Serf Collection (page 4)

Russian Countrywomen in traditional costume
Russian Countrywomen in a variety of traditional costumes Date: 1902

Russian Countrywoman wearing floral headdress
Russian Countrywoman wearing a floral headdress Date: circa 1905

Russian Country Folk
Russian Country Family Date: circa 1904

Two Rural Russian Country Girls pose with a sheaf of corn
Two Rural Russian Country Girls outside the entrance to a large barn, pose with a Sheaf of corn. Date: circa 1905

Low tide on Minsmere Beach, looking towards Dunwich and the coast guard cottages - Suffolk

Looking north along Minsmere beach towards Dunwich and Southwold, Suffolk

Scanning probe microscopy sample holder C016 / 3820
Scanning probe microscopy sample holder

Scanning electron microscopy C016 / 3816
Scanning electron microscopy. Researcher using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) to characterize samples of various materials

Atomic processing microscopy C016 / 3817
Atomic processing microscopy. Researcher operating an atomic processing microscope (APM). This device is being used to carry out nanoscale characterization of solid-state materials

TOF SIMS spectrometer C016 / 3814
TOF SIMS spectrometer. Time-of-flight (TOF) secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS), used to analyse the surfaces of samples of various materials

SIMS surface spectroscopy analysis C016 / 3813
SIMS surface spectroscopy analysis. Researcher using a secondary ion mass spectrometer (SIMS) to carry out surface analysis of various samples

Electro-optical laser characterization C016 / 3811
Electro-optical laser characterization. Femtosecond laser being used to characterize the electrical and optical properties of semiconductor and solid-state materials

The acorn harvest in November. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures of Jean
BOOK OF HOURS: NOVEMBER. The acorn harvest in November. Illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the " Tres Riches Heures" of Jean, Duke of Berry

Shearing sheep and reaping wheat in July: illumination from the 15th century manuscript of Tres Riches Heures of Jean
BOOK OF HOURS: JULY. Shearing sheep and reaping wheat in July: illumination from the 15th century manuscript of " Tres Riches Heures" of Jean, Duke of Berry

Detail of an illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures, of Jean, Duke of Berry
BOOK OF HOURS: FEBRUARY. Detail of an illumination from the 15th century manuscript of the Tres Riches Heures, of Jean, Duke of Berry

CARTS, 11th CENTURY. Ox-drawn carts. Line engraving after an 11th century English manuscript illumination

RUSSIAN VILLAGE, 1861. Wood engraving, English, 1861

RUSSIAN VILLAGE. A village in the southern part of Russia. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

PEASANT, 15th CENTURY. Wood engraving, 19th century

WAT TYLER (d. 1382). English leader of Peasants Revolt of 1381. Joan of Kent, the widow of Edward the Black Prince (and mother of Richard II), returning from a pilgrimage to Canterbury

RUSSIAN CARTOON, 1854. An 1854 satirical engraving by Gustave Dor

DORE: RUSSIAN CARTOON, 1854. An 1854 satirical engraving by Gustave Dor

RUSSIAN VILLAGE in the southern agricultural zone. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

HUNGARIAN HOME RULE, 1848. The Twelve Points being declared in Pest, Hungary, 15 March 1848, under which Austria granted home rule with a Parliament at and the right to hold public meetings

THE VISITATION. Illumination from a Latin Book of Hours, France or Belgium, c1480

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Russian serfs plowing fields on the steppes. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Russian village in the sourthern agricultural zone, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Russian village on the banks of the Volga. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Emancipation of a Serf
Emancipating a Russian serf

Events / Russia
ABOLITION OF SERFDOM : Tsar Alexander II orders emancipation of serfs throughout Russia

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"From Serfs to Emancipation: A Glimpse into the Lives of Medieval Peasants" Step back in time and witness the grape harvest at Chateau de Saumur, where laborers toiled under the watchful eye of their feudal lord. This 15th-century illumination from the Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry, captures a scene steeped in tradition and hard work. As winter's chill settled over the land, peasants sought warmth by a fireside on a farm. The illuminated manuscript reveals their humble existence during February - a reminder that survival often depended on gathering around crackling flames. Rent day was an inevitable part of serfdom in the late Middle Ages. Picture a peasant handing over his hard-earned produce as payment to his lord, highlighting the unequal power dynamics prevalent during this era. March brought new tasks for these laborers; plowing with oxen and pruning vines became essential duties. The manuscript's vivid illustration showcases their dedication to cultivating crops amidst changing seasons - an integral aspect of medieval agriculture. Traveling beyond Europe's borders, we catch glimpses of serf-like conditions elsewhere. Russian women alongside a Finn demonstrate how servitude transcended geographical boundaries while shedding light on different cultural practices. Across continents, British colonial rule left its mark on India. A lavish banquet at Rais i palace symbolizes both opulence and exploitation - reminding us that serfdom extended far beyond medieval times. Yet hope emerged amidst oppression as history witnessed emancipation movements taking root worldwide. In 1861, Russia liberated its serfs from bondage - marking a significant milestone towards freedom for those who had long endured subjugation. Delving deeper into historical dioramas reveals more facets of servitude: slave dances in Suriname depict harrowing scenes from 1830 while Zeezigt plantation offers insight into coffee and cotton production during c1815-21.