Gingerbread Collection

The Carson Mansion in Eureka, California

Tiddy-Doll Great French-Gingerbread-Baker Drawing Out
Artokoloro

Gingerbread hearts at a stall, Oktoberfest, Munich, Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

Xmas Gingerbread Man
Orara Studio

Xmas Gingerbread Man Ii
Orara Studio

Eiffel tower iced gingerbread cookie
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Hot Gingerbread! (engraving)
8632550 Hot Gingerbread! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hot Gingerbread! Illustration for Memoirs of Bartholomew Fair by Henry Morley (4th edn)

Hansel et Gretel, Hansel and Gretel (postcard)
3433890 Hansel et Gretel, Hansel and Gretel (postcard); (add.info.: Litterature. Contes de fees. Coll. part. Literature. Fairy Tale. Hansel and Gretel and the witch)

Lebzelter Und Wachszieher / Lebzelter and Wax Puller (colour litho)
8666239 Lebzelter Und Wachszieher / Lebzelter and Wax Puller (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lebzelter Und Wachszieher)

18th century illustration showing a Hot Spice Gingerbread seller; London 1800
5311111 18th century illustration showing a Hot Spice Gingerbread seller; London 1800; (add.info.: Date: 1800); Universal History Archive/UIG

Hansel and Gretel with gingerbread. 19th century chromolithography
IMB4824384 Hansel and Gretel with gingerbread. 19th century chromolithography; (add.info.: Hansel and Gretel with gingerbread. 19th century chromolithography); © Imagebroker

Literature. Fairy Tale. Hansel and Gretel and the witch. Illustration by Otto Kubel for the tale of the Brothers Grimm
3433889 Literature. Fairy Tale. Hansel and Gretel and the witch. Illustration by Otto Kubel for the tale of the Brothers Grimm. Postcard, Germany, c.1900 (postcard); (add.info.: Litterature)

Bas-relief en pain d'épices... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Bas-relief en pain d'epices... 19th century. Pain d'epices Bas-relief

Hot Spice Ginger Bread Smoking Hot, published 1796. Creator: Giovanni Vendramini
Hot Spice Ginger Bread Smoking Hot, published 1796

Gingerbread Man
Julia Ramiro

Traditional Hungarian Christmas Gingerbread, Budapest, Hungary

Gingerbread shop in Grasmere, Cumbria, England

Peru, Lima, Miraflores, Gingerbread House
2040-210313-01

Rhode Island, Block Island, Colorful house
2030-308828-01

Cries of London Plate 12: Hot Spice Gingerbread, smoaking hot!, 1796, (1911)
Cries of London Plate 12, Hot Spice Gingerbread, smoking hot! Du Croquet de Pain d Epices!, 1796 (1911). After an original work by Francis Wheatley (1747-1801)

Shop on the Christmas market in Heidelberg, Baden-WAorttemberg, Germany

GRIMM: HANSEL AND GRETEL. Hansel and Gretel arrive at the witchs cottage. Drawing, c1891, by Henry J. Ford for the fairy tale by Brothers Grimm

Gingerbread home for Christmas
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Grasmere Gingerbread Maker early 1900s

Hansel And Gretel
A colourful illustration depicting the German fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel. The siblings can be seen looking out from the forest, towards the Witch's house made from gingerbread

Advertisement for Bahlsen, c. 1900-10 (colour litho)
CHT219310 Advertisement for Bahlsen, c.1900-10 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

DDE-90026810
Dunedin, New Zealand. Dunedin's historic train station. Date: 26/08/2005

Tiddy-Doll, the Great French-Gingerbread-Baker
2911065 Tiddy-Doll, the Great French-Gingerbread-Baker by Gillray, James (1757-1815); (add.info.: 1806 Hand-coloured etching titled Tiddy-Doll)

Presented him with a huge piece of gingerbread (litho)
7159111 Presented him with a huge piece of gingerbread (litho) by Rhodes, H. J. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presented him with a huge piece of gingerbread)

Confectionery (colour litho)
7150680 Confectionery (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Confectionery. Illustration from The Sugar Plum House that Jack Built (Ernest Nister, London)

Pere Noel, cardboard distributed in the packaging of gingerbread. sd. late 19th century
LSE4097923 Pere Noel, cardboard distributed in the packaging of gingerbread. sd. late 19th century. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pere Noel)

"You can t catch me, I m the gingerbread man!"(colour litho)
3622689 " You can t catch me, I m the gingerbread man!" (colour litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " You can t catch me)

Gingerbread (colour litho)
5197796 Gingerbread (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gingerbread. Illustration for Little Jack Horners Picture Book (George Routledge)

Sweet basket and picture of girl, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730631 Sweet basket and picture of girl, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweet basket and picture of girl)

Tiddy Dol
The origins of Tiddy Dol derive from a unique Georgian street seller. Nowadays we will buy popcorn while watching a movie

Seller of Pain d Epices in the North of Holland (colour litho)
CHT344096 Seller of Pain d Epices in the North of Holland (colour litho) by Bing, Valentijn (1812-95) & Uberfeldt, Braet von (1807-94); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Crafts: the gingerbread maker in his workshop. In "
LSE4110767 Crafts: the gingerbread maker in his workshop. In " Comprehensive description of arts and crafts and workshops for young people" by Johan Peter Vue. Ed

Sir William Thornhill ( Mr Burchell ) recognised by Bill and Dick: So-saying
1765036 Sir William Thornhill ( Mr Burchell ) recognised by Bill and Dick: So-saying, he gave each a large piece of gingerbread (pen, black ink and watercolour) by Rackham

Gingerbread (coloured engraving)
558263 Gingerbread (coloured engraving) by Wheatley, Francis (1747-1801) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gingerbread. Cries of London)

La Foire aux Pains d Epices, c. 1860 (colour engraving)
CHT224118 La Foire aux Pains d Epices, c.1860 (colour engraving) by Grevin, Alfred (1827-92); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: bread made with honey, rye, aniseed)

Gingerbread house, Hansel and Gretel (photo)
6018366 Gingerbread house, Hansel and Gretel (photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gingerbread house, Hansel and Gretel)

Tiddy-Doll the great French Gingerbread-Baker, drawing out a new Batch of Kings
2632300 Tiddy-Doll the great French Gingerbread-Baker, drawing out a new Batch of Kings, 1806 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Seller of Pain d Epices, design for a fan, c. 1820-30 (colour litho)
CHT404239 Seller of Pain d Epices, design for a fan, c.1820-30 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Boy buying chestnuts
RAF35828 Boy buying chestnuts by Mieris, Willem van (1662-1747); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Hansel and Gretel: Hansel and Gretel find the gingerbread house (chromolitho)
1093214 Hansel and Gretel: Hansel and Gretel find the gingerbread house (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hansel and Gretel)

Winter Moon
Christmas baking concept with a gingerbread house, shining caramel windows, biscuit Moon crescent and rising smoke from a chimney Festive food photography. Dina Belenko

Snow Queen Deer
Dina Belenko

9 year old Emma Bailey from South Shields, United Kingdom. Her new years treat was a trip around Greggs Bakery to see how gingerbread men are made after winning a free draw at South Shields Museum

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Gingerbread, a beloved treat with a rich history and worldwide appeal. From the iconic Carson Mansion in Eureka, California to the Tiddy-Doll Great French-Gingerbread-Baker Drawing Out scene, it has left its mark on art and architecture alike. In Germany's Oktoberfest, Munich comes alive with the aroma of freshly baked gingerbread hearts at stalls. These sweet delights capture the spirit of Bavaria and bring joy to locals and tourists alike. Meanwhile, in Grasmere during the early 1900s, the Grasmere Gingerbread Maker perfected their craft, creating delectable treats that stood the test of time. The tale of Hansel And Gretel further immortalizes gingerbread as an enchanting symbol of childhood wonder. The quaint Gingerbread shop in Grasmere, Cumbria continues this tradition by offering whimsical creations that transport visitors into a fairytale world. Centuries ago in London's bustling streets, cries would echo through crowds advertising "Hot Spice Gingerbread. " This nostalgic image from 1796 reminds us that even then people couldn't resist indulging in this delightful treat. Hungary embraces gingerbread as part of its Christmas traditions. Traditional Hungarian Christmas they are lovingly made with intricate designs that reflect both culture and craftsmanship. Similarly, Heidelberg's Christmas market showcases a charming shop where visitors can find beautifully decorated gingerbreads to enjoy or gift to loved ones. As we delve into Grimm's fairy tales like "Hansel And Gretel, " we discover how deeply rooted gingerbread is within our collective imagination. Its presence evokes warmth and comfort during festive seasons like Christmas when xmas bakeries come alive with creativity and delicious aromas fill every corner. Even vintage advertisements for Bahlsen from c. 1900-10 remind us of how timeless this treat truly is – it has been captivating taste buds for generations.