Shell Fish Collection

Roman seafood mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Tarot Card 18 - La Lune (The Moon)
The Moon, as depicted on a Tarot card

Harvesting Oysters
American oystermen of New Jersey harvest the mature oysters which they planted earlier in the year when they were young

Lobster boat off the Atlantic coast of Maine and Canada
Lobster fishermen in the Grand Manan Channel between Maine and New Brunswick, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Oyster Catch / Whitstable
Oysters, found to be a valuable remedy for the influenza epidemic, are sorted and packed by fishermen in Whitstable, Kent, for distribution to the hospitals

Speciality dish of Cataplana, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Four oyster shells, seen from different angles

Shellfish. Date between 1800 and 1830 printed between 1890 and 1930

Boy silhouetted against the sky, holding a crab
A boy wearing a diving mask stands silhouetted against the sea and sky, holding a crab

Bouzigues oysters, Chez Philippe, Marseillan port, Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France, Europe

Tending Oyster Beds
American oystermen of New Jersey plant millions of young, unmarketable oysters at the end of the season, in April, to be harvested later in the year

Shellfish stall in Les Halles, Paris, France
Adults and children at a shellfish stall in Les Halles, in Paris, France

A plate of oysters

Abalone, Ortygia, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

Paella, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain, Atlantic Ocean, Europe

Manufacturing "Tyrian Purple"( litho)
1266057 Manufacturing " Tyrian Purple" ( litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

The Lobster and her Daughter, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving)
3472558 The Lobster and her Daughter, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Paris covered market
3779495 Paris covered market by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Paris market, France in late 19th century. Lobsters, shell fish, oysters on the market stall. 1882)

Oyster Opening, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving)
3481271 Oyster Opening, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

The Oyster and the Litigants, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving)
3472544 The Oyster and the Litigants, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Pigs Knuckles on a Pewter Plate with Oysters and Wine Glasses on a Draped Table, c
LST309389 Pigs Knuckles on a Pewter Plate with Oysters and Wine Glasses on a Draped Table, c.1630 (oil on panel) by Flemish School

Promotional and educational Cards for children depicting Food Specialities of the Var
CHT218530 Promotional and educational Cards for children depicting Food Specialities of the Var and Bouches-du-Rhone regions, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School

Ecaillere (chromolitho)
975976 Ecaillere (chromolitho) by Borgex, Louis (fl.1897); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ecaillere. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Shell Fish (chromolitho)
3651699 Shell Fish (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shell Fish. Illustration for The Royal Cookery Book (Le Livre De Cuisine)

S P Burgess, trade card (chromolitho)
961298s P Burgess, trade card (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.:s P Burgess, trade card. Dealer in all kinds of fresh and shell fish)

Seafood stalls in Scarborough, North Yorkshire. May 1964

Fishing equipment was found on the docks of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Kitagawa Utamaro print - Watching Divers for Shellfish
Reproduction of a woodcut by Kitagawa Utamaro (1750-1806) entitled: Watching Divers for Shellfish. Date: circa late 18th century

Pacific oyster (Crassostrea gigas). This oyster, which is edible, is native to the Pacific coasts of Asia. It has been introduced to other coastal areas worldwide

Stuffed Crab Shells, Jakes, Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, Jamaica

Sea Stars And Anemones Are Revealed By A Minus Tide; Cannon Beach, Oregon, United States Of America

Giant Clam, Agincourt Reef, Great Barrier Reef, North Queensland, Australia

Acorn Barnacle (Semibalanus balanoides) adults and young, on rock exposed at low tide, Brough Head, Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, june

Sampling the Maryland oyster catch, 1800s
Oyster buyer tasting a sample on the dock in Baltimore, Maryland, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illusttration

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Lobstermen hauling traps off the coast of Maine, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Maine lobster catch, early 1900s
Lobstermen loading their catch from a dory to a sailboat, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 20th-century illustration

Close up view of the skin of an adult California Gray Whale (Eschrichtius robustus)
Michael S. Nolan / SpecialistStock

A sign advertising local shellfish in Bryher

Land Crab (w / c on paper)
XCF268098 Land Crab (w/c on paper) by White, John (fl.1570-93) (after); 23.3x27.6 cm; British Museum, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Still life with lobster, shrimp, roemer, oysters and bread (oil on copper)
BAL199454 Still life with lobster, shrimp, roemer, oysters and bread (oil on copper) by Luykx or Luycks, Christiaan (1623-53); 28.5x33.6 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd

Hermit Crab (litho)
BAL109978 Hermit Crab (litho) by White, John (fl.1570-93) (after); 18.8x15.5 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Oyster and shellfish shell fish farm beds in the Kanal Malog Stona straight by the Peljesac peninsula with mountains in the background Peljesac peninsula. Dalmatian Coast, Croatia

A Channel Islander inspecting his catch of ormers or abalone after a day out collecting them. 8 October 1920

Ormering in the Channel Islands. Fishermen fishing for abalone or ormers. Counting their catch. 8 October 1920

Men in the Channel Islands out fishing for ormers ( abalone - shellfish ) 8 October 1920

A Channel Islander makes his way through the shallows with his catch of ormers or abalone on his back. 8 October 1920

Ormering in the Channel Isles. Fishermen fishing for abalone or ormers. 8 October 1920

A man sifts through the seaweed for ormers or abalone in the Channel Islands. 8 October 1920

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Shellfish: From Roman Seafood Mosaics to Tarot Card 18 - La Lune (The Moon)" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of shellfish as we embark on a journey through its rich history and tantalizing flavors. Step back in time to ancient Rome, where intricate seafood mosaics adorned lavish feasts, showcasing the opulence of shellfish delicacies. Intriguingly, Tarot Card 18 - La Lune (The Moon) symbolizes intuition and hidden depths, mirroring the enigmatic allure that shellfish possess. Traveling to Whitstable's Oyster Catch, witness the artistry behind harvesting oysters – a labor-intensive process that yields nature's precious gems from beneath serene waters. Indulge your taste buds with Cataplana, a specialty dish brimming with succulent shellfish cooked in an exquisite copper pot – a true culinary masterpiece. Venturing across the Atlantic coast of Maine and Canada reveals lobster boats gracefully gliding amidst breathtaking vistas; their catch representing both sustenance and tradition. Four oyster shells tell tales of coastal communities tending to their beloved beds with utmost care – nurturing these treasures for future generations' enjoyment. A mesmerizing sight unfolds as a young boy stands silhouetted against the sky, his hands cradling a crab; capturing innocence intertwined with nature's wonders. Bouzigues oysters at Chez Philippe beckon us to Marseillan port in Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon – an idyllic setting where gastronomy meets seaside charm. Witnessing dedicated individuals tending oyster beds showcases not only their commitment but also highlights how this delicate ecosystem thrives under human stewardship. Finally, savoring a plate of freshly shucked oysters is an experience that transcends mere food; it embodies centuries-old traditions and the essence of coastal living.