Scarecrow Collection

Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge pictured out and about, dressed in character. 21st November 1980

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

The Scarecrow - WIlliam Kiddier
Oil on Canvas 63.5 x 76.2

Wizard of Oz / Scarecrow
Dorothy gazed thoughtfully at the Scarecrow who is being propped up in a field the first time that she and Toto see him

The ex-scarecrow of Europe. Illustration shows the Russian Bear as a soldier with rifle turned into a scarecrow labeled Russia; a crow labeled Japan bites its nose

BAUM / 0Z - 2
Title-page, featuring the Tin Woodman and the Scarecrow

Television character Worzel Gummidge who is played by Jon Pertwee marries his Aunt Sally, played by Una Stubbs, in a barn at Braishfield, near Romsey, Hants

WIZARD OF OZ, 1939. The Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) melting away

"You ought to be ashamed of yourself!"from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
3614737 A" You ought to be ashamed of yourself!A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow

October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Octobre - Le Louvre. Peasants sowing seed in a ploughed field: the man on the right is broadcasting by hand, as magpies eat the fallen grain

Raptor model birdscarer on pole, in arable field at dusk, Bacton, Suffolk, England, october

Wizatd of Oz / Poppy Field
Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion start to yawn and fall asleep amongst the poppies while the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman wonder what to do

Saddler, Sailor, Salmon, Saloon, Sandal, Sawfish, Saw-mill, Saw-set, Sawyer, Scabbard, Scarecrow, Scepter (engraving)
8650071 Saddler, Sailor, Salmon, Saloon, Sandal, Sawfish, Saw-mill, Saw-set, Sawyer, Scabbard, Scarecrow, Scepter (engraving) by German School

Halloween "A Jolly Hallowe'en" A child hidden behind a scarecrow. American postcard from the early 1900s
FGL5478218 Halloween "A Jolly Hallowe'en" A child hidden behind a scarecrow. American postcard from the early 1900s; Fototeca Gilardi.

One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho)
8646636 One of Walter Trier's Crazy People (colour litho) by Trier, Walter (1890-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tyrol: a man poses in the studio in the habit of 'saltner', guardian of the vineyards of Merano (Meran), 1890
LUX4718075 Tyrol: a man poses in the studio in the habit of 'saltner', guardian of the vineyards of Merano (Meran)

Cover of " Men of the Day", Satirical in Colours, ca. 1915_11: Germany Prussia
ICA4932188 Cover of " Men of the Day", Satirical in Colours, ca. 1915_11: Germany Prussia, Belligerants and Symbols - Von Kluck; (add.info.: Cover of " Men of the Day")

La Baionnette, Satirical in Colours, 1915_11_4: War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Belligerants and Symbols
ICA4933668 La Baionnette, Satirical in Colours, 1915_11_4: War of 14 -18, Germany Prussia, Belligerants and Symbols, Peace - Illustration by Pierre E

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a scarecrow disguise in William II unable to scare birds
LUX4739397 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing a scarecrow disguise in William II unable to scare birds, titled: 'The sparrows themselves are no longer afraid of it', 1915

Scarecrow
Perfecky

The Last of the Jews, All That Was Left, 1828-1896. Creator: Augustus Hoppin
The Last of the Jews, All That Was Left, 1828-1896

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

That's where she sits all day, 1900. Creator: Starmer
Boys, have you ever seen my Dinah? That's where she sits all day, my gal is not a shy gal, 1900. Written and composed by Frank Leo

National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio, c1905. Creator: Unknown
National Cash Register Company, Dayton, Ohio, c1905. Landscape: John Charles Olmsted, from 1896. Other: John Henry Patterson was founder of National Cash Register Company

The Crow-Boy's Christmas Lunch - drawn by Phiz, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Crow-Boy's Christmas Lunch - drawn by Phiz, 1850. Illustration to a story about a child who scares crows off the crops for a living

i am want out
Hari Sulistiawan

Actress Lorraine Chase (left) appears in the new series of Worzel Gummidge. She plays the part of Dolly Clothespeg, opposite Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge

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PCT5618176 gut9811 by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville, Jacques (1858-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: llustration de Job (Jacques Marie Gaston Onfray et Breville) (Jacques-Marie)

Jack-o'-Scarecrow
Christophe Kiciak

Actress Lorraine Chase appears in the new series of Worzel Gummidge. She plays the part of Dolly Clothespeg, opposite Jon Pertwee as Worzel Gummidge. 1st August 1980

Cockney star Lorraine Chase with Worzel Gummidge star Jon Pertwee. She plays the part of Dolly Clothespeg, who is Worzels latest girlfriend. 1st August 1980

Filming of the childrens television series Worzel Gummidge at Brixham harbour in south Devon. Actress Barbara Windsor plays the part of Saucy Nancy a figurehead of a ship in the harbour who falls in

Childrens television favourite, Worzel Gummidge, played by Jon Pertwee, signing some autographs for some young fans. 6th August 1981

Stone the crows - a human scarecrow. Beauty queen Fran Murphy grows the prettiest flowers and prize winning veg, in the village of Kibblesworth. So for a giggle she dressed up as a scarecrow

Jon Pertwee on the set of Southern Television childrens series Worzel Gummidge. 21st October 1980

Left to Right Una Stubbs as Aunt Sally, Jon Pertwee as Worzel and Barbara Windsor as Saucy Nancy seen here shooting a scene for the Southern Television childrens series Worzel Gummidge

El Pelele, (The Straw Manikin), 1791-1792, (c1934). Artist: Francisco Goya
El Pelele, (The Straw Manikin), 1791-1792, (c1934). Four young women laugh and play, blanket-tossing a doll or manikin. The blanket-tossing of a doll is used here by Goya as a clear allegory of

Scarecrow marriage DP069201
Dunkirk, Swale, Kent. Two novelty scarecrows erected for Scarecrow Week in Dunkirk, June 2008, representing a bride and groom

Scarecrow at the view point by the Lake Quilotoa, Cotopaxi Province, Ecuador

Journey into the unknown
Dragan Ristic

Georgian cartoon, Equality - Stand and Deliver! - scruffy thief threatens well dressed scarecrow Date: circa 1820s

Geese invade the field where the Brownies are sowing seeds Date: 1910

L'alsace Heuree ;L'uniform du gendarme a Bergheim
JLJ4622342 L alsace Heuree ; L uniform du gendarme a Bergheim; by Waltz, Jean-Jacques (Hansi) (1873-1951); Private Collection; (add.info)

Untitled, possibly realted to: Scarecrow on a newly cleared... near Roxboro, North Carolina, 1939
[Untitled, possibly realted to: Scarecrow on a newly cleared field with stumps near Roxboro, North Carolina]

Scarecrow on a newly cleared field with stumps near Roxboro, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Scarecrow on a newly cleared field with stumps near Roxboro, North Carolina

Possibly: Scarecrow on a newly cleared field with stumps near Roxboro, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Scarecrow on a newly cleared field with stumps near Roxboro, North Carolina]

The world and what it fears
909060 The world and what it fears by Fortescue-Brickdale, Eleanor (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pippa Passes and Men and Women published by Chatto & Windus 1908)

Chums: Guy Fawkes Day (colour litho)
5999153 Chums: Guy Fawkes Day (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guy Fawkes Day)

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From the iconic portrayal by Jon Pertwee to the ex-scarecrow of Europe, the scarecrow has captivated our imaginations throughout history. Whether it's William Kiddier's chilling rendition or Ray Bolger's endearing performance in The Wizard of Oz, this timeless character continues to leave a lasting impression. As we wander through fields at dusk, we may come across a raptor model birdscarer standing tall, protecting crops in Bacton, Suffolk. Just like the Wicked Witch of the West melting away before our eyes, scarecrows have always been symbols of warding off evil and protecting what is precious. From their origins in 15th century Louvre paintings to Worzel Gummidge marrying his beloved Aunt Sally on television screens, these straw-filled guardians hold a special place in our hearts. So next time you see a scarecrow standing proudly amidst poppy fields or arable landscapes, take a moment to appreciate their rich history and enduring presence.