Marrow Collection

Turban squash (Cucurbita) and other mixed squashes

Tudor Cottage vegetable garden, Walton, Essex
Standing in the vegetable garden of Tudor Cottage, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, a bowler hatted and bearded gentleman proudly displays one of his marrows, while a woman stands on the path. circa 1900

Marrow and forget-me-not pollen, SEM
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from a marrow plant (Cucurbita sp. left) and a forget-me-not plant (Myosotis sp. lower right)

Vegetables on sale in India: Cauliflower, carrots, marrows etc
PM-10247 Vegetables on sale in India Cauliflower, carrots, marrows etc. Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Longitudinal sections of the femur 1,2 and of the tibia 3. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after an anatomical
FLO4565745 Longitudinal sections of the femur 1,2 and of the tibia 3. Copperplate engraving by Edward Mitchell after an anatomical illustration by Jean-Joseph Sue from John Barclay's A Series of

The Vegetable Market, 1662. Creator: Hendrik Martensz. Sorgh
The Vegetable Market, 1662

Kitchen Interior, 1645. Creator: Jan Olis
Kitchen Interior, 1645. Woman preparing poultry for cooking on a spit while a man holding a tankard sits and watches. In the foreground are fruit and vegetables, and on the left is a calf's head

Preparing Fruit for Jam-Making, September 1941, 1943. Creator: Unknown
Preparing Fruit for Jam-Making, September 1941, 1943. British women contribute to the war effort. From "Women's Institutes, by Cicely McCall. [Collins, London, 1943]

International exhibition of fruits, vegetables, etc. in the Horticultural Society's gardens, 1862. Creator: Unknown
International exhibition of fruits, vegetables, etc. in the Horticultural Society's gardens - gourds, 1862. Besides the domestic contributions, which were of magnificent size and quality

"Reporting our harvest to Chairman Mao", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
RDA78564 "Reporting our harvest to Chairman Mao", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century)

Berkshire piglet in a basket among squashes in early autumn; Rhode Island, USA. October

Marrows are seen in vegetable crates at the Farmers Market in Ta Qali
Marrows are seen in vegetable crates at the Farmers Market, where farmers can sell their fruit and vegetables directly to the public, in Ta Qali, Malta February 6, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

San Hunter-gatherers in Africa
Carlo Kaminski

Fruit market in Cuba, c. 1900 (b/w photo)
2920941 Fruit market in Cuba, c.1900 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Vegetables and Fruit (oil on canvas)
XNT35203 Vegetables and Fruit (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; (add.info.: by Louis Valtat)

Garden Vegetables, illustration from Garden Ways and Garden Days (colour litho)
IL274125 Garden Vegetables, illustration from Garden Ways and Garden Days (colour litho) by Muckley, Louis Fairfax (1862-1926); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

I took up the marrow bone and flung it at his head (colour litho)
3648713 I took up the marrow bone and flung it at his head (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: I took up the marrow bone and flung it at his head)

Brown, or Norway Rat, engraved by John T. Bowen (1801-c. 56) published 1845 (colour litho)
BBC195120 Brown, or Norway Rat, engraved by John T. Bowen (1801-c.56) published 1845 (colour litho) by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Cinderella and the Glass Slipper. circa 1900

Still Life of Cherries, Marrows and Pears
GG46322 Still Life of Cherries, Marrows and Pears by Italian School, (18th century); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

A Maid Washing Carrots at a Fountain with Two Gardeners at Work (oil on canvas)
LST204700 A Maid Washing Carrots at a Fountain with Two Gardeners at Work (oil on canvas) by Muys, Nicols or Nicolaes (1740-1808); 68x80.6 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts

The Braes Of Yarrow (engraving)
3655209 The Braes Of Yarrow (engraving) by Gow, Mary L. (1851-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Braes Of Yarrow. Illustration for Illustrated British Ballads Old)

The Amateur Gardeners Dream

Two women with prize fruit at a Kentucky fair, USA
Two women with a table of prize fruit at a Kentucky fair, USA

Whimsical Portrait
NUL38844 Whimsical Portrait by Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-93); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Still Life with Fruit and Vegetables (oil on canvas)
BBC210082 Still Life with Fruit and Vegetables (oil on canvas) by Snyders or Snijders, Frans (1579-1657); Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena, CA, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

Dishes of vegetables (colour litho)
960328 Dishes of vegetables (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dishes of vegetables. Plate V from Household Management.); © Look and Learn

Still Life with Fruit, Foliage and Insects, c. 1669 (oil on canvas)
488254 Still Life with Fruit, Foliage and Insects, c.1669 (oil on canvas) by Mignon, Abraham (1640-79); 58.42 x 49.53 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Still life with fruit (panel)
AII85642 Still life with fruit (panel) by Ruysch, Rachel (1664-1750); 46x61 cm; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; Dutch, out of copyright

Still Life with Huntsman, c. 1615 (oil on canvas)
5863967 Still Life with Huntsman, c.1615 (oil on canvas) by Snyders or Snijders, Frans (1579-1657); 113.7x205.5 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Flemish, out of copyright

Still life with vegetable basket
UstinaGreen

A woman with a selection of vegetables, some of which can be used for pickling. 24th August 1935

Sgt A Wren and PC W Davies have a witness of weights to help the verdict of whos the best gardener September 1943

DRESSED VEGETABLES
Stuffed tomatoes - Vegetable Marrow a la creme - Spinach - Potato Croquettes - Haricot Beans - Tossed Mushrooms - Wafer Potatoes - New Carrots and White Sauce. Bon appetit! Date: circa 1900

Vegetable Marrows, 1947. Artist: JE Sowerby
Vegetable Marrows, 1947. From British Herbs and Vegetables, by George M. Taylor [Collins, London, 1947]

TV Progs Catweazle starring Geoffrey Bayldon Actor as Catweazle here holding up a giant Marrow October 1970 dbase msi ragged clothes

Boy scouts at Jamboree, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Boy scouts enjoying an outdoor activity at a Jamboree in Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: 1952

Vegetable and Flower Market (oil on canvas)
XAL161176 Vegetable and Flower Market (oil on canvas) by Muyser, Arnout de (c.1560-1620); Museo e Gallerie Nazionale di Capodimonte, Naples

A young Samburu boy sucks marrow straight from the leg bone of a cow. Marrow is a much sought-after delicacy. During every Samburu ceremony

Barrack Room
Photograph from an album of 73 photographs possibly compiled by Lt Peter Marrow, 1st (or King s) Dragoon Guards, 1871-1874.Showing groups of officers and other ranks, troops

Cross-section diagram of a human long bone

Illustration, assorted fresh fruit and vegetables, Cauliflower and Cabbage heads, Marrow, Apples, Pear, Potatoes, Runner Beans, Leak, Carrot, Strawberries, Blackberries, Beetroot

Selection of vegetables

Illustration of potato plant, carrots, onions, tomato plant, leeks, parsnips, beetroot, shallots, ma

Vintage World War II poster of a basket filled with fresh vegetables. It reads, Your own vegetables all the year round... if you Dig For Victory Now

Girl selling grapes from a large table laden with fruit and vegetables
BAL67242 Girl selling grapes from a large table laden with fruit and vegetables by Schooten, Floris van (fl.1612-1655); 99x132.5 cm; Johnny van Haeften Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Man and Woman Before a Table Laid with Fruits and Vegetables
BAL57960 Man and Woman Before a Table Laid with Fruits and Vegetables by Flegel, Georg (1566-1638); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Still Life
BAL52353 Still Life by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

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"Marrow: A Journey Through Gardens, Markets, and Cultures" Step into the Tudor Cottage vegetable garden in Walton, Essex, where vibrant marrows thrive alongside forget-me-nots. Their delicate flowers release pollen that dances under the watchful eye of a scanning electron microscope (SEM), revealing their intricate beauty. From rural England to bustling India, marrows make their presence known on vegetable stands alongside cauliflower and carrots. These versatile vegetables find themselves embraced by San Hunter-gatherers in Africa as they forage for sustenance amidst nature's bounty. Travel back in time to a fruit market in Cuba circa 1900 through a captivating black-and-white photograph. Amidst the hustle and bustle, marrows proudly stand among other produce, showcasing their global appeal. In an oil-on-canvas masterpiece titled "Vegetables and Fruit, " artists capture the essence of marrows' rich colors and textures, and are celebrated alongside Berkshire piglets nestled amongst squashes during early autumn in Rhode Island, USA - a picturesque scene that epitomizes abundance. Turban squash takes center stage among an array of mixed squashes; its unique shape adds intrigue to any culinary creation. At the Farmers Market in Ta Qali, crates overflow with marrows - symbols of freshness and local harvests. Illustrations from "Garden Ways and Garden Days" bring garden vegetables to life with vivid colors. Marrow vines intertwine with other plants as they flourish under nurturing hands. Yet not all encounters with it can idyllic; some wield them as weapons. In a comical lithograph depiction, someone playfully hurls a marrow bone at another's head - reminding us that even humble vegetables can inspire laughter. Lastly, we encounter brown or Norway rats engraved by John T. Bowen published in 1845. These rodents have developed an affinity for marrow bones throughout history – proof that these vegetables have been cherished by both humans and creatures alike.