Husk Collection

Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree C016 / 3341
Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree. Artwork of a sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree, with a close-up showing a chestnut on a branch (upper right)

Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Corn field and a sunset with silver clouds

Zea saccharata, Sweet Corn, cob with green foliage

An engraving depicting the sifting husks from rice and grinding grain, 19th century
5310700 An engraving depicting the sifting husks from rice and grinding grain, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1833); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the production of flake cocoa by grinding roasted cocoa beans
5310629 An engraving depicting the production of flake cocoa by grinding roasted cocoa beans. Cocoa was a cheaper product than chocolate as it was produced from beans which had not been as thoroughly

Coconut tree, Cocos nucifera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher
FLO4564630 Coconut tree, Cocos nucifera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Jew's Cherry
Jackie Matthews

A family husking Kola nuts in Nigeria, Africa. The caffeine-containing fruit of the tree is used as a flavoring ingredient in beverages

Sierra Leone, West Africa - Husking of Rice pestle & mortar
Sierra Leone, West Africa - The husking of rice using a pestle and mortar - common traditional domestic scene of food preparation. Date: circa 1910s

A Komodo Dragon is seen in Komodo National Park, Indonesia April 6, 2018. REUTERS/Henning Gloystein

F. 37 Freycinetia baueriana, c. 1790-95 (w / c & ink on paper)
5671336 F.37 Freycinetia baueriana, c.1790-95 (w/c & ink on paper) by Doody, John (fl.1790-99) (attr. to); 39.8x52.5 cm; Mitchell Library

Storage bag, United States, c. 1850 / 70. Creator: Unknown
Storage bag, Pacific Northwest, United States, c. 1850/70

Storage bag, United States, c. 1860 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Storage bag, Pacific Northwest, United States, c. 1860/80

Husking, pub. 1861 (colour litho)
3468008 Husking, pub. 1861 (colour litho) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Page 172. Physalis edulis, c. 1803-06 (w / c, pen, ink and pencil)
5670534 Page 172. Physalis edulis, c.1803-06 (w/c, pen, ink and pencil) by Lewin, John William (1770-1819); Mitchell Library

Lat 1156 B f. 163 November; deer hunting, from the Hours of Marguerite d Orleans
BAL51345 Lat 1156 B f.163 November; deer hunting, from the Hours of Marguerite d Orleans, 1426-38 by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Husks of Emmer, from Fayum
AMQ107044 Husks of Emmer, from Fayum by Egyptian; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright

Lat 1156 B f. 163 November; deer hunting, from the Hours of Marguerite d Orleans
BAL323478 Lat 1156 B f.163 November; deer hunting, from the Hours of Marguerite d Orleans, 1426-38 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Chinese agriculture. Peasants planting a field with a seeding machine (a hopper with two pipes leading to pronged feet), man irrigating a field on a water pump

Blond plantain or desert Indianwheat, Plantago ovata (Plantago ispaghula). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

Coconut tree, Cocos nucifera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants)

Ketmia, c. 1742 (hand-coloured engraving)
1631618 Ketmia, c.1742 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ehret, Georg Dionysius (1710-70); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German, out of copyright

Coconuts and Coconut Tree (Palm Tree), from Flore des Antilles
992280 Coconuts and Coconut Tree (Palm Tree), from Flore des Antilles by FranAzois Richard de Tussac, 1808 (coloured engraving) by Dumesnil

The Hares and Frogs, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub. 1903 (engraving)
3504411 The Hares and Frogs, from A Hundred Fables of Aesop, pub.1903 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Toy man and cart, from Jalisco (braided corn husks)
XBP229296 Toy man and cart, from Jalisco (braided corn husks) by Mexican School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Mexican, out of copyright

Bible Natural History
LLM460126 Bible Natural History by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bible Natural History. Illustration for The National Comprehensive Bible (W R M Phun & Son)

Chestnuts, plate 32 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot
REV279417 Chestnuts, plate 32 from Fantaisies decoratives, engraved by Gillot, published by Jules Rouam, Librairie de l Art, Paris, 1887 (colour engraving) by Habert-Dys

The Gluttons (squirrels)
PWI82873 The Gluttons (squirrels) by Decker, Joseph (1853-1924); 29x44 cm; Private Collection; ePeter Willi; American, out of copyright

Datura stramonium, botanical plate (colour litho)
CHT176617 Datura stramonium, botanical plate (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Goldenrain
Aidong Ning

The Last Days of Harvest (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVII), December 6, 1873. Creator: Unknown
The Last Days of Harvest (Harpers Weekly, Vol. XVII), December 6, 1873

Madagascar - Shelling (De-husking) Rice Date: circa 1906

Hawaii, Oahu, A Coconut In Halves, White Meaty Fruit

Palm Trees, Arecaceae Genera

Hands holding corn cob

Handmade New Year card in the shape of nuts, which opens to reveal a seasonal greeting. Date: circa 1890s

Handmade Christmas card in the shape of nuts, which opens to reveal a seasonal greeting. Date: circa 1890s

Seychelles Island cocoa-nut, ripe spadix with husk, ripe nut and embryo, Lodoicea sechellarum.. Illustration by WJ Hooker, engraved by Swan

Matches making machine, cutting machine
Machinery for making matches. There is a peeling machine, a cutting machine, a cleaning machine, a machine for arranging the matches neatly, a loading machine, and finally

Matches making machine, cleaning machine
Machinery for making matches. There is a peeling machine, a cutting machine, a cleaning machine, a machine for arranging the matches neatly, a loading machine, and finally

Workers Preparing Rice in Jamaica
Workers prepare rice in Jamaica. The rice is knocked off the straw, beaten with a wooden pestle to loosen the grain from the husk, then winnowed in hand sieves. Date: circa 1895

Corn
Antique illustration of corn with leafs on white background

Matches making machine, loading machine
Machinery for making matches. There is a peeling machine, a cutting machine, a cleaning machine, a machine for arranging the matches neatly, a loading machine, and finally

Matches making machine, machine for filling a box of matches
Machinery for making matches. There is a peeling machine, a cutting machine, a cleaning machine, a machine for arranging the matches neatly, a loading machine, and finally

Matches making machine, peeling machine
Machinery for making matches. There is a peeling machine, a cutting machine, a cleaning machine, a machine for arranging the matches neatly, a loading machine, and finally

Matches making machine, machine for arranging the matches neatly
Machinery for making matches. There is a peeling machine, a cutting machine, a cleaning machine, a machine for arranging the matches neatly, a loading machine, and finally

Farmer Husks Corn On Cornfield
An American farmer sits on an overturned basket in a cornfield and husks corn during harvest season, 1850s. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Black and white digital illustration of Durian showing aril and thorn-covered husk

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"Husk: Unveiling the Essence of Nature's Bounty and Cultural Traditions" Delving into the depths of nature, we find ourselves under the shade of a majestic Sweet chestnut tree (Castanea sativa) in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Its C016 / 3341 variety stands tall, adorned with its sweet treasures. As dusk settles over Lancaster County, a mesmerizing corn field bathes in the golden hues of a sunset. Silver clouds dance above, casting an ethereal glow on Zea saccharata - Sweet Corn's cob and vibrant green foliage. Embarking on a journey to Nigeria, Africa takes us deep into family traditions as we witness them husking Kola nuts together. This caffeine-containing fruit holds cultural significance and symbolizes unity among loved ones. Sierra Leone welcomes us with open arms as we witness the age-old practice of husking rice using pestle & mortar. The rhythmic motion echoes through generations, preserving their rich heritage and nourishing communities. On Seychelles Island lies a treasure trove that awaits discovery - ripe spadix coco-nuts hang from trees like precious gems waiting to be husked for their heavenly flavors and versatile uses. In Komodo National Park, where ancient creatures roam freely, our eyes catch sight of a mighty Komodo Dragon amidst lush greenery – reminding us that even in nature's wild embrace, beauty thrives within every scale and crevice. Engraved in history is the Coffee Plant – an emblematic representation of human ingenuity harnessing nature's gifts to create one of life's most beloved beverages; it tells tales steeped in aroma and shared moments around tables worldwide. Filling our hearts with wonder is F37 Freycinetia baueriana – captured delicately on paper centuries ago using watercolors & ink; this botanical masterpiece celebrates nature's intricate details and inspires awe in its viewers.