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  • A woman withdrawing her foot in outrage from the care of a corn-cutter who has pretensions to be called a chiropodist. Coloured engraving, 1793.
  • A woman withdrawing her foot in outrage from the care of a corn-cutter who has pretensions to be called a chiropodist. Coloured engraving, 1793.
  • A woman tending corn in a field recommends using the coil: the Acquire Project for family planning in Kenya. Colour lithograph by Ministry of Health, ca. 2000.
  • Two men and a dog in a stable, reaching into a corn bin, while two horses look on. Coloured mezzotint by J.R. Smith after G. Morland, 1799.
  • South Africa: Magwamba women grinding corn outside mud huts; one woman works with a baby in a fabric sling on her back. Photograph by H.F. Gros, ca. 1888.
  • People harvesting a field of corn: one of the harvesters appeals to a mounted overseer, who disregards his plea and indicates the work. Etching by G. Giampiccoli after M. Ricci.
  • Papaver rhoeas L. Papaveraceae Corn Poppy, Flanders Poppy. Distribution: Temperate Old World. Dioscorides (Gunther, 1959) recommended five or six seed heads in wine to get a good night's sleep the leaves and seeds applied as a poultice to heal inflammation, and the decoction sprinkled on was soporiferous. Culpeper (1650) ' ... Syrup of Red, or Erratick Poppies: by many called Corn-Roses. ... Some are of the opinion that these Poppies are the coldest of all other - believe them that list [wishes to]: I know no danger in this syrup, so it be taken in moderation and bread immoderately taken hurts
  • Papaver rhoeas L. Papaveraceae Corn Poppy, Flanders Poppy. Distribution: Temperate Old World. Dioscorides (Gunther, 1959) recommended five or six seed heads in wine to get a good night's sleep the leave and seeds applied as a poultice to heal inflammation, and the decoction sprinkled on was soporiferous. Culpeper (1650) ' ... Syrup of Red, or Erratick Poppies: by many called Corn-Roses. ... Some are of the opinion that these Poppies are the coldest of all other - believe them that list [who wish to]: I know no danger in this syrup, so it be taken in moderation and bread immoderately taken hurts
  • The month August and the sign of Virgo, represented by harvest time and the disciples of Christ plucking of ears of corn on the Sabbath. Engraving by A. Collaert after H. Bol, 1585.
  • A young couple stand under a tree: she holds a sheaf of corn in one hand, the young man clasps her other hand. Stipple engraving by P.W. Tomkins after W. Lanranson (?).
  • A farmer is watching a poor girl who is picking up small ears of corn; in the background is an expensive country house. Engraving by J.M. Delatre, 1788, after J.H. Ramberg.
  • A quack and a clown on stage presenting their wares to a hostile audience; referring to various politicians reactions to the replacement of the fixed duty on corn. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1841.
  • A farm worker has fallen among the corn owing to starvation, and has dropped his scythe and barrel; another worker is also about to faint. Engraving by Anthony Cardon after P.J. de Loutherbourg after himself.
  • Saint Benedict of Nursia: after he has assured the monks of his monastery that God would not let them starve, several sacks of corn appear, which porters carry into the monastery. Line engraving by G. Giovannini after L. Massari.
  • A fox licks the outside of a jug into which a crane has inserted its bill. Behind them the fox is picking up corn on a raised platform, and the crane tries to do the same. Etching by D. Stoop for a fable by J. Ogilby.
  • The death blow to corns.
  • The death blow to corns.
  • Coloured etching: 'Comfort to the corns'; J. Gillray
  • Broadsheet: John Hinge, Operator for Corns and Nails.
  • German soldiers suffering from corns contrasted with French soldiers who are shown as free from corns owing to the remedy "Spécifique Victorieux". Colour lithograph, 1870/1900 (?).
  • An itinerant street vendor selling cures for corns. Coloured pen drawing.
  • Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire d'un genre de polypes d'eau douce, à bras en forme de cornes / Par A. Trembley.
  • Mémoires pour servir à l'histoire d'un genre de polypes d'eau douce, à bras en forme de cornes / Par A. Trembley.
  • A. Guthery, A treatise on the origin, nature, and treatment of corns
  • "No secret remedy": natural solutions to baldness and corns. Lithograph after J. Bahr, 1909.
  • Remedies against insect bites, corns, indigestion, burns, gout, poisoning etc. Lithograph by F. D'Avignon, 1857.
  • Nepal; Kathmandu Valley, 1986. The Kathmandu Valley is situated in Nepal's Hill Region ('Pahar' in Nepali - altitutides 1000-4000 metres), and is the country's most fertile and urbanised area as well as being its political and cultural centre. The hills, sculpted into a vast complex of terraces, are extensively cultivated. Hill farmers produced food staples, mostly rice and corn, although this is still a food-deficit area. Other crops include wheat, millet, barley, sugarcane, tobacco, potatoes and oilseed. The climate is mild with summer temperatures reaching 30 degrees C and winter temperatures about 10 degrees C. The most common trees are oak, alder, jacaranda and rhododendron.
  • St. George's Hospital, Hyde Park Corner. Engraving.
  • St. George's Hospital, Hyde Park Corner. Engraving.
  • St. George's Hospital, Hyde Park Corner. Engraving.