Collects Collection (#9)

Oceanography research. Niskin bottle container being lowered into the sea. This measuring device collects water samples from different depths of the ocean

Purple Martin (Progne subis) two adult females, plucking leaf from twig, collecting nesting material, Florida, U. S. A
Purple Martin (Progne subis) two adult females, plucking leaf from twig, collecting nesting material, Florida, U.S.A

A machine collects coloured yarn onto rolls
An employee checks a machine which is collecting different coloured wool yarns onto large rolls at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington

A Machine Collects Woollen Thread on spools
A factory worker checks a machine rolling yarn onto circular spools, after the wool has been industrially spun at Patons & Baldwins factory in Darlington

Serbian Woman collecting Water
A Serbian Woman collecting water at the Allied Troops Well during the First World War

English postman
A postman collects the mail from a red letterbox on a snowy winter morning

Girl in yellow bonnet collecting flowers
Cartoon-style illustration by Malcolm Greensmith of a young girl in yellow spotted dress and bonnet, pausing for a rest on a tree stump on her way back from collecting flowers

Keep the Silver Paper
Don t throw away the silver paper from your cheese - my husband collects it, a woman implores her companion

Conductor Collects Fares
High class men and women aboard an Omnibus are asked by the conductor for their ticket money with a mixture of annoyance and acceptance

Musaeus Collecting
The German writer J K A Musaeus collects traditional stories from peasants, which he worked up as fairy-tales and published in 1782+

Speed-King Steel Scooter
Speed-King all-steel scooter, offered for only $1.29 to any Boy or Girl who collects forty bottle tops from drinks manufactured by the Lansford Bottling Works

Bottle Collection
A brewery worker collects empty bottles from a cellar

Month of May C18Th
A man collects roses

Pyne - Dustman
THE DUSTMAN He actually pays a fee for his contract, for there is money to be made by scavenging through the rubbish he collects from house to house

Pyne - Milk Woman
A MILK WOMAN She collects her milk before dawn from the dairy and carries it to her customers until about 10 am, then does it all again in the afternoon

Man with Holly
An archer collects holly in the woods

Poodle and Presents
Performing dog collects presents thrown into the Circus ring

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"Collecting: A Fascinating Tapestry of Treasures" From the Pearly King's vibrant collection of buttons to the ancient Druids' gathering of mistletoe, humans have always been drawn to collecting. Mlle. Lyska Kostio cherishes her assortment of dolls, each one a unique character with its own story to tell. In nature's realm, an Atlantic Puffin proudly displays its prized catch - sandeels and seaweed clutched tightly in its beak. On rocky shores, this charismatic bird showcases its exceptional hunting skills while adding to its nourishing collection. Venturing into rural landscapes, we find a woman from Auvergne diligently collecting walnuts; her hands stained brown from countless hours spent harvesting these nutritious gems. Meanwhile, an English Rural Postman meticulously gathers letters and parcels as he traverses picturesque villages on his daily rounds. Sports enthusiasts witness the artistry of collection on different playing fields. Jean Bouilhou skillfully collects lineouts in rugby matches, showcasing his agility and strategic prowess. Nathan Sharpe, Matthew Burke, Reuben Thorne, Danny Grewcock - all renowned athletes who excel at collecting balls during intense moments on the field. And then there is Martin Johnson - a legend whose ability to collect balls has become synonymous with leadership and determination. Whether it be tangible objects or intangible achievements that are collected throughout life's journey, this innate human desire for accumulation reflects our yearning for meaning and connection. Each item gathered holds significance - a fragment of history or personal memory that adds depth to our existence. So let us celebrate collectors in all their forms - those who amass trinkets or knowledge alike - for they weave together the tapestry of human experience through their passion for preserving fragments that would otherwise fade away into obscurity.