Quai Collection (page 15)

Aviation Corps boarding a ship, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Aviation Corps boarding a ship, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail

View from Dufferin Terrace, Quebec, Canada. Artist: Kilburn Brothers
View from Dufferin Terrace, Quebec, Canada. Stereoscopic card detail

Market boats, Helsinki, Finland. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Market boats, Helsinki, Finland. Stereoscopic card detail

New York in the middle of the 18th century, (c1880). From a print of the period. A print from Cassells History of the United States, by Edmund Ollier, Volume II, Cassell Petter and Galpin, London

A Study in Pencil and Water Colour, 1858 (1900). A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1900

A Sketch at Walberswick, 1899. A print from The Magazine of Art, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1899

Cotton wharves, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, early 20th century. Cotton bales on the Elder Dempster Co SS Wharf in New Orleans

HMS Victory, Portsmouth, Hampshire, 20th century. HMS Victory was a first rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built between 1759 and 1765

Dockyard workshops and waterfront, Gibraltar, 20th century

Greetings for newcomers on the pier alongside the Pacific Mail SS China, at Yokohama, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Durban harbour from the Bluff, South Africa. A print from View Album of Glorious Durban

No 2 Dock and grain elevators, Buenos Aires, Argentina. A print from Buenos Aires, published by Mitchells Book Store, Cangallo

A landing place in a small harbour at Rhodes, Greece, 1841. Artist: John Le Keux
A landing place in a small harbour at Rhodes, Greece, 1841. From Syria, the Holy land and Asia Minor, volume II, by John Carne, published by Fisher, Son & Co. (London, 1841)

The Belmont Building, Union Club and Empress Hotel, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, c1900s. Published by Valentine & Sons

Japanese people and costumes, 1895. Artist: Armand Kohl
Japanese people and costumes, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Bizerta, viewed from the Kasbah, c1890. Artist: Bertrand
Bizerta, viewed from the Kasbah, c1890. The Tunisian port of Bizerta on the Mediterranean. Illustration from The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, Division XXI, (Virtue & Co Limited)

The Bund, Shanghai, China, early 20th century. Artist: J Dearden Holmes
The Bund, Shanghai, China, early 20th century. The Bund is an area of Huangpu District in Shanghai. It usually refers to the buildings and wharves on Zhongshan Road as well as some adjacent areas

Merchant ships in the Royal Albert Dock, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Harbour of Auckland, New Zealand, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
Harbour of Auckland, New Zealand, 1893. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings, (The Werner Company, Chicago, c1893)

Royal Palace, Stockholm, Sweden, 1893. Artist: John L Stoddard
Royal Palace, Stockholm, Sweden, 1893. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs of Famous Cities, Scenes and Paintings, (The Werner Company, Chicago, c1893)

Dublin, Ireland, 19th century. Artist: Weber
Dublin, Ireland, 19th century

Montreal, Canada, 19th century

Passengers on board a boat, Bournemouth, Dorset, 1921

View from the Harbour - Polperro, 1927

Looe, 1927. Artist: Judges Ltd
Looe, 1927

West Looe, 1927. Artist: Judges Ltd
West Looe, 1927

The Harbour - Newquay, 1927

Fishing Boats - Polperro, 1927

Greeting for newcomers on the pier alongside the Pacific Mail SS China, Yokohama, Japan, 1904. Stereoscopic slide

The Pool of London, 1924-1926. Artist: FP Dickinson
The Pool of London, 1924-1926. The Pool, just below London Bridge. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume III, 1924-1926

The harbour, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, 1924-1926. Artist: Valentine & Sons
The harbour, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, 1924-1926. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume III, 1924-1926

Saint John harbour, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, c1900s. As seen from the west. Published by Valentine & Sons

Montreal Harbour, Montreal, Canada, c1900s. Published by Montreal Import Co

The Apollo Bunder, Bombay, India, early 20th century. Postcard showing the main landing place on the coast

The Port of Cassis, France, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
The Port of Cassis, France, 1937. Illustration from Frankreich: Baukunst, Landschaft Und Volksleben, a work on French architecture, landscape and people by Martin Hurlimann, (Berlin, 1937)

The shipping of mules, Syros Island, Greece, 1937. Artist: Martin Hurlimann
The shipping of mules, Syros Island, Greece, 1937. Illustration from Das Mittelmeer: Landschaft, Baukunst und Volksleben im Kreise des Mittellandischen Meeres, a work on Mediterranean architecture

Rialto Bridge, Venice. The Rialto Bridge, which spans the Grand Canal, was designed by Antonio da Ponte and Antonio Contino and built between 1588 and 1591

Torquay, Devon, 19th century. Artist: J Bastin
Torquay, Devon, 19th century. Torquays name originates in it being the quay of the ancient village of Torre

Naples from the Carmine Castle, Italy, 19th century. Artist: J Poppel
Naples from the Carmine Castle, Italy, 19th century

A quay, San Francisco, California, 19th century. A print from le Tour du Monde

The Seine and the quays at Bercy, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
The Seine and the quays at Bercy, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

The Departure of John and Sebastian Cabot... on their First Voyage of Discovery in 1497, 1906
The Departure of John and Sebastian Cabot from Bristol on their First Voyage of Discovery in 1497, 1906, (c1906-1920). Italian father and son navigators John and Sebastian Cabot

Opening of the London Coal Exchange, Royal Procession, Custom-House Quay, London, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Canadian Pacific Station, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 2nd series

The Custom House, Dublin, Ireland, 1900. Artist: T Hart
The Custom House, Dublin, Ireland, 1900. Neoclassical 18th-century building, designed by James Gandon. Illustration from The life and times of Queen Victoria by Robert Wilson, (1900)

Frankfurt, Germany, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Frankfurt, Germany, late 19th century. Photograph from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes, Cities and Paintings by John L Stoddard, published by the Werner Company, (Chicago, c1899)

Reception of the Emperor of France on the quay at Algiers, 1865
Reception of Napoleon Bonaparte III, Emperor of France on the quay at Algiers, 1865. A print from The Illustrated London News, (20 May 1865)

Antwerp, 1898. Artist: James Batkin
Antwerp, 1898. Illustration from a book of photographs taken in Holland and Belgium by James Batkin, (1898)

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"Quai: Where History and Culture Meet" Step onto the quais of Paris and immerse yourself in the world of bouquinistes, where book and print sellers line the riverbanks. Feel the literary charm as you browse through vintage editions, transporting you to different eras. In a vibrant display of diversity, young North Africans dance on the Paris Quais, their rhythmic movements echoing through time. Their energy breathes life into these historical spaces, bridging cultures and generations. Travel back to 1926-1927 at West India Docks in London, where barrels of molasses stand tall. Langfier's photograph captures this industrial scene with precision, reminding us of a bustling trade era that shaped cities worldwide. Edouard Manet's masterpiece "Moonlight over the Port of Boulogne" evokes a serene ambiance from 1869. The artist's brushstrokes beautifully depict moonlit reflections dancing upon tranquil waters—a timeless portrayal of maritime tranquility. Delve further into history with a glimpse of Antwerp's port in 1520—a bustling hub connecting nations and fostering global exchange long before modern times. This historic image reminds us that quais have always been gateways to new horizons. Thessaloniki's Rue du Quai transports us to Greece—an enchanting blend of ancient ruins and coastal beauty. Here, we witness how quais intertwine with city streets while offering glimpses into Thessaloniki's rich past. Martin Hurlimann takes us to Nice in 1937 with his artwork "Quai des Etats-Unis. " The painting captures an idyllic moment along this iconic French promenade—where palm trees sway gently under azure skies—a testament to timeless elegance by the sea. Audierne beckons us next with its oil-on-canvas masterpiece "On the Quai.