Stacking Collection

Stack of Bricks
An old man stacking bricks in an industrial brick yard. Date: early 1930s

Threshing Machine
Combined Thrashing and Stacking Machine, by Wilkinson, Wright of Boston, Lincolnshire

Clamping Turf in a Fermanagh Peat Bog - a view of a group of workers stacking turf into piles over the peat bog. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Fermanagh). Date: circa early 1900s

Iban tribeswoman mending bamboo longhouse verandah floor, Lemanak River, Sarawak, Malaysian Borneo, Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia

Detail of a pile of colourful ponchos, Cuzco (Cusco), Peru, South America

Stacking Mountain Turf on the Ballycastle Road - a view of a man and a boy stacking a large pile of turf. (Location: Northern Ireland; County Antrim; Ballycastle). Date: circa early 1900s

Stacking Turf in Donegal - a view of three people, one with a turf creel on his back, stacking turf into a large pile in a Donegal bog. (Location: Republic of Ireland: County Donegal)

Brick factory. External view of a brick factory, showing completed bricks being stacked for delivery. Photographed at the Lemax brickworks at Taganrog, Russia

Stacking Reed for Thatch
Stacking reeds to dry at Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire. Once they have dried, they will be used for thatching roofs

The stacking of corn
3732443 The stacking of corn; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the stacking of corn in France. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies threshing and stacking machine
3732435 A Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies threshing and stacking machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies threshing and stacking machine)

The stacking of the harvest in the West Highlands
3740604 The stacking of the harvest in the West Highlands; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the stacking of the harvest in the West Highlands. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Wilkinsons, Wright & Co's steam driven threshing and stacking machine
3732436 A Wilkinsons, Wright & Co's steam driven threshing and stacking machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Wilkinsons, Wright & Co.'s steam driven threshing and stacking machine)

The production of steel
5310211 The production of steel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the production of steel - Sheffield: the cast house, showing the removal of the crucible or melting pot from the wind-furnace (centre)

Jew's Cherry
Jackie Matthews

Xelocopa caerulea
Manuel Bratti

Onthophagus mouhouti
Manuel Bratti

Pyrgus Alveus
Alberto Di Donato

Harvest Operations - Stacking, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Harvest Operations - Stacking, 1858. One of our Artists, fresh from the cornfields, has forwarded to us the accompanying Illustrations of gathering in the harvest

Women trimming and stacking currency sheets at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, c1890

Rhagionidae profile view
Andre J Fjørtoft

Stacking saggars DES01_04_0944
Royal Albert Pottery, Parsonage Street, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent. Inside a traditional Staffordshire bottle kiln or oven showing men setting saggars containing pottery-wares in preparation for

Aurlands Fjord, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway

Seasoned, stacked firewood, Bavaria, Germany

Stacking hay

Stacking the straw Victorian period

Harvesting - stacking the hay probably 1920s Date: circa 1930s

WW2 British Munitions Factory
This illustration shows some workers stacking and moving WW2 munitions shells at a British factory. Date: circa 1941

Stacking Turf
A group portrait oil painting of some women, two of which are busy gathering, the other is laying down on her back, with her hair splayed out on the ground, in the countryside. Date: circa 1918

Timber Stacking, from the series Burma: A Land of Rich Resources (colour litho)
MAN464468 Timber Stacking, from the series Burma: A Land of Rich Resources (colour litho) by Nyan, Ba (fl.1928); Manchester Art Gallery

The House of Cards
PWI82863 The House of Cards by Chaplin, Charles Joshua (1825-91); Musee Girodet, Montargis, France; (add.info.: by Charles Joshua Chaplin); © Peter Willi

The Coal of the Country, Stacking Newly Cut Turf to Dry (b / w photo)
6005840 The Coal of the Country, Stacking Newly Cut Turf to Dry (b/w photo) by Piratsky, Karl Karlovich (1813-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coal of the Country)

Stacking hay in a farmyard. 19th century

The Cultivation of Tobacco in Sumatra (engraving)
1038338 The Cultivation of Tobacco in Sumatra (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cultivation of Tobacco in Sumatra)

Porcelain Shop (gouache and w/c on paper)
PEM216859 Porcelain Shop (gouache and w/c on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; © Peabody Essex Museum ; Chinese, out of copyright

In Merry Harvest Time (litho)
1606392 In Merry Harvest Time (litho) by Burton, Frederick William (1816-1900); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Merry Harvest Time. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 August 1898)

Agriculture in France (engraving)
1102263 Agriculture in France (engraving) by Jacque, Charles Emile (1813-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agriculture in France)

Bullion Office, Bank of England (engraving)
1095393 Bullion Office, Bank of England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bullion Office, Bank of England)

French Agriculture, stacking (engraving)
1098253 French Agriculture, stacking (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Agriculture, stacking)

Harvest Operations (engraving)
1619286 Harvest Operations (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvest Operations. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 September 1858)

Stacking Hay, (oil on canvas)
989668 Stacking Hay, (oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 54x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Stacking Hay. Julien Dupre (1851-1910). Oil on canvas

Child stacking building blocks (litho)
3656595 Child stacking building blocks (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child stacking building blocks)

The Washerwoman, from 34 Lessons of Images without Words
CHT173531 The Washerwoman, from 34 Lessons of Images without Words, early 20th century (colour litho) by Fau, Fernand (fl.1910) and Perrot

La giostra
Silvia Spedicato

The Duel
Christophe Kiciak

Yellow Jacket
Aditya Permana

Brick factory (2): Workers stacking bricks
Yvette Depaepe

Musca domestica (housefly)
Manuel Bratti

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"Stacking: A Timeless Art of Organizing and Building" From the sturdy stack of bricks to the rhythmic clanking of a threshing machine, it has been an age-old practice that transcends time and cultures, and is a testament to human ingenuity and resourcefulness, as seen in various corners of the world. In the heartland of Fermanagh's peat bogs, witness skilled hands clamping turf together, creating neat stacks that will fuel warmth during chilly winters. Meanwhile, along the Lemanak River, an Iban tribeswoman meticulously mends bamboo longhouse verandah floors, skillfully stacking each piece with precision. Venturing further into diverse landscapes reveals even more captivating scenes. Marvel at a vibrant pile of colorful ponchos stacked high in bustling marketplaces or observe workers diligently stacking mountain turf along the Ballycastle Road. In Donegal's tranquil countryside, witness locals expertly arranging layers upon layers of turf for their traditional hearths. Beyond construction materials lie other forms mastery. Step inside a brick factory where towering stacks await transformation into magnificent structures. Or delve into rural communities where reeds are carefully stacked for thatching roofs – preserving ancient techniques amidst modern times. Agricultural practices also embrace this art form; haymakers deftly stack freshly harvested bundles onto wagons or barn lofts during Victorian periods or 1920s harvests. These organized heaps symbolize hard work paying off and ensure sustenance for livestock throughout seasons. The act goes beyond mere functionality; it embodies human creativity and resilience across generations. Whether it be building homes or preparing resources for livelihoods, this universal practice unites us all under its timeless allure – reminding us that organization can lead to strength and prosperity. So next time you encounter a stack – whether it be bricks or hay bales – take a moment to appreciate the craftsmanship behind it. Stacking is not just about piling objects.