Importation Collection

Spanish Vessel arriving with Christmas Fruit, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Spanish Vessel arriving with Christmas Fruit, 1854. Sailing ship on the Thames, bringing produce for the London markets....The melons come from Spain, Portugal, and Holland

Port of London Authority - Map, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Port of London Authority - Map, 1937. The River Thames in London, showing Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, St Katharine Docks, Western and Eastern Docks, West India Docks, Blackwall Basin

Price's Patent Candle Company - the Bromborough Pool Candle-Works - interior view... 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Bromborough Pool Candle-Works - interior view under three spans of roof - from a photograph, 1854. Candle factory on Merseyside

The musk deer, 1862. Creator: Pearson
The musk deer, 1862. The true musk perfume has been brought to Europe for many years, but the animal which yields it has never yet been seen alive in this hemisphere...Musk is contained in an

The International Exhibition: the Japanese Court... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: the Japanese Court - from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, 1862. Display of...articles from a hitherto unexporting country

WILLIAM DUKE GLOUCESTER
WILLIAM duke of GLOUCESTER son of princess (later queen) Anne : his death at age 11 brought about the importation of those Hanoverians. with his autograph Date: 1689 - 1700

Imported American Elk, Wapiti, at Osmaston Manor, Derby (engraving)
1064234 Imported American Elk, Wapiti, at Osmaston Manor, Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Imported American Elk, Wapiti, at Osmaston Manor, Derby)

Importation of fruit for Christmas (engraving)
608357 Importation of fruit for Christmas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Importation of fruit for Christmas; from The Illustrated London News)

Importation of Foreign Produce (engraving)
1594405 Importation of Foreign Produce (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Importation of Foreign Produce)

Commerce entre la France et les USA. Trade between France and USA
5675085 Commerce entre la France et les USA. Trade between France and USA. by Iribe, Paul (1883-1935); (add.info.: Economie- Commerce entre la France et les Etats Unis)

The Prohibition of the Importation of Foreign Cattle into England, a Typical Scene on a Buenos Ayres Ranch
1601362 The Prohibition of the Importation of Foreign Cattle into England, a Typical Scene on a Buenos Ayres Ranch, Branding Day (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A la Place Clichy, c. 1891 (colour lithograph on paper)
3086906 A la Place Clichy, c.1891 (colour lithograph on paper) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); Private Collection; (add.info)

Piper PA-30 Twin Commanche - G-ASRO
Piper PA-30 Twin Commanche G-ASRO (msn 30-395) at Woolsington (Newcastle Airport) owned by Wessex Aviation Ltd. seen shortly after importation from the US. Date: 1964

A woman smuggling liquor in her underwear during the Prohibition in United States of America, 1919. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Coal silos C018 / 0045
Coal silos at Avonmouth coal terminal, Avon, UK

Container ship C015 / 7078
Container ship. Photographed off Le Havre, France

Grain cargo port, Rouen, France C017 / 7932
Grain cargo port. Wheat being loaded into the hold of the Isolda grain cargo ship at the Senalia silo, Port of Rouen, France

Grain cargo port, Rouen, France C017 / 7931
Grain cargo port. Isolda grain cargo ship being loaded with wheat at the Senalia silo, Port of Rouen, France

Grain cargo port, Rouen, France C017 / 7930
Grain cargo port. Isolda grain cargo ship loaded with wheat at the Senalia silo, Port of Rouen, France

Grain cargo port, Rouen, France C017 / 7929
Grain cargo port. Isolda grain cargo ship loaded with wheat at the Senalia silo, Port of Rouen, France

Grain cargo port, Rouen, France C017 / 7927
Grain cargo port. Machine operator controlling a loading device to fill the hold of the Isolda grain cargo ship with wheat at the Senalia silo, Port of Rouen, France

Grain cargo port, Rouen, France C017 / 7926
Grain cargo port. Lepetane grain cargo ship loaded with barley at the Simarex silo, Port of Rouen, France

Container port, Le Havre, France C017 / 7895
Container port. Workers checking shipping containers loaded onto the Copiago container ship at the Port of Le Havre, France

Container port, Le Havre, France C017 / 7893
Container port. Copiago container ship being loaded with shipping containers at the Port of Le Havre, France

Container port, Le Havre, France C017 / 7894
Container port. Close-up of shipping containers being loaded onto the Copiago container ship at the Port of Le Havre, France

Container ship, Le Havre, France C017 / 7896
Container ship. View past people playing on a beach, towards a container ship as it enters the Port of Le Havre, France

Container port, Le Havre, France C017 / 7892
Container port. Montreal Express container ship being loaded with shipping containers at the Port of Le Havre, France

Freight train C017 / 7891
Freight train. Freight wagons outside a silo at the Port of Le Havre, France

Container port, Le Havre, France C017 / 7890
Container port. Unladen truck in front of shipping containers stacked at a cargo port. Photographed in the port of Le Havre, France

Bulk shipping cranes loading piles of raw materials onto ships. Photographed in Barcelona harbour, Spain

Container ship and port. The containers are the large rectangular boxes stacked up on the deck of the ship and in the docks. They are a uniform size for ease of handling and storage

The Great Wool-floor at the London Docks
The great wool-floor at the London Docks. The London Dock Company enlarged the warehouse for receiving wool imports from the colonies in the 1840 s

Containers on the docks, Singapore harbour, Singapore

Shipping, Singapore harbour, Singapore

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"Exploring the Global Trade: A Glimpse into Importation" Shipping through Singapore harbour serves as a gateway for international importation, connecting nations and fostering economic growth. The historical significance of William Duke Gloucester lies in his contributions to the importation industry, revolutionizing trade practices and expanding global commerce. Delving into the past, an engraving captures the moment American Elk, Wapiti, were imported to Osmaston Manor in Derby, showcasing the fascination with exotic species during that era. As Christmas approaches, an enchanting engraving depicts the importation of fruit for festive celebrations, highlighting how trade transcends borders to bring joy and abundance. Another captivating engraving portrays the vibrant scene of importing foreign produce; a testament to cultural exchange and diverse culinary experiences made possible through global trade. Witnessing history unfold before our eyes is captured in an image depicting commerce between France and USA - a powerful reminder of diplomatic ties fostered by importation activities. In contrast, a monochrome photograph showcases "The Prohibition of Importation, " shedding light on challenges faced when restricting foreign cattle imports while offering insight into ranch life in Buenos Ayres. Transporting us back to 1891 Paris is a colorful lithograph capturing bustling activity at Place Clichy - a hub where goods from around the world converged through importation channels. The Piper PA-30 Twin Commanche aircraft symbolizes modern transportation advancements facilitating swift importations across vast distances with efficiency and reliability. Ancient treasures resurface as we explore tomb 55 in Meidum, Egypt - vases, bowls, and jugs bearing witness to early civilizations' reliance on international trade for luxury items via importations routes spanning centuries. Unveiling hidden stories from America's Prohibition era comes an intriguing image revealing women resorting to smuggling liquor concealed in their underwear, showcasing the lengths people went to bypass importation restrictions.