Gatherers Collection

Three cockle women of Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Three cockle women of South Wales, in a posed photograph. They are probably from the coastal village of Llangwm, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

A cockle woman of Pembrokeshire, South Wales
An elderly cockle woman of South Wales, in a posed photograph with a painted backdrop behind her. She is probably from the coastal village of Llangwm, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed

Gathering Seaweed at Le Hocq, Jersey, Channel Islands - the principle growing agent for the famed Jersey Royal Potatoes, although used less these days. Date: circa 1910s

Photographic print of Oyster gatherers at Cancale
3077699 Photographic print of Oyster gatherers at Cancale; (add.info.: Photographic print of Oyster gatherers at Cancale, a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany)

Oyster gatherers at Cancale
3078061 Oyster gatherers at Cancale; (add.info.: Photographic print of Oyster gatherers at Cancale, a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany)

Young hunter of the Moi tribal people - Vietnam
Young hunter of the Moi tribal people on the lookout - Vietnam - carrying a very impressive 9and somewhat terrifying) crossbow. Date: 1906

Prehistoric men hunting a mammoth in Britain
Early Prehistoric Britons prepare to hunt a Woolly Mammoth. Date: Prehistoric

Mussel Gatherers Victorian period Date: 19th century

Seaweed gatherers, Jersey

Jersey Seaweed Gatherers early 1900s

Seaweed gatherers, Jersey, early 1900s

The Weed Gatherers
A painting which shows some men and women, carrying large bundles of weeds having been gathered from the field, on a warm, sunny day. Date: circa 1916

The Flower Gatherers
An artwork showing two Indian flower gatherers, in the darkness of night. The standing figure is wearing a long blue garment over a red skirt. Date: circa 1930

The Olive Gatherers, 1889 (oil on canvas)
3620065 The Olive Gatherers, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Swynnerton, Annie Louisa (1844-1933); 39x71 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

A Walk by the Sea, the Blackberry Gatherers, 1921 (oil on canvas)
2604194 A Walk by the Sea, the Blackberry Gatherers, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey, UK

Walnut Gathering in Petersham, Near Richmond Bridge (oil on canvas)
CH142224 Walnut Gathering in Petersham, Near Richmond Bridge (oil on canvas) by Havell, William (1782-1857); 24.2x32.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Prehistoric Clay Lamps (chromolitho)
735636 Prehistoric Clay Lamps (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prehistoric Clay Lamps)

Primrose Gatherers (w / c on paper)
2601850 Primrose Gatherers (w/c on paper) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Police pursuing people gathering wood in the Foret de Meudon near Paris (engraving)
2789337 Police pursuing people gathering wood in the Foret de Meudon near Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mussel Gatherers (oil on canvas)
6198147 Mussel Gatherers (oil on canvas) by Brown, William Marshall (1863-1936); 81.3x117.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

Scene at Underriver, Kent or The Hop Garden (oil & tempera on panel)
AGN252262 Scene at Underriver, Kent or The Hop Garden (oil & tempera on panel) by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); 18x25.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Works of the "Leviathan"Engine (engraving)
1593940 Works of the " Leviathan" Engine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Works of the " Leviathan" Engine)

Vintage in Medoc: Vineyards of Chateau Lafitte 1871
Vineyards of Chateau Lafitte. 1871

Peach-gatherers in Madagascar (engraving)
5209615 Peach-gatherers in Madagascar (engraving) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peach-gatherers in Madagascar)

A Peep at the Watercress Beds and Gatherers at Work (engraving)
6003471 A Peep at the Watercress Beds and Gatherers at Work (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Peep at the Watercress Beds and Gatherers at Work)

The Pearl Fishers, 1572 (oil on slate slate)
BEN82506 The Pearl Fishers, 1572 (oil on slate slate) by Allori, Alessandro (1535-1607); 113.9x86.4 cm; Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

With the fruit gatherers (engraving)
728978 With the fruit gatherers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the fruit gatherers)

The Fern Gatherers (w / c on paper)
2601851 The Fern Gatherers (w/c on paper) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Whiteleys Farms: Plum gatherers (b / w photo)
6007070 Whiteleys Farms: Plum gatherers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plum gatherers)

Noboto Bay (Noboto no ura), from the series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku sanjurokkei), ca. 1830-32

Azores, Portugal - Maize Pyramids. Date: 1910s

Ona Indians of the Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Ona Indians - Indigenous people from Tierra del Fuego, Southern Argentina. Date: circa 1910s

Stereoview card from circa 1900 for viewing through a stereoscope. A group of Andamanese in their native jungle in India, 1896, by J.F.Jarvis; Andaman Islands, India

Natives Of Loch Maree, Wester Ross, Scotland, Gathering Peat In The Late 19Th Century. From Our Own Country Published 1898

Japanese Scene - Harvesting rice in a paddy field. Date: circa 1909

Cave dwellers, Downderry, near Seaton, Cornwall. These folk were mostly Irish people who came from Plymouth and lived in the caves on the beach from March to September harvesting shellfish

Wild Men (Veddahs) - Sri Lanka
Wild Men (Veddahs or Veddas) - Sri Lanka. The pure Veddhas, are related to the Austro-Asiatic peoples found scattered today in many parts of southern Asia

Children gathering firewood by Ethel Parkinson
Little fuel gatherers. A quintet of children gathering firewood in a winter landscape

The Fern Gatherers
Artist: Percy, Sidney Richard - Title: The Fern Gatherers - Date: 1857 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 101.6 x 152.4

The Seaweed Gatherers
Artist: Wimperis, Edmund Morison - Title: The Seaweed Gatherers - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 50.8 x 76.2

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

Scattered bands of Batwa pygmies hunt and fish in the Semliki Forest of Western Uganda, an extension of the vast Ituri rainforest of the Congo DRC

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

Watercress gatherers. circa 1830

Stick Gatherers. King, Yeend 1855-1924

The Faggot Gatherers. MacBride, William 1858-1913

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In the quaint coastal town of Pembrokeshire, South Wales, three resilient cockle women brave the elements as they gather their bountiful harvest. With weathered hands and determined spirits, these gatherers navigate the rugged shores in search of nature's treasures. Across the Channel Islands, specifically at Le Hocq in Jersey, another group of skilled individuals engage in a unique gathering practice - seaweed collection. These dedicated gatherers meticulously pluck seaweed from the rocky coastline, harnessing its multitude of benefits for various purposes. Traveling back to Pembrokeshire once more, we encounter a solitary cockle woman immersed in her work. Her presence is a testament to generations past who have relied on this trade for sustenance and survival. Venturing further east to Sri Lanka's lush tea plantations, we witness an intricate process unfold before our eyes. Tea leaves are carefully weighed by diligent workers who understand that precision is key when it comes to creating the perfect cuppa. Delving into Africa's heartland now, scattered bands of Batwa pygmies skillfully hunt and fish amidst dense forests. Their age-old traditions intertwine with nature as they embrace their roles as gatherers within their community. Shifting gears yet again to Victorian times brings us face-to-face with mussel gatherers during this era. Clad in traditional attire reflective of their time period, these hardworking men and women diligently collect mussels along Britain's coastlines - providing sustenance for countless families. Returning to Jersey once more unveils early 1900s scenes where seaweed gathers dot the landscape like industrious ants on a mission. The island's shores become a bustling hub as these dedicated individuals go about their daily routine with unwavering determination. Amidst all this gathering frenzy lies an enchanting painting titled "The Weed Gatherers. " This masterpiece captures not only the physical act but also evokes emotions tied to the timeless connection between humans and nature.