Jars Collection (page 13)

Ali Baba. From Playhour (1958)

Display of household items containing acids including vinegar aspirin orange citric acid tomato sauce lemsip - UK
MAB-1444 Display of household items containing acids including vinegar aspirin orange citric acid tomato sauce lemsip UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Fair Trade Coffee
SG-20105 Fair Trade Coffee Ardea London contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Honey - in jars in studio
LA-8404 Honey - in jars in studio Jean-Michel Labat contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Cross and Blackwell products
Crosse & Blackwells meats and other products, 1903 Date: 1903

Kitchen utensils hanging below a spice rack with mint, caraway, thyme, and sage jars. Photo shows 6 utensils including a small pan, meat fork, icing spatula, whole and slotted spoons

Show jars, from thes Maw & Sons catalogue Date: 1903

Flooding near the Pyramids, Egypt. People bring containers to fill with water. Date: early 20th century

Display of South Australian Preserved Fruit
Display of photographs of South Australian Preserved Fruit at the Franco-British Exhibition, White City, London. The point of the Franco-British Exhibition in 1908 was to celebrate the Entente

Cairo - Sellers of Bouza
Itinerant sellers of Bouza, a fermented alcoholic beverage produced from wheat in Egypt. Is this the origin of the English term booze??? Date: circa 1910s

Large spider in web
A large spider sits patiently, watching as his web does all the work, reeling in his prey. 1925

The River Ganges, India
A beautiful view of the River Ganges, India, with elegant riverside temples and people collecting water, washing and Date: circa 1920

Jar Salesman
A wandering itinerant Mexican jar seller, his wares on a frame across his back (however, is he earning pots of money?). Date: circa 1905

Namibia - Ovambo water carriers
Owambo (Ovambo) water carriers, Namibia, Africa Date: circa 1910s

Tanzania - Native Potter, Kigoma Date: circa 1930s

Home Pickling 1930S
Jars full of home packed pickles with special safety lids. Date: 1930s

Brazilians mashing turtle eggs
Native indians of Brazil cooking al fresco: mashing turtle eggs in a large trough. Date: 19th century

Large Minoan Strage Jar - Pithoi
The excavations of Sir Arthur Evans at Knossos revealed a remarkable set of large Minoan storage jars, or pithoi. The compartments in the floor were for grain and produce

Virgins Well, Bethlehem
Children water carriers with jars on their heads at the Virgins Well, Bethlehem. Date: early 1930s

Veined Octopus (Amphioctopus marginatus) adult female, sheltering in glass jar, Lembeh Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Spare hearts. Conceptual computer artwork of spare hearts stored in jars, overlaid with the banding (pink & white) of a DNA autoradiogram

Homemade food. Plum, cinnamon and star anise jam (right), a jar of honey and quince (left) and a bowl of mint jelly

Storage jars for olive oil in the remains of a house in Bulla Regia, Tunisia. During the reign of emporer Marcus Aurelius in the second century AD

Sample vials. Liquids of different colours stored in sample vials. This type of equipment is used in a wide range of laboratory work, from analysis of forensic samples to medical research

Ancient stone jars in the Plain of Jars, Laos. These structures are thought to date from between around 1, 500 to 2, 000 years ago

Italian apothecary, 18th century
Italian apothecary. 18th-century artwork showing the interior of an apothecarys shop in Italy. An apothecary was the equivalent of a modern pharmacist, dealing in remedies based on herbal medicine

Chromosome bank, conceptual artwork
Chromosome bank, conceptual computer artwork. Chromosomes in jars on shelves. Chromosomes are composed of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) coiled around proteins

Alkali metals in jars. Lithium (Li), sodium (Na) & potassium (K) stored under oil. These elemental metals are relatively soft and react rapidly with the water and oxygen in the air

Medical museum, St Bartholomews Hospital, London
A view of the medical museum at St Bartholomews Hospital in the City of London. The room is packed with shelves and display cases containing medical specimens, most of them in glass jars

Greece - Palace of King Minos at Knossos
The excavations of Sir Arthur Evans at Knossos revealed a remarkable set of large Minoan storage jars, or pithoi. The compartments in the floor were for grain and produce

Cairo, Egypt - Pot Seller
A pot seller in Cairo, Egypt with his wide selection of pottery in varied shapes and sizes. He sits in the open entrance to his shop and talks to a passing fresh water carrier / seller

Sfax, Tunisia - Outdoor merchant or cures / remedies
Sfax, Tunisia - Outdoor merchant in a truly spectacular hat selling traditional local tunisian cures/remedies by the side of the street

Three maids cleaning pots
Three maids take the opportunity to have a gossip while cleaning the pots outside

Hindu Marriage ceremony - Bombay, India

Tunisian grocer
A Tunisian Grocer standing in his open-fronted shop with jars of olives, bowls of houmous, dried peppers and a fine set of metal scales hanging over the counter

Man with jars, Mandu, Madhya Pradesh, Central India
A man carrying two jars in a field in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh Province, Central India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Constantinople - Orthodox Church Patriarch Joachim with various bishops. Standing before a series of ceremonial items, some wrapped in black cloth

Brands Invalid Preparations advertisement
Advertisement for Brands invalid preparations which comprise of its calfs foot jelly, essence of beef and essence of chicken and, apparently, not containing any preservatives

Newsagent & Much More - Oxford
Sawyers Newsagent, Stationer, Confectioner and Tobacconist in Oxford. A magnificent photographic postcard showing a General Store on an Oxford street selling pretty much anything you can imagine

James Hallett, the Sussex Charlata
Illustration of James Hallett, " the Sussex Charlatan" in his consulting room with ladies waiting outside the door, circa 1795, by Clifford Thompson, circa 1822. HPG/8/2/1 (xxii)"

Filling water jara at a well - Syris
Syria - Three chaps filling up large water jars at a well

Lady Water Carriers, Port Said Egypt

Mexico - Water Carriers at Queretaro

Pottery Sellers - Tangiers, Morocco

The Sweet Shop. A young toddler hands her friend a selection of sweets chosen from the tall glass jars in the shop window

Tunisian potter in his shop
A Tunisian potter surrounded by his wares in his shop

Young Egyptian Arab girl water carriers
Two young Egyptian Arab girl water carriers stand behind a seated young boy playing his flute

Chevreul / Andrielli / Ils
MICHEL-EUGENE CHEVREUL French chemist in his laboratory

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"Jars: A Timeless Symbol of Nostalgia, Craftsmanship, and Versatility" Step into the world of jars, where history and artistry intertwine to create a captivating tale. From advertisements to artwork, these humble vessels have left an indelible mark on our lives. In the realm of advertisement, jars take center stage as they showcase products like Robertsons Golden Shred Marmalade. With their enticing labels and promises of delectable flavors, these jars beckon us to indulge in sweet moments. Travel back in time to 1912 at The Pharmacy and witness an exquisite artwork depicting jars in all their glory. Each stroke captures the essence of these containers that hold secrets within their glass walls. Grimwade Fine Art Pottery's poster design showcases the elegance and craftsmanship behind every jar. Stoke's proud tradition shines through as each piece becomes a work of art itself. Venture across borders to Desclaux factory in Collioure, Roussillon, France. Jars and tins filled with anchovies line the shelves - a testament to culinary delights preserved for generations. But wait and can not limited to food alone; spare kidneys find solace within them at St Bartholomews Hospital Museum in London. These medical marvels remind us how jars play a vital role even beyond our kitchens. Transport yourself further back in time as you encounter Wedding at Cana from 1562. Amongst this iconic biblical scene lies intricately designed amphorae - ancient predecessors to modern-day jars - holding precious liquids for celebration. John Hassall's Frys Cocoa advertisement takes us on another journey through time. Amidst vibrant colors and bold typography lies a jar brimming with rich cocoa goodness – an invitation for indulgence during tea-time rituals. John Pound & Co cases' adverts from 1913 capture the essence of luxury travel accompanied by elegantly crafted dressing cases.