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Eggs Collection (page 3)

"Eggs: The Pillars of Creation in the Heath Robinson Kitchen 3 of 4" In a universe filled with wonders, eggs stand as the pillars of creation

Background imageEggs Collection: Sunny Side Up Flower Pot

Sunny Side Up Flower Pot
Uma Gokhale

Background imageEggs Collection: Breakfast Picnic

Breakfast Picnic
Uma Gokhale

Background imageEggs Collection: Nine Eggs a Day

Nine Eggs a Day
Little Dean

Background imageEggs Collection: Happy Easter. Hen and Eggs Ink and Watercolor Painting

Happy Easter. Hen and Eggs Ink and Watercolor Painting
Johan Liewendahl

Background imageEggs Collection: 19th century illustration of Mesdram Egg Cooker; Paris; 1892

19th century illustration of Mesdram Egg Cooker; Paris; 1892
5311495 19th century illustration of Mesdram Egg Cooker; Paris; 1892; (add.info.: Date: 1892); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEggs Collection: French 19th century still life painting. Artist unknown). approx. 1870

French 19th century still life painting. Artist unknown). approx. 1870
5306211 French 19th century still life painting. Artist unknown). approx. 1870; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEggs Collection: Nest of the Goshawk, (Astur palumbarius), 1882

Nest of the Goshawk, (Astur palumbarius), 1882
7125189 Nest of the Goshawk, (Astur palumbarius), 1882; (add.info.: Nest of the Goshawk, (Astur palumbarius). From The Universe or, The Infinitely Great and the Infinitely Little

Background imageEggs Collection: Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)

Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877694 Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1670 (oil on canvas) by Dolci, Carlo (1616-86); 108x90.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Carlo Dolci)

Background imageEggs Collection: The British Character, Absolute indispensability of Bacon and Eggs for Breakfast (litho)

The British Character, Absolute indispensability of Bacon and Eggs for Breakfast (litho)
8630608 The British Character, Absolute indispensability of Bacon and Eggs for Breakfast (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Character)

Background imageEggs Collection: E, Eggs (coloured engraving)

E, Eggs (coloured engraving)
8649768 E, Eggs (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: E, Eggs. Illustration for unidentified alphabet book, c 1875.); © Look and Learn

Background imageEggs Collection: A self-interpreting display of eggs (b/w photo)

A self-interpreting display of eggs (b/w photo)
8647481 A self-interpreting display of eggs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A self-interpreting display of eggs)

Background imageEggs Collection: A nursery breakfast (colour photo)

A nursery breakfast (colour photo)
8657607 A nursery breakfast (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A nursery breakfast)

Background imageEggs Collection: When eggs are cheapest (b/w photo)

When eggs are cheapest (b/w photo)
8657645 When eggs are cheapest (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: When eggs are cheapest)

Background imageEggs Collection: The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Rats, the Fox, and the Egg (engraving)

The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Rats, the Fox, and the Egg (engraving)
8669287 The Fables of La Fontaine: The Two Rats, the Fox, and the Egg (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Two Rats, the Fox, and the Egg)

Background imageEggs Collection: Phylloxera (b/w photo)

Phylloxera (b/w photo)
8674241 Phylloxera (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phylloxera. Illustration for The World's Commercial Products by W G Freeman,s E Chandler)

Background imageEggs Collection: Co-operative Wholesale Societies: Enniskillen Depot, Butter, Eggs and Bacon (litho)

Co-operative Wholesale Societies: Enniskillen Depot, Butter, Eggs and Bacon (litho)
8668831 Co-operative Wholesale Societies: Enniskillen Depot, Butter, Eggs and Bacon (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enniskillen Depot, Butter)

Background imageEggs Collection: Pine-tree lappet moth, Dendrolimus pini, caterpillar, pupa and eggs (Pine moth, Phalaena pini)

Pine-tree lappet moth, Dendrolimus pini, caterpillar, pupa and eggs (Pine moth, Phalaena pini)
FLO4681713 Pine-tree lappet moth, Dendrolimus pini, caterpillar, pupa and eggs (Pine moth, Phalaena pini). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Background imageEggs Collection: Pipa or Suriname toad, description of the female with her young

Pipa or Suriname toad, description of the female with her young, when hatching protective pockets included in the skin
FLO4684132 Pipa or Suriname toad, description of the female with her young, when hatching protective pockets included in the skin of their mother

Background imageEggs Collection: A mother with her brood, 1850

A mother with her brood, 1850
3478193 A mother with her brood, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother with her brood preparing to leave for the day. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEggs Collection: A hatch racing, 1850

A hatch racing, 1850
3478475 A hatch racing, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a hatch racing around an Island for the Vice Commodore's Plate, organised by the Royal Victoria Hatch Club Regatta)

Background imageEggs Collection: A yachting holiday, 1850

A yachting holiday, 1850
3478973 A yachting holiday, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a yachting holiday, a gentleman is having a cigar on the deck after dinner. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEggs Collection: Green (Edible) Turtle - Chelonia mydas - being caught when they come ashore to lay their eggs

Green (Edible) Turtle - Chelonia mydas - being caught when they come ashore to lay their eggs
530270 Green (Edible) Turtle - Chelonia mydas - being caught when they come ashore to lay their eggs. Turtle meat greatly prized. Wood engraving 1884.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEggs Collection: The purchasing of eggs and fowls of the Natives, 1860 (engraving)

The purchasing of eggs and fowls of the Natives, 1860 (engraving)
1579590 The purchasing of eggs and fowls of the Natives, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the purchasing of eggs and fowls of the Natives in China)

Background imageEggs Collection: The sparkling-tailed woodstar (Tilmatura dupontii), aka the sparkling-tailed hummingbird, 1882

The sparkling-tailed woodstar (Tilmatura dupontii), aka the sparkling-tailed hummingbird, 1882
7125192 The sparkling-tailed woodstar (Tilmatura dupontii), aka the sparkling-tailed hummingbird, 1882; (add.info.: The sparkling-tailed woodstar (Tilmatura dupontii)

Background imageEggs Collection: American cockroach, Oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis, bumble bee, Bombylius major

American cockroach, Oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis, bumble bee, Bombylius major, early humble bee
FLO4685764 American cockroach, Oriental cockroach, Blatta orientalis, bumble bee, Bombylius major, early humble bee, Bombylius medius, and leathery cerambyx beetle, Cerambyx coriarius, with eggs

Background imageEggs Collection: S for Surprise, 1908 (photo)

S for Surprise, 1908 (photo)
8713228s for Surprise, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Background imageEggs Collection: 19th century cartoon of a street seller c carrying water and eggs in England circa 1880

19th century cartoon of a street seller c carrying water and eggs in England circa 1880
5306397 19th century cartoon of a street seller c carrying water and eggs in England circa 1880; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEggs Collection: Green (Edible) Turtle - Chelonia mydas - coming ashore to lay their eggs and being caught

Green (Edible) Turtle - Chelonia mydas - coming ashore to lay their eggs and being caught and turned over by sailors
530271 Green (Edible) Turtle - Chelonia mydas - coming ashore to lay their eggs and being caught and turned over by sailors. Turtle meat greatly prized

Background imageEggs Collection: It really is too bad (colour litho)

It really is too bad (colour litho)
8677211 It really is too bad (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: It really is too bad. Man comlaining about rotten eggs at a cafe)

Background imageEggs Collection: Armadillo and egg (engraving)

Armadillo and egg (engraving)
8673439 Armadillo and egg (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armadillo and egg)

Background imageEggs Collection: Baby crocodile hatching from an egg (colour photo)

Baby crocodile hatching from an egg (colour photo)
8641461 Baby crocodile hatching from an egg (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baby crocodile hatching from an egg)

Background imageEggs Collection: Women's costume of Parame, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)

Women's costume of Parame, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677248 Women's costume of Parame, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Parame, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany)

Background imageEggs Collection: How's eggs this morning? (colour litho)

How's eggs this morning? (colour litho)
8656888 How's eggs this morning? (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: How's eggs this morning? Male and female chicken with a basket of eggs)

Background imageEggs Collection: Removing gypsy moth eggs from a tree, Massachusetts (litho)

Removing gypsy moth eggs from a tree, Massachusetts (litho)
8663806 Removing gypsy moth eggs from a tree, Massachusetts (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Removing gypsy moth eggs from a tree, Massachusetts, USA)

Background imageEggs Collection: French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting river and coastal birds

French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting river and coastal birds
5306758 French. Coloured illustration. dated circa 1884. depicting river and coastal birds; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEggs Collection: 19th century illustration of John Birch's Egg Holder. 1879

19th century illustration of John Birch's Egg Holder. 1879
5311494 19th century illustration of John Birch's Egg Holder. 1879; (add.info.: Date: 1879); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEggs Collection: Stag beetle, Lucanus cervus, male 1, female 2, eggs deposited in rotten oak a, 4-year-old larva b

Stag beetle, Lucanus cervus, male 1, female 2, eggs deposited in rotten oak a, 4-year-old larva b, nymph c
FLO4574645 Stag beetle, Lucanus cervus, male 1, female 2, eggs deposited in rotten oak a, 4-year-old larva b, nymph c, rhinoceros beetle, Megasoma actaeon Scarabaeus actaeon 3, 4

Background imageEggs Collection: Common Suriname toad or star-fingered toad, Pipa pipa (Pipa, Rana pipa)

Common Suriname toad or star-fingered toad, Pipa pipa (Pipa, Rana pipa). Female with eggs embedded in pockets in her
FLO4694813 Common Suriname toad or star-fingered toad, Pipa pipa (Pipa, Rana pipa). Female with eggs embedded in pockets in her back

Background imageEggs Collection: Woodcut depicting a street trader selling eggs in London. 1820 (engraving)

Woodcut depicting a street trader selling eggs in London. 1820 (engraving)
5669481 Woodcut depicting a street trader selling eggs in London. 1820 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageEggs Collection: English Mondain and Cravate varieties of pigeon, Columba livia

English Mondain and Cravate varieties of pigeon, Columba livia, on farm buildings and European turtle dove
FLO4598079 English Mondain and Cravate varieties of pigeon, Columba livia, on farm buildings and European turtle dove, Streptopelia turtur, near nest with eggs

Background imageEggs Collection: Migratory locusts and eggs, Locusta migratoria (Gryllus migratorius)

Migratory locusts and eggs, Locusta migratoria (Gryllus migratorius). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich
FLO4719987 Migratory locusts and eggs, Locusta migratoria (Gryllus migratorius). Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschke's Gallery of Natural History

Background imageEggs Collection: Ostrich feathers ready for packing and dispatch on an ostrich farm

Ostrich feathers ready for packing and dispatch on an ostrich farm
3740724 Ostrich feathers ready for packing and dispatch on an ostrich farm; (add.info.: Illustration depicting ostrich feathers ready for packing and dispatch on an ostrich farm near Grahamstown)

Background imageEggs Collection: A man discovering an ostrich's nest

A man discovering an ostrich's nest
3740723 A man discovering an ostrich's nest; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a man discovering an ostrich's nest on an ostrich farm near Grahamstown, South Africa)

Background imageEggs Collection: Green (Edible) turtles - Chelonia mydas - and Loggerhead turtles captured on coast of Cuba as

Green (Edible) turtles - Chelonia mydas - and Loggerhead turtles captured on coast of Cuba as the females came ashore
530274 Green (Edible) turtles - Chelonia mydas - and Loggerhead turtles captured on coast of Cuba as the females came ashore to lay their eggs

Background imageEggs Collection: Nest, Nice, Norwegian and water lilies (chromolitho)

Nest, Nice, Norwegian and water lilies (chromolitho)
8677367 Nest, Nice, Norwegian and water lilies (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: N for nest, Nice, Norwegian and nenuphars (water lilies)

Background imageEggs Collection: Flamingo colony (litho)

Flamingo colony (litho)
8663867 Flamingo colony (litho) by Weczerzick, Alfred (1864-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flamingo colony. Illustration for Der Mensch und die Erde by Hans Kraemer)

Background imageEggs Collection: New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Curios (b/w photo)

New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Curios (b/w photo)
8662436 New Zealand, 1890s: Maori Curios (b/w photo) by New Zealand Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maori Curios)

Background imageEggs Collection: Another prize-winning window (b/w photo)

Another prize-winning window (b/w photo)
8647475 Another prize-winning window (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another prize-winning window)




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"Eggs: The Pillars of Creation in the Heath Robinson Kitchen 3 of 4" In a universe filled with wonders, eggs stand as the pillars of creation. Just like the gas pillars in the Eagle Nebula, they hold within them the potential for new life and endless possibilities. Step into a world where imagination meets reality, where eggs take center stage. Picture No. 11768877 captures this essence perfectly - an Easter Dalmatian puppy surrounded by colorful eggs, symbolizing joy and rebirth. But let's delve deeper into these fascinating ovals of life. Like a masterpiece on display, "The Vegetabull" poster showcases how eggs play a vital role in nature's cycle. Honey bees (Apis mellifera) diligently build honeycombs to nurture their young ones, while mollusks and snails leave intricate prints behind as they lay their precious cargo. Intriguingly diverse are the eggs of 24 birds; each unique shape and color tell tales of adaptation and survival. And who can forget the chicken & egg debate? A timeless question that challenges our understanding of existence itself. Yet amidst all these wonders lies another marvel - tarantulas or bird-eating spiders carrying their precious egg cocoons to safety (Picture No. 12018909). It reminds us that even creatures we fear have an inherent instinct to protect future generations. So next time you crack open an egg for breakfast or witness its delicate beauty in any form, remember its significance goes beyond nourishment alone and can not just ingredients but symbols representing life's continuous journey – from birth to growth to renewal – encapsulating hope for what is yet to come.