Sorting Collection (#11)

News from home
A photograph of British soldiers sorting letters from home on the Western front, August 1916

Sorting mail on a train
Illustration by Ernest Prater showing male postal workers aboard a London and North-Western train sorting mail

Sorting room at the General Post Office
Engraving from 1875, showing the sorting room of the General Post Office with workers (all male) stamping and sorting mail

The inland letter office of the General Post Office, London showing male workers weighing, stamping and sorting letters

Fig Industry in Smyrna
Series of five images showing the fig industry of Smyrna (modern day Izmir in Turkey). 1. Sorting. 2. Weighing. 3. Packing. 4. Waiting for Loads. 5. Making Boxes and Cases

Mail Sorting Office
Postal workers at the General Post Office (Britain), manually sorting mail into pigeon holes

The London Office of the Society for the relief of the sick
A sketch of volunteers sorting and packing linen bandages for the sick

Draytons Paper Works
Workers making and sorting paper at Draytons Paper Works, Fulham, London

DRAYTONs PAPER 1915
Interior of the Drayton Paper Works, Fulham, Lonodn, showing workers sorting reams of freshly produced paper

Chilli harvest, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

AMO1054
Sorting the mornings catch of fish, Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Fisherman sorting nets out of a traditional thung chai (basket boat) at Mieu Island, Nha Trang, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Woman washing carrots, Dalat, Central Highlands, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Roberto Carlos of Vinales sorts and hangs tobacco leaves on drying racks in a Casa de Tobaco, Vinales, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Feeding Silkworms / China
Feeding silk worms with mulberry leaves & sorting the cocoons. The whole family seems to be involved

Sorting Silk Cocoons
Sorting silk cocoons for size & quality in Italy

French Mail Train 1909
The wagon-poste of a French mail train : the bureau ambulant (mobile sorting office)

Sorting Oysters
oyster sorters sorting oysters

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"Sorting: Unveiling the Art of Organization" In this captivating poster, we witness the mesmerizing world unfold before our eyes. From the iconic Night Mail to two young men meticulously sifting through a pile of scrap metal, sorting becomes an art form in itself. Transporting us back to the 1930s, we catch a glimpse of the bustling General Post Office where dedicated individuals diligently sort through mountains of mail. Their nimble fingers ensure that each letter finds its rightful place, bringing joy and connection to countless lives. Beyond postal services, sorting takes on various forms across different landscapes. In Pouch Cove, Newfoundland, fishing stages become a hub for organizing nets and equipment with utmost precision. Similarly, at Rafta Farm in St Levan, Cornwall, farmers carefully gather their bountiful potato harvest while maintaining order amidst nature's abundance. Even during times of turmoil like World War II's Blitz in London, sorting remains essential. Witnessed at Calthorpe Street is salvaged mail being sorted amidst chaos—a testament to human resilience and dedication even in the face of adversity. From afar lands comes tales from Burrawang in Australia where wool sorting and classing becomes an intricate process ensuring only the finest fibers make their way into garments worldwide. Meanwhile, Djanik Elmassian Fig Factory in Izmir showcases figs being sorted with meticulous care—an ode to preserving flavors and traditions passed down through generations. But it's not just workspaces that require organization; even fan clubs demand attention to detail. The Beatles Fan Club Office captures Anne Collingham and Bettina Rose immersed in sorting fan mail—each letter representing a heartfelt connection between fans and their beloved idols. Lastly but not leastly is Salvation Army elevator—a symbol of hope rising amidst society's challenges as donations are thoughtfully separated for those most deserving.