Burlap Collection

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. Ray Bolger as the Scarecrow in the 1939 MGM production of The Wizard of Oz

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Colorful spices and legumes, Udaipur, India. Date: 11/11/2005

Tobacco sharecropper child playing, Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tobacco sharecropper child playing. Note burlap covered playhouse. Person County, North Carolina

Tournament Shield (Targe), German, ca. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Tournament Shield (Targe), German, ca. 1500

Kauai Coffee beans drying, Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Mountain Scene Oil Burlap 55. 5 x 65 cm Signed
Mountain Scene, Oil on Burlap, 55.5 x 65 cm, Not Signed, Franz Marent, Basel 1895-1918 Basel

Birslandschaft I oil burlap 70 x 83 cm marked
Birslandschaft I, oil on burlap, 70 x 83 cm, not marked, Franz Marent, Basel 1895-1918 Basel

Self-portrait three-quarter figure oil burlap
Self-portrait in three-quarter figure, oil on burlap, 93.5 x 65 cm, unmarked, Franz Marent, Basel 1895-1918 Basel

Portrait lady white blouse oil burlap 98. 5 x 66. 5 cm
Portrait of a lady in a white blouse, oil on burlap, 98.5 x 66.5 cm, unmarked, Franz Marent, Basel 1895-1918 Basel

Self-Portrait Palette Oil Burlap 130 x 75. 5 cm
Self-Portrait with Palette, Oil on Burlap, 130 x 75.5 cm, Not Signed, Franz Marent, Basel 1895-1918 Basel

Lady dark blouse oil burlap 100 x 61 cm signed lower left
Lady in a dark blouse, oil on burlap, 100 x 61 cm, signed lower left: Marent, Franz Marent, Basel 1895-1918 Basel

Birslandschaft II oil burlap 75. 5 x 100 cm unmarked
Birslandschaft II, oil on burlap, 75.5 x 100 cm, unmarked, Franz Marent, Basel 1895-1918 Basel

Willem Adrianus Fabri Wallpaper or statue birds
Willem Adrianus Fabri, Wallpaper with Amor statue and birds, room wallpaper wallpaper painting canvas linen burlap paint oil painting wood

Potash slag heap near Fulda, Neuhof, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Usa, California, Del Mar. A scarecrow at a Pumpkin Patch festival
USA, California, Del Mar. A scarecrow at a Pumpkin Patch festival

Colorful spices, Udaipur, India
Colorful spices and legumes, Udaipur, India

Grains in burlap sacks on primitive cart, train station, Udaipur, India

MIGRANT BABY, 1939. A baby from Mississippi parked in a truck at a camp for migrant workers in Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, October 1939

FARM CHILD, 1939. A tobacco sharecropper child playing with a burlap covered playhouse in Person County, North Carolina. Photograph by Dorothea Lange, July 1939

PUERTO RICO: MARKET, 1942. Bananas, coconuts, rice, beans and other produce for sale at the produce market in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Photograph by Jack Delano, January 1942

TEXAS: POTATO VENDOR, 1939. Potato peddler resting in the back of the truck at a farmers market in San Antonio, Texas. Photograph by Russell Lee, March 1939

FARMERS, 1938. Two farmers sitting on burlap sacks of rice at a mill in Abbeville, Louisiana. Photograph by Russell Lee, September 1938

POTATO FARMER, 1939. A potato farmer leaning on burlap sacks of potatoes while smoking a cigarette, Siskiyou County, California. Photograph by Dorothea Lange in October 1939

DOCKWORKER, 1938. African American dockworker carrying a sack of oysters on his head in Olga, Louisiana. Photograph by Russell Lee, September 1938

MIGRANT FAMILY, 1936. A mother and children at a migrant worker camp on U.S. 70 near the Tennessee River. Photographed in March 1936 by Carl Mydans

RIIS: BOTTLE ALLEY, c1890. A view of Bottle Alley on Baxter Street in New York City. Photograph by Jacob Riis, c1890

Mailbox outside a tax office, Melsungen, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Cars driving on a country road in autumn, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Jerusalem Gate, Buedingen, Wetterau region, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Protestant Marienkirche, Church of St. Mary, Gelnhausen, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Mathildenhoehe, Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Russian chapel on Mathildenhoehe, Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Mathildenhoehe, Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Sprudelhof spa house, Bad Nauheim, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Protestant church, Friedberg, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Observation tower and transmitters, Grosser Feldberg mountain, Schmitten, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Elizabeth Church, Marburg, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Overlooking the historic town centre of Hirschhorn on the Neckar River, Neckartal-Odenwald Nature Reserve, Hesse, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

Window with shutters and geraniums, Eberbach, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Half-timbered houses in the market square of Eschwege, Werra-Meissner district, Hesse, Germany, Europe

Potatoes in burlap sack on wood

Historical pillory with iron clamps, historic district, Alsfeld, Hesse, Germany, Europe, PublicGround

CALEDONIAN GAMES, 1890. A sack race at the International Caledonian Games. Engraving, American, 1890

OHIO: SACK RACE, 1908. Sack race at the Newsboys Picnic in Cincinnati, Ohio. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1908

CARTOON: SKIRTS, 1848. The Inconvenience of Wearing Coffee Bag Skirts. American cartoon lithograph by J. Baillie, 1848

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France, Avignon, Provence, mushrooms at indoor market

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"Burlap: A Versatile Fabric That Weaves Through Time" From the iconic scarecrow in "The Wizard of Oz" to a tobacco sharecropper child in North Carolina, it has left its mark on history. This coarse yet durable material has been utilized for centuries, showcasing its versatility and practicality. In the enchanting world of Oz, Ray Bolger's portrayal of the Scarecrow brought life to this humble fabric. With his floppy hat and burlap attire, he danced down the yellow brick road, captivating audiences with his endearing charm. Traveling back to 1939 once again, Dorothea Lange's lens captured a poignant moment in Person County, North Carolina. A young tobacco sharecropper child played amidst fields draped with burlap sacks - a testament to the hard work and resilience ingrained within this fabric. Delving deeper into history reveals an exquisite tournament shield from Germany circa 1500. Crafted by unknown hands, this targe showcases intricate designs woven onto sturdy burlap canvas - a true masterpiece that combines artistry and functionality. Venturing across continents brings us to Kauai Coffee beans drying under the Hawaiian sun. Burlap serves as their protective cocoon during this crucial stage of processing; it shields them from harsh elements while allowing air circulation for optimal flavor development. Closer to home in Del Mar, California lies a whimsical scene at a Pumpkin Patch festival. Amongst vibrant pumpkins stands a friendly scarecrow adorned with rustic burlap garments - embodying both tradition and autumnal spirit. Journeying eastward takes us to Udaipur, India where colorful spices fill bustling markets. These aromatic treasures are often stored in burlap sacks that preserve their freshness while adding an earthy touch to these vibrant displays. Witnessing daily life unfold at train stations reveals another facet of burlap's utility.