Marrow Collection (page 3)

MARROW TRUMPET, 1723. A marrow trumpet, made from a scooped out marrow (squash) into which is inserted a single-reed tube. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

Vegetable / Marrow
A fine specimen of a marrow! Date: 1960s

Anatomy in the 18th C
a skull, teeth, the interior of a knee (below left) some marrow and a mucous gland from the humerus (below right) Date: Circa 1760

Bone anatomy. Computer artwork showing the anatomy of a normal bone shaft. An outer layer of compact bone is made up of cylindrical units (osteons, black stripes)

Colour TEM of an erythroblast cell in bone marrow

Coloured SEM of bone marrow in spongy bone
Bone marrow. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bone marrow. Bone marrow (orange) lies in the spaces of the spongy (cancellous) bone within the centre of the bone

Coloured TEM of cells in bone marrow
Bone marrow. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of various precursive blood cells differentiating in human bone marrow

F / col TEM of erythroblast in bone marrow
False-colour transmission electron micrograph of erythroblasts, primitive red blood cells, in human bone marrow. Erythropoiesis, the formation of mature red cells

F / col TEM of myelocyte in bone marrow
False-colour transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a myelocyte from human bone marrow. A myelocyte is one of the series of precursor cells that gives rise to the granulocytes - the group of white

SEM of bone marrow

Marrow (Cucurbita sp.)

Organic courgettes (Cucurbita pepo) or zucchinis in flower. Courgettes are marrow vegetables that are harvested before becoming fully ripe. The flowers are also used in salads

Marrow stem, light micrograph
Marrow stem. Light micrograph of a section through the stem of a marrow (Curcurbita sp.), showing the sieve plates in the phloem. A single collateral vascular bundle can be seen

Bone marrow, SEM
Bone marrow, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This freeze-fracture has revealed the cavity (lumen) of a large venous sinus (pink), which contains mature blood cells (red)

Human finger, longitudinal section
Human finger. Light micrograph of a longitudinal section through a finger of a human infant. This shows the bones inside the finger (here, the 1st and 2nd phalanges)

The Man Who Stole the Prize Marrow by H. M. Bateman
Humorous scene showing the interior of a tent at an agricultural show, with plants, vegetables and flowers arranged on trestle tables for judging, while a cheeky chap decides to abscond with a huge

Harvest Festival, White Hart pub, Worcestershire
Harvest Festival at the packed and rather smoky White Hart pub, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd 1960

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"Marrow: A Journey Through Gardens, Markets, and Cultures" Step into the Tudor Cottage vegetable garden in Walton, Essex, where vibrant marrows thrive alongside forget-me-nots. Their delicate flowers release pollen that dances under the watchful eye of a scanning electron microscope (SEM), revealing their intricate beauty. From rural England to bustling India, marrows make their presence known on vegetable stands alongside cauliflower and carrots. These versatile vegetables find themselves embraced by San Hunter-gatherers in Africa as they forage for sustenance amidst nature's bounty. Travel back in time to a fruit market in Cuba circa 1900 through a captivating black-and-white photograph. Amidst the hustle and bustle, marrows proudly stand among other produce, showcasing their global appeal. In an oil-on-canvas masterpiece titled "Vegetables and Fruit, " artists capture the essence of marrows' rich colors and textures, and are celebrated alongside Berkshire piglets nestled amongst squashes during early autumn in Rhode Island, USA - a picturesque scene that epitomizes abundance. Turban squash takes center stage among an array of mixed squashes; its unique shape adds intrigue to any culinary creation. At the Farmers Market in Ta Qali, crates overflow with marrows - symbols of freshness and local harvests. Illustrations from "Garden Ways and Garden Days" bring garden vegetables to life with vivid colors. Marrow vines intertwine with other plants as they flourish under nurturing hands. Yet not all encounters with it can idyllic; some wield them as weapons. In a comical lithograph depiction, someone playfully hurls a marrow bone at another's head - reminding us that even humble vegetables can inspire laughter. Lastly, we encounter brown or Norway rats engraved by John T. Bowen published in 1845. These rodents have developed an affinity for marrow bones throughout history – proof that these vegetables have been cherished by both humans and creatures alike.