Satchel Collection (#5)

Countryside walk
People You See. From Teddy Bear (date unknown)

NELLIE BLY (1867-1922). Pseudonym of Elizabeth Seaman, n

IMMIGRANTS: GERMAN, 1874. German immigrants to the United States on a riverboat at the port of Cuxhaven, from which they board a steamship out of Hamburg bound for New York, 1874

CIVIL WAR: RECRUITMENT. Union Army recruiters enlisting Irish and German immigrants on their arrival at Castle Garden in New York City, 1864

LABOR EXCHANGE, 1868. Newly arrived immigrants being interviewed by prospective employers at the labor exchange at Castle Garden, New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1868

IMMIGRANTS: CASTLE GARDEN. Newly landed European immigrants leaving Castle Garden in New York City after having been admitted into the United States, c1885. Line engraving, American, 1892

Postman with post from Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Postman with Post from Tunbridge Wells. His mail sack folds out to reveal small photographic views of this charming town in Kent. Date: 1913

Serbia - Card issued by the National Post Office, showing a postman and the varied means of conveying ones letter around the globe - by train, by plane or by sea. Date: 1936

LEROY R. PAIGE (1906-1982). Satchel Paige. American baseball player

LEROY R. PAIGE (1906-1982). American baseball player. With the Kansas City Monarchs, 1941

Silent Film Still: Ships

Two girls looking at a crucifix outside a church
Two girls looking at a crucifix set in a gothic arch-shaped niche outside a church

Girl and boy with their school satchels
A girl and boy with their school satchels, sitting on a bench. The girl is writing something in her notebook, while the boy watches

Met Police officer speaking to tourists
A Metropolitan Police officer speaking to a group of young tourists outside Horse Guards Parade in Whitehall, Central London

Railway Sleeper - Grimsby Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing deep sea fisherman propped up against a bollard at Grimsby Station holding onto his latest catch of a giant cod! Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Railway Sleeper - Aberystwyth Station
The Railway Sleeper series - A snoozing Welsh shepherd takes forty winks leaning up against his crook, sitting on a wooden crate at Aberystwyth Station, his trusty Collie sheepdog at his feet

English postman
A postman collects the mail from a red letterbox on a snowy winter morning

Charles Robinson Bookplate
Fontispiece printed bookplate - design by Charles Robinson

Militaria - on red cloth
British army militaria, displayed on a vivid red cloth. Includes short knives, plumed helmets of the Life Guards Regiment, a cereoinial drum and light cavalry helmets. Photograph by Malcolm Greensmith

Boy / Model Bus
A boy examines his model London bus

Boy with Satchel / Photo
A cheeky-looking boy wearing a duffle-style coat with a satchel over his shoulder

Buying Bananas / Market
Two very smart ladies buy bananas in a market

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"Satchel: A Journey Through Time and Purpose" Step into the world of satchels, where history intertwines with everyday life. From the legendary Satchel Paige, an American baseball player who defied all odds, to the Suffragette Votes for Women Christmas Card that symbolized a fight for equality. Geologists rely on their trusty satchels as they explore uncharted territories, carrying essential equipment to unravel Earth's mysteries. Meanwhile, a schoolboy proudly dons his satchel as he embarks on a journey of knowledge and growth. In art, a Still Life with Dead Game showcases the elegance of nature's creatures held within a timeless satchel. Even in military service, like Lance Corporal from Grenadier Guards or two schoolboys seeking adventure in the woods, these bags accompany individuals through various walks of life. Krupskaya Lenin's Wife carried her revolutionary spirit within her satchel as she fought for change alongside her husband. During World War II, Mr Bunting At War sent heartfelt Christmas cards reminding loved ones to pack up their troubles while spreading cheer amidst turmoil. Birthdays were not forgotten either; soldiers exchanged smiles through birthday cards during wartime hardships. Yet even then, caution prevailed with Take Cover Christmas Cards urging safety during air raids. Through triumphs and challenges alike, the humble satchel remains an emblematic companion throughout history—a vessel holding dreams and necessities alike—reminding us that no matter our path or purpose in life, we carry our hopes and aspirations within this timeless bag called "Satchel.