Bag Collection (page 81)

Jack Sparrow perched on the horse, directing him towards the cat. Unfortunately, Dobbin cannot fly over walls, and the passageway is too narrow for his van. Date: 1937

Indigenous American Baby in a papoose
Indigenous Americans Baby in a decorated papoose Date: circa 1910

Black. Good King Arthur. Charles Folkard. c. 1923. jpg
When good King Arthur ruled this land, He was a goodly King. He stole three pecks of barley-meal, To make a bag pudding. A bag-pudding the king did make, And stuffed it well with plums

Two women in outfits by Bernard and Premet
Two fashionable women one wearing a navy dress coat with multicolored lining and matching brimmed cloche hat and handbag, by Bernard

Norwegian boy with oranges
Evan Larsen, of Skine, Norway, leaves for home with bags packed with oranges, a fruit he had never tasted before but was being freely sold in England by the late 1940s. c.1946

Group of women in front of a coach
A large group of women posing for their photo in front of a coach, perhaps before setting off on a trip. circa 1940s

Queen Elizabeth II in Leicester Square, 1957
Queen Elizabeth II looking sumptuous in a beaded evening gown and fur wrap. The event was the Royal Film Performance at the Odeon Theatre in Leicester Square, London. 1957

J Hassall. There was a little man
There was a little man and he had a little gun... 20th century

Indian Barber
An Indian Barber Date: circa 1910s

Wartime shopping bag
Instructions from Weldons Ladies Journal on how to make a gay, easy-to-make shopping bag which folds up when not in use, and is a useful alternative to the paper wrappings becoming increasingly

Kit Bag contents - US Navy
The correct way that a member of the US Navy should pack his kit bag. A card from the US Training Center - Great Lakes, Illinois, USA. Date: circa 1930s

Copenhagen Quayside
Bag Borsen, old houses by the waterside. Date: 1888

Suede Jacket & Gloves
Stylish double-breasted, belted, suede jacket with large pointed collar & revers & pocket flaps. Worn with matching gauntlets & clutch handbag. Date: 1930s

Two Ladies of 1800
Two ladies in morning dress; both wear round gowns caught at the neck, one carries a capacious bag - too big for a handbag, so perhaps its her knitting or sketch materials Date: February 1800

VALENTINEs DAY CARD. Printed in Germany, 1909

Plastic bags, bottles and cans discarded in woodland habitat, Northfield Wood, Onehouse, Suffolk, England, october

Licensed cockle pickers unloading bags after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Seed drill and telehandler with bag of seed, drilling Westminster spring barley, Pilling, Lancashire, England, march

Sheep farming, farmer feeding Welsh ewes concentrates from bag, England, march

Licensed cockle pickers unloading from boat after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Men counting bag of shot Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) after driven day on moor, Glen Feshie Estate, Cairngorms N.P. Grampian Mountains, Highlands, Scotland, september

Licensed cockle picker unloading and weighing cockles after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Goldfish (Carassius auratus) Shubunkin, adult, in plastic bag, introducing to fishtank, England

Silage in plastic Agbag type tube for feeding to beef cattle, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland, november

For Sale, clean mulched manure sign, with filled bags, Lulworth, Dorset, England, october

Farmer loading Westminster spring barley seeds into seed drill hopper, Pilling, Lancashire, England, march

Black plastic wrapped silage bales, silage clamp and straw bales, Yorkshire, England, may

Teabags on garden compost heap, Suffolk, England, march

Plastic and glass bottles, plastic bag, disposable barbeque and bong, litter on sandy beach, Studland, Dorset, England, may

Licensed cockle pickers unloading and weighing cockles after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Biodegradable bag with fruit peelings for compost heap, England

Plastic carrier bag washing up on beach, Studland, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, august

Licensed cockle pickers unloading bags from boats after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Bags of harvested cockles after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Market stand in city medina at night, Chefchaouen, Morocco, april

Goldfish. View of a goldfish (Carassius auratus) in a plastic bag filled with water. The goldfish has been bred in China and Japan for many centuries

Packed lunch
MODEL RELEASED. Packed lunch. Girl eating a sandwich from her lunchbox. She is four years old

Playing golf, time-exposure image. Man pulling a golf bag trolley on a golf course. Photographed in England

Close-up of an elderly womans eye (side view)
Eye. Close-up of an elderly womans eye, in side view. Wrinkles and loose skin are seen around and under the eye

Leaf compost. Jute bag containing oak leaves (Quercus rober). Once rotted, the decomposed leaves form a useful garden mulch

Shopping bags

Reusable shopping bag
MODEL RELEASED. Reusable shopping bag. Shopper carrying her food shopping in a jute bag

Modbury resusable shopping bag
Modbury reusable shopping bag. Shopper carrying her shopping in a cotton bag. This design is the official Modbury reusable bag and is made from ethically sourced organic cotton

Woman with shopping bags
MODEL RELEASED. Woman with shopping bags

Mechanical heart pump, artwork
Mechanical heart pump. Artwork of a man with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD, silver). It is controlled by an external device, carried in the grey bag with the LVADs battery

District nurse
MODEL RELEASED. District nurse on call to see patients

Yunnan green tea. Sacks of green tea on sale at a market. Photographed in Yunnan province, China

Police evidence bag
Forensic evidence bag held by a forensics officer. This bag is used to contain the evidence collected at a crime scene

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"Bag: A Versatile Companion for Every Occasion" Poster, Night Mail: From delivering letters to carrying dreams, the bag is an essential part of our daily lives. Statue by Tommy Steele of the eponymous woman of the Beatles song, Eleanor Rigby: Just like Eleanor Rigby, this bag holds untold stories and secrets within its depths. Recruitment poster for the Corps of Military Police: The trusty bag becomes a symbol of duty and preparedness in service to one's country. Triumph Tiger 1050 & Harley Davidson Heritage Springer US USA: Whether on two wheels or four, these they are riders' faithful companions on their adventurous journeys. Bystander cover 1929 - In Training - Boxing woman: Breaking stereotypes with every punch thrown, this boxing woman carries her determination in her bag. Chihuahua Dog - in carry bag: Small but mighty, this tiny pup finds comfort and security nestled inside its cozy carry bag. Pygmy Goat kids investigating a polythene bag: Curiosity knows no bounds as these playful goat kids explore every nook and cranny, even finding joy in a simple plastic bag. Passenger Porter & BMW 1200GS Germany: From luxury travel to rugged expeditions, these bags accompany travelers on their journeys across diverse landscapes. Pheasant shoot 1912 & Song of Sixpence 1818: Bags have been used throughout history for hunting game or carrying precious treasures – from pheasants to pies. In all shapes and sizes, from practicality to fashion statements; whether holding our belongings or becoming part of iconic moments – bags play an indispensable role in our lives.