Cocoa Plantation Collection

A Bocan, or Cocoa-Drying House in Granada, 1857. Creator: Percy
A Bocan, or Cocoa-Drying House in Granada, 1857....building used for...drying and preparing the coffee and cocoa...[It] has a platform or terrace extending its whole length on that side most exposed

The Cultivation and Manufacture of Cocoa (engraving)
1608393 The Cultivation and Manufacture of Cocoa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cultivation and Manufacture of Cocoa)

Sketches of Granada (engraving)
1587414 Sketches of Granada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Granada. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 28 March 1857)

Cocoa Fresh from the Pods, Dominica, B. W. I. 1893. Creator: Keystone View Company
Cocoa Fresh from the Pods, Dominica, B.W.I. 1893. Cocoa harvest in Dominica, formerly a part of the British West Indies. Stereocard by Keystone View Company

Drying Cacao, Trinidad, B. W. I. early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Drying Cacao, Trinidad, B.W.I. (British West Indies), early 20th century. Cacao, or cocoa, has contributed to the socio-economic development of Trinidad and Tobago for over 200 years

Breaking Cocoa, Trinidad, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Breaking Cocoa, Trinidad, early 20th century. Workers processing cocoa beans. Cacao, or cocoa, has contributed to the socio-economic development of Trinidad and Tobago for over 200 years

Gathering Cocoa, Trinidad, B. W. I. early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Gathering Cocoa, Trinidad, B.W.I. (British West Indies), early 20th century. Workers with a pile of cocoa beans on a plantation during the colonial period

Cocoa in full bearing, Trinidad and Tobago, c1914. Creator: Unknown
Cocoa in full bearing, Trinidad and Tobago, c1914. Indo-Trinidadian man and small boy, the man has a machete for cutting down the cocoa pods

Cacao Tree, 1924. Artist: J.s Fry & Sons
Cacao Tree, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Cocoa, 1. - Cacao Tree, Trinidad, 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

Cocoa, 2. - Opening the Pods, Trinidad, 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]

Opening cocoa pods, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, c1900s. Artist: Strong
Opening cocoa pods, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago, c1900s. Published by Davidson & Todd Ltd (Trinidad). (Colorised black and white print)

Drying cocoa, Trinidad, c1900s

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Step into the world of cocoa plantations, where the cultivation and manufacture of this delectable treat come to life. Through engravings and sketches, we are transported to different corners of the globe, from Granada to Dominica, Trinidad to Tobago. In a captivating engraving titled "The Cultivation and Manufacture of Cocoa, " we witness the intricate process that brings chocolate from bean to bar. The scene is alive with activity as workers meticulously tend to cocoa pods bursting with promise. Moving on, a sketch from Granada captures our attention. It showcases an idyllic cocoa plantation surrounded by lush greenery. The beauty of nature intertwines harmoniously with human intervention in this picturesque setting. A photograph taken in 1893 by Keystone View Company takes us straight to Dominica's heartland. Here, fresh cocoa pods await their destiny - they hold within them the potential for rich flavors that will delight taste buds around the world. Trinidad beckons next through two intriguing photographs: one depicting cacao drying under the Caribbean sun; another capturing locals breaking open cocoa beans with skillful precision. These images offer glimpses into early 20th-century practices that have shaped today's chocolate industry. As we delve deeper into Trinidad's past, another image emerges – a snapshot frozen in time showcasing farmers gathering ripe cocoa pods amidst verdant fields. Their laborious efforts contribute not only to their livelihoods but also bring joy and satisfaction to countless chocolate lovers worldwide. Fast forward a few years later, and we find ourselves standing beneath towering trees adorned with clusters of ripened cacao fruits in Trinidad and Tobago circa 1914. This visual testament reminds us that patience is rewarded when it comes to cultivating these precious crops. J. S Fry & Sons' artistic rendering transports us back even further – all the way back to 1924 – where a majestic cacao tree stands tall against an azure sky as if whispering tales of its rich history.