gun, looking down the barrel
The 120mm smooth bore tank gun, which is the possible replacement for the gun on the Challenger 2 tank, being demonstrated at Five Tips Wood, Heath Range Lulworth

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Smokers in an Interior, 1637. Creator: David Teniers II
Smokers in an Interior, 1637. Three men in an interior seated around a barrel that acts as a temporary table. The seated figure on the left

The smoker and the drinker, 1650?. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The smoker and the drinker, 1650?

The quack, 1648. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The quack, 1648. A quack doctor is selling his medicines in a tent, probably part of a village fair. He assumes an air of learning as he praises the known effects of his medication

Farm hands, 1922. Creator: Edmund Blampied
Farm hands, 1922. There is an element of drudgery in the expressions and absolute profiles of the farm hands of the title, who are tipping vegetables into a barrel

The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition: the second buoy...where the cable was grappled, Aug. 8, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Atlantic Telegraph Expedition: the second buoy, marking the exact place where the cable was grappled, Aug. 8, 1865. Our Special Artist has furnished sketches of the two buoys

Fete given by the Prince Imperial to poor children of Paris in the Tuileries Gardens, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Fete given by the Prince Imperial to poor children of Paris in the Tuileries Gardens, 1864. The officials of the Emperor's household had caused provision to be made for the gratification of a

Peace Lily
Margareth Perfoncio

The harvest
Margareth Perfoncio

How would you like to be here? (colour litho)
8656545 How would you like to be here? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "How would you like to be here?" Woman lying on a barrel)

Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing)
8712993 Writing method by Dubus and Lemaire, c.1880-1900 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method in relation to the teaching of reading by F)

Engraving depicting various applications of the inclined plane. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage
UIG5425866 Engraving depicting various applications of the inclined plane. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

Engraving depicting various applications of the inclined plane. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426024 Engraving depicting various applications of the inclined plane. Dated 19th Century; UIG

Engraving depicting a pulley-system being used to lift a barrel. Dated 18th Century
UIG5426044 Engraving depicting a pulley-system being used to lift a barrel. Dated 18th Century; UIG

A merchant ship derails in the calm that follows the storm. Watercolor (34.4x44.5 cm) by Clarkson Stanfield (1793-1867)
MMM5483427 A merchant ship derails in the calm that follows the storm. Watercolor (34.4x44.5 cm) by Clarkson Stanfield (1793-1867), 19th century

The sailors monument in memory of Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Colourful etching by William Holland (1746-1819)
MMM5482838 The sailors monument in memory of Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Colourful etching by William Holland (1746-1819), early 19th century.; National Maritime Museum, London

The Aquarius water barrel
5310301 The Aquarius water barrel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Aquarius water barrel, designed to replace the heavy water jugs usual in toilet sets)

A Monk
5308099 A Monk.; (add.info.: Woodcut engraving depicting a Monk holding keys to the cellar, tasting the liquor as he fills a jug from the barrel. Dated 15th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

French Leibig advert (Chromolithograph), depicting an 18th century woman washing laundry in a wooden barrel
5616953 French Leibig advert (Chromolithograph), depicting an 18th century woman washing laundry in a wooden barrel; (add.info.: 02/02/1900); Universal History Archive/UIG

Singers, 1863-68 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879232 Singers, 1863-68 (oil on fabric) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 88.9x75.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

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Coopers at work making wooden barrels, their skilled hands meticulously crafting each stave with precision and care. In Europe, specifically Ireland's vibrant capital city of Dublin, the exterior of Brazen Head pub stands proudly as a testament to its rich history since its establishment in 1198 AD. As we journey across the Atlantic to Kentucky's Loretto, we find ourselves immersed in the Makers Mark Bourbon Distillery where barrels age gracefully, infusing the bourbon with depth and character. Step into the workshop of a cooper, witnessing firsthand their artistry and dedication as they shape raw materials into functional works of art. Across the vast lands of Canada in Nova Scotia's Halifax lies Alexander Keiths Nova Scotia Brewery; here, barrels play an integral role in brewing exceptional beer that delights countless palates. But it is not only beverages that find solace within these wooden vessels; good French wine brings luck to those who savor it. The French rugby team prepares diligently to face off against their Irish counterparts on the field, fueled by tradition and passion. In 1962, Irish folk group The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem captivated audiences with their soul-stirring melodies echoing through barrel-lined halls. Meanwhile, Hogarth's satirical artwork reminds us of perspective's importance - without it, absurdities abound. Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery transports us back to 1890 when craftsmanship met innovation inside aging barrels that held secrets waiting to be unveiled sip by sip. A replica Samuel Adams beer barrel stands tall in Boston as a symbol of American brewing heritage. Finally, let us wander along South Street docks in New York City during the bustling 1870s; amidst towering ships laden with cargo from distant shores lay rows upon rows of barrels filled with treasures yet undiscovered. From ancient pubs steeped in history to modern-day distilleries pushing boundaries – all united by one common thread: the humble barrel.