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Potatoes Collection (#5)

From farm to fork, potatoes take center stage in the Heath Robinson Kitchen 3 of 4

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Railroad yard behind potato shed from which... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939

Railroad yard behind potato shed from which... Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Railroad yard behind potato shed from which Klamath potatoes are shipped across the country. Tulelake, Siskiyou County, California

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Couple digging their sweet potatoes in the fall, Irrigon, Morrow County, Oregon, 1939

Couple digging their sweet potatoes in the fall, Irrigon, Morrow County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Couple digging their sweet potatoes in the fall. Irrigon, Morrow County, Oregon

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Father and son planting potatoes, outskirts of Salinas, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Father and son planting potatoes, outskirts of Salinas, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Outskirts of Salinas, California. Father and son planting potatoes. These people are lettuce workers, migrants from Southwest

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Storefront, Greensboro, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans

Storefront, Greensboro, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Storefront, Greensboro, Alabama. [ McCollum Grocery Co.; Sugar, Tomato Juice; Paper Napkins; Bacon Skins; Fyers; Roe Herring; Vanilla Wafers; Irish Potatoes

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Farmers talking politics, potato fields, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Farmers talking politics, potato fields, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farmers talking politics. Potato fields. California

Background imagePotatoes Collection: In the potato field, 1942 (Watercolour)

In the potato field, 1942 (Watercolour)
7261331 In the potato field, 1942 (Watercolour) by Hennell, Thomas Barclay (1903-45); 28.5x46 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: In the potato field; Watercolour; Hennell)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: The Angelus

The Angelus
3732639 The Angelus by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); (add.info.: Print of the painting titled The Angelus by Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Fish and chips (colour litho)

Fish and chips (colour litho)
7151120 Fish and chips (colour litho) by Maurice, Reg (fl.c.1900-30); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePotatoes Collection: The potato pickers (oil on canvas)

The potato pickers (oil on canvas)
3664498 The potato pickers (oil on canvas) by Rigg, Ernest Higgins (1868-1947); 122x184.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; © Bradford Museums & Galleries; English

Background imagePotatoes Collection: The Potato Pickers (oil on canvas)

The Potato Pickers (oil on canvas)
2636044 The Potato Pickers (oil on canvas) by Rigg, Ernest Higgins (1868-1947); 122x184.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; © Bradford Museums & Galleries

Background imagePotatoes Collection: First World War farming, c. 1915 (poster)

First World War farming, c. 1915 (poster)
1449145 First World War farming, c.1915 (poster) by Sampson, Joseph Ernest (1887-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: WWI: FARMING, c)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Potato Bread, Gott Strafe England (engraving)

Potato Bread, Gott Strafe England (engraving)
2788295 Potato Bread, Gott Strafe England (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Potato Bread, Gott Strafe England)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: In the fields with Katia (oil on canvas)

In the fields with Katia (oil on canvas)
BAL34366 In the fields with Katia (oil on canvas) by Tromp, Johann Zoetelief (1872-1947); 24x34 cm; Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Potato (colour litho)

Potato (colour litho)
7151163 Potato (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Woman chasing a potato (colour litho)

Woman chasing a potato (colour litho)
7151155 Woman chasing a potato (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Man who has drunk too much (colour litho)

Man who has drunk too much (colour litho)
7151124 Man who has drunk too much (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Young woman, in Sunday best and back to work on Monday (colour litho)

Young woman, in Sunday best and back to work on Monday (colour litho)
7150996 Young woman, in Sunday best and back to work on Monday (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Man enjoying steak and potatoes at Walsall, advertisement (chromolitho)

Man enjoying steak and potatoes at Walsall, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153509 Man enjoying steak and potatoes at Walsall, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man enjoying steak and potatoes at Walsall)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: The Potato Harvest in Jersey (engraving)

The Potato Harvest in Jersey (engraving)
7180749 The Potato Harvest in Jersey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Potato Harvest in Jersey)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Sugar and potato (colour litho)

Sugar and potato (colour litho)
7151159 Sugar and potato (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Potatoes, spuds (colour litho)

Potatoes, spuds (colour litho)
7151154 Potatoes, spuds (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Undressed potatoes (colour litho)

Undressed potatoes (colour litho)
7151134 Undressed potatoes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Fish and chips (colour litho)

Fish and chips (colour litho)
7151122 Fish and chips (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePotatoes Collection: What I bought at the market (chromolitho)

What I bought at the market (chromolitho)
7148672 What I bought at the market (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What I bought at the market)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: At St Heliers (engraving)

At St Heliers (engraving)
7180747 At St Heliers (engraving) by Symington, James Ayton (1859-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: At St Heliers, Packing Potatoes for Export)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Potato, spud (colour litho)

Potato, spud (colour litho)
7151158 Potato, spud (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePotatoes Collection: In the potato field, 1880s (oil on canvas)

In the potato field, 1880s (oil on canvas)
5906540 In the potato field, 1880s (oil on canvas) by Werenskiold, Erik Theodor (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: I potetakeren); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Washing potatoes, 1892 (oil on canvas)

Washing potatoes, 1892 (oil on canvas)
3600161 Washing potatoes, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Eiebakke, August (1867-1938); 113x115 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imagePotatoes Collection: A Fishermans Home, 1894 (oil on canvas)

A Fishermans Home, 1894 (oil on canvas)
OVR394333 A Fishermans Home, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Kolstoe, Fredrik (1860-1945); 67x55 cm; Lillehammer Art Museum, Lillehammer, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Vegetables, 1906 (oil on canvas)

Vegetables, 1906 (oil on canvas)
OVR398894 Vegetables, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Folkestad, Bernhard Dorotheus (1879-1933); 115x126 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Potato and its admirers (colour litho)

Potato and its admirers (colour litho)
7151156 Potato and its admirers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Growing vegetables at home (colour litho)

Growing vegetables at home (colour litho)
7151151 Growing vegetables at home (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Scene in a market (colour litho)

Scene in a market (colour litho)
7157237 Scene in a market (colour litho) by Muhlig, Bernhard (1829-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in a market. Illustration from Herzblattchens Zeitvertreib)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Potato plant (coloured engraving)

Potato plant (coloured engraving)
7201009 Potato plant (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Potato plant. Illustration from Bebe Devient Savant, by Madame Doudet (Theodore Lefevre)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Potato writing (colour litho)

Potato writing (colour litho)
7151160 Potato writing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Greengrocer (colour litho)

Greengrocer (colour litho)
7151127 Greengrocer (colour litho) by Lewin, Frederick George (1861-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Spud potato (colour litho)

Spud potato (colour litho)
7151088 Spud potato (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of a Potato with Painted Motifs, Probably Eyes, 100 B. C

Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of a Potato with Painted Motifs, Probably Eyes, 100 B. C
Handle Spout Vessel in the Form of a Potato with Painted Motifs, Probably Eyes, 100 B.C./A.D. 500

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Woman Seated Before an Open Door, Peeling Potatoes, 1885 (oil on canvas)

Woman Seated Before an Open Door, Peeling Potatoes, 1885 (oil on canvas)
1767921 Woman Seated Before an Open Door, Peeling Potatoes, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 36.5x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman Seated Before an Open Door)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Lifting Potatoes, 19th century (oil on canvas)

Lifting Potatoes, 19th century (oil on canvas)
6198161 Lifting Potatoes, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Cameron, Hugh (1835-1918); 19.1x37.5 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish

Background imagePotatoes Collection: The London Costermonger (engraving)

The London Costermonger (engraving)
6006173 The London Costermonger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Costermonger)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Food shortages in Germany: women rioting at a sale of potatoes in Berlin, World War I

Food shortages in Germany: women rioting at a sale of potatoes in Berlin, World War I, 1915 (colour litho)
6000296 Food shortages in Germany: women rioting at a sale of potatoes in Berlin, World War I, 1915 (colour litho) by Bombled

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Holiday Sketches (engraving)

Holiday Sketches (engraving)
1621348 Holiday Sketches (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Sketches. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 October 1875)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: The Spanish-American War, distributing Food to the Starving Poor at Santa Cristina, Madrid (litho)

The Spanish-American War, distributing Food to the Starving Poor at Santa Cristina, Madrid (litho)
1063467 The Spanish-American War, distributing Food to the Starving Poor at Santa Cristina, Madrid (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spanish-American War)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Clown and Donkey being pulled in cart, New Year Card (chromolitho)

Clown and Donkey being pulled in cart, New Year Card (chromolitho)
730989 Clown and Donkey being pulled in cart, New Year Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown and Donkey being pulled in cart)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: Potatoes

Potatoes
LLM462048 Potatoes by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Potatoes. Illustration for The Town and Country Toy Book (Religious Tract Society)

Background imagePotatoes Collection: A Woman Potato Seller in London (b / w photo) (see also 135821)

A Woman Potato Seller in London (b / w photo) (see also 135821)
XJF396016 A Woman Potato Seller in London (b/w photo) (see also 135821) by Martin, Paul (1864-1942); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imagePotatoes Collection: German costume, Preussen (Rheinprovinz) Wetzlar

German costume, Preussen (Rheinprovinz) Wetzlar
LLM454346 German costume, Preussen (Rheinprovinz) Wetzlar by Kretschmer, Albert (1825-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preussen (Rheinprovinz) Wetzlar




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From farm to fork, potatoes take center stage in the Heath Robinson Kitchen 3 of 4. Whether it's the versatile Charlotte potatoes used for a Sunday Roast or transformed into crispy French fries, these spuds never fail to impress. A Black Waiter with Thanksgiving Turkey knows that no holiday feast is complete without a side of perfectly seasoned mashed potatoes. Meanwhile, farmers in Raleigh and Ireland work tirelessly crop-spraying their precious potato fields. In Ipiales, Colombia, South America, vibrant markets showcase an abundance of fresh potatoes for sale - a staple in local cuisine. Indulge your taste buds with a classic combination of cooked meat and two saveloys served alongside golden potato chips. For those seeking artistic inspiration, W Heath Robinson's whimsical painting 'Peeling Potatoes by Gramophone' captures the charm of everyday life. And let's not forget about the practicality of storing these tubers - enter the Potato Clamp. Finally, transport yourself back to 1897 with 'Still Life: Coffee and Potatoes, ' where oil on canvas immortalizes this humble yet essential ingredient.