Sort Collection (page 6)

Different types of squash on a pile, Bergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Freshly-picked berries in a small bucket

Various pumpkins, Austria

Various cacti species

Heavily roasted meat on a charcoal grill

Pounding rice - Malabar region of Southern India
Sifting, sorting and pounding rice with a large pestle and mortar - Malabar region of southern India (lying between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea). Date: circa 1910s

Packing Easter Lily Buds, Bermuda. Date: 1906

Wooden magazine or literature files stained in bright colours, labelled with wooden pegs to organise documents in home office. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Commercial fishing, unloading and sorting Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua) catch in harbour, Grindavik, Southern Peninsula, Iceland, March

Alphabet agencies depicted in a cartoon parody of President Roosevelts New Deal using alphabet cards of the sort used to teach children to read

Civilians sort through the ruins of their homes in Cholon, the heavily damaged Chinese section of Saigon, Tet Offensive, Vietnam war, 1968

Sheep farming, farmers penning up flock in snow, ready for sorting for market and worming, Wendover, Buckinghamshire, England, January

Sorting and inspecting seeds C018 / 1059
Sorting and inspecting seeds at the Acacia mangium nursery in Kota Marudu, Sabah in Borneo. A. mangium will tolerate low fertility soils with impeded drainage

Tea sorters in China, 1880s C017 / 6866
Tea sorters in China, 19th-century artwork. The leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) are brewed in boiling water to produce the beverage. It is native to eastern and southern Asia

Sport / Rugby / Cartoon
BARBARIANS AT PLAY John Bull: " Play football by all means, my boy - but don t let it be this brutal sort of thing!" Date: 1888

basket breads served atl ocal restaurants

Red peppercorns, sun-dried, southeast Anatolia, Turkey

Firefighters doing productive work in lull period, WW2
During the longer lulls in firefighting activities, NFS firefighters took part in industrial production for the countrys war needs

Proverbes no. 5 - Naissance de la renommee ou d un sac e charbon il ne sort pas de farine. Print shows Minerva vomiting in a bed after giving birth to Fame who lies crying into a trumpet in a cradle

Mme Villiers De LA Noue
MADAME VILLIERS DE LA NOUE, (right), sister of the famous aviator GEORGE-MARIE GUYNEMER, standing on a snowy pavement with a female companion while two men sort out her car boot! Date: 1930s

Wheelwrights Barn Shop
An old Wheelwrights barn in the hamlet with the strange name of Gummows Shop, near Newquay, Cornwall, England. Who was Gummow and what sort of shop was it? Date: 1930s

Muslim women sorting ammunition, Turkey, WW1
Muslim women sorting ammunition for the British army in Turkey during the First World War. Date: 1917

Australian Field Post Office, Henencourt, France, WW1
Scene inside the Australian Field Post Office at Henencourt, northern France, during the First World War, showing men sorting the post into pigeonholes. Date: March 1918

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) new potatoes, tubers passing over riddle for sorting before bagging, East Lancashire, England, july

Carrot (Daucus carota) crop, workers sorting harvested roots, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, India

Rockaway Beach
Iron Pier, Rockaway Beach. Crowd of spectators seated in chairs and on sand at Rockaway beach for some sort of event-possibly the 4th of July

Food drying or sorting in Kashgar, western China
Men drying or sorting food on mats in the open air in Kashgar, western China

A Bolt from the Blue and Green
The sort of stymie that sometimes happens when thunderbolts are flying about. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

A Striking Example
Cartoon, A Striking Example. The sort of thing that convinces one of the necessity of lightning conductors on a golf course. Playing in a storm you may get hit

The Fall of the Year
Cartoon, The Fall of the Year. The sort of unfortunate happening that must spoil the efforts of film-makers. A leaf drops between a kissing couple

This Night Club Evil by W. Heath Robinson
Cartoon, This Night Club Evil. The sort of silly errors our Bright Young People make by keeping up their amusements after lighting up time

Parks for the People - yes - but what sort of people ?

Copenhagen Street Scene
Pedestrians and carts sort it out in Hunderakken, a district of the city

Mongol Warrior in Armour
A Mongol warrior in chain armour, carrying a scimitar and some sort of polearm

A Display of Vases
Vases by Clarey of Asnieres, in a variety of shapes and sizes, weird and wonderful, the sort of thing you find in dusty antique shops or the marche aux puces

Hunting in the Snow 2 / 2
ONE OF THE WRONG SORT Who goes out with hunters because it is the fashion " Confound the snow is not hunting bad enough without this..."

Hunting in the Snow 1 / 2
ONE OF THE RIGHT SORT Who hunts because he likes it " Counfound this snow I shall never get a light; but the worst of it is it will put a stop to hunting for few days"

Limoges Enamel C16
Enamelled dish from Limoges, France - not the sort of thing to entrust to your dishwasher

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Sorting the mornings catch of fish, Dhanushkodi, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Blea Tarn House in Little Langdale in the Lake district UK
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Fisherman sorting nets out of a traditional thung chai (basket boat) at Mieu Island, Nha Trang, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Woman washing carrots, Dalat, Central Highlands, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Mr Whatsisname
A dramatic scene from Mr What s-his-name at Wyndhams Theatre, London - the pointing fingers seem to indicate that the man on the bed has been up to hanky-panky of some sort

Radiola Portable, 1924
The Portable (well, sort of) RADIOLA receiver, loud speaker and amplifier

Shocking Frock 1928
An example of the sort of clothing and type of dancing that seemed so shocking to the older generation

Southampton Harbour
Aerial view of the harbour, with a Cunarder undergoing painting or something of the sort

Theatrical Ranter
The Theatrical Ranter: a Georgian thespian acts his stockings off wearing armour, sword & plumed helmet. The sort of acting style ridiculed in Blackadder III

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"Sorting Through the Ages: From Gossage Soap to Mythical Creatures and Wild Cattle" Step back in time with this captivating advert from 1900, showcasing the importance of sorting. Just like German and Norse myths that revolve around order and classification, sorting has always played a significant role in our lives. Did you know that even wild cattle understand the value of sorting? These majestic creatures instinctively organize themselves into herds based on hierarchy. It's nature's way of maintaining balance. In the world of printing, old lead type for letterpress was meticulously sorted to create beautiful texts. Each tiny character had its place, ensuring flawless communication through ink on paper. From agriculture to artistry, sorting remains essential. Take a glimpse at Rafta Farm in Cornwall during potato harvest season – farmers diligently sort through their bountiful crop, separating quality spuds from imperfections. But wait. Sorting isn't just about practicality; it can also be whimsical. Enter "The Lie" by William Heath Robinson – an imaginative illustration where chaos is tamed by meticulous organization. Even Mother Nature understands the significance of sorting when it comes to tomatoes. Explore various tomato varieties arranged neatly before your eyes – each unique flavor waiting to tantalize your taste buds. Bugleweed - Ajuga reptans Atropurpurea - showcases how plants sort themselves out too. This vibrant purple beauty knows precisely where it belongs in nature's grand design. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves at Djanik Elmassian Fig Factory in Izmir, Turkey – witness figs being carefully sorted according to size and ripeness before they reach your plate or become delicious preserves. Not limited to physical objects alone, even old lead letters form words like "Podcast. " In a digital age dominated by audio content, these traditional elements remind us that sorting transcends mediums throughout history. And let's not forget Lower Saxony in Germany, where trays of various tomato types await their destiny.