Satchels Collection

WW2 Christmas Card, Holly Soldiers
A WW2 Christmas card made in a baking parchment material. The illustration shows a marching line of holly leaves with red berries as the heads of soldiers, wearing tin hats and satchels

Tartan Accessories 1902
Tartan accessories including silk handkerchiefs, mufflers, neck ties, scarves, tartan cravats, silk knit motor wraps, drawstring work bags & satchels

WW2 Birthday Card, Tons Of Luck
A WW2 birthday greetings card, the illustration shows a large delivery of good fortune, in the way of sacks of horseshoes, provided by a pair of cats and two horses, wearing tin hats and satchels

Ww1 Wwi World War One First 1st Great I Western
ww1, wwi, world, war, one, first, 1st, great, i, western, front, army, troops, soldiers, charge, charging, battle, satchels, explosives, explosions, exploding, running, run, attack, attacking, enemy

Detail from the Sabretache of Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Spain
3899044 Detail from the Sabretache of Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Spain, before 1813 (red morocco leather with embroidered goldwork & gilt-brass mounts) by Spanish School

Miss Humble Bee (chromolitho)
6001889 Miss Humble Bee (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Humble Bee. Illustration from The Little Ones Own Coloured Picture Paper (Dean and Son)

Post Boys (pen & ink on paper)
5888953 Post Boys (pen & ink on paper) by Keene, Charles (1823-91); 20.3x12.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

Auxiliary Fire Service (A. F. S. ) Men hauling the Trailer-pump
Auxiliary Fire Service (A.F.S.) men hauling hose from a trailer-pump. In the early days of the war, the AFS depended on improvisation - as can be seen here

Postal strike in Paris (colour litho)
2819047 Postal strike in Paris (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Postal strike in Paris. Soldiers standing in as replacement postmen)

George Curzon (1859-1925) inspecting books at the Abyssinian library in the monastery of
TRV227735 George Curzon (1859-1925) inspecting books at the Abyssinian library in the monastery of Souriani, from Visits to Monasteries in the Levant

The Childrens Jubilee Holiday, 1935 (b / w photo)
STC360935 The Childrens Jubilee Holiday, 1935 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: from George V and Edward VIII: A Royal Souvenir, by F. G. H)

Little girl going back to school (b / w photo)
3094169 Little girl going back to school (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little girl going back to school)

The Sabretache of Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Spain
3899045 The Sabretache of Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Spain, before 1813 (red morocco leather with embroidered goldwork & gilt-brass mounts) by Spanish School

The Sabretache of Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Spain
3899046 The Sabretache of Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Spain, before 1813 (red morocco leather with embroidered goldwork & gilt-brass mounts) by Spanish School

Telegram Boys 1937
Four young telegraph boys, smartly dressed in their uniforms, queue up at the counter to be given their telegrams by the manager

Japan - Three young schoogirls - with matching satchels on their backs. Date: 1932

WW2 - Evacuation
Young Boys in temporary accommodation having been evacuated from a British city. Date: circa 1941

Puppies Going to School
A cat teacher rings the school bell and two puppies turn up with their spelling books in their satchels. Date: early 1930s

Girl and boy with their school satchels
A girl and boy with their school satchels, sitting on a bench. The girl is writing something in her notebook, while the boy watches

French Orphans School
French orphan children going to school in Nemours

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"Satchels: A Timeless Accessory with a Rich History" Step back in time to 1902, when tartan accessories were all the rage. Satchels adorned with intricate patterns became a must-have fashion statement for both men and women. During World War II, satchels took on new meanings. Christmas cards featuring holly-clad soldiers holding their trusty satchels symbolized hope and resilience amidst the chaos of war. In another wartime scene, a birthday card from WWI showcased soldiers exchanging good luck wishes through handwritten notes tucked inside their satchels. These simple gestures brought comfort and camaraderie during trying times. The sabretache of Joseph-Napoleon Bonaparte, King of Spain, featured an exquisite detail that highlighted the regal nature of satchels. This accessory was not only practical but also served as a status symbol among royalty. Moving forward in history, we find ourselves captivated by Miss Humble Bee's chromolitho artwork depicting children carrying colorful satchels while eagerly heading off to school. The innocence captured in this image reminds us of simpler times. Post Boys depicted in pen & ink on paper showcase how essential they were for delivering mail efficiently. Rain or shine, these dedicated individuals ensured that letters reached their destinations promptly. Even during emergencies like fires, auxiliary fire service (A. F. S. ) men relied on sturdy satchels to haul trailer-pumps swiftly. Their dedication saved lives and protected communities from devastation. In Paris during a postal strike captured in vivid color lithography, protesters carried signs demanding better conditions for postal workers who tirelessly carried heavy loads within their trusty satchels day after day. George Curzon inspecting books at the Abyssinian library reminds us that even scholars found solace in using spacious yet elegant leather-bound satchel bags to carry precious knowledge throughout history's vast archives.