Essentials Collection

The Millionth Ton of Supplies reaches Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing Flight Lieutenant K.J. Ryall of the Royal Air Force handing a sack, representing the millionth short ton of supplies to be flown into Berlin during the airlift, to Dr

Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948
Photograph showing Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, in the British controlled zone of Germany, with a large number of Dakota and York airplanes lined up for use during the Berlin Airlift, 1948

Dearborn Limited Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Dearborn Limited, promoting refined toilet table essentials, including Mercolized wax, Stallax hair shampoo, Prolactum lip colour

Modern Beauty Culture: A suitcase fitted with essentials for the business girl (b / w photo)
5998092 Modern Beauty Culture: A suitcase fitted with essentials for the business girl (b/w photo) by English Photographer

An ordinary breakfast table (litho)
6004858 An ordinary breakfast table (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An ordinary breakfast table)

Sealed Tornado
Marine scene with a tornado sealed in a laboratory flask, compass, seashells and water drops. Captain workplace.. Dina Belenko

Page from catalogue of toilet requisites
Page of toilet requisites from Harrods catalogue (1911 - 1912), Brushes and Turnery Department. This page includes shaving brushes, nail brushes hand mirrors and bath mats. Date: 1911

The Edge of the American Sector, Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing German men and women removing the rubble barricades between the American Sector and the Soviet Sector of Berlin at the end of the Berlin Blockade, May 1949

Cartoon, Translation, WW1
Cartoon, Translation. French and German soldiers discuss their respective systems. The system of getting by which the French call System D, is known by the Germans as System K! Date: 1916

Advert for Treasure cot: Maternity wear 1930
Maternity frocks. The new treasure maternity frocks for spring wear are in the smartest designs following the latest keynote of fashion

Nest of pappardelle pasta, reflected in glossy work surface

Nests of pappardelle pasta in carton, gradually defocused

Stalks of lemongrass on wooden cutting board, close up

Childrens outdoor equipment, including torch, rucksack, flask wooly hat, map, sun cream

Packet of dry Lentils, scattered white Pulses, tins of white Beans and Chickpeas

Picnic display, baskets, thermos flasks, bottles, glasses, bowls and dishes with salads, breaded balls, burgers, quiches, tomatoes, fruit, arranged on white lace blanket

Nine different paint brushes, including round, flat, filbert, synthetic pointed, hog, sable, view from above

German Workers Re-erecting a Free Passage Sign, Berlin, 19
Photograph showing German workers re-erecting a Russian and German sign declaring Free Passage on the border between West Berlin and the Soviet Sector at the end of the Berlin Blockade, May 1949

Interior of a Transport Airplane filled with coal, 1948
Photograph showing the interior of a Dakota airplane loaded with kitbags full of coal, destined for Berlin during the airlift of 1948

Unloading an airplane, Gatow Airport, Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing a generator set being unloaded from a York aircraft at Gatow Airport, during the Berlin Airlift, 1948. Between April 1948 and May 1949 Stalin, leader of the USSR

Royal Air Force York at Gatow Airport, Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing a Royal Air Force York transport airplane, after landing at Gatow Airport, carrying the millionth ton of supplies during the Berlin Airlift of 1949

Exchanging Clothes at a Second-hand Depot, Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing several citizens of West Berlin bringing their old woollen garments to a second-hand clothing depot, Berlin, August 1948

West Berlin Train Crew Prepare to Travel, Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing the crew of a West Berlin locomotive hoisting the banner Greetings to Western Germany onto the front of their train at the end of the Berlin Blockade, May 1949

The First Bus out of West Berlin after the Blockade, 1949
Photograph showing the first civilian bus to leave West Berlin after the end of the Soviet blockade, May 1949. The bus shown was heading for Hanover and proudly bore the banner Hurra

Citizens of West Berlin outside the Schoeneberg Town Hall, 1
Photograph showing up to 500, 000 West Berliners gathered outside the Schoeneberg Town Hall to celebrate the end of the Berlin Blockade, 12th May 1949

The Statistics Board at Frankfurt Airport during the Berlin
Photograph showing American aircrew studying the achievement board at Frankfurt-on-Main showing the daily and overall tonnage of supplies flown from Frankfurt to Berlin, during the airlift of 1948

Gatow Airport, Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing a York transport airplane at Gatow Airport, during the Berlin Airlift, 1948. In the background of the image, extension work on the runway can be seen being undertaken

The East-West Frontier in Berlin, 1949
Photograph showing a West Berlin policeman (on left) talking to a Soviet Sector policeman over an East-West frontier barrier, in Berlin, 1949

Map at the Berlin Air Safety Centre, during the Berlin Airli
Photograph showing a large wall map of Berlin and its air corridors, in the Berlin Air Safety Centre, during the airlift of 1948

German Boys on a disused Railway, Berlin, 1948
Photograph showing two German boys playing on a railway track leading into the American Sector of West Berlin, November 1948

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"Essentials: A Glimpse into Necessities Throughout Time and Space" Step back in time to Wunstorf Airfield, near Hanover, 1948. Amidst the post-war chaos, a sense of normalcy was restored as individuals clung onto their essential belongings. Fast forward to Dearborn Limited Advertisement - an era where they were showcased with elegance and sophistication. The allure of these carefully curated products captured the essence of necessity. Flipping through the pages of a catalogue filled with toilet requisites, one could find comfort in knowing that even mundane items had their place among life's essentials. In "Modern Beauty Culture, " a black-and-white photograph revealed a suitcase fitted with essentials for the business girl. It symbolized independence and empowerment in an ever-changing world. An ordinary breakfast table lithograph depicted the simplicity of everyday life, reminding us that sometimes it is the most basic things that truly matter - our morning rituals becoming essential moments of solace. The Sealed Tornado cartoon from WW1 humorously highlighted how communication became an essential tool during times of conflict - bridging gaps between languages and cultures. A vintage advert for Treasure cot showcased maternity wear from 1930s; emphasizing how motherhood has always been intertwined with indispensable necessities throughout history. Venturing into Berlin's American Sector in 1949 brought forth images capturing resilience amidst adversity. Here, survival became paramount as people held onto their essential possessions tightly. Transitioning to culinary delights, we witness nests of pappardelle pasta reflected on glossy work surfaces or gradually defocused within cartons. These mouthwatering creations remind us that food can be both nourishment and an essential pleasure in life. Lastly, stalks of lemongrass meticulously arranged on a wooden cutting board serve as a reminder that nature provides its own set - ingredients imbued with flavor and healing properties alike.