Oyster Collection (page 14)

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. Nine of these children from 8 years old up go to school half a day. They shuck oysters for four hours before school and three hours after school and on Saturday from 4 A.M

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A young oyster shucker standing on mound of shells in Biloxi, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. Young children that shuck oysters and tend to the babies at the Pass Packing Co. in Christian, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A ten-year old oyster shucker at the Maggioni Canning Co. in Port Royal, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911

HINE: OYSTER SHUCKER, 1911. An eight year-old oyster shucker from Baltimore at the Dunbar Cannery factory in Dunbar, Louisiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1911

HINE: OYSTER SHUCKERS, 1911. A shucking-boss observing a young boy as he shucks oysters at the Dunbar Cannery factory in Dunbar, Louisiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1911

HINE: OYSTER SHUCKERS, 1911. Young boys and girls working alongside men and women shucking oysters at the Dunbar Cannery factory in Dunbar, Louisiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1911

HINE: OYSTER SHUCKERS, 1911. Men, Women, boys and girl oyster shuckers standing in front of a great hill of oyster shells at the Dunbar Cannery factory in Dunbar, Louisiana

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A young shrimp-picker and oyster shucker in Biloxi, Mississippi. Behind him is a mountain of oyster shells. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911

HINE: OYSTER SHUCKERS, 1913. Young boys shucking oysters at a factory in Bluffton, South Carolina. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1913

MARYLAND: OYSTERS, 1889. A Southern oyster peddler. Engraving after a drawing by B. West Clinedinst, 1889

NEW YORK: OYSTERS, 1886. Oystering on Long Island. Engraving from a drawing by F. Dielman, 1886

HINE: OYSTER FISHING, 1909. Men and two boys aboard an oyster fishing boat in Apalachicola, Florida. Photograph by Lewis Hine, January 1909

HINE: OYSTER FISHING, 1911. Workers unloading oysters on the dock at the Alabama Canning Co. Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911

HINE: OYSTER FISHING, 1911. Two young oyster fisherman aboard an oyster boat in Mobile Bay, the Reef near Bayou La Batre, Alabama. Photograph by Lewis Hine, February 1911

HINE: HOUSING, 1911. Fifty oyster shuckers housed in this miserable row of dilapidated shacks, located on an old shell-pile and partly surrounded by a tidal marsh at the Maggioni Canning Co

HINE: HOUSING, 1911. A camp for workers of the Peerless Oyster Co. in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Photograph by Lewis Hine, March 1911

ROW HOUSES, c1919. Row houses identified as farm buildings, with the A.E. Beitzell Oyster House on the right, Washington D.C. Photograph, c1919

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Scaly Thorny Oyster on night dive Pantai Parigi dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Scaly Thorny Oyster

Spoof postcard on the Colchester Native Oyster Beds ! Date: circa 1910s

France - Arcachon - Oyster Gatherer
A wonderful postcard photograph of a woman Oyster Gatherer (Parqueuse) from Arcachon in the Gironde department in southwestern France

Scotts Restaurant in London - famed for its oysters and lobster, formerly with sawdust on the floor and a zinc bar. On the corner of Piccadilly and Shaftesbury Avenue. Date: circa early 1920s

Cancale, Brittany, France - The Oyster Beds
The departure of the Fishing Fleet from Cancale, a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany in northwestern France. Date: circa 1906

200, 000 bushels of Oyster Shells, Hampton, Virginia, USA - adjoining an oyster packing plant Date: 1914

Parqueuse or Oyster Gatherer, France
A Parqueuse or Oyster Gatherer from the Bassin d Arcachon in south-west France. Her shoes may lack Parisian chic but are eminently practical for traversing the mudflats. Date: circa 1910s

Beautiful black pearls harvested after 18 months. Black pearl farming at Hinano Pearl Farm, Fakarava, Tuamotus, French Polynesia (Editorial Usage Only)

Black pearl farming at Hinano Pearl Farm, Fakarava, Tuamotus, French Polynesia (Editorial Usage Only)

Oyster and shellfish shell fish farm beds in the Kanal Malog Stona straight by the Peljesac peninsula with mountains in the background Peljesac peninsula. Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

EU, France, Brittany, Ille-et-Vilaine, Cancale. Cancale Oysters, Fines de Claire"
EU, France, Brittany, Ille, et, Vilaine, Cancale. Cancale Oysters, Fines de Claire

Bouzigues Languedoc. Oyster on half shell with lemon. France. Europe

Europe, France, Aix En Provence. Oysters and shellfish in outdoor market

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France, Paris, seafood restaurant display

Colchester - An army of men were employed opening oysters for the annual feast 19 October 1922

Pearl Cultivation 6 May 1921

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The Hazards and Great Oyster Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania, Australia Date:

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Aerial - Oyster racks Date:

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Oyster Fossil (Gryphea arcuata) Date:

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Tractor and trailer with oysters at low tide Date:

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Oyster fishing on Long Island Sound off of Norwalk (Nyctea scandiaca) Date:

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Oyster beds at low tide Date:

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Oyster beds at low tide Date:

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Oysters - in boxes / crates. Kergo harbour, near Lorient, France Date:

Oyster bed racks at low tide, Agon Coutainville, Normandy, France, February

Au Bon Cidre De Normandie, Oysters, Shopping, Paris, France, 19th Century, Oyster, Seafood, Food And Drink, Liszt Gourmet Archive

The Oyster and its Claimants, by Gustave Dore

View of oyster beds with tractor and trailer at low tide, Pirou Beach, Manche, Normandy, France, February

Oyster bed rack at low tide, Pirou Beach, Manche, Normandy, France, February

Fossilised Exogyra africana (Oyster shells), late Cretaceous era

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"Discover the Timeless Elegance of Oysters: From Rolex Precision Watches to Marine Delicacies" Step back in time to 1937, when Rolex introduced their revolutionary Oyster precision watches. Just like an oyster's protective shell, these timepieces were designed to withstand the elements and ensure impeccable accuracy. Speaking of oysters, let's dive into the coastal town of Whitstable, known as the birthplace of the famous Oyster Catch. For centuries, locals have harvested these delectable treasures from its pristine waters. Did you know that even artificial pearls owe their existence to oyster shells? These fascinating creatures create stunning gems within their shells through a natural process that has captivated humans for ages. Travel across continents and arrive at Union Street in Boston, Massachusetts. There stands The Union Bar and Ye Olde Union Oyster House sign—a historic landmark dating back years—serving mouthwatering seafood delicacies since times immemorial. Take a leap further into history with an advert from 1930 showcasing the groundbreaking Rolex Oyster waterproof wristwatch. This innovative creation allowed adventurers to explore underwater realms without compromising style or functionality. Oysters not only fascinate us today but also fascinated artists throughout history. Edouard Manet immortalized them on canvas in his masterpiece "Oysters" created in 1862—an exquisite portrayal capturing their allure and sensuality. Legend tells us about Naiads—the nymphs who guarded freshwater sources—and how they cherished oysters as symbols of purity and abundance. These mythical beings understood nature's secrets long before we did. Witness the grand opening of Colchester Oyster Fishery—an event steeped in tradition and celebration—where generations have gathered to commemorate this bountiful gift from the sea. Imagine holding four delicate oyster shells in your hands; each one represents a unique story waiting to be unveiled. Their iridescent beauty reminds us of nature's artistry and the treasures hidden within.