Fotoreproductie van een tekening van brem verzamelaars op Chat Moss, door David Cox before 1873

This is a photo reproduction of a drawing of a group of people gathering gorse, by the artist David Cox. It was created by Alfred Brothers, a well-known photographer, before 1873. The image, measuring 135 mm by 198 mm, captures a moment of daily life in the Chat Moss, a large area of peat bog located in northwest England. The scene depicts a group of individuals engaged in the activity of collecting gorse, a spiky, yellow-flowered shrub that grows abundantly in the region. The photograph showcases the landscape of the Chat Moss, a unique and challenging environment, and provides a glimpse into the lives of those who lived and worked in the area. The image serves as a visual document of both the local flora and the traditional practices associated with it, showcasing the importance of gorse harvesting in the region.