Oysters Collection (#8)

5 year old Olga Schubert began work about 5: 00 A
XOS1273774 5 year old Olga Schubert began work about 5:00 A.M. helping her mother in the Biloxi Canning Factory, Mississippi, picking shrimps

Shrimp-pickers as young as 5 and 8 at the Dunbar, Lopez, Dukate Co, Biloxi, Mississippi
XOS1273773 Shrimp-pickers as young as 5 and 8 at the Dunbar, Lopez, Dukate Co, Biloxi, Mississippi, 1911 (b/w photo) by Hine

Bill May, aged 5 who makes 15 cents a day, in the shucking shed at Barataria Canning Company
XOS1273772 Bill May, aged 5 who makes 15 cents a day, in the shucking shed at Barataria Canning Company, Biloxi, Mississippi, 1911 (b/w photo) by Hine

Johnnie, oyster shucker aged 9 watched by boss (with pipe) of the shucking shed at Dunbar
XOS1273771 Johnnie, oyster shucker aged 9 watched by boss (with pipe) of the shucking shed at Dunbar, Louisiana, 1911 (b/w photo) by Hine

5 year old migrant shrimp-picker Manuel in front of a pile of oyster shells, working
XOS1273770 5 year old migrant shrimp-picker Manuel in front of a pile of oyster shells, working for a second year at Dunbar, Lopez, Dukate Company, Biloxi, Mississippi, 1911 (b/w photo) by Hine

Rosie, aged 7, illiterate, working for a second year as an oyster shucker at Varn
XOS1273769 Rosie, aged 7, illiterate, working for a second year as an oyster shucker at Varn & Platt Canning Company, Bluffton, South Carolina, 1913 (b/w photo) by Hine

10 year old Mike Murphy, 7 year old Annie Healy and 10 year old Ross Healy (who s
XOS1273768 10 year old Mike Murphy, 7 year old Annie Healy and 10 year old Ross Healy (whos been working for 2 years) in the shucking shed at Alabama Canning Co, Bayou La Batre, Alabama

Shuckers aged about 10 opening oysters in the Varn & Platt Canning Company, Younges Island
XOS1273767 Shuckers aged about 10 opening oysters in the Varn & Platt Canning Company, Younges Island, South Carolina, 1913 (b/w photo) by Hine

Still Life, 17th century (oil on canvas)
BAL1218120 Still Life, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Heem, Jan Davidsz. de (1606-84); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Dutch, out of copyright

10 year old Jimmie who has been shucking 3 years (6 pots a day) with an 11 year old
XOS1766250 10 year old Jimmie who has been shucking 3 years (6 pots a day) with an 11 year old boy who shucks 7 pots at Varn & Platt Canning Co

Oyster luggers at the levee, New Orleans, Boats, Levees, Shellfish industry, Oysters, United States, Louisiana, New Orleans, 1890

A Caricature Group A Caricature Group including Members of the Howdalian Society, John Hamilton Mortimer, 1740-1779, British

Oysters on ice (Ostrea edulis)

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Scaly Thorny Oyster on night dive Pantai Parigi dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Scaly Thorny Oyster

Spoof postcard on the Colchester Native Oyster Beds ! Date: circa 1910s

France - Arcachon - Oyster Gatherer
A wonderful postcard photograph of a woman Oyster Gatherer (Parqueuse) from Arcachon in the Gironde department in southwestern France

Scotts Restaurant in London - famed for its oysters and lobster, formerly with sawdust on the floor and a zinc bar. On the corner of Piccadilly and Shaftesbury Avenue. Date: circa early 1920s

Cancale, Brittany, France - The Oyster Beds
The departure of the Fishing Fleet from Cancale, a commune in the Ille-et-Vilaine department in Brittany in northwestern France. Date: circa 1906

Georges Bar Shell Fish Fresh Daily A queue of people wait to be served but a woman who has just received her order doesn t seem too impressed with the taste. 1950s

Oysters open in their shells. 10 September 1925

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Aerial - Oyster racks Date:

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Paleontology / Palaeontology - Eric Depre observing fossil oysters below a sea cliff on the sea shore Date:

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Tractor and trailer with oysters at low tide Date:

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Oyster fishing on Long Island Sound off of Norwalk (Nyctea scandiaca) Date:

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Oyster beds at low tide Date:

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Oyster beds at low tide Date:

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Oysters - in boxes / crates. Kergo harbour, near Lorient, France Date:

Oyster bed racks at low tide, Agon Coutainville, Normandy, France, February

Still Life with Oysters. Antoine Vollon (1833-1900) French Realist painter. Food Shellfish Jug Glass

The Guests, 1864, Food And Drink, Table, Bottle, Bottles, Glass, Glasses, Wine, Champagne, Man, Singing, Song, Pub, Walking Stick, Chair, Chairs, Plates, Oysters, Police, 19th Century, Lamp, Alcohol

Food Shop In 19th Century France, Oysters Of Saint Malo, Liszt Gourmet Archive, Food And Drink

Au Bon Cidre De Normandie, Oysters, Shopping, Paris, France, 19th Century, Oyster, Seafood, Food And Drink, Liszt Gourmet Archive

View of oyster beds with tractor and trailer at low tide, Pirou Beach, Manche, Normandy, France, February

Oyster bed rack at low tide, Pirou Beach, Manche, Normandy, France, February

Four fresh water pearls, close up

Four white marine-cultured pearls, close up

Colchester oysters, close-up

Plate of oysters on crushed ice, close-up

Australia, Coffin Bay, Oysters with lime slice

Spanish oysters on white background

Close-up of oysters

Holding oyster shell in white towel and using knife to sever oyster muscle

Great Britain, Scotland, Argyll, Cairndow, fresh crab, lobster, oysters in shell halves, cockles and mussels, served on bed of ice in metal dish

Seafood platter consisting of razor shells, clams, oysters, lobster and mussels, garnished with lemon slices, view from above

Rough irregular shell of closed oyster, close up showing layered segments and ridges, blurred background

Two oysters, one of them open, close up

Chinese cuisine popular in Singapore, oyster omelette; dish of oysters fried with egg, cornstarch and spring onion, bowl of chilli sauce for dipping

France, Brittany, Cancale, oysters displayed for sale

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Discover the hidden treasures of the sea with oysters. 🌊🦪 In a world filled with vibrant colors, oysters stand out as nature's masterpiece. Their shells shimmer in hues ranging from pearly white to deep blues and greens, captivating our senses like no other. Just like a walrus's tusk or a carpenter's skillful craftsmanship, these bivalve mollusks are truly remarkable. Step into the enchanting realm of Whitstable, where oyster catching is an art form passed down through generations. The Oyster Catchers brave the crashing waves to bring us these delicacies straight from their natural habitat - the pristine waters off the coast of England. Cracking open an oyster shell reveals more than just its succulent flesh; it unveils a precious artificial pearl that sparkles with elegance and grace. This testament to human ingenuity reminds us of the stages of pearl fishery industry in faraway lands like the Persian Gulf, dating back to 1902. Immerse yourself in history at The Fishmongers Shop, where tales come alive amidst displays showcasing Alice's encounter with the Walrus and Carpenter. Four empty shells serve as silent witnesses to their whimsical adventures by the shore. Indulge your taste buds with Oysters on ice – Ostrea edulis – sourced from France, Europe. Each bite transports you to coastal bliss as you savor their briny goodness and delicate texture. For those seeking authenticity closer to home, look no further than Seasalter & Ham Oyster Fishery Company in Whitstable, Kent. With litho advertisements dating back centuries, they remain proud producers of native Whitstable Oysters - a true taste of tradition. Travel back in time to witness opening oysters rituals during 1930s gatherings when friends would gather around tables laden with platters full of anticipation for what lay inside each shell. They have always been a symbol of luxury, adventure, and the beauty that lies beneath the surface.