Potato Collection

Poster, Keep ceaseless watch for Colorado Beetle
Ministry of Agriculture poster, Keep ceaseless watch for Colorado Beetle, they can destroy our potato crops. circa late 1930s

The Angelus (c1857-1859). At the sound of the Angelus bell from the church in the distance, peasants pause in their work to say an evening prayer. Jean Francois Millet (1817-1875) Musee d Orsay, Paris

TV DINNER, 1954. Packaging for Swansons turkey TV dinner, 1954, designed to resemble a television set

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

WWII: POSTER, c1943. Attack with me says Potato Pete. Lithograph, c1943

Womens Land Army in action, 1939
Land Girls following a tractor drawn potato digger, gathering produce before it can be affected by frost. Date: 1939

The Angelus, 1857-59 (oil on canvas)
XIR7582 The Angelus, 1857-59 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 55.5x66 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Crisps

Raleigh / Potatoes / Ireland
SIR WALTER RALEIGH English navigator supervising the first planting of potatoes in Ireland

Food, Cooked, Meat, Two saveloys with potato chips in an insulated polystyrene foam tray on a white background

A succesful crop of potatoes grown using Hadfields Manure
A succesful crop of potatoes grown using Hadfields Special Potato Manure - George Hadfield & Co. Ltd. (Established 1820) - Bone, fertilizer & Vitriol Works, Liverpool. Date: circa 1910s

Potato harvest, Rafta Farm, St Levan, Cornwall
Mother and daughter (Pamela and Sandra Semmens) working on the potato harvest at Rafta Farm, St Levan, near Lands End, Cornwall. Date: 1970s

Traditional British roast potatoes

Potato - Red Thumb (Fingerling) variety Fam: Solanaceae Native to Western South America
KEL-1583 Potato - Fingerling - Red Thumb variety Native to Western South America Solanum tuberosum Fam: Solanaceae Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Potato Clamp
Men storing potatoes, covering clamps of them with straw on a farm in Surrey, England

Human vegetable figure. circa 1825

Gathering Seaweed at Le Hocq, Jersey, Channel Islands - the principle growing agent for the famed Jersey Royal Potatoes, although used less these days. Date: circa 1910s

Potato, Solanum tuberosum
From Icones Plantarum medicinalium secundum systema Linni digestarum, 1788-1812 by Joseph Jacob Von Plenck

Roast meal

AGRI2A-00109
Sweet potato plant, a tropical vine with an edible tuberous root. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Lifting Potatoes
Potato lifting using horses and plough, near Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire

Aa Parmentier / P Journal
ANTOINE-AUGUSTIN PARMENTIER Centenary celebration of the man who introduced the potato to France

Farming - harvesting potatoes
CK-2372 Farming - harvesting potatoes Chris Knights contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum Anya )
Organic potatoes (Solanum tuberosum Anya )

Salad and vegatables on a market stall, France, Europe

Jersey Royal Potatoes, Jersey, Channel Islands

Sweet potato plant
5310340 Sweet potato plant; (add.info.: Botanical drawing of sweet potato plant: From John Parkinson; Theatrum Botanieum or The Theatre of Plantes; 1640.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The "Cook's Indispensable" (b/w photo)
8658830 The "Cook's Indispensable" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cross section through a potato spirit distillery (colour litho)
8663664 Cross section through a potato spirit distillery (colour litho) by Dressel, August (b.1862) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross section through a potato spirit distillery)

Kartoffeleinfuhrung / Potato Introduction (colour litho)
8666137 Kartoffeleinfuhrung / Potato Introduction (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kartoffeleinfuhrung)

Assortment of vegetables ready for cooking: cabbage, potatoes, celeri and mushrooms from Paris
PCT4265551 Assortment of vegetables ready for cooking: cabbage, potatoes, celeri and mushrooms from Paris. Engraving of a book of notions of hygiene " Doctor Petrus" by Dr

Little potato saleswoman with her wheelbarrow. Engraving, in the way of Francesco Bartolozzi (1725-1815)
FLO4667015 Little potato saleswoman with her wheelbarrow. Engraving, in the way of Francesco Bartolozzi (1725-1815), published in Les Cris de Londres

Descriptive board: green asparagus and potato. Chromolithographie in " Recueil d'images instructives ou lecons
FLO4721603 Descriptive board: green asparagus and potato. Chromolithographie in " Recueil d'images instructives ou lecons du monde vegetal", by Charlotte Mary Yonge (1823-1901)

First World War: France, Comedy postcard with supply cards: vegetable card: defendus vegetables: leek
LUX4735929 First World War: France, Comedy postcard with supply cards: vegetable card: defendus vegetables: leek, carrot when pulled, onion because it makes cry

John Parkinson's "Paradisi in Sole" depicting: (1) Caraway, 2: Sweet Potato, 3: Potato
5308549 John Parkinson's "Paradisi in Sole" depicting: (1) Caraway, 2: Sweet Potato, 3: Potato, and 4: Jerusalem Artichoke (engraving); (add.info)

The Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Native to South America, introduced into Europe 16th century
531544 The Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Native to South America, introduced into Europe 16th century, major food crop by end of 17th century

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871
542975 Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Siege of Paris 19 Sept 1870-28 Jan 1871.; (add.info.: The humble carrot and potato raised to the status of princesses as food became shorter)

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643329 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

A Scene in the Market (b/w photo)
8649203 A Scene in the Market (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Scene in the Market)

Illustration for Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664437 Illustration for Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Papa, potatoes, poultry, prunes)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing hairy around a wheelchair where the chicken is put to the pot every day
LUX4740533 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing hairy around a wheelchair where the chicken is put to the pot every day, 1917

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635969 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn.

Harry Brown dividing the hot potatoe (colour litho)
8645903 Harry Brown dividing the hot potatoe (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harry Brown dividing the hot potatoe)

Roast chicken (colour photo)
8655272 Roast chicken (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roast chicken)

Family of immigrants cutting potato seeds to plant on their quarter acre in Michigan, circa 1890
NWI4958615 Family of immigrants cutting potato seeds to plant on their quarter acre in Michigan, circa 1890. Colour printing

First World War: France, Near a burning village of Lorraine, a woman plows and two women collect potatoes, 1915
LUX4739868 First World War: France, Near a burning village of Lorraine, a woman plows and two women collect potatoes, 1915; (add.info)

Silver maple and potato - Silver maple, Acer saccharinum 1, and potato, Solanum tuberosum 2, tubers a, b, c
FLO4573889 Silver maple and potato - Silver maple, Acer saccharinum 1, and potato, Solanum tuberosum 2, tubers a, b, c. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's

English cookery, 1950s: Grilled sole with vegetables (colour photo)
8667355 English cookery, 1950s: Grilled sole with vegetables (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grilled sole with vegetables)

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"From The Angelus to WWII: Exploring the Potato's Journey Through History" The humble potato has witnessed countless moments in history, from the distant sound of The Angelus bell echoing through fields to the iconic Potato Pete rallying soldiers during World War II. Its versatility and significance are undeniable. In 1857-59, Jean-François Millet immortalized a scene in his painting "The Angelus, " where farmers paused their work upon hearing the church bell. Little did they know that potatoes would become an essential part of their daily sustenance. Fast forward to WWII, when a lithograph featuring Potato Pete urged people to join forces against adversity. This poster became an emblematic symbol of resilience and unity during challenging times. In 1954, Swansons introduced TV dinners packaged like television sets - revolutionizing mealtime convenience. Amongst these meals were succulent turkey slices accompanied by fluffy mashed Charlotte potatoes, satisfying hunger while bringing families together around their screens. Potatoes have always been at the heart of British cuisine. From traditional roast potatoes served alongside Sunday roasts to crispy chips enjoyed with fish and mushy peas - they've become staples on every plate across the nation. During wartime efforts in 1939, women joined forces as part of the Women's Land Army, cultivating vast potato fields to ensure a balanced diet for all. Their dedication ensured no one went hungry amidst turbulent times. Even snacks got a taste magic. Crisps emerged as a popular treat worldwide, offering various flavors that tantalize our taste buds with each crunchy bite. Ireland holds special significance when it comes to potatoes; Raleigh bicycles even featured them on posters promoting Irish produce. Potatoes played a vital role in sustaining communities during difficult periods throughout Irish history. Not only do potatoes provide comfort food and deliciousness but also serve as guardians against pests like Colorado Beetle – reminding us that vigilance is key for successful harvests year after year.