Scrumping Collection

Boys Scrumping
Two boys, use a long pole, to knock apples from a tree while a little girl makes ready to collect them. The elder girl seems unconvinced regarding the legality of scrumping

Boy Scrumping Apples
A little boy climbs a fence in order to steal some enticing- looking apples: a little dog watches approvingly

The Golden Age, 1875. Creator: Edward John Poynter
The Golden Age, 1875

Young woman picking apples from inside a car (colour litho)
6001514 Young woman picking apples from inside a car (colour litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young woman picking apples from inside a car)

Scrumping For Apples (chromolitho)
733419 Scrumping For Apples (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scrumping For Apples.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Playing truant (chromolitho)
2815925 Playing truant (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing truant. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century)

Woman picking apples from inside a car (litho)
6001439 Woman picking apples from inside a car (litho) by Fisher, Harrison (1875-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman picking apples from inside a car)

Collecting Plums
WH48478 Collecting Plums by Wely, Jacques (1873-1910); Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Christians boys began to eat from The Pilgrim
5615833 Christians boys began to eat from The Pilgrims Progress From This World, To That Which Is To Come by John Bunyan (1628-1688) illustration by Thomas Dalziel (1823-1906)

Boys in an apple trees
Boys scrumping apples. Woodcut. Date: circa 1770

Happy Families Playing Cards - Master Swift the Runners Son. circa 1930s

Happy Families Playing Cards - Master Bobby the Policemans Son. late 19th century

Boys Steal Apples
Boys caught stealing apples Date: circa 1840

Boys picking apples, c. 1800
Boys picking (or probably scrumping) apples from a tree, c. 1800 Date: C.1800

Dutch boy scrumping apples caught by a dog. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: 1909

Dumping apples on Green Street Green in Dartford, Kent. 1937

The Price of a Pear - postcard by Lawson Wood
The Price of a Pear. A young scallywag on is way to (or from) school pays the price of a spot of scrumping as the acquisition of a prime juicy pear has resulted in a pair of torn britches

Children / Scrumping / Gway
Two Victorian boys sizing up a spot of scrumping

Naughty Boys Scrumping
Two naughty boys scrumping

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"Scrumping: A Mischievous Delight of the Golden Age" Step back in time to 1875, where boys embraced the thrill - sneaking into orchards to snatch apples. Edward John Poynter's masterpiece captures their mischievous adventure, as they indulge in this timeless tradition. In another scene, a young woman joins the fun from inside a car, reaching out for juicy apples with excitement evident on her face. The vibrant colors of the lithograph bring this moment to life, showcasing the joy and satisfaction that comes with scrumping. But it wasn't just apples that tempted these daring individuals. "Scrumping For Apples" depicts an enchanting chromolitho capturing the pursuit of plums as well. These Christian boys even dared to taste forbidden fruit from The Pilgrim's tree. Amongst apple trees, boys found solace and camaraderie while indulging in their favorite pastime. Their laughter echoed through branches as they climbed higher towards nature's sweet treasures. And when not busy scrumping outdoors, families gathered indoors for quality time together. Happy Families Playing Cards brought smiles and laughter to Master Swift and Master Bobby alike – cherishing moments spent together over friendly competition. So let us celebrate this golden age when scrumping was more than just picking fruits; it was a symbol of youthful rebellion and innocent joy. Embrace your inner adventurer and relish in the simple pleasures that make memories last forever.