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The confectionery department at Hotel Delmonico, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
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The confectionery department at Hotel Delmonico, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380630 The confectionery department at Hotel Delmonico, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel Delmonico, 44th Street and 5th Avenue, New York; ); eMuseum of the City of New York; American, out of copyright
Media ID 22911036
© Museum of the City of New York / Bridgeman Images
Artisans Boars Head Candy Store Centrepiece Centrepieces Chefs Chocolate Chocolates Chocolatier Confectioner Confectioners Craft Decorating Dessert Food Preparation Gilded Gilding Luxury Sugar Sweet Shop Tureen Virtuoso B W Photo Black And White Photograph Chocolatiers Confection Craftsmen Delmonicos Haute Cuisine
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This photograph captures the bustling confectionery department at Hotel Delmonico in 1902. The image, a silver gelatin print by Byron Company, showcases the ornate and decorative nature of this sweet shop turned candy store. The confectionery department is a hive of activity, with skilled artisans working diligently to create delectable treats for the hotel's discerning clientele. The interior is adorned with intricate centrepieces and sculptures crafted from chocolate and sugar, showcasing the virtuosity of these talented craftsmen. As we delve into this snapshot of luxury and indulgence, we witness chocolatiers meticulously decorating their creations while seated amidst an array of baskets filled with mouthwatering delights. Their craftsmanship is evident in every detail - from gilded sculptures to delicately painted desserts. Hotel Delmonico was renowned for its haute cuisine, catering to New York City's high society. This photo transports us back to a time when food preparation was elevated to an art form. We catch glimpses of chefs skillfully preparing sumptuous dishes while others attend to elaborate displays featuring boar's heads and tureens. Through this mesmerizing composition captured by Bridgeman Images, we are transported into a world where confections were not just mere sweets but edible masterpieces that delighted both the eye and palate. It serves as a reminder of the rich history behind our favorite treats and pays homage to the dedicated craftsmen who brought them to life over a century ago.
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