Boll Collection

SOLZHENITSYN AND B├ûLL, 1974. Russian writer Alexander Solzehnitsyn (left) and German writer Heinrich B├Âll photographed outside B├Âlls residence in Langenbroich, West Germany, February 1974

HEINRICH BOLL (1917-1985). German writer

Chinese man bowing cotton to remove husks, Qing Dynasty. He uses a bamboo frame to bow the cotton to remove dirt
FLO4590310 Chinese man bowing cotton to remove husks, Qing Dynasty. He uses a bamboo frame to bow the cotton to remove dirt from the cotton down

Common cotton, Gossypium herbaceum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his
FLO4618061 Common cotton, Gossypium herbaceum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Clours and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman

Cotton plant, with yellow flowers, cotton bolls, Gossipium herbaceum
5856600 Cotton plant, with yellow flowers, cotton bolls, Gossipium herbaceum; (add.info.: Cotton plant, with yellow flowers, cotton bolls, Gossipium herbaceum)

Sea island cotton plant, Gossypium barbadense. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph
FLO4995319 Sea island cotton plant, Gossypium barbadense. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

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Sea island cotton plant, Gossypium barbadense. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Common cotton, Gossypium herbaceum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London

Chinese man bowing cotton, Qing Dynasty
Chinese man bowing cotton to remove husks, Qing Dynasty. He uses a bamboo frame to bow the cotton to remove dirt from the cotton down

Levant cotton and tea plant
Levant cotton plant, Gossypium herbaceum, and tea plant, Camellia sinensis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Christian Muller from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs

Sea Island cotton, Gossypium barbadense. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Old, Black and White Illustration of Cotton Gin, From 1800 s
Old black and white illustration of a cotton gin

Cotton plant. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Agriculture - A farmer / grower inspects his mature cotton crop prior to harvest at sunset / Arkansas, USA

Horse Chestnuts or Conkers (Aesculus hippocastanum) with chestnut leaves, seeds and capsules in a wicker basket

A Field of Bell and Boll, Co. Antrim - a view of a lone man standing in a flax field. To the left are buildings. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim). Date: circa early 1900s

Woman taking Horse Chestnuts or Conkers (Aesculus hippocastanum) in her hands from a wicker basket

Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)

Women harvesting cotton, Turkmenistan
Harvesting cotton. Women workers harvesting a cotton crop by hand. Photographed in Turkmenistan, a country in which half the irrigated land is planted with cotton

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Blood test. Close-up of a dressing on the arm of a patient at the site where a needle was inserted to take a blood sample

Gossypium barbadense, cotton
A photograph of one of the decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall. Show open bolls and flowers of the Gossypium barbadense, cotton plant

Cotton field ready for harvest in the American South

Farm boy with sack full of boll weevils which he has picked off of cotton plants. Macon County, Georgia. Date 1937 July

Cotton boll weevil and cotton plant
Boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis) with cotton plant (Gossypium sp.). The boll weevil is the most destructive cotton pest in North America. The adult insects measure 3-8.5 mm long

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In 1974, Russian writer Alexander Solzhenitsyn and German writer Heinrich Böll found solace in each other's company outside Böll's residence in Langenbroich, West Germany. This meeting took place shortly after Solzhenitsyn's exile from the Soviet Union, highlighting their shared experiences as literary figures navigating political turmoil. Heinrich Böll, a prominent German writer born in 1917 and passed away in 1985, left an indelible mark on literature with his insightful works. His contributions to the literary world continue to be celebrated today. As we delve into history, we come across an advertisement for the Cotton Bale Medicine Company dating back to around 1888. This colorful lithograph showcases eight cotton bale remedies that were likely used during that era. It serves as a reminder of how medicine has evolved over time. Traveling further back in time, we encounter a vibrant lithograph depicting a cotton plantation on the Mississippi River from 1884. This image transports us to an era when cotton played a significant role in shaping economies and societies. The depiction of a blacksmith or goldsmith at work in Senegambia during the 18th century offers glimpses into traditional craftsmanship within this region of Africa. It reminds us of the rich cultural heritage present throughout different parts of our world. Moving onto botanical aspects related to cotton plants, we observe sprigs of various types such as Gossypium hirsutum (commonly known as common cotton), Gossypium barbadense (known as sea island cotton), and Gossypium herbaceum (also called Levant cotton). These illustrations highlight the diversity within this plant species and its significance throughout history. A fascinating glimpse into Chinese culture is captured through an illustration showcasing Qing Dynasty-era practices where men are seen bowing before rows of growing cotton plants. This portrayal sheds light on the deep-rooted traditions and reverence associated with cotton cultivation.