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"From Kitchen Scraps to Happy Hens: The Art of Collecting" In the 19th century, beekeeping enthusiasts diligently collected honey from their buzzing companions

Background imageCollect Collection: The First and Last Postman - Lands End, Cornwall

The First and Last Postman - Lands End, Cornwall. Date: 1964

Background imageCollect Collection: Lumber Trade West Chicago 19th Century Down At The Boom

Lumber Trade West Chicago 19th Century Down At The Boom
The lumber trade of the west, Chicago, USA, seen here in the 19th century. Down at the boom - a lumber boom also called a log fence or log bag is a barrier placed in a river

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Alphabet Blocks

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Time Pieces

Background imageCollect Collection: A red squirrel stockpiles walnuts in Pitlochry, Scotland

A red squirrel stockpiles walnuts in Pitlochry, Scotland, Britain October 8, 2019. REUTERS/Russell Cheyne

Background imageCollect Collection: Gathering Manna inner right wing triptych Right side panel

Gathering Manna inner right wing triptych Right side panel
Gathering of Manna (inner, right wing or a triptych), Right side panel of an altarpiece with the Mannaregen on the inside

Background imageCollect Collection: Crucifixion Kruisberg figures various epiodes

Crucifixion Kruisberg figures various epiodes
The Crucifixion, Kruisberg with many figures and various epiodes from the Passion. In the center Christ on the cross, with four angels who collect the blood

Background imageCollect Collection: Parable bad winemakers Van d Inrydingh Iesu histories based

Parable bad winemakers Van d Inrydingh Iesu histories based
Parable of the bad winemakers Van d Inrydingh Iesu, and some histories based on that (series title) Parables from the New Testament (series title) Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel ()

Background imageCollect Collection: The Receiver Of Taxes. Copy Of Woodcut In DamhoudereAśS Praxis Rerum Civilium

The Receiver Of Taxes. Copy Of Woodcut In DamhoudereAśS Praxis Rerum Civilium

Background imageCollect Collection: Socrates 470 To 399 Bc Ancient Greek Philosopher Chromolithograph From Early American Twentieth

Socrates 470 To 399 Bc Ancient Greek Philosopher Chromolithograph From Early American Twentieth Century Cigar Box

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Bee On Crocus

Background imageCollect Collection: France. Tributes to the King. French people paying their tax

France. Tributes to the King. French people paying their tax
History of France. 18th century. Tributes to the King. French people paying their taxes. Engraving. Colored

Background imageCollect Collection: The Collectors Office, 1615 by Pieter Brueghel the Younger

The Collectors Office, 1615 by Pieter Brueghel the Younger
Pieter Brueghel the Younger (1564-1636). Flemish painter. The Collectors Office, after 1615. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany

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Tacuinum Sanitatis. Women taking roses to make rose water wi
Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. Women taking roses to make rose water with its petals. Folio 93r

Background imageCollect Collection: WW1 - Dead and wounded kit collection, W Beach, Gallipoli

WW1 - Dead and wounded kit collection, W Beach, Gallipoli
WW1 - A view of " W" Beach in Gallipoli after a night of heavy battle with counter-attacking Turks. The beach parties of officers, blue jackets, the detachments of engineers

Background imageCollect Collection: Three cartoons at the start of the First World War

Three cartoons at the start of the First World War: at the top, a comment on needing another war to collect the debts for this one

Background imageCollect Collection: Tacuinum Sanitatis. Medieval Health Handbook, dated before 1400, based on observations

Tacuinum Sanitatis. Medieval Health Handbook, dated before 1400, based on observations
Tacuinum Sanitatis, Medieval Health Handbook, dated before 1400, based on medical observations detailing the most important aspects of food, beverages and clothing. Picking watercress. Miniature

Background imageCollect Collection: Stamp market on the Champs Elysees, Paris, France

Stamp market on the Champs Elysees, Paris, France
Stamp market and stamp collectors on the Champs Elysees, Paris, France. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCollect Collection: Lea Grauvogel-Stamm, palaeontologist C018 / 9410

Lea Grauvogel-Stamm, palaeontologist C018 / 9410
Lea Grauvogel-Stamm (born 1940), French palaeontologist, using tools to uncover fossils in a sandstone quarry in the Vosges mountain range, France

Background imageCollect Collection: Rook Corvus frugilegus collecting nest material in blizzard Norfolk winter

Rook Corvus frugilegus collecting nest material in blizzard Norfolk winter

Background imageCollect Collection: The Nut-Gatherers

The Nut-Gatherers
Artist: Hamilton, William - Title: The Nut-Gatherers - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 20.3 x 15.2

Background imageCollect Collection: On road, porters carrying loaded baskets on shoulder pole and mendicant monk holds his hat

On road, porters carrying loaded baskets on shoulder pole and mendicant monk holds his hat. Women collect water at spring and downstream man washes feet, c1835

Background imageCollect Collection: Burmese monks (hpongyees) collecting alms, Burma

Burmese monks (hpongyees) collecting alms, Burma. Date: circa 1905

Background imageCollect Collection: France. Tributes to the King. The people of France paying th

France. Tributes to the King. The people of France paying th
History of France. 18th century. Tributes to the King. The people of France paying their taxes. Engraving of the time

Background imageCollect Collection: A gang of young rice harvesters - Rural China

A gang of young rice harvesters - Rural China Date: circa 1902

Background imageCollect Collection: Myanmar - Village Scene - Women drawing water from the well

Myanmar - Village Scene - Women drawing water from the well Date: circa 1910

Background imageCollect Collection: House of Lucius Ceius Secondus or House of the Ceii. Tetras

House of Lucius Ceius Secondus or House of the Ceii. Tetras
Italy. Pompeii. House of Lucius Ceius Secondus or House of the Ceii. 1st century a.C. Tetrastyle atrium and the Impluvium, designed to collect the rainwater coming from the compluvium in the roof

Background imageCollect Collection: Roman Art. Syria. Farming. Collecting dates. Mosaic. Theatre

Roman Art. Syria. Farming. Collecting dates. Mosaic. Theatre of Bosra. 2nd century. Hauran region

Background imageCollect Collection: Jesus said to the paralytic, Arise and walk. Codex of Predis

Jesus said to the paralytic, Arise and walk. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Background imageCollect Collection: Myanmar - Mandalay - Riverside Pagoda - Irrawaddy River

Myanmar - Mandalay - Riverside Pagoda - Irrawaddy River
Myanmar - Mandalay - Riverside Pagoda on the banks of the Irrawaddy River Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCollect Collection: Japan, Two children digging for shellfish, low tide riverbed

Japan, Two children digging for shellfish, low tide riverbed
Japan - Two children digging for shellfish on a low tide riverbed. Both hold small picks/shovels suited for this purpose. Date: 1906

Background imageCollect Collection: Recycling Pig Swill

Recycling Pig Swill
The Lobb Brothers (Charles & Henry) collect pig swill in special pails, twice a week from the homes of 25-30 neighbours, who are pleased that their waste is recycled. Date: 1930s

Background imageCollect Collection: Stamp Fair 1930S

Stamp Fair 1930S
A stamp fair in France; a girl looking at the sets of stamps for sale. Date: 1930s




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"From Kitchen Scraps to Happy Hens: The Art of Collecting" In the 19th century, beekeeping enthusiasts diligently collected honey from their buzzing companions. Mischievous boys would venture into orchards, scrumping apples for a sweet treat. Witness the Song Thrush, its beak filled with wriggling worms, collecting a feast for its young ones. Sailing boats gracefully gather at Trieste harbor, ready to embark on the thrilling Barcolana regatta. Kent Hop Pickers meticulously collect hops during harvest season, preserving traditions and flavors. Ancient Druids revered mistletoe's mystical powers and carefully collected it for sacred rituals. Discover Mlle. Lyska Kostio's enchanting collection of dolls that captivate hearts with their delicate beauty. At Flamborough Head, brave souls collect precious eggs nestled amidst rugged cliffs and crashing waves. Behold the Atlantic Puffin standing proudly on a rock, its beak full of sandeels and seaweed - nature's treasures. Delve into Egyptian artistry as palm trees are depicted in stunning detail in a 16th-century artwork. Collecting is an art form that transcends time and cultures. Whether it involves saving kitchen scraps to nourish hens or gathering honey from diligent bees; whether mischievous boys scrump apples or sailors gather at regattas; whether ancient Druids collect mistletoe or modern collectors amass miniature cards – each act holds significance. The joy of collecting extends beyond material possessions. It embodies passion, curiosity, and connection with our surroundings. It allows us to appreciate nature's wonders like the Song Thrush carrying worms for its nestlings or puffins balancing sandeels while perched on rocky shores. Collecting also preserves traditions like Kent Hop Pickers who honor centuries-old practices by carefully selecting hops during harvest time. And let us not forget Mlle.