Fruit Farm Collection

Gathering Plums, 1901, (c1930). Creator: Henry Herbert la Thangue
Gathering Plums, 1901, (c1930). A young woman and boy fill baskets with fallen fruit in an orchard with a stream running through it. Painting in the Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester

Capped cantaloupe, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Capped cantaloupe. Imperial Valley, California

Capped cantaloupe, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Capped cantaloupe. Imperial Valley, California

Fruit Picking in War Time, 1944. Creator: Unknown
Fruit Picking in War Time, 1944. From "Boy Scouts, by E. E. Reynolds. [Collins, London, 1944]

Cantaloupe field, desert agriculture on the Mexican border, Imperial Valley, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cantaloupe field, desert agriculture on the Mexican border. Large-scale corporation farming. Imperial Valley, California

Irrigator in brushed and capped cantaloupe field, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Irrigator in brushed and capped cantaloupe field. Imperial Valley, California

Women packing apricots in large open sheds adjoining the orchards, Brentwood, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Women packing apricots in large open sheds adjoining the orchards. Brentwood, California

Women packing apricots in large open sheds adjoining the orchards, Brentwood, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Women packing apricots in large open sheds adjoining the orchards. Brentwood, California

Cantaloupe field and ranch house, Imperial Valley, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Cantaloupe field and ranch house. Imperial Valley, California. Desert agriculture on the Mexican border. Large-scale corporation farming, Mexican labor

Mexican picking melons in the Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mexican picking melons in the Imperial Valley, California

Mexican melon picker of the Imperial Valley, unloading his bag, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mexican melon picker of the Imperial Valley, unloading his bag. California

Orange packing shed, Strathmore, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Orange packing shed. Strathmore, California

Orange picker's camp, Strathmore, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Strathmore, California. Orange picker's camp. One dollar a week rental

FSA rural rehabilitation client, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm Security Administration (FSA) rural rehabilitation client. Tulare County, California

Farmyard of rural rehabilitation client, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farmyard of rural rehabilitation client. Tulare County, California

Pineapple plantation, Australia, 1928. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Australia, 2nd series

Hay stack and automobile of peach pickers, Delta County, Colorado, 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Hay stack and automobile of peach pickers, Delta County, Colorado

Hauling crates of peaches from the orchard to the shipping shed, Delta County, Colo. 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Hauling crates of peaches from the orchard to the shipping shed, Delta County, Colorado

Cherry orchards and irrigation ditch, Emmett, Idaho, 1941. Creator: Russell Lee
Cherry orchards and irrigation ditch, Emmett, Idaho

Cherry orchards and farming land, Emmett, Idaho, 1941. Creator: Russell Lee
Cherry orchards and farming land, Emmett, Idaho

Pickers in a peach orchard, Delta County, Colo. 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Pickers in a peach orchard, Delta County, Colorado

Peaches [i. e. apples] on a tree, orchard in Delta County, Colo. 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Peaches [i.e. apples] on a tree, orchard in Delta County, Colorado

Home of a fruit tree rancher, Delta County, Colo. 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Home of a fruit tree rancher, Delta County, Colorado

Crates of peaches in the orchard, Delta County, Colo. 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Crates of peaches in the orchard, Delta County, Colorado

Crates of peaches being gathered from pickers to be hauled to... Delta County, Colo. 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Crates of peaches being gathered from pickers to be hauled to the shipping shed, Delta County, Colorado

Peach trees in an orchard, Delta County, Colo. 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Peach trees in an orchard, Delta County, Colorado

A branch of peaches in an orchard, Delta County, Colo. 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
A branch of peaches in an orchard, Delta County, Colorado

Cherry orchards, farm lands and irrigation ditch at Emmett, Idaho, 1941. Creator: Russell Lee
Cherry orchards, farm lands and irrigation ditch at Emmett, Idaho

Woman collecting apples from a box at a farm shop. Photographed in Sweden

Polytunnels growing raspberry plants (Rubus idaeus) in rows. These tunnels are made of polyethylene and have similar effects to greenhouses providing a warm and humid environment

Polytunnels in rows. These polytunnels are being used to cultivate raspberry plants (Rubus idaeus). They are made of polyethylene and provide a warm and humid environment for growing crops

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"Capturing the Essence of Fruit Farming: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to 1901, where Henry Herbert la Thangue's brushstrokes beautifully depict the art of gathering plums on a fruitful farm. Fast forward to 1930 and Russell Lee captures a snapshot of hay stacks and an automobile amidst peach pickers in Delta County, Colorado. In this enchanting journey through history, we find ourselves transported to 1940, witnessing the laborious task of hauling crates filled with succulent peaches from orchards to shipping sheds, and is here that Lee's lens immortalizes the hardworking farmers who dedicated their lives to cultivating these delectable fruits. Emmett, Idaho beckons us next as we explore cherry orchards intertwined with irrigation ditches in 1941. The fertile farming land stretches far and wide, showcasing nature's bounty under Russell Lee's watchful eye. As we delve deeper into Delta County in Colorado during the same year, we encounter pickers diligently working amidst peach trees. Their dedication is palpable as they harvest nature's treasures for our enjoyment. Lee continues his exploration by capturing crates upon crates brimming with peaches nestled within orchards. These vibrant images serve as a testament to both nature's generosity and human perseverance. Our final stop takes us inside the home of a fruit tree rancher - a sanctuary built upon generations' worth of knowledge and passion for nurturing these delicate plants. Here lies evidence of countless hours spent tending to each tree with love and care. Through La Thangue's artwork and Lee's photographs, we are granted an intimate glimpse into an era when fruit farming was not just a livelihood but also an art form. These captivating snapshots remind us that behind every piece of fruit lies years of hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment from those who tend these bountiful farms.