Straw Collection (page 77)

Horsewoman 1892
Mrs Penn Curzon in riding dress with a straw hat and a riding crop

Sickness / Laying of Straw
Straw is laid outside a sick persons house

BURNING OWD BARTLE
Burning Owd Bartle, West Witton, Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England, when an effigy stuffed with straw is burnt as thanksgiving to the Harvest God. Date: 24 August

Modern Zodiac - Libra
The Modern Zodiac: An Artists Almanac of English Society. A woman in straw boater & sailor blouse surrounded by seaside & hunting scenes & a couple out sketching in oils

Rhinos at Play
A black rhinoceros with straw on her face, playing with her baby rhino!

Boy Tickles Sleepy Girl
A naughty little boy mischievously tickles the ear of a sleeping girl with a long straw. A naughty kitten mirrors his behaviour as it torments a bird in a cage

Hoffmann / Flying Robert
THE STORY OF FLYING ROBERT Robert out in the rain with his red umbrella, gets carried away by the wind

Hoffmann / Fidgety Philip
THE STORY OF FIDGETY PHILIP Philip pulls the tablecloth & the evenings supper over himself

Hoffmann / Story Inky Boys
THE STORY OF THE INKY BOYS The white boys are now as black as the black-a-moor

Hoffmann / Inky Boys / Tale
THE STORY OF THE INKY BOYS Tall Agrippa & his inkwell

Struwwelpeter / Hoffmann
STRUWWELPETER Title page

Fairy tale, The Three Little Pigs
The three little pigs build their respective houses out of bricks, straw and sticks

Walking Dress 1861
Shot silk dress, waistcoat corsage, trimmed with green shamrocks & bands. Grey & black plaid paletot bound with black silk over a lilac dress with 2 fluted flounces

Boy in a sailor suit offers flowers to a girl holding a doll
A boy in a sailor suit with a hoop and stick, offers flowers to a girl holding a doll

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"Straw: A Versatile Material That Connects Cultures and Nurtures Life" From the picturesque shores of Sennen Cove in Cornwall, England, to the enchanting Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, Dorset, it has been an integral part of our lives. Picture No. 10983325 captures its rustic charm as it adorns a traditional thatched roof, blending seamlessly with the idyllic countryside. In Hereford Bull & Cow 1912 (Picture No. 11073026), we witness how straw played a crucial role in animal husbandry, providing comfort and insulation for these magnificent creatures. Its humble presence reminds us of the deep-rooted connection between humans and animals throughout history. Venturing further into Europe, we find ourselves amidst the quaint village of Old Alresford in Hampshire, England. Here, straw finds new purpose as bedding for livestock or even as material for crafting intricate sculptures like Hoffmann's Augustus Soup (Picture No. 11768877). This juxtaposition showcases both its practicality and artistic potential. But straw's influence extends far beyond borders; it transcends cultures and continents. In Japan's Komuso Buddhist monks' tradition (Picture No. 11073026), they don woven hats made from straw called "Tengai. " These symbolic headpieces represent humility and detachment while fostering spiritual growth. Returning to rural landscapes closer to home brings us to Cross Farm where a young boy tenderly feeds lambs nestled amidst soft golden strands (Picture No. 10983325). The innocence captured here speaks volumes about how this simple material nurtures life itself – sustaining not only animals but also our sense of compassion and responsibility towards nature. Finally, let us not forget our curly-tailed friends. Berkshire piglets revel joyfully amidst heaps of fragrant straw (Picture No. 11768877). Their playful antics remind us that even within their world exists an appreciation for the simple pleasures that straw provides.