Shelving Collection

Budleigh Salterton
Trippers at this Devon resort embark on a tourist steamer able to come close to the beach thanks to the steeply shelving shoreline. A gulls eye view from the west

The Tenant Farmer's Rent, 1660-1668. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
The Tenant Farmer's Rent, 1660-1668

Interior of a working class home 1920
Decor of early 1910s working class home, but photograph taken near the end or just after the First World War, showing carpeted floor, wallpaper, photographs in frames and ornaments on shelving

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BULGARIA Veilko Tarnovo Display of wine bottles outside wine shop. Store Travel Tourism Holiday Vacation Adventure Explore Recreation Leisure Sightseeing Tourist Attraction Tour Veliko Tarnovo

Aztec Statuettes - Idols - In the National Museum of Mexico, Mexico City. Date: 1910s

Sculpture, Conservatoire des Arts de la Metallurgie
Statues, stored at the Conservatoire des Arts de la Metallurgie, or Conservatory of the Arts of Metallurgy, formerly the lower factory of the foundry at Dommartin-le-Franc, in the Blaise valley

Hearths, Conservatoire des Arts de la Metallurgie
Fireplace surrounds, stored at the Conservatoire des Arts de la Metallurgie, or Conservatory of the Arts of Metallurgy, formerly the lower factory of the foundry at Dommartin-le-Franc

Aisle of Files, Division of War Department, National Archives, Washington DC, 1939 (b/w photo)
3964006 Aisle of Files, Division of War Department, National Archives, Washington DC, 1939 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: After processing)

The Corner of the Kitchen, (pen, black ink and watercolour)
657258 The Corner of the Kitchen, (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Ginner, Charles (1878-1952); 35x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Corner of the Kitchen. Charles Ginner (1878-1952)

Employees in Patent Office File Room, Washington DC, 1940 (b/w photo)
3964008 Employees in Patent Office File Room, Washington DC, 1940 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patent Office files. Washington, D.C. Feb. 29)

Straw Flowers and Bittersweet, 1931 (oil on canvas)
1767587 Straw Flowers and Bittersweet, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Ault, George Copeland (1891-1948); 40.6x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Straw Flowers and Bittersweet)

Drying house (indigo cakes on shelves), 1877 (albumen silver print)
3617944 Drying house (indigo cakes on shelves), 1877 (albumen silver print) by Mallitte, Oscar Jean Baptiste (c.1829-1905); J

Trastero (chest), c. 1939. Creator: Marjery Parish
Trastero (chest), c. 1939

Grocery Store, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Perkins Harnly
Grocery Store, 1935/1942

Isambard Kingdom Brunels Office at 18 Duke Street, Westminster (pencil
1765038 Isambard Kingdom Brunels Office at 18 Duke Street, Westminster (pencil, pen and ink and watercolour) by Carthy, Lady (fl.1840-1850); 36.5x52.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ratner Safe Co Ltd (b / w photo)
3650527 Ratner Safe Co Ltd (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ratner Safe Co Ltd)

House of Commons Library, London, 1890 (photo)
DGC398059 House of Commons Library, London, 1890 (photo) by British Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Prismatic Pictures; British, out of copyright

Woman and a young man in a library of the Museum of Safety Appliances of the American
MNY380916 Woman and a young man in a library of the Museum of Safety Appliances of the American Institute of Social Service, New York

Will R. Barnes reclined on a couch with a dog in his library / studio
MNY381324 Will R. Barnes reclined on a couch with a dog in his library/ studio, 1903 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

1940s Housewife Holding a Jar of Canned Lima Beans, 1942 (screen print)
3034718 1940s Housewife Holding a Jar of Canned Lima Beans, 1942 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Louis XVI red-japanned shelf (lacquered wood)
753006 Louis XVI red-japanned shelf (lacquered wood) by French School, (18th century); 60x43x13 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: decorated with bouquets of stylized flowers, birds)

Portable darkroom - Instructions
Written instruction for creating a portable darkroom to develop photographic prints. Date: 1905

Bistro, Havre, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour)
657248 Bistro, Havre, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour) by Philpot, Glyn Warren (1884-1937); 35.6x23.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bistro, Havre. Glyn Warren Philpot (1884-1937)

Louis XVI red-japanned shelf (lacquered wood) (see also 753006)
753007 Louis XVI red-japanned shelf (lacquered wood) (see also 753006) by French School, (18th century); 60x43x13 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: decorated with bouquets of stylized flowers)

The Studio of the Sculptor Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
659006 The Studio of the Sculptor Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, () by Carrier-Belleuse, Louis Robert (1848-1913); 63.5x87.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Young men working in a mailroom at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
MNY380856 Young men working in a mailroom at the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. at 23rd Street and Madison Avenue, New York

The library in the home of Mr. John A. Dunbar, 50 East 77th Street, New York
MNY381668 The library in the home of Mr. John A. Dunbar, 50 East 77th Street, New York, 1931 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Interior of the Salle des Imprimes, 1868 (photo)
XIR179369 Interior of the Salle des Imprimes, 1868 (photo) by Labrouste, Henri (1801-75); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Interior of a London Shop, late 19th century (w / c on paper)
CHT170421 Interior of a London Shop, late 19th century (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Yellow Tulips, c. 1922-23 (w / c)
CH378588 Yellow Tulips, c.1922-23 (w/c) by Mackintosh, Charles Rennie (1868-1928); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright

Portrait of Henry and S. G. Lindeman with their son or grandson standing over shop
MNY381275 Portrait of Henry and S.G. Lindeman with their son or grandson standing over shop drawings for a piano, 1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Interior view of a chemical storage room at Parke, Davis & Co
MNY381161 Interior view of a chemical storage room at Parke, Davis & Co. chemists, Hudson & Vestry Streets, New York, 1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Young Mother, c. 1892-1895 (oil on canvas)
1767699 Young Mother, c.1892-1895 (oil on canvas) by Melchers, Julius Gari (1860-1932); 88.3x64.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Mother. Julius Gari Melchers (1860-1932). Oil on canvas

In Castigo, 1899 (oil on canvas)
823590 In Castigo, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Novo, Stefano (1862-1927); 69.2x92.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In Castigo. Stefano Novo (1862-1927). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1899

A fitted grocers shop designed by Harris & Sheldon (colour litho)
3621800 A fitted grocers shop designed by Harris & Sheldon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fitted grocers shop designed by Harris & Sheldon)

Interior view of a chemical storage room at Parke, Davis & Co
MNY381163 Interior view of a chemical storage room at Parke, Davis & Co. chemists, Hudson & Vestry Streets, New York, 1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

People in the library (possibly Miss Nobles office
MNY380912 People in the library (possibly Miss Nobles office) at the American Institute of Social Service, New York, 1906 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Two Professional Men Studying in a Library

Two Elves and a Shelf of Toys

Forklift in a Warehouse

Interior of the reading room at the London Library, in St. Jamess Square. Date: 1900

Wall-mounted Shelf Unit from Verscheyden Schrynwerck (... ) [ Plusieurs Menuiseries (
Wall-mounted Shelf Unit from Verscheyden Schrynwerck (...) [ Plusieurs Menuiseries (...) ], 1658

STOCK ROOM SHELVES
The store manager selects a cardboard box from a shelf, one of many identical boxes in this typical stockroom or factory store. Date: 1960s

Two Whatnots, early 19th century. Creator: Anon
Two Whatnots, early 19th century

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Turkey, Istanbul, Travel guide books for sale outside a shop

France, Loire valley, Interior of supermarket

The Shelves of Edisons Laboratory with Samples of Every Known Substance, 1902
" The Shelves of Edisons Laboratory are Said to contain Samples of Every Known Substance". 1902. From " The Windsor Magazine Vol. XVI - June to November 1902". [Ward, Lock & Co

Compactom Household Cupboard Units, 1936. Showroom in Regent Street, London W1. From Decorative Art 1936 - Year-Book of The Studio, by C.G. Holme. [The Studio Limited, London, 1936]

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"Exploring the Art of Shelving: From Budleigh Salterton to Washington DC" Discover the fascinating world of shelving, where functionality meets artistic expression. In Budleigh Salterton, a quaint coastal town, a unique sculpture at the Conservatoire des Arts de la Metallurgie showcases the beauty and versatility of shelving. Crafted with precision and creativity, this piece seamlessly blends into any space while adding an aesthetic touch. Step back in time to 1920 as you enter the interior of a working-class home. The hearths adorned with carefully arranged shelves reflect both practicality and personal taste. These shelves not only hold cherished possessions but also tell stories of lives lived within those walls. At the Conservatoire des Arts de la Metallurgie, sculptures take on new forms through innovative shelving designs. Each creation is a testament to human imagination and craftsmanship that transcends traditional boundaries. In "Portrait of a Woman, " shelves become more than just storage units; they become an integral part of art itself. This captivating artwork captures both elegance and functionality as it showcases how they are enhance our living spaces. Travel across continents to Washington DC in 1939, where an aisle filled with files at the Division of War Department in National Archives stands as a testament to organized chaos. The orderly arrangement demonstrates how shelving plays an essential role in preserving history for future generations. Witness everyday life captured through art in "The Corner of the Kitchen. " With pen, black ink, and watercolor strokes delicately portraying kitchen essentials neatly placed on shelves, this artwork reminds us that even mundane objects can possess beauty when thoughtfully displayed. From ancient civilizations to modern times, it has been utilized worldwide for various purposes. Aztec statuettes proudly stand on display at Mexico's National Museum—a reminder that even centuries ago people recognized the importance of showcasing their cultural heritage through well-placed shelves.