Banana Collection

Scottish Comedian Billy Connolly wearing his famous Big Banana Feet

Wheres Its Streamline? by Lawson Wood
Illustration by Lawson Wood featuring his creation, the wily orang-utan, Granpop nonchalantly sitting in the branches of a tree eating a banana

Anti Fruit Throwing Sign
Metropolitan Police notice warning against throwing or despositing orange peel, banana or other fruit skins in the street in London

Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca (Musa vittata). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Fruit shop, Tehran, Iran, Middle East

Wreck Chart of the British Isles For 1868
Chart showing the positions of all 2131 vessels wrecked around the British Isles during 1868, compiled from the Board of Trade records

Heteropoda venatoria, huntsman spider
This a large brown spider with a flattened body structure and a leg span of between 7 and 12 cm. These spiders hunt at night, and mainly prey upon cockroaches

BANANAS
Banana Monstera Deliciosa, aka Fruit Salad Plant, Cariman, Mexican Breadfruit, Locust & Wild Honey, Windowleaf, Monsterio, Swiss Cheese Plant etc

Advertisement for T Walton Ltd, fruiterer -- for apple cheeks and cherry lips. 20th century

Fishing boats on the beach in Accra, Ghana, West Africa, Africa

Billy Connolly on stage wearing big banana boots

Cutting Bananas down from their tree - Costa Rica
Cutting large bunches of Bananas down from their tree - Costa Rica Date: circa 1910s

Banana seller, Village of Masango, Cibitoke Province, Burundi, Africa

Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca, Musa sapientium, Bananier. Handcoloured steel engraving by Pierre after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Art. Entertainment. Josephine Baker at the Folies Bergeres, Paris. Photo by Walery, France, c. 1925-30 (photo)
3434136 Art. Entertainment. Josephine Baker at the Folies Bergeres, Paris. Photo by Walery, France, c.1925-30 (photo) by Walery Studio (fl.1884-1935); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Photo de Walery)

Tazacorte, La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain, Europe, PublicGround

Jamaica, West Indies - Banana Blossoms and fruit. Date: circa 1910s

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Banana Slug (Ariolimax columbiana) Date:

Picture No. 10852604
BANANA SLUG (Ariosimax columbianus) Date:

Selection of fruit, part of a healthy diet

Bunch of Bananas
LA-1148 Bunch of BANANAS Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Fresh juice shop, Aleppo (Haleb), Syria, Middle East

Woman carrying fruit and vegetables, Hoi An, central Vietnam, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Close-up of hands of green banana fruit growing on banana plant

Botanical board: a diet of bananas. n. d. 19th century
XEE4114206 Botanical board: a diet of bananas. n.d. 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Botanical board: a diet of bananas. n.d)

Something to smile about, Mukisi, Chester Zooes famous Eastern Lowland Gorilla is off to Belgium to mate with two female gorillas

Street Banana Seller, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: circa 1910s

Prince Philip caricature
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (b. 1920) drawn in caricature, slipping on a banana skin - a comment perhaps on his tendency to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. Date: 1986

Selling bananas by the railway tracks in central Hanoi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Banana Plantation / Jamaic
A Jamaican Banana Plantation Date: 1905

US, LA, New Orleans. Jackson Square St Louis Cathedral Plaza D Armas holiday decor

How to enjoy a banana
A highly suggestive French postcard entitled How to eat a Banana!

Banana seller - Island of Martinique
A wonderful postcard of a West Indian Banana seller from the Island of Martinique

Van loaded with bananas on its roof leaving the market, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Brown capuchin monkey (Cebus apella, Sapajus apella) eating banana on tree, Tambopata National Reserve, Puerto Maldonado, Tambopata Province, Madre de Dios, Peru

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Banana fruit, Musa paradisiaca
5856552 Banana fruit, Musa paradisiaca; (add.info.: Banana fruit on tree, Musa paradisiaca. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Compotier de fruits, c.1890 (oil on canvas)
8714684 Compotier de fruits, c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 32.4x36.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: By Pierre Auguste Renoir); Photo © Christie's Images.

Agriculture: Banana plantations (banana trees, banana diet) in El Oro near Machala, Ecuador Photography
NWI4825671 Agriculture: Banana plantations (banana trees, banana diet) in El Oro near Machala, Ecuador Photography; (add.info.: Agriculture: Banana plantations (banana trees)

Agriculture: Banana plantations in El Oro near Machala, Ecuador Photography
NWI4825661 Agriculture: Banana plantations in El Oro near Machala, Ecuador Photography; (add.info.: Agriculture: Banana plantations in El Oro near Machala)

Banana trees and other exotic fruit trees of Hispaniola (Antilles) based on a sketch published in 1572
NWI4847418 Banana trees and other exotic fruit trees of Hispaniola (Antilles) based on a sketch published in 1572. Coloured engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Common banana tree. Coloured copper engraving, based on an illustration by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)
FLO4726377 Common banana tree. Coloured copper engraving, based on an illustration by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811), in Encyclopedie d'histoire naturelle, published in Vienna (Austria)

Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca, and papaya tree, Carica papaya, with leaf, flower, fruit and ripe fruit in section
FLO4573988 Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca, and papaya tree, Carica papaya, with leaf, flower, fruit and ripe fruit in section

Common banana (Musa sapientum) - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885)
FLO4610803 Common banana (Musa sapientum) - Lithography, illustration by Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1885) edited by Pierre Jean Francois Turpin (1775-1840)

Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca (Musa vittata). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte
FLO4627467 Banana tree, Musa paradisiaca (Musa vittata). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaire's Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Banana trees, 1812 (drawing)
8698309 Banana trees, 1812 (drawing) by Patu de Rosemont, Genevieve-Sophie-Marie-Adele (b.1794); (add.info.: Botany. Papaya and banana trees in La Reunion)

French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting tropical plants such as bamboo and banana in growth
5306751 French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting tropical plants such as bamboo and banana in growth; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Trade's Cake Book: Marzipan Fruit, Peach, Strawberries, Nectarine, Acorns, Banana, Cherries, Pear, Plum, Apple
8674449 Trade's Cake Book: Marzipan Fruit, Peach, Strawberries, Nectarine, Acorns, Banana, Cherries, Pear, Plum, Apple, Plum (coloured photo) by English Photographer

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"From the Banana Tree to Your Fruit Shop: A Global Journey" Step into a world of tropical delights as we explore the fascinating story of bananas. 🍌 Originating from the lush banana tree, scientifically known as Musa paradisiaca, this fruit has become an integral part of our lives. Whether you're in Tehran, Iran or anywhere else in the Middle East, you'll find yourself surrounded by these yellow wonders at your local fruit shop. Did you know that even wreck charts have something to say about bananas? In 1868, sailors navigating the British Isles relied on these charts while dreaming of indulging in this delicious treat during their voyages. But beware. As much as we love them, not everyone is a fan. The Heteropoda venatoria spider huntsman might give you a fright if it decides to make its home among your bunches of BANANAS. To prevent any mishaps involving flying fruits, keep an eye out for anti-fruit throwing signs – they exist for a reason. We want our beloved bananas intact and ready to be enjoyed. Imagine strolling through Castries in St. Lucia or Accra in Ghana; there's nothing more picturesque than seeing ripe bananas hanging from trees near pristine beaches. It's nature's way of reminding us how fortunate we are to witness such beauty. Bananas have also made their mark on art and entertainment throughout history. Josephine Baker captivated audiences at Folies Bergeres with her mesmerizing performances captured by Walery's lens back in France between 1925-30. And who could forget Billy Connolly rocking those big banana boots on stage? Talk about making a statement. Let's not forget about Costa Rica where skilled farmers carefully cut down bananas from their towering trees – ensuring each one reaches our tables with utmost care and precision. Finally, spare a thought for hardworking banana sellers like those found in Masango, Cibitoke Province in Burundi.