Oyster Collection (page 17)

Qatar, Ad Dawhah, Doha. Doha Corniche - Pearl Monument

Brass medal, Galveston, Texas, 21 September 1893
CHAMPION OYSTER EATER. Brass medal, Galveston, Texas, 21 September 1893

Oysters served at a restaurant on the Croisette at Cannes, France
FRANCE: OYSTERS. Oysters served at a restaurant on the Croisette at Cannes, France

CIVIL WAR: RESTAURANT. Business seems to be slow at Sutlers bomb proof Fruit & Oyster House on the Union Army line at the siege of Petersburg, Virginia, June 1864 to March 1864

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS, 1863. Andrews of Virginia haranguing the mob during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863. Contemporary American wood engraving

AMERICAN FISHING, 1867. American Fishing Scenes. Wood engraving, American, 1867

OYSTER SEASON, 1882. Harvesting and processing oysters in New York City during the opening of the oyster season, 1 September. Wood engraving, American, 1882

NEW YORK: OYSTER HAUL. An abundant oyster haul in Long Island Sound, New York. Wood engraving, American, 1859

YOUNG OYSTER. Line engraving

OYSTERS. Group of oysters at different stages of development. Line engraving

FULTON FISH MARKET, 1870. Oyster stands in the fish market. Wood engraving

HOGARTH: ELECTION. Humours of an Election Entertainment. Steel engraving, c1860, after the original by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

FULTON FISH MARKET, 1867. Oyster stalls and lunch rooms at Fulton Market, Fulton Street, New York. Wood engraving, American, 1867

TOWN CRIER, 18th CENTURY. Twelve pence a-peck, Oysters! An 18th century London, England, town crier offering oysters for sale. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

A summer conference at Oyster Bay. Illustration shows Theodore Roosevelt speaking at a meeting of the Inter-State Weather Commission and the North, East, West, and South winds, Rain

A surprise party at Oyster Bay. Illustration shows a group of men making a surprise nighttime visit to Theodore Roosevelt, wearing pajamas, at Oyster Bay; Edward H

Why not settle it socially at Oyster Bay?. Illustration shows a vignette cartoon with a central image showing President Theodore Roosevelt sitting with Russian, Japanese

Little Teeny, one of the smallest oyster shuckers at Pass Christian, Miss. Did not know how old she was. Location: Pass Christian, Mississippi. Date 1911 February

Oyster Boats at Billingsgate Market, London, 1877
Engraving showing oyster boats (on right, with masts) and lighters, in the River Thames, outside Billingsgate Fish Market, London, 1877. Date: 26 May 1877

Oyster Shell and Pearls
Oyster shells and pearls. Date: 1988

De Hems restaurant, Soho
De Hems restaurant, oyster bar, saloon bar and grotto on Macclesfield Street, Soho, London. Date: 1947

Scout visit to Theodore Roosevelts Grave
An annual ceremonial visit of the American Boy Scouts to Theodore Roosevelts grave at Youngs Memorial Cemetery, Long Island, New York. 1934

Washing Oysters / Photo
OYSTER INDUSTRY - fishermen washing oysters Date: 1930

Edible Oyster (Ostrea edulis) adult, on seabed, Swanage Pier, Swanage Bay, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, june

Thorny oyster (Spondylus varius). This filter feeder is a bivalve mollusc and is part of the clam family. However, like true oysters, this oyster cements itself to rocks

Cockle shell, SEM
Cockle shell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the shell of a cockle, a bivalve mollusc. Bivalve molluscs are so-called because they have symmetrical two-part shells joined by a hinge

Toadfish

Pearl between teeth. Conceptual image of a pearl held between a womans teeth. This could represent teeth that are clean, healthy, white, polished or " pearly"

Oyster. One half of a European oyster (Ostrea edulis), which is cultivated for its flesh. Seafood is a good source of protein, although it can provoke allergies in some people

Seafood plate
Seafood platter comprising mussels, squid rings, prawns and oysters. Seafood is a good source of protein, but can provoke allergies in some people

Thorny oyster mantle. Thorny oysters (Spondylus varians) are filter feeders and are common on steep reefs and walls. Along the edge of their mantle are simple eyes (small dots, upper right)

Pearl in a shell. Pearls are accretions of nacre (calcium carbonate) secreted by certain oysters and mussels. The presence of a foreign body (such as a parasite or a grain of sand)

Pacific oysters (Crassostrea gigas). This oyster, which is edible, is native to the Pacific coasts of Asia. It has been introduced to other coastal areas worldwide

Thorny oyster and red sponge. Thorny oyster (Spondylus varians) with a red sponge (red, bottom) covering its shell. Thorny oysters are filter feeders and are common on steep reefs and walls

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East Indian divers gathering parls, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Boston Oyster House Room, Morrison Hotel, Chicago
The Boston Oyster House room in the Morrison Hotel, Chicago Date: 1920s

French Polynesia, Moorea Tiki Polynesian village. Oyster shells / oyster farm; black pearls

Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York
Sagamore Hill, residence of Colonel Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York

Anon. Warne alphabet 1875. MNO
Page from a 19th century alphabet book with M for magpie, N for nest and O for oyster

The Congress Hall (Haus der Kulturen der Welt), Germanys national centre for contemporary non-European art, in the Tiergarten park, Berlin

Oyster boats off Falmouth, Cornwall
Oyster boats with their colourful sails off Falmouth in Cornwall

Bartholomew Fair (1721)
Coloured, semi-circular illustration of Bartholomew Fair (1721), with small text giving the history of the fair, published by J. F. Setchel, London, c1820. HPF/5C/47

Getting Fed Up
Cartoon, Getting Fed Up. A landlady fishing for supplies such as cod and oyster sauce. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evan"

Oyster & its Claimants
THE OYSTER AND ITS CLAIMANTS: An oyster is spied by two men each claiming to have seen it first; the appointed judge swallows the oyster, handing each a shell

England / Pin Mill
The waterfront at Pin Mill, Suffolk, with its waterside inn, the " Butt and Oyster", overlooking the Orwell Estuary, a favourite resort for fishermen and yachtsmen

French Street Traders
A man pulls a water cart, a minstrel sings along to his hand-cranked music box and a lady sits mending socks, on a street with a dentist, upholsterer and oyster shop

Charcoal Porters Fight
Two charcoal porters engaged in a brawl are kept apart by an oyster seller. Other porters, drinkers and a dog look on in alarm, humour and indifference

Social / Oyster Stall 1900
People gather round a London oyster stall in the evening

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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.