Tubs Collection

East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. 1893. Group of Cornish miners at rest at the 310 level
Cornish miners at Croust time, at the 310 level. Miners enjoying their croust, having performed the first part of the days labour

Industry / Cooper 1827
Coopers made flasks, tubs, pails etc; this particular cooper is putting together a hogshead. Various iron and wooden hoops wall his shop

Brazil - Street vendor in Rio de Janeiro
Superb postcard from Brazil depicting Street vendor (seemingly specialising in pots, cans and pans) in Rio de Janeiro. He carries the majority of his wares in a large tin tub balanced on his head

Cover design for Dutch Dolls Polka, a song by May Ostlere, published by Enoch & Sons, London. Arrangements are also available for orchestra, instrumental septet, and military and brass bands

Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery 1890
View of the worm tubs, where spirit vapour is condensed, at Andrew Usher & Co, in Edinburgh. Date: 1890

People sitting on a bench at Ribe city center, Jutland, Denmark, Scandinavia, Europe

We cast off and moved away from the wreck
5614281 We cast off and moved away from the wreck; (add.info.: "We cast off and moved away from the wreck". Illustration from the novel The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss)

The Rear Courtyard of Charlottenborg Palace, 1828. Creator: Frederik Hansen Sodring
The Rear Courtyard of Charlottenborg Palace, 1828

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Europe, between 1904 and 1938

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

Skin cream for sale in Tianzifang, Shanghai, China

Scene from The Swiss Family Robinson: nearing land in the tub boat (chromolitho)
5996909 Scene from The Swiss Family Robinson: nearing land in the tub boat (chromolitho) by Maplestone, Florence (fl.1891); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from The Swiss Family Robinson)

Barry, the Clown, on the Thames (engraving)
1625120 Barry, the Clown, on the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barry, the Clown, on the Thames)

The Trial Trip (colour litho)
961235 The Trial Trip (colour litho) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trial Trip, by Birket Foster)

An Obstacle Race, getting through the Tubs (engraving)
2781187 An Obstacle Race, getting through the Tubs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Obstacle Race, getting through the Tubs)

Surgical Buildings, Guys Hospital, London. Date: circa 1908

Two Scotswomen washing clothes by a river, with tartan background. Date: circa 1910s

Advertisement for Ivory Soap, c. 1890 (colour litho)
PNP382189 Advertisement for Ivory Soap, c.1890 (colour litho) by Anschutz, Thomas Pollock (1851-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman Standing in a Bathtub, c. 1890-92 (charcoal with stumping on beige wove paper)
877041 Woman Standing in a Bathtub, c.1890-92 (charcoal with stumping on beige wove paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 43.2x29.5 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown

A Victorian die-cut shape New Year card of three boys bathing themselves from tubs of
3605761 A Victorian die-cut shape New Year card of three boys bathing themselves from tubs of water, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Vintage Childrens Still Life - Filled Bathtub, 1947 (screen print)
2630077 Vintage Childrens Still Life - Filled Bathtub, 1947 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mining (engraving)
3650047 Mining (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mining. Illustrations of term relating to coal mining)

Our Coastguard (litho)
1056272 Our Coastguard (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Coastguard)

Home Washing Machine & Wringer, c. 1869 (colour litho)
1123850 Home Washing Machine & Wringer, c.1869 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Interior of the New Turkish Bath at Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, USA. A health resort since the 1750s - Americas first spa! Date: circa 1930

WASHING IN SCOTLAND
Scottish women treading the washing, barefoot in tubs Date: 1871

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China, Jiangsu, Nanjing, Fishmonger opening and cleaning shellfish with a knife for a customer at a street market near Xuanwu Lake

Georgian Donkey Water Carrier - Caucasus. Date: circa 1908

"We cast off and moved away from the wreck". Illustration from the novel The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann
" We cast off and moved away from the wreck". Illustration from the novel The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss. From International Library of Famous Literature, published c.1900

Tubs herring barrels t Kuypen der Haringh barrels
Tubs of herring barrels t Kuypen der Haringh barrels / The Hooping of Herring Barrils (title on object) Groote Vissery (series title), Kuipers manufacture herring barrels on the quay

Coopers Tubs Shinichi Suzuki Japanese 1835 1919
Coopers - Making Tubs; Shinichi Suzuki (Japanese, 1835 - 1919); Japan; about 1873 - 1883; Hand-colored Albumen silver print

Carlton Hotel, Karachi, British India
Carlton Hotel and street scene, Karachi, Sindh Province, British India (now in Pakistan). Date: circa 1910s

Watneys Happy Families - Miss Barrel, the Coopers Daughter. circa 1930

Salvan, Switzerland - Millionaires Street
Salvan in the district of Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais, Switzerland - Millionaires Street Date: circa 1905

Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham - Bath Night
Gordon Boys Home, Nottingham - boys washing in bath tubs. Date: circa 1916

Kittens and puppies on a tub-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Three boys washing on a New Year card -- The Tub, The Scrub, The Rub. Date: circa 1890s

Tub of assorted flowers on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Chelmsford Industrial School - Washing Day
Washing day at Chelmsford Industrial School - boys wash clothes in tubs and mangle them dry. Date: circa 1903

White earthenware, Plate 59, showing dishes, serving dishes, jugs, bowls and other items. Date: circa 1880s

JAC flower shop, 1 St Christophers Place, London
JAC flower shop, 1 St Christophers Place, Marylebone, London. circa 1910

Royal Hotel and Brasserie, Oran, NW Algeria
Royal Hotel and William Tell Brasserie, Oran, NW Algeria. Date: circa 1910

Boy and girl with toy boat on a New Year card
Boy and girl sailing a toy boat in a tub on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Little boy with large dog in a garden
Little boy with a large collie dog in a garden. Date: circa 1910s

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"From Cornish Miners to Rio Street Vendors: The Global Presence of Tubs" Step back in time to 1893 at East Pool Mine, Illogan, Cornwall. A group of hardworking Cornish miners find solace and rest at the 310 level, leaning against their trusty tubs. These humble containers were an integral part of the mining industry's history. Fast forward a few decades to 1827 when Cooper introduced the concept for industrial purposes. This innovation revolutionized various sectors worldwide, including factories and warehouses. Venture across continents to Brazil's vibrant streets where a street vendor in Rio de Janeiro skillfully displays his wares from colorful tubs. Witnessing this scene is like stepping into a lively painting that showcases the fusion of culture and commerce. Travel northward to Glenlivet Scotch Whisky distillery in 1890, where rows upon rows of wooden barrels or "tubs" age gracefully, imparting rich flavors that whisky enthusiasts savor today. Delve into artistry with Dutch Dolls Polka's cover design featuring whimsical dolls arranged around charming tub-shaped motifs. This captivating artwork captures the essence of creativity and playfulness. Journey further north to Ribe city center in Jutland, Denmark. People find respite on a bench surrounded by picturesque scenery as they enjoy moments together – perhaps reminiscing about simpler times when even mundane objects like tubs held significance. Cross over oceans once more to Tianzifang in Shanghai, China – a bustling marketplace offering an array of goods including skin cream elegantly displayed within small porcelain tubs. Here, ancient traditions meet modern skincare solutions. Immerse yourself in adventure through literature as you visualize scenes from "The Swiss Family Robinson. " Nearing land on their remarkable invention - the tub boat - these resourceful castaways prove that even makeshift vessels can carry hope and dreams ashore.