Packets Collection

Poster, The Continent via Dover-Ostend, Belgian State Railways and Mail Packets. Date: circa 1930s

Vintage seed packet: Cosmos
A beautiful Cosmos seed packet from the Burts Seeds Company, New York. Date: c. 1910

Mails for the Packets arriving at Falmouth, 1833 circa 1930

Barman standing by well-stocked bar
Barman standing by a well-stocked bar. The cash register displays an advertisement for Bass & Co Barley Wine. Packets of Capstan cigarettes are on display below. Date: circa 1910

On board the Indus emigrant ship
The cover of The Graphic, 29 June 1872, including five illustrations of life on board the Indus emigrant ship, one of the London Line of Queensland Packets, which set sail from Gravesend

Scene in the International Stores, Crediton, Devon, with two middle-aged women chatting in an aisle. The photograph dates from before decimalisation of the currency -- tins of peaches are priced at

Advertisement for Viota cake mixes, marketed by Stoddart & Hansford Ltd of Islington Green, London. Who's been helping Mother

Vintage lettuce seed packet
A lettuce seed packet from the Card Seed Company, New York. Date: c. 1910

Spices and teas for sale in Asan Tole, Kathmandu, Nepal

Advert, Blue Cross Pekoe Souchong Tea from Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Date: 1891

Selection of Wills Tobacco and Cigar Packets
A selection of Wills Tobacco and Cigar Packets, Packaging and Tins Date: 20th century

Selection of Wills Cigarette Packets
A selection of Wills Cigarette Packets Date: 20th century

Selection of Player's Tobacco and Cigar Packets
A selection of Player's Tobacco and Cigar Packets, Packaging and Tins Date: 20th century

Selection of Player's Cigarette Packets
A selection of Player's Cigarette Packets Date: 20th century

Selection of Ogden's Tobacco Packets, Packaging and Tins
A selection of Ogden's Tobacco Packets, Packaging and Tins Date: 20th century

Selection of Churchman's Cigarette and Tobacco Packets
A selection of Churchman's Cigarette and Tobacco Packets, with a factory scene, preparing leaf for Churchman's Cigarettes Date: 20th century

De Reszke American Cigarettes Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for De Reszke American Cigarettes, titled, Miss America Arrives - She Visits The Gold Stripes

Major Faure Chomon with gift cartons, Cuba
Major Faure Chomon, Communications Minister for Cuba, holding up so-called gift cartons from American CIA agents. The cartons were found to contain weapons parts, ammunition and grenades. Date: 1963

Poster advertising Mosselproms tobacco goods, depicting the star of the film
2598631 Poster advertising Mosselproms tobacco goods, depicting the star of the film The Cigarette Girl from Mosselprom, 1927 (colour litho) by Bulanov, M

Four shop workers line up for a photograph in a well-stocked grocery store. The rationing sign behind them and the royal tin suggests the photograph dates to around 1952 or 1953

Christmas-Tree Fete at Mr Charringtons Assembly Hall, Mile End (engraving)
1603920 Christmas-Tree Fete at Mr Charringtons Assembly Hall, Mile End (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, putting cocoa into packets
Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, women putting cocoa into packets. 1893

Old Abe Smoking Tobacco (colour litho)
1079168 Old Abe Smoking Tobacco (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

The Packet Delayed, 1854 (pencil & w / c heightened with white on paper)
5916436 The Packet Delayed, 1854 (pencil & w/c heightened with white on paper) by Dadd, Richard (1817-86); 35.1x24.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Still Life with Game, c. 1770 (oil on canvas)
3577025 Still Life with Game, c.1770 (oil on canvas) by Melendez, Luis Egidio (1716-80); 37.0x49.2 cm; North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh

Advertisement, Js Fry and Sons Cocoa and Chocolate Works, Bristol (engraving)
1622996 Advertisement, Js Fry and Sons Cocoa and Chocolate Works, Bristol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement)

Advertisement, Messers Frys Chocolate and Cocoa Manufactory (engraving)
1061426 Advertisement, Messers Frys Chocolate and Cocoa Manufactory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement)

Female workers in the packing department of the Players cigarette factory, Nottingham. 20th April 1933

Brenda Boyle of Corbett Road, Hollywood seen here weighing out tea for sampling at theTy-phoo Tea factory Bordesley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham. 4th February 1960

Assistants in the tea tasting department at the Ty-phoo Tea factory Bordesley Street, Digbeth, Birmingham prepare samples for testing. 4th February 1960

Lupe Pintos Deli Leven Street October 1998 chillies on sale

The first milion Players cigarettes from Unity pool for the B. E. F
The first milion Players cigarettes from Unity pool for the B.E.F. are being dispatched in time to reach the troops for Christmas. December 1939

Advert for Amorphophallus Campanulatus, plant seeds 1891
Amorphophallus Campanulatus, two or three feet across, with spotted stem which rises several feet and unfolds at the top an umbel of beautiful palm-like foliage which spreads out several feet like an

INTERIOR OF MOBILE SHOP
Interior of mobile grocer shop van with shelves stacked with tins, packets and jars Date: 1950s

Princess Marys Christmas 1914 tin + two packs of cigarettes
Princess Marys Christmas 1914 tin with two packets of cigarettes, both are opened and one has one cigarette left ! Together with Princess Marys Christmas card and photo. All original items

A Single Rose Sits In A Small Vase On A Restaurant Table; Northumberland, England

Christmas advertisement, Wrigleys PK Chewing Gum -- good to chew and good for you! 1957

Vintage seed packet: Candytuft
A beautiful Candytuft seed packet from the Burts Seeds Company, New York. Date: c. 1910

Vintage radish seed packet
A radish seed packet from the Card Seed Company, New York. Date: c. 1910

Vintage tomato seed packet
A tomato seed packet from the Card Seed Company, New York Date: c. 1910

Vintage seed packet: Pansy
A beautiful Pansy Royal Mixture seed packet from the Burts Seeds Company, New York. Date: c. 1910

A solider with the Armed Forces for the Defense of Mozambique holds a buffalo chicken
July 30, 2010 - A soldier with the Armed Forces for the Defense of Mozambique (FADM) holds a buffalo chicken Meal Ready to Eat (MRE)

Wills Gold Flake Cigarettes - Advertisement
Advertisement for Wills Gold Flakes Cigarettes - Imperial Tobacco Company. 1927

Russian space food. Some of these food products are preserves kept in special aluminum cans (upper centre), or squeezable tubes (upper right)

Two women shoppers at Morrisons supermarket, Eccles
Two seemingly identical women shoppers lean over a freezer at Morrisons supermarket in Eccles, Manchester. Date: circa 1981

A fancy dress queen of the vegetable kingdom
Miss L Keen of Hemel Hempstead appearing in a costume representing the various vegetables and flowers grown from Carters famous seeds

A Lady Visitor
A lady comes visiting with packets and a bouquet of flowers Date: 1896

A stylised 1920s Woman holding a cornucopia of dye packets
A stylised 1920s Woman holding a cornucopia of packets of Dy-o-la Dye - an attractive illustration from a Brochure " Tinting, Dyeing and Practical Art Craft with Dy-o-la Dyes". Date: 1926

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"Unveiling the World of Packets: A Journey through Time and Taste" Step into a world where packets hold stories, secrets, and surprises. This captivating poster takes us back to an era when travel was an adventure, showcasing "The Continent via Dover-Ostend. " Imagine the excitement of embarking on a journey with this vintage artwork. Delve into the realm of horticulture as you explore a vintage seed packet featuring Cosmos flowers. These delicate blooms whisper tales of nature's beauty and remind us of simpler times when gardens bloomed with vibrant colors. Indulge your taste buds with Viota cake mixes - an advertisement that promises delectable treats for all occasions. Let these packets transport you to a kitchen filled with tantalizing aromas and mouthwatering delights. Picture yourself in a bustling bar, where a skilled barman stands by a well-stocked counter. The array of liquor bottles and cocktail ingredients beckon patrons to savor their favorite libations from neatly arranged packets – each holding the promise of unforgettable flavors. Embark on an extraordinary voyage aboard the Indus emigrant ship, where dreams are packed tightly alongside belongings. These humble packets symbolize hope, resilience, and new beginnings for those seeking better lives across distant shores. Discover the wonders hidden within vintage lettuce seed packets – symbols of sustenance and nourishment from our ancestors' gardens. They remind us that even simple vegetables can bring joy and satisfaction when grown with love. Enter the International Stores in Crediton, Devon – witness shelves lined with countless packets representing diverse cultures united under one roof. Each packet holds treasures from far-flung lands waiting to be explored by curious souls like yours. Sip on Blue Cross Pekoe Souchong Tea; let its rich aroma envelop your senses as you escape into moments of tranquility amidst life's chaos. Within this packet lies solace - steeped in tradition yet ready to accompany you on your own personal journey.