Envelopes Collection

Envelopes 1940S
A pile of envelopes, all to addresses in Scotland, and all something to do with timber and forestry

Sportsmans Chocolate
Advertisement for Sportsmans Chocolate. " Campers look!! Blended bitter to leave no thirst" and wrapped in waterproof envelopes

Good luck envelopes for Chinese New Year on Lee Tung Avenue, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Letter Rack. Trompe l'oeil. Creator: Hindric Sebastian Sommar
Letter Rack. Trompe l'oeil, Unknown date

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, archive of Ismay letters
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. A fascinating archive of letters from Wilton Oldham to Mrs Bower Ismay relating to research for his book The Ismay Line

RMS Queen Mary 2 Cunard cruise liner
RMS Queen Mary 2 cruise liner - items including hard hat dated 16-03-03, hardback book Queen Mary 2 by John Maxtone-Graham, Souvenir Envelope and Stamps Ocean Liners, Guest Information Booklet

Victorian People Costume 1890s Girl Girls Child
victorian, people, costume, 1890s, girl, girls, child, children, dress, clothes, clothing, greeting, greetings, card, design, bunch, pink, flower, flowers, rose, roses, parasol, pretty, envelope

Victorian mourning card, In Memoriam, with envelope
Victorian mourning card, In Memoriam, with a cross and ivy, and accompanying mourning envelope with black edging. Date: circa 1880s

The People's Packet of Mourning Stationery
Victorian packet design, The People's Packet of Mourning Stationery, which would contain writing paper and envelopes with black edging. Date: circa 1880s

Discovered love letters, the parents found love letter to their daughter in the desk, Germany, 1880
1900s, 19th-century, 3 people, affection, archive, arts, big, black-and-white, black-white, bloom, blossoms, character, children, commemorating, commemoration, communicate, communicating

Signed letter to the poet's father, 1918 (pen & ink on paper, with post-marked envelope)
3576434 Signed letter to the poet's father, 1918 (pen & ink on paper, with post-marked envelope) by Eluard, Paul (1895-1952); Private Collection; (add.info)

Yes, It Is From Him! (engraving)
1622398 Yes, It Is From Him! (engraving) by Walker, Marcella M. (fl.1872-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yes, It Is From Him! Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 February 1884)

Mechanical detail of a valuable adjunct to the office equipment (b / w photo)
6008254 Mechanical detail of a valuable adjunct to the office equipment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic birthday postcard, Girl with presents, cards and flowers Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Writing materials. I haven t heard from you for a long time - see what you can do with this lot! Date: 20th century

Personalised envelope for a greetings card, from Mr and Mrs Ronald Sanderson of Woodside Avenue, Broughton. Date: circa early 20th century

Santa Claus with list and post on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1950s

Robins with a cart on a German New Year postcard
Robins with a postal cart full of letters on a German New Year postcard. Date: circa 1900s

Postman cat handing over some letters. Date: circa 1890s

Two kittens with letters on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

X rays - no need to open letters to read them any more (chromolitho)
1094111 X rays - no need to open letters to read them any more (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: X rays - no need to open letters to read them any more)

A Victorian New Year valentine card of cupid dressed as a postman collecting
3603694 A Victorian New Year valentine card of cupid dressed as a postman collecting and delivering valentine envelopes from 4 girls, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A die-cut Xmas Card of Father Christmas holding a list of presents
3604364 A die-cut Xmas Card of Father Christmas holding a list of presents, his costume covered with red flocking, circa 1910 (coloured lithograph) by English School

Der Brief by Catherina Godwin, from Styl, pub. 1922 (pochoir print)
3496755 Der Brief by Catherina Godwin, from Styl, pub.1922 (pochoir print) by German School, (20th century); The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Valentines Day card with Cupid holding a letter (chromolitho)
731647 Valentines Day card with Cupid holding a letter (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valentines Day card with Cupid holding a letter)

Cats inside a postbox, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho)
6031986 Cats inside a postbox, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cats inside a postbox)

Portrait of Darvish Muhammad Khatib, 1697-8 (ink on paper)
909489 Portrait of Darvish Muhammad Khatib, 1697-8 (ink on paper) by Musavvir, Muin (1638-97); 16.2x9.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Chef weighing letters and food on scales, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730693 Chef weighing letters and food on scales, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chef weighing letters and food on scales)

Letterbox full of Christmas cards (chromolitho)
982543 Letterbox full of Christmas cards (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Letterbox full of Christmas cards)

Rack Picture for Dr. Nones, 1879 (oil on canvas)
2969132 Rack Picture for Dr. Nones, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Mitchell, William A. (1828-1890) (attr.to); 45.7x37.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Frederick G

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love letter
Fan Yang

love letter 2
Fan Yang

Rack Picture for William Malcolm Bunn, 1882. Creator: John Frederick Peto
Rack Picture for William Malcolm Bunn, 1882

Picture No. 12020801
Black Labarador Dog, puppy sitting, holding a letter in its mouth, swalk. Digital manipulation Date:

White embossed envelope for a Christmas card
White embossed envelope with leaves and flowers for a Christmas card. (1 of 2) circa 1890s

Victorian Christmas envelope with initials and bells
Victorian Christmas envelope decorated with initials and bells. Date: circa 1880s

Kitten with envelope on a Christmas card
Black and white kitten with its head sticking through a torn envelope on a Christmas card. Date: 1881

Kitten with cat postman on a cutout Christmas card
Kitten with a cat postman on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Envelope with pink rose on a Christmas card
Envelope with pink rose and white ribbon on a Christmas card. Date: 1883

Victorian Christmas envelope in white, blue and gold. Date: circa 1890s

Envelope containing flowers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Cupids and flowers on a sheet of Victorian Valentine scraps
Cupids, flowers, birds and butterflies on a sheet of Victorian Valentines Day scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Cupid and piglet on a French New Year postcard. Date: circa 1890s

WW2 - American Propaganda Envelope - Wings to Win Date: circa 1943

Five frogs in top hats on a Christmas card, with comic verse below. Date: circa 1890s

Dove and pink flowers on a Christmas card
Dove with an envelope in its beak and a branch of pink flowers on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Fairy postman riding grasshopper on a Christmas card
Fairy postman riding a grasshopper on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

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Envelopes have been an integral part of our lives since the 1940s, serving various purposes and carrying countless stories within their folds. In the 1940s, they were not only used for correspondence but also became a canvas for advertising. Sportsmans Chocolate would cleverly print their logo on envelopes, enticing chocolate lovers with every delivery. Even microscopic entities found solace in these paper pockets. The Dengue fever virus particles were captured under a TEM microscope and stored safely within an envelope, aiding scientists in unraveling its mysteries. Across the globe, on Lee Tung Avenue in Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island, good luck envelopes adorned the streets during Chinese New Year celebrations. Symbolizing prosperity and fortune, they brought joy to all who received them. Envelopes even hold historical significance as they safeguard precious artifacts from bygone eras. The archive of Ismay letters reveals White Star Line's communication regarding RMS Titanic - a tragic tale preserved through time within sealed envelopes. As technology advanced, so did our means of transportation. RMS Queen Mary 2 Cunard cruise liner tickets arrived elegantly enclosed in personalized envelopes - a touch of luxury before embarking on unforgettable journeys across vast oceans. Stepping back into history once again brings us to Victorian times when young girls donned elaborate costumes. Envelopes held invitations to grand balls where dreams came true amidst swirling dances and enchanting melodies. However joyful occasions often coexisted with sorrowful moments too. Victorian mourning cards accompanied by black-bordered envelopes conveyed condolences during times of loss - reminders that life is fleeting yet resilient. The power of love transcends time and distance; hence it was no surprise when discovered love letters resurfaced from Germany in the 1880s. These heartfelt expressions were carefully tucked away inside an envelope until rediscovered by parents years later – a testament to enduring affection. Artistic endeavors also found refuge within these humble carriers as poets poured their souls onto paper.