Cracker Collection (#3)

SEALYHAM / MOLTEN CRACKER
NORTH MOLTEN CRACKER Date: 1914

CRACKER ADVERTISEMENT
TOM SMITHS CHRISTMAS CRACKERS Date: 1922

Appetizer Pattern
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Brother and Sister pulling a Christmas Cracker by the Tree. Date: circa 1906

Picture No. 12479638
Hamster wearing Christmas hat in Christmas cracker, Date:

Santa Claus - England, 1895. Artist: William Dewar
Santa Claus - England, 1895. Illustration from a supplement to in Town magazine, (November 1895)

Georgia Cracker family tending their cookpot, 1890s
Cracker women cooking outside their poor, rural cabin in Georgia, late 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Traditional Christmas Dinner In Ireland; Ireland

Girl with a basket of toys on a cutout Christmas card
Girl with a basket of toys and gifts on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

A cairn terrier puppy playing with a cracker 1970 animal animals dog dogs cute pup

Two robins pulling crackers on a New Year card -- Popping the Question. Date: circa 1890s

Cecil Aldins dogs go to join him in Majorca
A group of dogs belonging to the famous animal and dog artist, Cecil Aldin, pictured with Aldins daughter, Mrs Mason on board a ship

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, dogs eager for a walk
Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Micky, Cracker and two other dogs eager for a walk, having spotted the signs. Date: 1927

Bull terrier and dachshund puppy sleeping in a chair
A bull terrier and a dachshund puppy sleeping in a chair -- Turps or Tirpz (short for Tirpitz or Turpentine) finds a new use for bull terriers (Aldins own dogs). Date: 1930

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Micky and Cracker, an Irish Wolfhound and a Bull Terrier. Seen here behind his desk, growing bored by the story about the monkey. Date: 1927

Cecil Aldin with two dogs
Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin (1870-1935), British artist and illustrator, with two of his dogs, Cracker, a bull terrier, and Mickie, an Irish wolfhound. Date: 1932

Party hats at the dining table - Christmas Day 1950s
A superb photograph showing a Father and Grandmother wearing conical (and comical!) party hats at the dining table on Christmas Day, early 1950s. Date: early 1950s

Picture No. 10899350
Dog - with Christmas cracker wearing hat & bow tie Date:

British Legion Childrens Christmas Party, Walton, Essex
The British Legion Club members children were annually treated to a Christmas party at the Walton-on-the-Naze Club in Essex

Childrens party, 1953
Four children enjoy a charming (if a little sparse) looking Christmas tea party. The girls are wearing smocked party dresses by Lindsay Maid

Domestic Dog, Border Collie, adult male, sitting indoors, holding cracker in mouth at Christmas, England

Glaucous Cracker H. glauconome Peten Guatemala
Glaucous Cracker H.glauconome Peten Guatemala

G Sparagnapane Novelty Christmas crackers
Page from a catalogue advertising the various ingenious novelty Christmas cracker boxes available from G Sparagnapane and Co in the form of a piano, cottage, tram, submarine, train and fire engine

Parlour Firework Crackers
A colour illustration from a Christmas cracker box

Mansells Christmas Crackers
Colour illustration taken from a Christmas cracker box

Tricks and Puzzles Christmas Crackers
A colour illustration Tricks and Puzzles Christmas cracker box

Picture No. 11980938
butterfly, Red Cracker, Rio Claro Reserve, Reserva Natural Canon del Rio Claro, Antioquia, Colombia butterfly, Red Cracker, Rio Claro Reserve, Reserva Natural Can del Ru Claro, Antioquia

Susi - with kitten and party food. 1950s

Two children and dog enjoying a Christmas tea party
Unusual Friends - two children and a boxer dog enjoying a Christmas tea party. 1950s

Kitten and puppy with Christmas cracker
Unusual Friends - tabby kitten and puppy with Christmas cracker. 1950s

Scrap - girl dressed as a nurse. late 19th century

Susi - with Christmas items. 1950s

The Sketch Christmas Number front cover, 1938
Front cover of The Sketch magazines Christmas number featuring an illustration showing a toy shop or toy makers workshop with a fairy leaping out of an oversized Christmas cracker. Date: 1938

Doll and pierrot on a Christmas card decorated with crackers. Date: circa 1890s

Boy on a cutout card in the shape of a Christmas cracker
Boy playing double pipes on a cutout card in the shape of a Christmas cracker. circa 1890s

Fletts Happy Families - Mr Mince Meat - The Life of the Party. circa 1930s

Christmas card in the shape of a cracker in blue, orange and gold. Date: circa 1890s

Woman with box of crackers on a Victorian Christmas scrap
Woman with a box of crackers on a Victorian Christmas scrap. Date: circa 1890s

Cheery Families - Miss Goody the Grocers Daughter. 1890s

Batgers Christmas Crackers, Noahs Ark. circa 1930s

Batgers Christmas Crackers, Fun of the Fair. circa 1930s

Christmas card, Clown and lady with cracker
Christmas card, Clown and lady pulling a cracker. early 20th century

Boy and girl pulling cracker on a New Year card
Boy and girl pulling a paper cracker on a New Year card. circa 1890s

Handmade Christmas card in the shape of a cracker. Date: circa 1890s

Fairies pulling a paper cracker on a Christmas card
Three fairies pulling a paper cracker on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Merry Christmas - couple pulling a Christmas Cracker. circa 1890

Girl with Christmas cracker on a New Year card
Girl with Christmas cracker and paper hat on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Two kittens pulling cracker on a Christmas card
Two kittens pulling a cracker on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

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"Unwrapping the Festive Delight: Exploring the World of Christmas Crackers" Step into a world filled with merriment and surprises as we delve into the enchanting realm of Christmas crackers. From William Heath Rob's depiction of overtime at a Christmas cracker factory to the vibrant scene captured in "Christmas Crackers 1907, " these images transport us to an era where craftsmanship and holiday cheer intertwined. In Old Town, Frankfurt, Germany, a Nutcracker stands proudly outside a store, symbolizing both tradition and whimsy. Its presence reminds us that cracking open these delightful treasures is not only about reveling in their contents but also embracing the magic they bring to our celebrations. A box of Christmas Eve crackers awaits its grand unveiling – anticipation fills the air as loved ones gather around, eagerly awaiting their turn. The label on each box tells tales of joyous moments shared during this festive season; G Sparagnapane's creation captures hearts with its intricate design while Batgers Musical Party Crackers promise harmonious melodies amidst laughter-filled gatherings. Robins flutter among stacks of crackers, adding a touch of nature's beauty to this cherished tradition. Tom Smiths' label design transports us back in time when his name became synonymous with quality and innovation within this beloved industry. Beyond traditional fare lies Stuttgart's pretzels – an unexpected twist on festivities. These savory treats remind us that diversity enhances our celebrations by blending different cultures together. Advertisements for crackers entice us further into this captivating world. They showcase how manufacturers strive to create unforgettable experiences through clever packaging and enticing promises – all aimed at making our holidays truly memorable. As we immerse ourselves in the wonders hidden within each cracker, let us remember that it is not merely about what lies inside but rather the joyous moments shared while pulling them apart. So gather your loved ones close, embrace these small yet significant delights, and let them ignite your holiday spirit with their enchanting surprises.