Chopping Collection (page 11)

TEXAS: CHAIN GANG, 1874. Convicts at work in the Forest. A chain gang in Texas. Wood engraving, 1874

TEMPLE OF SOLOMON. King Solomons servants building the temple from the cedars of Lebanon. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

Three lobster soldiers, two with picks chopping up the ground and the third is standing on the wall of a fort. Date 1904 or 1905

White Plains (vicinity), Georgia. Mrs. Leroy Dunn chopping cotton in a field. Date 1941 May

Rural scene near Swithland, Leicestershire
A rural scene near Swithland, Leicestershire, showing men chopping wood by a stream, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell. 1859

How to make a Cornish Pasty: " Bake n well an dish n up vor dinner" !! A large family-size pasty produced for the whole family for dinner Date: 1910

Japan - Geisha girl preparing daikon
Japan - Geisha girl preparing (cutting) daikon (white radish), possibly for takuan or bettarazuke dishes. Date: circa 1910s

Manipur butchers near Arras, France, WW1
Allied Manipur butchers (from Burma) at work preparing meat near Arras, northern France, during the First World War. Date: 20 October 1917

Butcher prepares meat
A 15th century butcher prepares cuts of meat, including ribs and hooves. Date: 15th century

Lithuanian Scouts cooking
A group of Lithuanian Boy Scouts stop during a hike in a coniferous forest to cook some food by chopping down trees and making a small fire. circa 1951

Red meat being prepared on a chopping board

Market trader slicing fish
Market trader slicing a swordfish at a stall

Fish preparation. Hand holding a knife about to fillet. Fresh fish is an excellent source of protein and oils

Chopping wood, Inebriates Reformatory, Guiltcross, Norfolk
Inmates chopping wood at the Eastern Counties or East Harling Inebriates Reformatory, Norfolk. Housed in the former Guiltcross Union workhouse

Boys chop wood, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
Boys chopping and sawing wood at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Little boy with garden shears
A little boy crouches down with a pair of garden shears and chops off a few flower heads

Wood Vendors, Constantinople
Wood vendors - Constantinople with a view of the port and the Galata Tower in the distance

Carpenters saw a large log
A team of carpenters use a long two-person saw to split a large trunk log into planks. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Sawing a large plank
Two carpenters use a large upright saw to split a large wooden plank. A colleague is signalling a break with the arrival of a cup of tea, whilst two boys look on with keen interest

Seasons / December / Trees
Chopping down trees with an axe and sawing timber into logs

General Stuarts Headquarters; American Civil War, 1864
Illustration showing General Stuarts headquarters on the Rapidan River; a thickly wooded scene, with soldiers cutting down trees and chopping logs

Building Operations 1882
Men build a house while two children play on a seesaw

Chopping Onions
Chopping onions for a ragout

Chopping Vegetabels
A housewife chops up vegetables for that nights dinner

A tree surgeon pruning a large Oak tree
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Chopping down Trees
Felling trees in a French wood

The Enchanted Wreath
The girl chopping wood in the forest is watched by the knight

Men Chop Wood
Men chopping wood in the workhouse

Gladstone Fells a Tree
Gladstone was renowned for his fondness for felling trees : psychiatrists would no doubt get to the roots of this and and show why it drove him to branch out into politics

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"Chopping: A Timeless Art of Female Lumberjacks and Craftsmen" In the enchanting realm of St Boniface, where the Sacred Oak stands tall, a group of fearless female lumberjacks wield their axes with grace. An illustration captures their strength, showcasing an axe with a sturdy wooden handle. Venturing further into this world, we stumble upon The Butchers Shop. Here, skilled craftsmen meticulously craft besom brooms and wooden rakes. Their hands move swiftly as they shape each piece to perfection. Transported back in time, we discover an advert for Follows & Bates winding machines from the 1900s. These innovative tools revolutionized the art of woodworking and made it more efficient than ever before. The Wood Cutter painting on oil board mesmerizes us with its vivid depiction of a rugged woodsman immersed in his laborious task. His weathered face tells tales of countless hours spent chopping firewood to warm homes during harsh winters. Traveling even further back in time, we encounter a 17th-century woodcutter diligently working amidst an old posting yard in Surrey. This snapshot offers a glimpse into the daily life and struggles faced by those who relied on timber for survival. As our journey nears its end, we find ourselves in a German kitchen bustling with activity. Chopping firewood is not merely a chore here; it is an integral part of creating hearty meals that bring families together around crackling fires. Through these captivating glimpses into history and culture, "chopping" emerges as more than just splitting wood—it represents resilience, craftsmanship, and sustenance for both body and soul. It reminds us that even mundane tasks can hold profound significance when approached with dedication and passion.