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Christmas present - Miniature Barnum Great Menagerie 1908Edwardian children would have loved this gift for Christams, miniature wild animal figures in captive cages, for the nursery. 1908
Christmas present - blackbird headdress 1938Womens unusual evening headdress, with five blackbirds mounted on velvet-cover, available from Dickens and Jones, " nice to be given something really frivolous
Which? 1906Indecisive edwardian woman looking at her dressing table where two framed photographs of gentlemen admires stand, wondering which one to choose. Date: 1906
Advert for Hamleys Christmas toys 1929Various toys for girls and boy s, a clockwork Rolls-Royce model car, with four doors that open and rubber tyres. Six electric models to build, for any boy
Santa handing gifts to children - Santa Claus handing gifts to eager children. Artist: KR Date: circa 1910
Christmas gift from Dickins & Jones catalogue, showing three ladies wearing slim-lined satin evening gowns. Date: 1911
Advert for Mappin & Webb luxury items 1916Varity of sterling silver luxury Christmas gifts for the homefront. 1916
Childrens Cut-Out Paper Party Projects, 1914, with an Alice in Wonderland theme Date: 1914
Rapprochement between Spanish and American forces following the surrender of Santiago. Date: 1898
The Bats Wing - Godshill, Isle of Wight, HampshireThe Bats Wing - Tearoom and Gifts and Antiques shop at Godshill, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. circa 1930s
Guests Bearing Gifts Date: 1940
Going to Party Date: 1940
Newlyweds with Presents Date: 1950
Christmas Greetings - Australian War Contingent AssociationChristmas Greetings from the Australian War Contingent Association - London, 1916. The group sent out gift boxes to Australian servicemen in action abroad, along with these cards. Date: 1916
Tired Santa ClausWhile Santa Claus dozes off, greedy children steal the gifts from his sack.Date: circa 1906
Advert for Manfield shoes 1920Advertisement for shoes and slippers for the Christmas season. Date: 1920
A railway scene at Christmas 1859Passengers loading their luggage and Christmas gifts onto the last train. Date: 1859
King Cheer by James GodwinKing Cheer giving gifts of food and fruit to the poor. Date: 1864
GIFTS FOR OLD COTTAGERThe lady of the manor brings a hamper of goodies to an old cottager on the estate. Date: 1877
LUCIA DAY, SWEDEN15 December is LUCIA DAY, and the girl chosen to be Saint Lucy carries coffee and cakes to those who are busily preparing Christmas gifts Date: 1927
NEW YEAR GIFTS, CHINACHINESE NEW YEAR New Year gifts Date: 1858
New Year gifts 1855Exchanging New Year gifts in a Paris household Date: 1855
DEPUTATION FROM POPEPope Gregorius III sends delegations to Charles Martel, ruler of the Merovingian Franks, bearing sumptuous gifts, seeking military aid. But Charles doesnt help. Date: 739 and 740
Father CMas - Birch TwigFather Christmas arrives at the Thalberg familys house bearing gifts for the good children but a birch twig for the naughty children. He receives a mixed reception. Date: Circa 1815
Advert for Hancock & Co. novelty jewellery 1890 Advert for Hancock & CoNovelty jewellery for Christmas. Date: 1890
Charitable children deliver Christmas giftsChildren take Christmas gifts to underprivileged villagers. Date: 1893
Father Christmas delivering Xmas chocolateFather Christmas delivers Faulders Chocolates by car Date: circa 1905
A young girl and her doll and trinket souvenir stall, GoremeA young girl waits patiently for customers beside her doll and trinket souvenir stall, Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey Date: 1992
The front cover of Wild West Weekly - No.1 Vol. 1 - 12th March 1938. Packed with first class stries and two free gifts! Date: 1938
Father Christmas distributing gifts to the town children. Date: 1902
A Christmas Angel sailing into a Port Town with presentsA Christmas Angel sailing into a Port Town with a small boat laden with presents for the local children. The Teddy bear seems to be enjoying the voyage a little less than the model jester!
Decorated Christmas tree with toys below and an angel at the top. Date: circa 1890s
Many kittens and a Santa cat on a Christmas card by Louis Wain. Have they behaved well enough to receive their presents? Date: circa 1900s
Cat telephone cosy from Selfridges, 1919Ideas for Christmas gifts from Selfridges. This quaint conceit is a telephone cosy in the shape of a cat. Everyone needs one of these in their life. Date: 1919
Children watch snow through window at Christmas, French cardFrench Christmas card featuring three children looking through a window at snow falling through the window outside. On the window sill or ledge are four perfectly wrapped presents. Date: c.1950s
Advert for Mappin & Webb Princes Plate cutlery case 1935Polished oak cabinet containing a range of cutlery, with a course of handles. Date: 1935
Royal Wedding 1947 - presents for the royal brideA page from The Ilustrated London News showing objects of beauty, interest and use given as gifts to Princess Elizabeth on her marriage to Lieutenant Philip Mountabatten on 20 November 1947
Advert for Mackintoshs carnival assortment de luxe 1931The gift for every stocking. Advert for Mackintoshs carnival assortment toffees and chocolates. Date: 1931
Royal Wedding 1947 - wedding gift from US presidentA wedding gift for Princess Elizabeth on her marriage to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten on 20 November 1947, from the President of the United States of America, Harry S
A miniature of Elizabeth Bowes-LyonA miniature of Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon by Mabel Hankey in a finely wrought frame of gold and silver, a wedding gift to Prince Albert, Duke of York from his future mother-in-law, Lady Strathmore
Royal wedding 1863 - Wedding gifts to the brideWedding gifts to Princess Alexandra of Denmark(1844-1925)on her marriage to Edward VII, at that time the Prince of Wales.The jewellery was crafted by Garrard
Royal Wedding 1923 - wedding presentsKing George V and Queen Marys gifts to the Duke and Duchess of York on the occasion of their marriage on 26 April 1923. They include a necklace from Queen Alexandra
