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Biscuit Collection (#4)

"Biscuit: A Delightful Journey through Time and Taste" Indulge in the rich history of biscuits as we explore their fascinating origins and iconic advertisements

Background imageBiscuit Collection: The still life wafer dessert of biscuits, wine bottle and glass

The still life wafer dessert of biscuits, wine bottle and glass
JLJ4583994 The still life wafer dessert of biscuits, wine bottle and glass. Painting by Lubin Baugin (1612-1663) 17th century Sun. 0, 41x0, 52 m

Background imageBiscuit Collection: 'The snack with the masks'Comedians wearing Commedia dell

"The snack with the masks"Comedians wearing Commedia dell
AIS5384855 " The snack with the masks" Comedians wearing Commedia dell arte costumes around a table where biscuits and wine are served (detail) 18th century (painting) by Longhi

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Nature morte - Still Life - Peinture de Clara Peeters (1594-1658), 1611 - Oil on canvas

Nature morte - Still Life - Peinture de Clara Peeters (1594-1658), 1611 - Oil on canvas
FIA5400764 Nature morte - Still Life - Peinture de Clara Peeters (1594-1658), 1611 - Oil on canvas, 52x73 - Museo del Prado, Madrid by Peeters, Clara (1594-1659); Prado, Madrid

Background imageBiscuit Collection: French Advertising for Wafer Vidilles (poster)

French Advertising for Wafer Vidilles (poster)
LSE4097017 French Advertising for Wafer Vidilles (poster) by Bouisset, Firmin (1859-1925); Private Collection; Photo eLeonard de Selva; French, out of copyright

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Advertising of the cookie 'Lefevre-Useful: Lu'(the schoolboy). sd

Advertising of the cookie "Lefevre-Useful: Lu"(the schoolboy). sd
LSE4097012 Advertising of the cookie " LefAvre-Useful: Lu" (the schoolboy). sd. Chromolithography 19th century based on the original drawing of Firmin Bouisset

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Sevres biscuit figure of a recumbent nude, Le Repos

Sevres biscuit figure of a recumbent nude, Le Repos
781495 Sevres biscuit figure of a recumbent nude, Le Repos, 1904 (ceramic) (see also 781490) by Boucher, Alfred (1850-1934); length: 53.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageBiscuit Collection: The Shepherd-Boys Christmas Dinner (engraving)

The Shepherd-Boys Christmas Dinner (engraving)
3626039 The Shepherd-Boys Christmas Dinner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shepherd-Boys Christmas Dinner. Illustration for Chatterbox (1868)

Background imageBiscuit Collection: After You (colour litho)

After You (colour litho)
5991746 After You (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: After You. Illustration for Tales and Pictures and Happy Pets (Blackie)

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Poster advertising Pernod biscuits, 1897 (colour litho)

Poster advertising Pernod biscuits, 1897 (colour litho)
AKV384656 Poster advertising Pernod biscuits, 1897 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eAckermann Kunstverlag; French, out of copyright

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Mice and Huntley - Palmer Superior Biscuits, c. 1920 (w / c on paper)

Mice and Huntley - Palmer Superior Biscuits, c. 1920 (w / c on paper)
701197 Mice and Huntley - PalmerA Superior Biscuits, c.1920 (w/c on paper) by Holding, Agnes Louise (fl.1924-32); 19x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo eSarah Colegrave Fine Art; British

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Bust of Emperor Napoleon I (Sevres biscuit) (detail) (see also 698748)

Bust of Emperor Napoleon I (Sevres biscuit) (detail) (see also 698748)
698749 Bust of Emperor Napoleon I (Sevres biscuit) (detail) (see also 698748) by Chaudet, Antoine Denis (1763-1810) (after); 53.5x27.4x26.4 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan

Background imageBiscuit Collection: The Home of Shredded Wheat, Niagara Falls, NY State, USA

The Home of Shredded Wheat, Niagara Falls, NY State, USA. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageBiscuit Collection: The Home of Shredded Wheat - Niagara Falls

The Home of Shredded Wheat - Niagara Falls, NY State, USA. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Biscuit and rose-coloured silk day dress, 1886 (silk)

Biscuit and rose-coloured silk day dress, 1886 (silk)
3100342 Biscuit and rose-coloured silk day dress, 1886 (silk) by Nicholson & Wordley (19th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Background imageBiscuit Collection: King George IVs royal parade through Dublin, 1821

King George IVs royal parade through Dublin, 1821
King George IV of England riding a carriage in a royal parade through Dublin, 1821. Accompanied by Irish gentlemen, lancers, soldiers, bishops and aldermen. Going to the Levee

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Flat sea biscuit, Clypeaster rosaceus

Flat sea biscuit, Clypeaster rosaceus
Flat sea biscuit, sea urchin, Clypeaster rosaceus. Clipeastro rosaceo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Blacksmith tree frog, Hypsiboas faber

Blacksmith tree frog, Hypsiboas faber
Blacksmith tree frog, blacksmith treefrog or smith frog, Hypsiboas faber or Boana faber (Rana gaimardii, Hyla gaimardii. Ranocchiella di Gaimard)

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Poster advertising Brun biscuits (colour litho)

Poster advertising Brun biscuits (colour litho)
PER206030 Poster advertising Brun biscuits (colour litho) by Redon, Georges (1869-1943); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageBiscuit Collection: The English Revenge or, The Patisserie at the Palais Royal, c. 1815 (coloured engraving)

The English Revenge or, The Patisserie at the Palais Royal, c. 1815 (coloured engraving)
CHT185938 The English Revenge or, The Patisserie at the Palais Royal, c.1815 (coloured engraving) by Sharp, John (fl.1815); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English

Background imageBiscuit Collection: The Bahlsen shop in Cologne, c. 1910 (colour litho)

The Bahlsen shop in Cologne, c. 1910 (colour litho)
CHT218585 The Bahlsen shop in Cologne, c.1910 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Verso with advertising for Biscuits Pernot, factories in Dijon and Geneve

Verso with advertising for Biscuits Pernot, factories in Dijon and Geneve
DUV4198302 Verso with advertising for Biscuits Pernot, factories in Dijon and Geneve, Maison in Paris, 19th century (lithograph) by French School

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Advertising poster for Lefevre Utile Biscuits, 1897 (poster)

Advertising poster for Lefevre Utile Biscuits, 1897 (poster)
LRI4619754 Advertising poster for Lefevre Utile Biscuits, 1897 (poster) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 44x61 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Merchant of hot breads in Russia in the 19th century

Merchant of hot breads in Russia in the 19th century
LSE4087885 Merchant of hot breads in Russia in the 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Stationery, Spratts Patent Limited, London

Stationery, Spratts Patent Limited, London
Stationery, Spratts Patent Limited, Fenchurch Street, London, manufacturers of biscuits, foods and appliances for dogs, poultry, game, cage birds, etc. 1901

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Paris, front and reverse of a promotional card for Lefevre-Utile (LU) biscuits

Paris, front and reverse of a promotional card for Lefevre-Utile (LU) biscuits
488578 Paris, front and reverse of a promotional card for LefAvre-Utile (LU) biscuits, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

Background imageBiscuit Collection: In the Highlands, a promotional card for Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, c

In the Highlands, a promotional card for Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, c
488427 In the Highlands, a promotional card for Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, c.1890 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBiscuit Collection: An Ascent of the Himalayas, a promotional card for Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, c

An Ascent of the Himalayas, a promotional card for Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, c
488426 An Ascent of the Himalayas, a promotional card for Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, c.1890 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageBiscuit Collection: On Route to the North Pole, front and back of a promotional card for Huntley

On Route to the North Pole, front and back of a promotional card for Huntley
488423 On Route to the North Pole, front and back of a promotional card for Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, produced for the French market, 1890 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Poster advertising Amandines de Provence, French biscuits (colour litho)

Poster advertising Amandines de Provence, French biscuits (colour litho)
PER206028 Poster advertising Amandines de Provence, French biscuits (colour litho) by Duzolle (fl.1890s); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Turkish girl having coffee on the sofa, from the Collection of Prints of Costumes

Turkish girl having coffee on the sofa, from the Collection of Prints of Costumes
CHT175074 Turkish girl having coffee on the sofa, from the Collection of Prints of Costumes from the Levant, engraved by I

Background imageBiscuit Collection: The Bakery in de Geest, 1882 (pencil and charcoal on vellum)

The Bakery in de Geest, 1882 (pencil and charcoal on vellum)
HGM81105 The Bakery in de Geest, 1882 (pencil and charcoal on vellum) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 20.4x33.6 cm; Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, Netherlands; eKunstmuseum den Haag; Dutch

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Chocolate pot, tea cut, biscuit box, tea pot, etc

Chocolate pot, tea cut, biscuit box, tea pot, etc. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Biscuit tins and boxes

Biscuit tins and boxes. Lithograph from a catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Echinoidea sea urchins

Echinoidea sea urchins: sea biscuit, Clypeaster rosaceus 1, 2, Encope emarginata 3, 4, green sea urchin, Echinocyamus pusillus 5-9

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Pigs in a Blanket on a Serving Plate, 1935 (screen print)

Pigs in a Blanket on a Serving Plate, 1935 (screen print)
2622278 Pigs in a Blanket on a Serving Plate, 1935 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Adverts, Gray, Dunn & Co, John Gray & Co Ltd, Scotland

Adverts, Gray, Dunn & Co, John Gray & Co Ltd, Scotland
Adverts for Gray, Dunn & Co, Biscuit Manufacturers, Glasgow, and John Gray & Co Ltd, Confectioners, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Advert, Gray, Dunn & Co, Glasgow, Scotland

Advert, Gray, Dunn & Co, Glasgow, Scotland
Adverts, Gray, Dunn & Co, Glasgow, and John Gray & Co Ltd, Glasgow. 1905

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Calling out the reserves, boys parade in Whitehall, WW1

Calling out the reserves, boys parade in Whitehall, WW1
Calling out the reserves, boys parading in Whitehall, London (Biscuit Tin Band), 5 August 1914, at the start of the First World War. 1914

Background imageBiscuit Collection: The Square and Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, Mass, USA

The Square and Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, Mass, USA
The Square and Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1912

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Victorian Street Vendor - Biscuit Seller

Victorian Street Vendor - Biscuit Seller. 19th century

Background imageBiscuit Collection: The Ashanti Expedition (litho)

The Ashanti Expedition (litho)
1605098 The Ashanti Expedition (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ashanti Expedition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 February 1896)

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - Man with Beer and Biscuit

Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - Man with Beer and Biscuit
Jumbles by Lewis Baumer - Man relaxing with a glass of beer and some cheese and biscuits. 1897

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Porcelain manufacturers 1843

Porcelain manufacturers 1843
Workers carefully place seggars or saggars for firing in the biscuit kiln at the Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester. 1843

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Advert for Mappin & Webb Edwardian items 1907

Advert for Mappin & Webb Edwardian items 1907
Selection of Princes plate and sterling silver items from 1907. Date: 1907

Background imageBiscuit Collection: The still life wafer dessert of biscuits, wine bottle and glass - oil on canvas

The still life wafer dessert of biscuits, wine bottle and glass - oil on canvas
LRI4577141 The still life wafer dessert of biscuits, wine bottle and glass - oil on canvas, 17th century by Baugin, Lubin (1612/3-63); Louvre, Paris

Background imageBiscuit Collection: Poster advertising Lefevre-Utile biscuits, c. 1910 (colour litho)

Poster advertising Lefevre-Utile biscuits, c. 1910 (colour litho)
CH400927 Poster advertising Lefevre-Utile biscuits, c.1910 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 29x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageBiscuit Collection: The Anarchist Dynamite Conspiracy in Paris (engraving)

The Anarchist Dynamite Conspiracy in Paris (engraving)
1614887 The Anarchist Dynamite Conspiracy in Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Anarchist Dynamite Conspiracy in Paris)




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"Biscuit: A Delightful Journey through Time and Taste" Indulge in the rich history of biscuits as we explore their fascinating origins and iconic advertisements. From the Huntley and Palmers Cocktail biscuit tin lid to the renowned Huntley and Palmers Works at Reading, these delectable treats have left an indelible mark on our taste buds. Transport yourself to Italy with Biscotti di Prato, also known as cantuccini, traditional almond biscuits that have stood the test of time. Their crunchy texture and irresistible flavor make them a beloved treat worldwide. Step into the world of art nouveau with Alphonse Mucha's enchanting lithograph advertisement for Biscuits Lefevre-Utile. The Flirt captures the elegance and allure associated with enjoying a biscuit from this esteemed French brand. Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with vintage advertising posters like Jack and Jill Biscuits, evoking feelings of warmth and familiarity. These timeless images remind us of simpler times when a biscuit could bring joy to any occasion. Witness incredible feats of balance as a Greyhound effortlessly balances a biscuit on its nose—a testament to both canine dexterity and our love for these delightful snacks. Discover Gray, Dunn & Co's mouthwatering biscuits from Glasgow—an advert that showcases their commitment to quality craftsmanship in every bite. Travel across Elgin Avenue in West London where countless moments have been shared over cups of tea accompanied by delicious biscuits. This bustling street has witnessed countless conversations filled with laughter, comforted by the presence of these simple yet satisfying treats. Even unexpected encounters can be found within biscuit lore—like an American advertisement for Rat Biscuit Company in 1922 promoting rat poison disguised as biscuits. An eerie reminder that not all things labeled "biscuits" are meant for consumption. Finally, let Carr & Co whisk you away on an unforgettable journey through flavorsome creations that have delighted taste buds for generations.