Straw Collection (#4)

Christmas card in the shape of a boy in a sailor suit with bucket and spade. Date: circa 1890s

Reverie Date: 1890

Picture No. 12019818
Cycads - aka Japanese Sago Palms wrapped in straw to protect them from cold - Honmaru Garden, Nijo-ji Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Kyoto, Japan. Date:

Close up of argan seeds ready to be managed to make argan oil, Morocco, Africa

Red cherries ready to eat on a table, high angle view

King of France Charles X, 1930 (etching)
8915547 King of France Charles X, 1930 (etching) by Bertrand, Noel Francois (c.1785-1852); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Charles X, King of France)

Monkey wearing a bonnet (colour litho)
6000056 Monkey wearing a bonnet (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey wearing a bonnet. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

A lonely job. Waiting all alone in the dark for a trip to come through. a. 1908 (photo)
682563 A lonely job. Waiting all alone in the dark for a trip to come through. a. 1908 (photo); (add.info.: A lonely job. Waiting all alone in the dark for a trip[?] to come through)

Placing buntal straw in vinegar, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Placing buntal straw in vinegar, between c1915 and c1920

The War in Denmark: interior of West Düppel Church, used by Prussian soldiers as a dormitory, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark from a sketch by our special artist with the allied German armies: interior of West Duppel Church, used by Prussian soldiers as a dormitory, 1864

The War in Denmark: Prussian outpost at the corner of Büffel-Koppel Wood... 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark: Prussian outpost at the corner of Buffel-Koppel Wood - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. View of...one of those rude straw huts improvised for the shelter of the Prussian

Winter straw
Christina Sillen

Surprised
Tali Stein

Jubilee Hymn, 1897
1573960 Jubilee Hymn, 1897; (add.info.: Copy of the Jubille Hymn sheet from the celebration of Queen Victoria's (1819 - 1901) Diamond Jubilee. 1897); Universal History Archive/UIG

The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace
5856316 The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace.; (add.info.: The infamous hat known as the Cagliostro or the Queen's necklace)

Chicks by a Basket, 1908 (oil on canvas)
658470 Chicks by a Basket, 1908 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Edgar (1876-1953); 25.4x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Chicks by a Basket. Edgar Hunt (1876-1953). Oil on canvas. Dated 1908

Goats by a Rabbit Hutch, 1919 (oil on canvas)
658262 Goats by a Rabbit Hutch, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Edgar (1876-1953); 35.5x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Goats by a Rabbit Hutch. Edgar Hunt (1876-1953). Oil on canvas

Fruit vendors
3561643 Fruit vendors by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1880-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

A small table set up for selling sweets, with young workers
3566940 A small table set up for selling sweets, with young workers; (add.info.: Egypt 1880 - 1890 ca. Photographer: Sebah, Pascal); Alinari Archives, Florence

Indigenous house in Tahiti, 1895 (print on double-weight paper)
3562904 Indigenous house in Tahiti, 1895 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Tahiti, French Polynesia 1895 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The thatching of a barn
3732407 The thatching of a barn; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the thatching of a barn in England. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A threshing machine and straw elevator
3732481 A threshing machine and straw elevator; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a threshing machine and straw elevator operated by horses. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

"The washing day" in the Scottish Isle of Skye
3568825 "The washing day" in the Scottish Isle of Skye.; (add.info.: Scotland, Skye, Great Britain 1890 - 1910 Photographer: Wilson, George Washington/g.w.w); Alinari Archives, Florence

"Street life in London": Covent garden flower women, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570745 "Street life in London": Covent garden flower women, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

poster depicting a French female farm labourer carrying a wheat sheaf, 1900 (poster)
3665926 poster depicting a French female farm labourer carrying a wheat sheaf, 1900 (poster); Universal History Archive/UIG

A harvest scene in rural France
3740749 A harvest scene in rural France; (add.info.: Painting depicting a harvest scene with a large amount of wheat being unstacked ready for Winter threshing in rural France)

Richmond and Chandler's straw and hay cutter
6266193 Richmond and Chandler's straw and hay cutter; (add.info.: Richmond and Chandler's straw and hay cutter. From The Book of the Farm by Scottish farmer)

Woman in yellow caraco and straw hat, and woman in violet-blue caraco and yellow gauze hat
5856331 Woman in yellow caraco and straw hat, and woman in violet-blue caraco and yellow gauze hat.; (add.info.: Woman in yellow caraco and straw hat)

Family of brickmakers in a shed shaping clay in molds, boy bringing more clay
FLO4688702 Family of brickmakers in a shed shaping clay in molds, boy bringing more clay, and another boy arranging bricks on a barrow

French soldiers fighting in the trenches during WWI (litho)
3252919 French soldiers fighting in the trenches during WWI (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: French soldiers fighting in the trenches during WWI)

Pond in a Chinese garden
3560852 Pond in a Chinese garden by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: China 1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of women farmers, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belluno
3560248 Portrait of women farmers, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Belluno by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Cortina D'Ampezzo 1905 ca)

Women in front of the Greek Theater of Taormina
3566262 Women in front of the Greek Theater of Taormina; (add.info.: Greek Theater, Taormina 1880-1890 Date of Artwork: III sec. a.C. Photographer: Crupi, Giovanni); Alinari Archives, Florence

Straw platters from Buckingham
5310048 Straw platters from Buckingham; (add.info.: Engraving depicting straw platters from Buckingham. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Engraving of Bed Making, 1870 (engraving)
1575625 Engraving of Bed Making, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of a soldier making his bed. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG

History of Cycling: Pacing Triplet (colour litho)
8668526 History of Cycling: Pacing Triplet (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pacing Triplet)

Pineapple merchant, 1900 (print on double-weight paper)
3566857 Pineapple merchant, 1900 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Madagascar, Africa 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

A beehive made of rush or straw coils and covered with straw thatch
5310055 A beehive made of rush or straw coils and covered with straw thatch; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a beehive made of rush or straw coils)

Frozen leaves
Christina Sillen

Corner of an Egyptian market
3561640 Corner of an Egyptian market by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Egypt 1880-1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Costumes of Naples. Portrait of a boy, postcard, 1902 (carte de visite)
3561339 Costumes of Naples. Portrait of a boy, postcard, 1902 (carte de visite); (add.info.: Naples 1902 Photographer: Cantarella A.); Alinari Archives, Florence

Mlle. Lefevre as Colette at the Theatre Imperial de l'Opera Comique
5855452 Mlle. Lefevre as Colette at the Theatre Imperial de l'Opera Comique.; (add.info.: Mlle. Lefevre as Colette at the Theatre Imperial de l'Opera Comique)

The thatching of a barn
3732461 The thatching of a barn; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the thatching of a barn in England. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

"Street life in London": Covent garden labourers, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570760 "Street life in London": Covent garden labourers, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Children being shown straw beehives or skeps
863254 Children being shown straw beehives or skeps; (add.info.: Industry'. Children being shown straw beehives or skeps. In the 19th century Bees were a popular example of industriousness)

Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps keep his feet warm
527857 Mother urging her child to go to work in the mill. Clothes are rags and straw helps keep his feet warm. Children wait for mill door to open

Group portrait with animals and a boat in the background
3560277 Group portrait with animals and a boat in the background by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Syracuse 1880-1890 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Woman in a silk redingote and straw hat with a cane in her hand
5856332 Woman in a silk redingote and straw hat with a cane in her hand.; (add.info.: Woman in a silk redingote and straw hat with a cane in her hand)

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"Straw: A Versatile Material That Connects Cultures and Nurtures Life" From the picturesque shores of Sennen Cove in Cornwall, England, to the enchanting Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset, it has been an integral part of our lives. Picture No. 10983325 captures its rustic charm as it adorns a traditional thatched roof, blending seamlessly with the idyllic countryside. In Hereford Bull & Cow 1912 (Picture No. 11073026), we witness how straw played a crucial role in animal husbandry, providing comfort and insulation for these magnificent creatures. Its humble presence reminds us of the deep-rooted connection between humans and animals throughout history. Venturing further into Europe, we find ourselves amidst the quaint village of Old Alresford in Hampshire, England. Here, straw finds new purpose as bedding for livestock or even as material for crafting intricate sculptures like Hoffmann's Augustus Soup (Picture No. 11768877). This juxtaposition showcases both its practicality and artistic potential. But straw's influence extends far beyond borders; it transcends cultures and continents. In Japan's Komuso Buddhist monks' tradition (Picture No. 11073026), they don woven hats made from straw called "Tengai. " These symbolic headpieces represent humility and detachment while fostering spiritual growth. Returning to rural landscapes closer to home brings us to Cross Farm where a young boy tenderly feeds lambs nestled amidst soft golden strands (Picture No. 10983325). The innocence captured here speaks volumes about how this simple material nurtures life itself – sustaining not only animals but also our sense of compassion and responsibility towards nature. Finally, let us not forget our curly-tailed friends. Berkshire piglets revel joyfully amidst heaps of fragrant straw (Picture No. 11768877). Their playful antics remind us that even within their world exists an appreciation for the simple pleasures that straw provides.