Peas Collection

Pea Apparatus by William Heath Robinson
An interesting and elegant apparatus designed to overcome once for all the difficulties of conveying green peas to the mouth

First Portrait of King Charles III
Portrait of King Charles III commissioned from artist Alastair Barford by ILN. The portrait was painted in oils by the artist Alastair Barford

Annual and Biannual flowers
A wonderful array of garden flowers in bloom including chrysanthemums, foxgloves (digitalis), hollyhocks, pansies, sweet peas, gladioli, iris, petunias and nasturtiums. Date: 1930

Balanced diet, computer artwork. A balanced diet shown as segments of a pie. The pie shows what proportion of the diet should be made up of each of the major food groups

Horse-drawn fish and chips wagon - Cornwall
A horse-drawn hot fish and chips wagon in Cornwall, close to St Austell

Design for a fan: The pea stakers, 1890 (gouache over black chalk on coarse brown paper)
1217679 Design for a fan: The pea stakers, 1890 (gouache over black chalk on coarse brown paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 40.7x64.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Mendels peas. Historical artwork of the peas (Pisum sp.) used by Gregor Mendel (1822-1884) in his experiments into heredity. He cross-bred peas that produced yellow (A) and green (B) peas

Advertisement for Rices Seeds (colour litho) (recto of 3601175)
3601174 Advertisement for Rices Seeds (colour litho) (recto of 3601175) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American

Selfridges fancy dress advertisement
Selfridges say that the secret of successful fancy dress is originality. Advertisement for fancy dress costumes from Selfridges department store

Wartime cuisine - fish and chips
Wartime rashioning during the Second World War. A plate of steak and veg is a dream, but at least there is still fish and chips to keep the spirits up and the bellies full! Date: circa early 1940s

Roast meal

Butterfly Pea flower - This is the purple variety. In India seeds and roots used as a purgative
DH-3573 Butterfly Pea flower - This is the purple variety. In India seeds and roots used as a purgative and roots as a cathartic and diuretic

Peas Petit Pois in a pod
LA-1081 Peas - Petit Pois in a open pod Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

FRESH PEAS FOR SALE
Fresh gathered peas, young Hastings: a woman gathers her apron up to hold the peas poured out by a farmer on the back of a cart Date: 1795

Ducks and Green Peas by Miss E Mitchell
" Ducks and Green Peas" by Miss E Mitchell. A girl shells peas while ducklings cluster round her hoping to eat some of the fallers. Date: 1890

Girl Minds Baby 1888
A little girl minds the baby and shells peas at the same time

Wheat, rye, barley, vetcehs, oats and peas. The Tempest. Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn
FLO4633818 Wheat, rye, barley, vetcehs, oats and peas. The Tempest. Handcoioured botanical illustration drawn and lithographed by Jane Elizabeth Giraud from The Flowers of Shakespeare, Day and Haghe

The walking dead
Victoria Glinka

"Pear jam" or "Once they were friends"
Victoria Glinka

Pea time
Wieteke de Kogel

Chickpeas
Margareth Perfoncio

Fresh Gathered Peas, Young Hastings, published 1795. Creator: Giovanni Vendramini
Fresh Gathered Peas, Young Hastings, published 1795

Large-scale pea fields, near San Juan Bautista, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near San Juan Bautista, California. Large-scale pea fields

Pea fields of the Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Pea fields of the Imperial Valley, California. Tamarisk trees are commonly planted along the irrigation ditches for shade so necessary in this desert valley. Note water barrels

Filipino gang labor in pea fields near Pismo Beach, Nipomo, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Filipino gang labor in pea fields near Pismo Beach, Nipomo, California. Work for Japanese, live on Japanese ranches. Sixty men in this gang

Migrant pea pickers, near Westley, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrant pea pickers from many states line up with their filled hampers on the edge of the field. They wait their turn for weighing. Near Westley, California

Migratory labor camp during pea harvest, FSA, Brawley, Imperial Valley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm Security Administration (FSA). Migratory labor camp during pea harvest. Brawley, Imperial Valley, California

Grower's camp for pickers on large pea ranch... near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California, 1939
Grower's camp for pickers on large pea ranch along ditch bank. Growers camps in Imperial Valley and elsewhere have been much improved this year largely because of influence of Farm Security

One of a row of tents, home of a pea picker, near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
One of a row of tents, home of a pea picker. Near Calipatria, Imperial Valley, California

Picker carrying peas to the weighmaster, near Santa Clara, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Picker carrying peas to the weighmaster. Near Santa Clara, California

En-route to pea harvest in Imperial Valley, U.S. 99, Tulare, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Entered California the fall of 1938. En-route to pea harvest in Imperial Valley. Car broke down. "Want to get back to Missouri if they ever get the money." U.S. 99. Tulare, California

Large-scale pea fields, near San Juan Bautista, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Large-scale pea fields. Near San Juan Bautista, California

Large-scale pea fields, near San Juan Bautista, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near San Juan Bautista, California. Large-scale pea fields

Large-scale agriculture (peas) and old style California ranch house, near King City, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near King City, California. Large-scale agriculture (peas) and old style California ranch house

Harvesting peas requires...migratory labor, Nipomo, CA, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Harvesting peas requires large crews of migratory labor. Nipomo, California

Harvesting peas requires large crews of migratory labor, Nipomo, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Harvesting peas requires large crews of migratory labor. Nipomo, California

Migratory workers harvesting peas near Nipomo, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migratory workers harvesting peas near Nipomo, California

Migratory workers harvesting peas near Nipomo, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migratory workers harvesting peas near Nipomo, California

Erosion from the pea fields, near Santa Maria, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Santa Maria, California. Erosion from the pea fields

Pea picker carrying a hamper of peas to the weighmaster, Nipomo, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Pea picker carrying a hamper of peas to the weighmaster. Nipomo, California

Picking peas near Nipomo, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Picking peas near Nipomo, California. Wages: twenty-two cents a hamper

The pea fields of the California coast, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The pea fields of the California coast

The pea fields of the California coast, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The pea fields of the California coast

Near Tracy, California - Gang of Filipinos in pea field, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Near Tracy, California. Gang of Filipinos in pea field

Pea crop near Sitka, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
Pea crop near Sitka, between c1900 and c1930

A revolutionist in the cloister (litho)
979572 A revolutionist in the cloister (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: A revolutionist in the cloister)

Vase of Flowers, c. 1660. Creator: Jan Davidsz de Heem
Vase of Flowers, c. 1660

The cook at Marshall Hall, seated outdoors, shelling peas?, c1890. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
The cook at Marshall Hall, seated outdoors, shelling peas?, c1890. [African American man at army camp in Maryland]

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"Peas: A Versatile Delight in History and Cuisine" From being featured in the First Portrait of King Charles III to being depicted in William Heath Robinson's whimsical Pea Apparatus, they have a fascinating presence throughout history. Even Cornwall's horse-drawn fish and chips wagon couldn't resist including these little green gems on their menu. But it's not just about the past; peas play an essential role in maintaining a balanced diet. As Selfridges' fancy dress advertisement suggests they can a must-have for any health-conscious individual looking to add nutritional value to their meals. In the world of horticulture, annual and biannual flowers share space with peas as they bloom alongside each other, showcasing nature's vibrant palette. And who could forget the intricate design for a fan titled "The pea stakers, " capturing the beauty of this humble vegetable? Mendel's groundbreaking experiments with peas revolutionized our understanding of genetics, paving the way for scientific advancements. Meanwhile, during times of war when resources were scarce, fish and chips became a staple meal that often included deliciously fried peas. Whether enjoyed as part of a roast meal or savored fresh from their pods like Petit Pois, there is no denying that nothing beats biting into plump and juicy peas bursting with flavor. So keep your eyes peeled for signs proclaiming "FRESH PEAS FOR SALE" – you wouldn't want to miss out on this delightful treat.