Gifts Collection (page 9)

Wedding gift for Princess Marina
A wedding gift for Princess Marina of Greece on the occasion of her marriage to Prince George, Duke of Kent on 29 November 1934 of a dressing jacket made from Buckinghamshire lace being made up by

Christmas toy ideas, 1953
An array of wonderful toys for potential Christmas presents in 1953 including a farm set, a large dancing doll (slightly sinister), a nursery rug decorated with a rabbit, a toy snack bar

Pauline Viardot-Garcia
A singer and composer whose musical and dramatic gifts were greatly acclaimed. As well as her singing career, she founf time to compose four operettas and much vocal music

Decorated Christmas tree on a Victorian scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Susi - with piles of toys and presents, looking thoroughly exhausted by it all. 1950s

Advert for Magnet household items 1929
Magnet, a wide variety of electrical gifts for Christmas. 1929

Highland soldier in French home, WW1 by Frank Dadd
A helmet of the huns is a gift from a Scots Santa Claus. A British soldier from one of the Highland regiments enjoys the hospitality of a French family

Wedding of Lady Diana Manners and Duff Cooper - gifts
A selection of gifts given to Lady Diana Cooper (nee Manners) on the occasion of her marriage to Alfred Duff Cooper in June 1919

Boots - Comforts for Campaginers advertisement, WWI
Advertisement for Boots the Chemists and their various suggestions for comforts - gifts to send to men fighting at the front during the First World War

Father Christmas with tree and presents, in a street at night, with people gathered round him. Date: circa 1970s

The War Budget - Christmas 1915
Front cover of The War Budget, Christmas 1915, showing a British soldier sitting in a trench next to a brazier as he opens a parcel of Christmas food sent from home. Date: 1915

The gifts of Santa Claus
Father Christmas arriving on a sledge laden with presents, much to the delight of some children. Date: 1903

Ornate, glittery kitsch French Christmas Greetings postcard. Date: circa 1906

The Rothschild Marriage: the bridal presents. Gifts for the marriage of Baron Alphonse de Rothschild and Miss Leonora Rothschild in the mansion at Gunnersbury Park, 1857. 1857

Father Christmas with children
A Merry Xmas - Here is Every Joy! Three children in their nightwear aid Father Christmas in his delivery of presents by pulling on the belt of his cloak. Date: c.1920

No. 2 Pilot Boat crew, Point Lynas, Anglesey
Group photo, No. 2 Pilot Boat crew, Point Lynas, Anglesey. Date: circa 1910s

Christmas Day 1854
A page of vignettes showing how Christmas Day was traditionally celebrated by Victorian families in the 1850s. Stockings and present giving was followed by church

Advert for Dickins & Jones soldiers & sailors comforts 1914
Selection of Christmas gifts for soldiers and sailors. 1914

The Turn Coat 1925
In addition to his gifts, Father Chritsmas has to carry an extensive personal wardrobe, so that he can dress appropriately to the various climates he visits when on his lightning World tour

Advert for Swan fountain pens & leaded pencils 1901
Christmas presents, Swan fountain pens and leaded pencils with intricate design cases and chains. 1901

Advert for John Bennett jewellers, novelty jewellery 1901
Variety of Christmas gifts for the Edwardian lady; novelty brooches with mother of pearl, rubies, turquoises, sapphires, amethyst. 1901

Advert for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths jewellery 1901
Selection of Edwardian novelty jewellery for Christmas gifts. 1901

Advert for Portable hand-held electric lights 1902
A selection of Christmas portable electrical presents. 1902

Advert for Pearces Regents Coronation spoons 1902
Coronation spoons made from solid silver with case, designed and manufactured by Pearce and Sons, Silversmiths, to celebrate the Coronation of the British monarch King Edward VII. 1902

Victorian Scrap -- Father Christmas and Horses
Victorian Scrap -- Father Christmas with Sleigh and Horses. late 19th century

Christmas Tree by H. Johnson 1890
Christmas Tree - a Victorian family scene with a couple and five children. 1890

Woman with many presents, in Art Deco style. 1936

Susi - with Christmas items. 1950s

Simpson of Piccadilly advertisement, 1950 - Xmas gifts
Advertisement for Simpson of Piccadilly featuring a couple exchanging Christmas gifts and exchanging gifts under the mistletoe. Date: 1950

Advert for Parisian Diamond Company 1896
Christmas gift for women including diamond flexiable bracelet, novelty brooches, pearl pendant, buckles and hair combs. 1896

Advert for Kelsey and Scott, Artistic Carnival Novelties, 1921. Everything for fancy dress, balls and carnivals Date: 1921

Advert for Mappin & Webbs wedding gifts 1889
Selection of silver plate wedding gifts; fluted biscuit, butter and cheese stand, oak salad bowl, with electro silver mounts with servers to match, solid silver salt cellars and spoons

Advert for Phillipss china 1890
Phillipss Royal Worcester Victorian china jardiniere and embossments in old Worster blue, richly gilt, ivory body with trophies in raised and painted sprays of flowers

Little girl waking up on Christmas morning, with toys, butterflies, mistletoe, holly and a white dove. Date: circa 1890s

Children with rocking horse on a greetings card
Four children with a rocking horse on a greetings card. Date: circa 1880s

Sleeping girl on a Christmas card
Sleeping girl in bed with her doll on a Christmas card, dreaming of her presents. Date: circa 1890s

Children with rocking horse on a Christmas card
Three children with a rocking horse on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1880s

Angel with basket of toys on a Victorian Christmas scrap
Angel with a basket of toys on a Victorian Christmas scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Boy on a tambourine-shaped Christmas card
Little boy with toys on a tambourine-shaped Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

The Hold Up by Harold Earnshaw
The Hold Up! A Startling Christmas Eve Incident. A small child emerges at the top of a chimney on a snow-topped roof offering his empty stocking to a rather startled looking Father Christmas

Advert for Asprey christmas presents 1938
Christmas gifts by Asprey including; rhinestone diamond set brooch, ear-clips and bracelet, key watch, gold fob watch, gold charm bracelet and clutch bags. Date: 1938

Boy and girl with pink roses on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Robin with present on a Christmas card
Robin carrying a present in its beak on a white and gold Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas Greetings Postcard - two children and presents on a very windy day, threatening to carry them (and their umbrella) away! circa 1910s

Christmas card, Father Christmas delivering presents
Christmas card showing Father Christmas delivering presents to three children (open). (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Christmas card in the shape of a barrel of oysters, with verse. Date: circa 1890s

Delivery man with parcels on a Victorian Christmas card
Delivery man with parcels on a Victorian cutout Christmas card. circa 1890s

Father Christmas with two boys on a Victorian scrap
Father Christmas with presents, a tree, and two boys on a Victorian scrap. One of the boys is using a camera on a tripod. Date: circa 1890s

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