Packing Collection (#3)

In packing shed, grading and sacking potatoes... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
In packing shed, grading and sacking potatoes in twenty-five pound sacks for the chain store trade. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California

In packing shed, grading and sacking potat... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939 Creator: Dorothea Lange
In packing shed, grading and sacking potatoes in twenty-five pound sacks for the chain store trade. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California

Loading sacked potatoes from shed to truck, Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Loading sacked potatoes from shed to truck. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California

Packing fresh prunes at night in packinghouse during busy season, Yakima, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Packing fresh prunes at night in packinghouse during busy season. Wages, two cents per box. " Its a long winter here--I have to." Washington, Yakima

Packing fresh prunes at night on Produce Row during busy season, Yakima, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Packing fresh prunes at night on Produce Row during busy season, wages two cents per box. Washington, Yakima

Packing fish in barrels at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Packing fish in barrels at the Fulton fish market

Unloading and packing fish at the Fulton fish market, New York, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New York, New York. Unloading and packing fish at the Fulton fish market

Large scale agriculture, near Meloland, Imperial Valley, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Meloland, Imperial Valley. Large scale agriculture. Gang labor, Mexican and white, from the Southwest. Pull, clean, tie

Large-scale industrialized agriculture, Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Large-scale industrialized agriculture. Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California. Migratory workers packing peas for market on edge of pea field

The Queen did the packing (colour litho)
2812950 The Queen did the packing (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen did the packing)

Women workers packing matches into matchboxes (b / w photo)
5207859 Women workers packing matches into matchboxes (b/w photo) by Geniaux, Paul (1873-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women workers packing matches into matchboxes)

The Queens Visit to the Continent (engraving)
1060629 The Queens Visit to the Continent (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens Visit to the Continent)

Grandfathers Blessing, 1875 (oil on board)
OVR395285 Grandfathers Blessing, 1875 (oil on board) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 120x102 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

The Connoisseur, 1884-87 (oil on canvas)
CH401470 The Connoisseur, 1884-87 (oil on canvas) by Sadler, Walter Dendy (1854-1923); 40.8x51 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

London: packing (colour litho)
3621981 London: packing (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: London: packing. Illustration for Abroad by Thomas Crane and Ellen Houghton (Marcus Ward)

Holidays in Victorian times
3779468 Holidays in Victorian times by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Holidays in Victorian times - preparing to go on holiday. Packing the trunk)

The Haddock from the Sea to the Table (engraving)
6016556 The Haddock from the Sea to the Table (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Haddock from the Sea to the Table)

Whiteleys Farms: Packing preserved meats and essences (b / w photo)
6007060 Whiteleys Farms: Packing preserved meats and essences (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Packing preserved meats and essences)

Vina Errazuriz winery, Panquehue, Chile (b / w photo)
5996515 Vina Errazuriz winery, Panquehue, Chile (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vina Errazuriz winery, Panquehue, Chile)

The National Society for Aid to the Sick and Wounded (engraving)
1052095 The National Society for Aid to the Sick and Wounded (engraving) by Woods, Henry (1846-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Society for Aid to the Sick and Wounded)

Our Fishing Industries, Mackerel Fishing at Eastbourne (engraving)
1624389 Our Fishing Industries, Mackerel Fishing at Eastbourne (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Fishing Industries, Mackerel Fishing at Eastbourne)

Prices Patent Candle Companys works; The night light and packing department (engraving)
608731 Prices Patent Candle Companys works; The night light and packing department (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches in a Tobacco Factory in Jamaica (engraving)
1046559 Sketches in a Tobacco Factory in Jamaica (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in a Tobacco Factory in Jamaica)

Preparing for War at Woolwich (litho)
1043167 Preparing for War at Woolwich (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for War at Woolwich)

Packing Zinc Scraps for making Gas for the Balloon Section of the Royal Engineers at Woolwich (litho)
1043147 Packing Zinc Scraps for making Gas for the Balloon Section of the Royal Engineers at Woolwich (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S

Method of Packing the Obelisk in the Cylinder Ship "Cleopatra"(engraving)
1049917 Method of Packing the Obelisk in the Cylinder Ship " Cleopatra" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Making the Soudan Military Railway (litho)
1063818 Making the Soudan Military Railway (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making the Soudan Military Railway)

The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving)
1061035 The Wool Industry in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wool Industry in Australia)

Orange Culture in Florida, USA (engraving)
1062053 Orange Culture in Florida, USA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orange Culture in Florida, USA)

Packing the Porcelain, c. 1825 (gouache on paper)
833710 Packing the Porcelain, c.1825 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); 53x39 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

A French playing card factory in the time of Louis XIV (engraving)
669465 A French playing card factory in the time of Louis XIV (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A French playing card factory in the time of Louis XIV)

Catching, packing and shipping snakes in India (colour litho)
2779434 Catching, packing and shipping snakes in India (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching, packing and shipping snakes in India)

Herring Fishery on the East Coast 1902
Fishermen tightly packing the herring in wooden barrels with salt. Date: November 1902

Photograph showing a group of Scottish women standing over the barrels that are being packed with herring in brine, ready for export. Date: November1901

One of the thousands of Scottish women that came to Great Yarmouth in the herring harvest to pack and gut fish in the months of October and November. Date: November 1910

Advert for Lux, soap powder, with hints for holiday clothes packing, 1926 Date: 1926

Farm workers packing bales of rice, Japan, late 19th century

Champagne Bottling, at Pierry, in France (engraving)
1608083 Champagne Bottling, at Pierry, in France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Champagne Bottling, at Pierry, in France)

The Great Egg Question, Sketches at a Poultry Farm (engraving)
1594792 The Great Egg Question, Sketches at a Poultry Farm (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Egg Question, Sketches at a Poultry Farm)

The War, Sketches from Erzeroum (engraving)
1589536 The War, Sketches from Erzeroum (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Sketches from Erzeroum)

Men and women skating on thin ice and falling into a freezing river. Cold Broth and Calamity. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

The Dispute between France and China, examining and packing Chinese Manufactured Rifles at the Arsenal
1107459 The Dispute between France and China, examining and packing Chinese Manufactured Rifles at the Arsenal, Shanghai (engraving) by European School

France - Trade - Dates from the desert oasis
Dates in wooden crates as they arrive direct from the desert oasis to the French warehouse of Champagne Freres Ld. Date: circa 1910s

The China Tea Trade, 1790-1800 (oil on canvas)
PEM216862 The China Tea Trade, 1790-1800 (oil on canvas) by Chinese School; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; ePeabody Essex Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Man and two women failing to close a packed trunk
5893708 Man and two women failing to close a packed trunk. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Man and two women failing to close a packed trunk in a hotel room while a servant looks)

Going to School, 1842 (oil on panel)
CH19509 Going to School, 1842 (oil on panel) by Webster, Thomas (1800-86); 69.2x104.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Cultivating and processing Hornimans tea in China and shipping it to England (colour litho)
6030958 Cultivating and processing Hornimans tea in China and shipping it to England (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Packing: A Journey Through Time and Endeavors" In the midst of the Great War, an Army Chaplain's deeds echoed with courage and compassion. Amidst the chaos, he comforted weary souls, offering solace in times of despair. The Menhir Section in Bossenno stood tall as a testament to ancient traditions, reminding us that even amidst turmoil, history endures. At Malvern Water Cure, soldiers sought respite from battle-worn bodies. The healing powers of nature embraced them as they embarked on their journey towards recovery. Witnessing strength in unity, Wilson & Co. 's Champion Six-horse team showcased unparalleled determination. These meat packers exemplified resilience through adversity. Through bustling streets of Manchester, horse-drawn carts carried goods from LNWR Goods Depot at Camden. The rhythm of hooves resonated with the city's heartbeat - a symphony of commerce and progress. Deep within Montrichard lay Caves de J M Monmousseau; where time stood still amidst barrels filled with aged treasures. Each bottle held stories waiting to be uncorked and savored by eager enthusiasts. A group of female workers at John Mackintosh sweet factory illuminated Halifax's West Yorkshire landscape during World War I. Their unwavering dedication fueled the nation's craving for sweetness amid bitter times. Frys Chocolates became synonymous with indulgence - a momentary escape from reality wrapped in decadent cocoa delights. Each bite transported taste buds to realms beyond imagination. Women workers played pivotal roles during World War I; their contributions imprinted on history like Matchmakers igniting sparks between loved ones separated by war-torn distances. Grimsby Fishermen braved treacherous waters off Lerwick's Herring fishing station in Shetland Islands. Their tireless efforts sustained communities while forging bonds between land and sea. From army chaplains to chocolate factories, it has woven itself into our collective narrative.