Pushchairs Collection

Visit of the Duke of Edinburgh to Edlington - onlookers
A group of expectant ladies (Mother, Grandmothers and their young children) awaiting the arrival of the Duke of Edinburgh during his visit to Edlington, South Yorkshire. Date: circa 1955

Advert for a Leveson double pram 1928
Leveson baby cars, for two babies easy handle and safe. 1928

Cable Tram Vancouver
A crowded cable car in Dunedin, New Zealand. Note the pushchairs hanging off the front of the car

Baby in Pram (colour litho)
8650403 Baby in Pram (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby in Pram. Illustration for Buttercups)

Doll Land Nurse 1925 (Oil on panel)
8766625 Doll Land Nurse 1925 (Oil on panel) by Mora, Francis Luis (1874-1940); 46.4--36.2 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art .

It seems perfectly plain (colour litho)
8677262 It seems perfectly plain (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: It seems perfectly plain. Older man talking to a mother pushing a baby in a pram)

Every picture tells a story (colour litho)
8635482 Every picture tells a story (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every picture tells a story, mother with four children)

Outdoor fashions for women and girls (chromolitho)
8677709 Outdoor fashions for women and girls (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Outdoor fashions for women and girls)

Broken, Bubbles, Bucket, Buckle, Buggy, Bugle, Building, Bull-dog, Bullet, Bull-fight, Bullfinch, Bullfrog (engraving)
8650037 Broken, Bubbles, Bucket, Buckle, Buggy, Bugle, Building, Bull-dog, Bullet, Bull-fight, Bullfinch, Bullfrog (engraving) by German School

Two young Edwardian children (b/w photo)
8655821 Two young Edwardian children (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two young Edwardian children)

Dolly and I (colour litho)
8641604 Dolly and I (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dolly and I. Illustration for The Prize, 1888.); © Look and Learn.

Autumn fashions for women and girls (chromolitho)
8677651 Autumn fashions for women and girls (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn fashions for women and girls)

Love, courtship and marriage (colour litho)
8635669 Love, courtship and marriage (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Love, courtship and marriage. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

The private staircase, Titania's Palace (colour litho)
8656880 The private staircase, Titania's Palace (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The private staircase, Titania's Palace)

Advertisement for a buggy from Sears, Roebuck and Co, Chicago (colour litho)
8677649 Advertisement for a buggy from Sears, Roebuck and Co, Chicago (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for a buggy from Sears)

O Yez, O Yez, 1889 (oil on canvas)
8615143 O Yez, O Yez, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Fletcher, William Teulon Blandford (1858-1936); 151x101 cm; Gallery Oldham, UK; (add.info.: By William T)

Members of Gosforth Mother Club had a long walk today, on 19th May 1971 - a three mile sponsored pram push. More than 40 mothers with their babies took part in the walk to raise funds for cancer

Switzerland: The Simple Life, a primitive perambulator (b / w photo)
7183410 Switzerland: The Simple Life, a primitive perambulator (b/w photo) by Gaberell, Jean (1887-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Simple Life, a primitive perambulator)

The yoghurt wet nurse (colour litho)
7201381 The yoghurt wet nurse (colour litho) by Wellner, Wilhelm Anton (1859-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: The yoghurt wet nurse)

An Orphan Baby (colour litho)
7181897 An Orphan Baby (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Orphan Baby. Illustration for Bubbles edited by Dr Barnardo (1903).); © Look and Learn

The Promenade (oil on panel)
7076523 The Promenade (oil on panel) by Ericson, Johan (1849-1925); 54.6x45.2 cm; Private Collection

At the Vienna Prater a new race, picturesque and graceful, took place recently among children... (colour litho)
2777732 At the Vienna Prater a new race, picturesque and graceful, took place recently among children... (colour litho) by Beltrame

A Friendly Greeting (engraving)
1107558 A Friendly Greeting (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Friendly Greeting)

Pedigree Prams and Folders (colour photo)
3640017 Pedigree Prams and Folders (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for brochure for Pedigree Prams and Folders, Lines Bros Ltd)

A crazy race between young mothers, who, for over 83 kilometers... (colour litho)
2809199 A crazy race between young mothers, who, for over 83 kilometers... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A crazy race between young mothers, who)

A lucky child (colour litho)
2778500 A lucky child (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lucky boy. A lion, who escaped from a circus in the English town of Braintree)

Pedigree Prams and Folders (colour litho)
3640004 Pedigree Prams and Folders (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover illustration for brochure for Pedigree Prams and Folders, Lines Bros Ltd)

Pedigree Prams and Folders (colour photo)
3640009 Pedigree Prams and Folders (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for brochure for Pedigree Prams and Folders, Lines Bros Ltd)

Pedigree Prams and Folders (colour photo)
3640019 Pedigree Prams and Folders (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for brochure for Pedigree Prams and Folders, Lines Bros Ltd)

Advert for Marmet prams 1937
Trade catalogue for Army and Navy Stores for an advert prams. 1937

Boscombe Promenade, Hampshire - Pony Rides
Boscombe Promenade, Dorset - Pony Rides. Boscombe is a suburb of Bournemouth, England. Date: circa 1930s

Advert for Hitchings Baby Store 1896
The San Remo baby-car adapted for use as a reclining car for young babies or a mail car for an older child. 1896

Nannies with children in pushchairs
Two nannies with four children in pushchairs

Advert for Hitchings Company prams 1937
The superlative baby coach, as days gone by the Hitchings stands unchallenged as the premier superlative baby coach, used by British and Foreign Royalty, Nobility and Gentry know what is right

Advert for Gamages baby carriage 1930
Gamages recommend this fine model. It combines lightness of balance with artistic effect, and is a well established favourite. 1930

Trade catalogue for prams 1911
Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing prams with ball-bearing wheels and one suitable for twins. 1911

Children in the street
Boy with milk churn and girl in pushchair Date: 1950s

Welsh Cabinet Makers with prams
The shop of W. Davies, a Cabinet Maker and Undertaker, of Station Road, Llanelli who was known as Davies the Celfi (Davies the Furniture)

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"From Royal Visits to Vintage Adverts: A Journey Through the Evolution of Pushchairs" Onlookers in Edlington were thrilled as they witnessed the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh, who graciously strolled through the town pushing a stylish pushchair. In 1928, an advertisement for the Leveson double pram caught everyone's attention with its innovative design and luxurious features, setting new standards in baby transportation. The Cable Tram in Vancouver became a popular mode of transport for families with young children, offering a convenient way to explore the city while comfortably seated in their pushchairs. Marmet prams took center stage in 1937 when their elegant designs and impeccable craftsmanship captured hearts worldwide, making them every parent's dream choice. Members of Gosforth Mother Club embarked on a three-mile walk on May 19th, 1971, accompanied by their trusty pushchairs that provided comfort and convenience during their journey. The Ljubljana Trade Show utilized colorful lithographs to promote pushchairs throughout the city as part of an elaborate propaganda campaign aimed at showcasing modern parenting trends. Switzerland showcased "The Simple Life" with primitive perambulators capturing black-and-white photographs that depicted serenity amidst nature's beauty - a perfect blend for peaceful walks with little ones. From whimsical lithographs to reality – yoghurt wet nurses were portrayed as nurturing caregivers pushing adorable babies around town in vibrant color lithographs that tugged at heartstrings. An orphan baby found solace and love within his cozy pushchair depicted beautifully through vivid color lithography - reminding us all about compassion and hope even during difficult times. "The Promenade, " an oil painting depicting mothers gracefully strolling along seaside cliffs while gently pushing their precious cargo in intricately designed vintage-style pushchairs evokes nostalgia and elegance.