Carrying Pole Collection

Poling the Marsh Hay, 1886. Creator: Peter Henry Emerson
Poling the Marsh Hay, 1886. Plate: Plate XVII

Travelling in Madagascar: the Tacon; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. Creator: M.D Charnay
Travelling in Madagascar: the Tacon; A Birds-eye View of Madagascar, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

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

Milkmaid, End of 19th cen.. Creator: Dupré, Julien (1851-1910)
Milkmaid, End of 19th. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims

Porters; Industrious Classes in Constantinople, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Porters; Industrious Classes in Constantinople, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

'La tragedie Serbe; la "Chaise" du Voivode. 1916. Creator: Unknown
La tragedie Serbe; la "Chaise" du Voivode, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

La tragedie Serbe; L'atat-major general serbe, en retraite a travers l'Albanie... 1916. Creator: Unknown
La tragedie Serbe; L'atat-major general serbe, en retraite a travers l'Albanie, passe le Drin Blanc sur le pont des Vizirs: en tete du cortege, le chaise a porteurs du generalissime

Dou Kee, one of the Chinese servants, carrying water buckets, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. Showing Dou Kee on his way to the kitchen in the wing of Dom Smith, near the main entrance

The Milkmaid, (oil on canvas)
827452 The Milkmaid, (oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 65.4x54.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Milkmaid. Julien Dupre (1851-1910). Oil on canvas

A Porter with Fruit Trees and Flowers, c. 1800-01 (hand-coloured stipple engraving)
986091 A Porter with Fruit Trees and Flowers, c.1800-01 (hand-coloured stipple engraving) by Dadley, J (fl.1803); 29.2x22.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Porter with Fruit Trees and Flowers)

Man and woman of Hamburg, Germany, 1818
6338162 Man and woman of Hamburg, Germany, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Hamburg, Germany, 1818. They carry baskets of produce on yokes across their shoulders)

The Cow Pasture, (oil on canvas)
989669 The Cow Pasture, (oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 54.6x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cow Pasture. Julien Dupre (1851-1910). Oil on canvas

La marchande d oyseaux (The Bird Merchant), 18th century

Monsoon (rainy) season, Sapa, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

L - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
L - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

Q - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). Creator: Hans Weiditz
Q - An Alphabet by Hans Weiditz, c1520-1521, (1908). After designs by Durer. From " The Burlington Magazine for Connoisseurs, Volume 12 - October 1907 to March 1908"

Zigzags of the famous Grjotlid road - mountain milk-maids along the way near Marok, Norway, c1905. From " The Underwood Travel Library - Norway". [Underwood & Underwood, London ]

The spoils of the jungle, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Toddy Drawers, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Toddy Drawers, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Pingo Carrier, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Pingo Carrier, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Flower Girl in Holland, 1887, (1912). Artist: George Hitchcock
Flower Girl in Holland, 1887, (1912). Painting held at the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago. From Bibbys Annual 1912, [J. Bibby & Sons, Liverpool, 1912]

TAHITIAN MAN, c1920. Portrait of an unidentified Tahitian man carrying bunches of Fei bananas. Photograph, c1920

CHINA: HONG KONG, c1900. A Chinese worker carrying two heavy sacks on pole across his shoulders on the waterfront in Hong Kong, China. Photograph, c1900

RUSSIA: PEASANT. A traditional Russian peasant. Charcoal drawing, 19th century

There is death in the cup. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1892
CHOLERA: HAMBURG, 1892. There is death in the cup. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1892, at the time of the great cholera epidemic in Hamburg, Germany

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"The Carrying Pole: A Symbol of Strength and Tradition" The Milkmaid, depicted in an exquisite oil on canvas painting, gracefully balances a heavy pail of milk on her carrying pole. Her steady hands and unwavering posture showcase the timeless artistry of this traditional tool. In A Porter with Fruit Trees and Flowers, a captivating hand-coloured stipple engraving from the early 19th century, we witness the ingenuity of a porter utilizing a carrying pole to transport bountiful trees and vibrant flowers. This artwork beautifully captures the harmony between man and nature. Traveling back in time to 1818 Germany, we encounter a Man and Woman proudly showcasing their heritage by skillfully maneuvering their belongings using a sturdy carrying pole. Their unity symbolizes both strength and love for their homeland. The Cow Pasture presents us with an idyllic scene where cows graze peacefully under the watchful eyes of milkmaids equipped with trusty carrying poles. The pastoral beauty is enhanced by these humble tools that have been passed down through generations. Venturing into Asia, we discover the Palanquin or Kago – an elegant mode of transportation crafted from black lacquer & gold on wood. This luxurious carriage relies on strong bearers who skillfully navigate treacherous terrains using their reliable carrying poles. La marchande d'oyseaux takes us back to the enchantment of 18th-century France as we observe a bird merchant expertly balancing cages filled with fluttering songbirds upon her carrying pole. Her expertise highlights how this simple tool can transform into an instrument for commerce. Monsoon season in Sapa, Vietnam brings forth images of hardworking locals braving torrential rains while transporting goods using their trusted carrying poles. These resilient individuals embody determination amidst adversity. Hans Weiditz's alphabets offer glimpses into history where even letters were illustrated with people employing various tools like the iconic carrying pole.