Punnets Collection

Strawberry Pickers

Strawberry Pickers
A boy and a man picking strawberries in a field, with punnets strapped to their backs, on a farm near Cheddar, Somerset, England

A child preparing packing punnets, 1850 ( engraving)
3478705 A child preparing packing punnets, 1850 ( engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a child preparing packing punnets in order for them to be taken to the strawberry fields)

Illustration depicting a small girl making punnets for strawberries, which was the family business, 1885 (engraving)
5616351 Illustration depicting a small girl making punnets for strawberries, which was the family business, 1885 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A mother and child preparing packing punnets, 1850
3478704 A mother and child preparing packing punnets, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother and child prepare packing punnets in order for them to be taken to the strawberry fields)

Migrants from Delaware picking berries in southern New Jersey, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Migrants from Delaware picking berries in southern New Jersey

Young cherry picker, near Millville, New Jersey, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young cherry picker, near Millville, New Jersey. The cherry crop is harvested by local families, men, women, and children

Organic eggs in a basket

Horse Chestnuts or Conkers (Aesculus hippocastanum) with chestnut leaves, seeds and capsules in a wicker basket

Punnets of Fruit
Punnets of strawberries, redcurrants and cherries for use in fruit dishes. Date: 1930s

Woman taking Horse Chestnuts or Conkers (Aesculus hippocastanum) in her hands from a wicker basket

Basket with marzipan fruits

Wooden salad servers

Organic raspberries on canes and picked. Picked organic raspberries (Rubus idaeus) and summer-fruiting raspberry canes in an allotment. Photographed in the UK in July

Baskets of Apples
A girl with baskets of freshly picked apples from a Devonshire orchard, England

Summer fruit, market, Rue Mouffetard, Paris, France, Europe

Marche aux Fleurs, Cours Saleya, Nice, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, Cote d Azur, French Riviera, France, Europe

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"Punnets: A Bountiful Harvest of Delights" Step into the world of strawberry pickers, where punnets of fruit are carefully gathered with love and precision. These vibrant red gems, nestled in their green beds, hold the promise of sweet indulgence. But punnets aren't limited to just strawberries; they can cradle a variety of nature's treasures. Imagine organic eggs snugly resting in a basket, each one a testament to wholesome goodness. And let's not forget about horse chestnuts or conkers - those majestic seeds encased in prickly capsules. Here they are, lovingly collected and displayed in a wicker basket alongside their distinctive leaves. Nature's little gifts waiting to be discovered. A woman delicately takes these horse chestnuts into her hands from the woven vessel, marveling at their beauty and potential for playful games on crisp autumn days. In another corner lies a delightful surprise - marzipan fruits arranged artfully in a basket. Each piece crafted with care and skill, tempting us with their sugary allure. Even wooden salad servers find solace within this collection of punnets. Their smooth grains complementing the natural bounty they serve - an ode to simplicity and sustainability. Punnets tell stories - tales of hard work under the sun as strawberry pickers gather nature's jewels; tales of autumn adventures as children clutch horse chestnuts tightly during spirited battles; tales of joyous celebrations where marzipan fruits add whimsy to dessert tables; tales that remind us how even humble wooden utensils can elevate our dining experiences. So next time you encounter a punnet, take a moment to appreciate its significance beyond mere storage vessels. They encapsulate moments shared with loved ones over delicious treats or memories made while exploring nature's wonders. Punnets truly bring forth life's abundance in all its forms – both edible and sentimental alike.