Kettle Collection (#19)

Egypt - Kettle Drum players riding on camels
Two kettle drum players - their drums mounted onto the flanks of camels. They are ceremonial players, providing music for traditional social or religious corteges, parades or processions

The Ironmongers Shop. A little girl amid the metal tools, pails, buckets, kettles, cans, scythes and rakes in an Ironmongers store

Interior of a mud cabin in Kildare, Ireland
A woman and young girl indoors in a mud cabin in Kildare. They sit next to the fire over which a kettle hangs on a chain. This is a poor ramshackle dwelling with the door nearly falling apart

Steaming a Hat
Photograph demonstrating how to steam a hat in order to freshen shabby headwear

Tudor Fireplace
A fine Tudor fireplace at Bolling Hall, with spoons, pots and pans and a kettle and other old kitchenalia of the times

Camping / Tylers Causeway
Putting the kettle on, a couple are about to enjoy a nice cup of tea in the great outdoors, Tylers Causeway, Herts, in front of their tent

Pouring Tea
Lady poses while pouring tea. The groceries lie partially unpacked on the table

Camp Fire Cooking
A smart young man boiling a kettle over a camp fire. Note the car seats close by for extra comfort!

Street Football 1889
Boys playing football in the street - with an old kettle in place of a ball

Removing Stains
Pouring a kettle of boiling water onto a garment placed over a bowl is a good way of removing unwanted stains

Household / Appliances
A Swedish housewife brings her kettle to the coppersmith for repairs but he is dubious about his chances of making a success of the job

Kettle, Agadir, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Traditional ornate kettles for sale, Grand Bazaar (Great Bazaar), Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

New Zealand - Franz Josef glacier reflected in Peter's Pool. Westland National Park - South Island - New Zealand
MAB-586 New Zealand - Franz Josef glacier reflected in Peter's Pool. Westland National Park - South Island - New Zealand Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Kettle on fire in Qashqai camp, southern area, Iran, Middle East

Denis Papin & Kettle
DENIS PAPIN French pioneer of the steam engine, depicted formulating his theories in just the way Watt did, by watching a kettle steaming in the hearth

Child Reads by Stove
A child reads a book in front of the hot stove

Girl Reading by Stove
Annie reading before the hot embers of the family stove, providing heat and light

Tea in Electric Home
Afternoon tea in the electric home - a housewife uses her electric kettle and her electric radiator

Warming Kettle by Fire
Keeping the water hot in a metal kettle by keeping it next to a hot coal fire on a long trivet

The Vardens at Breakfast
Simon Tappertit (left) joins Gabriel and Dolly Varden at the breakfast table

James Watt as a Boy
JAMES WATT as a boy, he notices the force of steam in the family kettle, and this starts him thinking

Xmas Pudding
The King of the Feast comes in from the snow

Curry&rice / On Verandah
The Colonel is served tea on his verandah while he smokes a pipe

Mud cabin at Kildare, Ireland
Two women in a mud cabin at Kildare, Ireland

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"Kettle: A Timeless Symbol of Home and Tradition" In the 1960s kitchen, amidst the hustle and bustle, a perfect wife brews her husband's favorite cup of tea. The kettle hisses gently on the stove, its shiny surface reflecting the warmth of their love. Traveling to Ireland's County Cork, we find ourselves in Midleton at the Jameson Irish Whiskey Distillery. Here, a massive copper kettle stands proudly as it transforms humble grains into liquid gold - an ode to craftsmanship and heritage. On Epsom Downs, a policeman engages in conversation with gypsies while nearby horses gallop freely. In this momentary pause from their nomadic lives, perhaps they share stories over a steaming pot of tea brewed on an open fire. A young woman diligently washes clothes at a sink; her hands immersed in soapy water as she daydreams about future adventures. The comforting sound of boiling water fills the room - reminding her that even mundane tasks can be accompanied by moments of tranquility. In another corner of time lies a blacksmith tirelessly working in his forge. Sweat drips from his brow as he shapes molten metal with rhythmic hammer strikes. And there it is again - a trusty kettle nestled among tools - providing refreshment during breaks between fiery creations. From distant lands comes the enchanting allure of Moroccan dancers swaying gracefully to hypnotic rhythms. As they perform intricate moves adorned with vibrant costumes, one cannot help but imagine them sipping fragrant mint tea poured from an ornate silver kettle backstage. Childhood memories resurface when we recall nursery rhymes like "Polly Put the Kettle On. " These simple verses transport us back to carefree days filled with laughter and imaginary tea parties shared amongst friends. Literature has also embraced kettles within its pages; Uncle Remus regales us with tales featuring Brer Rabbit using cunning wit to outsmart his adversaries.