Backpack Collection

Austrian Kaiserjaeger soldier, WW1
Austrian Kaiserjaeger (Tyrolean regiment) soldier during the First World War. He is wearing an Edelweiss flower in his cap. Date: 1914

Silhouette of a Tommy in marching order, WW1
Silhouette of a Tommy in marching order, by Espinasse, First World War. circa 1916

Devon - Hooe - estuary of the River Plym
Homeward Bound - Nyasaland (modern Malawi). An african woman carrying a large load on her head and her baby on her back. Postcard sold at the British Empire Exhibition at the East African Pavilion

A Korean terracotta jar / pot seller and his seated chum
A Korean terracotta jar/pot seller and his seated chum (smiling) Date: circa 1910

Sundial in Petts Wood, Kent
A rambler stops to look at a sundial in Petts Wood, Kent, set up in memory of William Willett, pioneer of daylight saving whose ideas led to British Summer Time. 1939

Comic postcard, Deaf old man misunderstands pretty young woman Date: 20th century

Traditional costume - Women of Lake Como region of Lombardy, Italy (from Esino Lario, near Varenna). Date: circa 1909

Poster, Holidays in north west Switzerland Date: 1950

British Infantry storming a village, WW1
British Infantry storming a village during the First World War Date: 1915

Battle of Somosierra - Pensinsular War
Peninsular War. Battle of Somosierra (Spain). Polish troops fought in the Battle of Somosierra (November 30, 1808), during the Spanish War of Independence

Music cover, Sing A Song, Charlie Chaplin
Music cover, Sing A Song, foxtrot song, words and music by Charles Chaplin, Abe Lyman and Gus Arnheim, featured in Charlie Chaplin's comedy film The Gold Rush Date: 1925

Comic postcard, Soldier going on the march, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

Comic postcard, Large woman hiking Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Long-faced cow being milked Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Dangerous curves at the seaside Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, British soldier reading letter from wife, WW1 Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, British soldier homesick on rough seas, WW1 Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, breathing in short pants Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Cowkeepers daughter Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Soldier and his girlfriend, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

British soldier in kit issued in 1915, WW1
British soldier in kit issued in 1915 - webbing took the place of leather in many items. 1915

To Thal, Switzerland - couple walking along a mountain pass. late 19th century

Statuette of British soldier in marching order, WW1
Statuette, Sergeant of the Grenadier Guards in Marching Order, by George Edward Wade, plaster with bronze finish, First World War. 1914-1918

German Mountaineer hitting the heights of satisfaction
Thats the Limit !! As good as it gets!! A german Mountaineer has reached the peak of a high summit, he is sunbathing and his packed lunch is VERY satisfactory. Date: circa 1930s

Skier with backpack following tracks - Switzerland - 1900s Date: circa 1907

Elderly man (sundowner), Adelaide, South Australia
Elderly man (an itinerant worker, swagman or sundowner), Adelaide, South Australia. Date: 1900s

Soldier silhouette by Robert Baden Powell, WW1
Soldier silhouette by Robert Baden Powell, First World War, from Atkins at War by Herbert Jenkins. 1914-1918

Postcard, Austrian Kaiserjaeger soldier, WW1
Postcard depicting Austrian Kaiserjaeger (Tyrolean mountain regiment) soldier during the First World War, sitting with his rifle and backpack

Japan - Japanese woman with sickle and laden basket backpack Date: circa 1910

Japan - Japanese woman with umbrella and basket backpack Date: circa 1910

Prussian military, on foot and horseback. 19th century

Corporal of the Egyptian Police - Sousse, Tunisia Date: circa 1905

Hiking in Germany - two gentleman launch out on a hearty ramble through the countryside. Date: 1904

WW1 - Christmas Greetings Postcard
WW1 - Patriotic French Christmas Greetings Postcard - Father Christmas arrives (interestingly on 1st January?!) to deliver presents to the children of a soldier

Chinese country boy with rake and laden backpack. Date: circa 1910s

Misfitz - Billy. early 20th century

The Battle of Bautersem during the Ten Days Campaign, 1833
Nicols Pieneman (1809-1860). Netherlandish painter. The Battle of Bautersem during the Ten Days Campaign, 1833. Detail. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Japan - Mother and young child outside wooden home. Note her large wicker backpack basket, used for transporting plants, vegetables, crops etc. Date: circa 1907

Two young girls from Como, Italy - the girl in the foreground has a traditional wicker backpack (used to carry hay) and is wearing clogs. Date: circa 1910s

Petworth - Young boy checking his directions on a signpost
Petworth, West Sussex - A young boy checking his directions on a signpost. Date: circa 1930s

Cartoon, Methodical training, WW1
Cartoon, Methodical training. A French soldier on the Western Front has been given a dog as a mascot. He is gradually training him by giving him less meat each day

Cartoon, Troop transport, WW1
Cartoon, Troop transport. An ex-valet, now a soldier, is surprised to find that his former employer, a baron, is his driver. Date: 1916

WWI Poster, Go and Help
Dont Stand Looking at this, Go and Help! Parliamentary Recruiting poster, one of the few showing men going into action. Date: 1915

Two hikers, Horner Water, Luccombe, Exmoor
Two young hikers resting by a tree and checking their map at Horner Water, West Luccombe, Exmoor, Somerset. Date: circa 1960s

Two young hikers on Exmoor, West Country. Date: circa 1960s

Japanese leader with rucksack at cub conference
Japanese leader with his rucksack at a cub conference. Date: 1938

Japanese leader with camera at cub conference
Japanese leader with a camera at a cub conference. Date: 1938

Two French scouts on a mountain path
Two French scouts walking along a mountain path

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