Vege Table Collection

Balanced diet, computer artwork. A balanced diet shown as segments of a pie. The pie shows what proportion of the diet should be made up of each of the major food groups

CHILI PEPPER, 1735. Line engraving by Elizabeth Blackwell from her book A Curious Herbal published in London, 1735

Two women at work in a Mexican kitchen. Painting by an unknown artist, c1850
MEXICO: KITCHEN, c1850. Two women at work in a Mexican kitchen. Painting by an unknown artist, c1850

Poster: Dig For Victory Now
Poster encouraging people to Dig For Victory Now, and enjoy your own vegetables all the year round. 1940s

Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea) on a wooden surface

BALHAM MARKET / 1950 S
Balham market, showing vegetable stalls

Juicing carrots. The electrical juicer is pulping raw carrots to make a healthy vegetable drink. Carrots are rich in vitamin A (retinol) and also contain some fibre

ARCIMBOLDO: SUMMER, 1563. Oil on canvas by Giuseppe Arcimboldo, 1563

R G Fortt gardening catalogue
The colourful front cover of R G Fortts spring gardening catalogue

American label featuring tomatoes for the Wayne County Preserving Company
TOMATO CAN LABEL. American label featuring tomatoes for the Wayne County Preserving Company

Sliced red pepper

Parsnip (Pastinaca Tender and True )
Organic parsnip (Pastinaca sativa Tender and True ) with top stalk sliced off

Frome Market 1930S
Well-dressed ladies carrying heavy wicker baskets of shopping, next to the fruit and vegetable stall at Frome farmers market, Somerset, England

Close-up of peppers for sale on a food stall, Arima, Trinidad, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Close-up of greens for sale on a stall in the vegetable market in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Aubergines, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Red chilli peppers, Rajasthan, India

Overhead view of the fruit and vegetable market, Pushkar, Rajasthan State, India, Asia

Covent Garden Porters
Covent Garden was formerly the convent garden of the abbey of Westminster : it was for many years Londons major fruit and vegetable market. Date: 1924

Crisps

Lin-Can advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Lin-Can tinned fruits and vegetables manufactured by Lincolnshire Canners of Boston, Lincolnshire, featuring two excitable housewives keen to demonstrate the endless possibilities

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Squash, beans, and corn - the " three sisters" of Native American agriculture. Digital photograph

Corn, beans and squash grown the native American way
Native American three-sisters method of growing corn, beans, and squash, New Mexico. Photograph

The tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Engraving for Basilius Beslers Florilegium, published at Nuremberg in 1613
TOMATO, 1613. The tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Engraving for Basilius Beslers Florilegium, published at Nuremberg in 1613

Dutch canal and tow-path, 1800s
Dog-cart with fresh vegetables and people towing a barge along a Dutch canal, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Italian cooks preparing a meal, 1500s
Cooks preparing food in an Italian kitchen, 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Union Workhouse, Wincanton, Somerset
The Wincanton Union workhouse, Somerset, with extensive vegetable gardens in front which were cultivated by the workhouse inmates. The workhouse opened in 1838 and was designed by George Wilkinson

Asparagus

Mendels peas. Historical artwork of the peas (Pisum sp.) used by Gregor Mendel (1822-1884) in his experiments into heredity. He cross-bred peas that produced yellow (A) and green (B) peas

Curius Dentatus refusing bribes from Samnites
Manius Curius Dentatus, Roman consul and plebeian hero, though living on turnips, refuses bribes from the Samnites. He is noted for ending the Samnite War

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) Javelin F1 variety, freshly dug roots, Powys, Wales, January

Study of plants and flowers. Renaissance art. Drawing

Tudor Cottage vegetable garden, Walton, Essex
Standing in the vegetable garden of Tudor Cottage, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, a bowler hatted and bearded gentleman proudly displays one of his marrows, while a woman stands on the path. circa 1900

Garden fork in dug soil on allotment, Suffolk, England, august

Green chilli peppers (Capsicum sp.)

Cauliflower head, SEM
Cauliflower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a cauliflower (Brassica oleracea botrytis). The arrangement of florets around the head is according to a Fibonacci series

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Sweet potato plant, a tropical vine with an edible tuberous root. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Young Dutch woman gathering cabbages in a basket, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

The Famous Dolma Maker, Constantinople
A Famous Dolma maker. Dolma is a family of stuffed vegetable dishes in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and surrounding regions. The stuffing may or may not include meat

Vietnam, Northern Vietnam, Sapa. Vietnamese woman wearing a classic vietamese hat, selling colourful local produce at a food market in Sapa

Woman carrying fruit and vegetables, Hoi An, central Vietnam, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Fields of broccoli in agricultural area, Gisborne, East Coast, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Close-up of pumpkins

Pitstone windmill and cornfield, with Ivinghoe Beacon in background, Chilterns, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Green chilli peppers in market, Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Bristol Market 1930S
A study in light and shade at the fruit and vegetable stall of Bristol Market, England

Caterham Asylum, Surrey
Aerial view of the Asylum for Imbeciles opened in 1870 at Caterham in Surrey. The Asylum, with its twin at Leavesden, was established by the Metropolitan Asylums Board to provide care for Londons

Ex-tenant farmer from Texas, came to work in the fruit and vegetable harvests. Coachella Valley, California. Date 1937 Spring

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Vege Tables: A Journey through History, Art, and Nutrition" Step into the fascinating world of vege tables as we delve into their rich history, artistic representations, and nutritional benefits. Transport yourself to a Mexican kitchen in the 19th century with "Two women at work in a Mexican kitchen, " an intriguing painting by an unknown artist from c1850. Witness their culinary expertise as they prepare delicious dishes using Charlotte potatoes. Travel back even further to 1735 with Elizabeth Blackwell's line engraving of a CHILI PEPPER from her book "A Curious Herbal. " Marvel at the intricate details captured on paper and imagine the fiery flavors this spice brings to meals. Explore Tab XVII and Tab X for more insights into these versatile vegetables. Discover recipes that showcase their unique tastes while providing essential nutrients for a balanced diet. During wartime efforts, posters like "Dig For Victory Now" encouraged individuals to grow their own food, including various vege tables. Learn about how communities came together during challenging times to ensure everyone had access to fresh produce. Flip through TAB III, Album I for inspiration on juicing carrots—a popular method for extracting maximum nutrition from these vibrant orange roots. Unleash your creativity in the kitchen and experiment with different combinations. Don't forget about parsnips. Delve into the world of Pastinaca Tender and True—the perfect addition to hearty stews or roasted vegetable medleys. These underrated gems offer both flavor and health benefits. Immerse yourself in art once again with Giuseppe Arcimboldo's oil on canvas masterpiece titled "ARCIMBOLDO: SUMMER. " Admire his imaginative portrayal of summer fruits and vegetables forming human faces—an extraordinary blend of nature's bounty and artistic genius. Finally, take a trip down memory lane with BALHAM MARKET / 1950s—a nostalgic glimpse into bustling markets where vege tables took center stage.