Carters Collection

Mrs Sullivan of Covent Garden Market
Mrs Sullivan, or Auntie of the Garden, a famous character in Covent Garden Market who earned her living from looking after the carters whips

Advertisement, Carters Little Liver Pills, WW1
Advertisement, Carters Little Liver Pills for Active Service, showing a man undergoing an army medical examination during the early stages of the First World War. Date: 1914

Page of Victorian adverts - 1890
Various adverts for The Graphic, May 1890. May 1890

UK, Cornwall, Holywell Bay, Holywell Beach and Carters or Gulls Rocks

UK, Cornwall, Holywell Bay, Holywell Beach and Carters or Gulls Rocks

Advert for John Carters invalid chairs 1884
Selection of invalid and students chairs, including holding a book or writing at a desk, lamp in any position over an easy chair

Croydon, London - Millers Pond - A pair of Cart drivers bring their horses for a drink. Date: circa 1908

Carters horses, London Date: early 1900s

Advert, Carter's Little Liver Pills for Constipation, Biliousness, Sick Headache Date: circa 1900

Anemones
Picture of three Anemones, in pink, red and violet. One of the most lovely flowers of the garden Date: circa 1929

Church Row, Stanmore, Middlesex, with people and traffic. Date: circa 1910s

Advert for Carters spinal carriage 1906
Carters bath chair and spinal carriage in wood and wicker-work Date: 1906

Advert for Carters, rotary or lever wheelchair 1906
Hand tricycle wheelchair, with rotary or lever. Date: 1906

Advert for Carters, self propelling wheelchair 1906
Self propelling wheelchair, with single-arm drive. Date: 1906

Annual cart horse parade in Regents Park (b / w photo)
3637450 Annual cart horse parade in Regents Park (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annual cart horse parade in Regents Park)

Front and Market Streets, 1881 (sepia print)
745878 Front and Market Streets, 1881 (sepia print) by American Photographer, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

Horses at a drinking fountain at the corner of Mark Lane and Tower Hill (b / w photo)
3637443 Horses at a drinking fountain at the corner of Mark Lane and Tower Hill (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Landscape with stone carriers, c. 1620 (oil on canvas transferred from panel)
BOO73406 Landscape with stone carriers, c.1620 (oil on canvas transferred from panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 86x126.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Southport flower show: Display of vegetables by Carters tested Seeds, Raynes Park, London, S.W.20. They won a gold and a silver cup. 23rd August 1951

Advert for Carters, self propelling wheelchair 1906
Self-propelling chair with patent mechanism for persons with use of one arm only. Date: 1906

Advert for Carters reading stands 1906
Holding a book, writing pad, lamp in any position. Date: 1906

London Horse Bus Date: circa 1905

Advert for Carter wounded or invalid chairs 1896
For holding a book or writing at a desk in any position over an easy chair, bed or sofa obviating fatigue and stooping. In valuable to invalids and students. 1896

Page of adverts from The Illustrated London News, 1912
Page of advertisements from The Illustrated London News, dated November 1912.Carters reading chair, Calverts tooth powder and Sanitas disinfectant are promoted, as well a Blo, an electric hair dryer

Sleeping workmen in a cart
Two exhausted workmen sleeping in the back of a cart. circa 1900

Advert for Carters reading stands 1913
Patent adjustable reclining chair, for rest and comfort. Date: 1913

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

Advert for Carters motor-ambulances 1912
J. & A Carter patent motor-ambulances, showing the interior. 1913

The Sign of the Cross by Wilson Barrett
Promotional postcard for The Sign of the Cross by Wilson Barrett. First produced Grand Theatre, Leeds, 26th August 1895 and Lyric Theatre, 4th January 1896. One of R, C

Advert for Carters womens sports underwear 1934
Freedom for action... and every curve in its proper place. Date: 1934

Advertisement for Carters Little Liver Pills, c. 1880-1900 (litho)
XJF486363 Advertisement for Carters Little Liver Pills, c.1880-1900 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carters Little Liver Pills)

Prize Vegetables
23rd August 1951: Carters vegetable display awarded the Brockhouse Gold Perpetual Trophy at the three-day Southport Flower Show. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Picture No. 10741084
Holywell Bay - The Carters Date:

Carters, one wearing smock, the other coat and gaiters, both carrying their whips. In right background is covered carters wagon

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Carters: From Mrs Sullivan's Covent Garden Market to Holywell Bay and Beyond" Step into the captivating world of Carters, a name that has left its mark in various realms throughout history. It all began with Mrs Sullivan, a prominent figure at Covent Garden Market in the UK. Her expertise and passion for horticulture set the stage for what would become an enduring legacy. Venturing further down the timeline, we find ourselves amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Cornwall, specifically Holywell Bay and Holywell Beach. Here lies a hidden gem known as Carters or Gulls Rocks – nature's masterpiece carved by time itself. These majestic formations have witnessed countless tales unfold over centuries. Flipping through a page from Victorian times, we stumble upon an intriguing collection of adverts from 1890. Among them stands out an advertisement for none other than "Carters Little Liver Pills. " A testament to their popularity during WW1 when health was paramount. Returning once again to Cornwall's enchanting shores, we encounter another mention or Gulls Rocks – this time accompanied by London's prized possession: Carters horses. The synergy between these magnificent creatures and their handlers is truly awe-inspiring. Delving deeper into historical records, we come across yet another advert showcasing Carter's Little Liver Pills alongside delicate Anemones blooming in Croydon's Millers Pond. This juxtaposition highlights both natural beauty and human ingenuity coexisting harmoniously. But it doesn't end there; our journey takes us back to 1896 when Carter wounded or invalid chairs were introduced to provide comfort during challenging times. This innovation speaks volumes about society's commitment to caring for those in need. Finally, turning one last page from The Illustrated London News dated 1912 reveals a treasure trove of advertisements featuring diverse products intertwined with everyday life – including Carter’s offerings that continue to captivate minds even a century later.