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Kettle Collection (#4)

"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

Background imageKettle Collection: Barbados - Native Crockery Sellers. Date: circa 1904

Barbados - Native Crockery Sellers. Date: circa 1904

Background imageKettle Collection: By the water post, 1871

By the water post, 1871
6340547 By the water post, 1871 by Askevold, Anders (1834-1900); 42x59 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageKettle Collection: After sunset

After sunset
6352490 After sunset by Skredsvig, Christian Eriksen (1854-1924); 95x120 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageKettle Collection: The Sakuragawa Teahouse, c. 1777. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa

The Sakuragawa Teahouse, c. 1777. Creator: Kitao Shigemasa
The Sakuragawa Teahouse, c. 1777. Attributed to Kitao Shigemasa

Background imageKettle Collection: The Front Room of the Naniwaya (Naniwaya misesaki), c. 1800. Creator: Eishosai Choki

The Front Room of the Naniwaya (Naniwaya misesaki), c. 1800. Creator: Eishosai Choki
The Front Room of the Naniwaya (Naniwaya misesaki), c. 1800

Background imageKettle Collection: Waitress at the Minatoya Teahouse, c. 1769. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho

Waitress at the Minatoya Teahouse, c. 1769. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
Waitress at the Minatoya Teahouse, c. 1769

Background imageKettle Collection: The Flying Tea Ceremony Kettle (Tonda Chagama), c. 1770. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho

The Flying Tea Ceremony Kettle (Tonda Chagama), c. 1770. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
The Flying Tea Ceremony Kettle (Tonda Chagama), c. 1770

Background imageKettle Collection: Hot Water Pot, 15th century. Creator: Unknown

Hot Water Pot, 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Hot Water Pot, 15th century

Background imageKettle Collection: Hot Water Pot, 16th century. Creator: Unknown

Hot Water Pot, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Hot Water Pot, 16th century

Background imageKettle Collection: Kuronushi, from the series 'Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)', c. 1789/90. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Kuronushi, from the series "Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)", c. 1789/90. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Kuronushi, from the series "Six Immortal Poets (Rokkasen)", c. 1789/90

Background imageKettle Collection: Parody of Palace Attendants Burning Maple Leaves to Heat Sake from '

Parody of Palace Attendants Burning Maple Leaves to Heat Sake from " The Tale of Heike", c. 1750

Background imageKettle Collection: Preparing Meals in a Foreign Residence (Ijin yashiki ryori no zu), 1860

Preparing Meals in a Foreign Residence (Ijin yashiki ryori no zu), 1860

Background imageKettle Collection: Copper Kettle, 1935 / 1942. Creator: A. R. Tolman

Copper Kettle, 1935 / 1942. Creator: A. R. Tolman
Copper Kettle, 1935/1942

Background imageKettle Collection: Wrought Iron Kettle, c. 1938. Creator: Arthur Stewart

Wrought Iron Kettle, c. 1938. Creator: Arthur Stewart
Wrought Iron Kettle, c. 1938

Background imageKettle Collection: Teapot, part of Tea and Coffee Service, 1878. Creator: Rogers Smith and Company

Teapot, part of Tea and Coffee Service, 1878. Creator: Rogers Smith and Company
Teapot, part of Tea and Coffee Service, 1878

Background imageKettle Collection: Hot Water Kettle, part of Tea and Coffee Set, 1878. Creator: Rogers Smith and Company

Hot Water Kettle, part of Tea and Coffee Set, 1878. Creator: Rogers Smith and Company
Hot Water Kettle, part of Tea and Coffee Set, 1878

Background imageKettle Collection: Tea kettle, 1877, and stand, 1889. Creator: Tiffany & Co

Tea kettle, 1877, and stand, 1889. Creator: Tiffany & Co
Tea kettle, 1877, and stand, 1889. Design attributed to Edward C. Moore

Background imageKettle Collection: Hot Water Kettle with Stand and Burner, c. 1900. Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company

Hot Water Kettle with Stand and Burner, c. 1900. Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Hot Water Kettle with Stand and Burner, c. 1900

Background imageKettle Collection: Kettle, Sevres, 1783 / 84. Creators: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory

Kettle, Sevres, 1783 / 84. Creators: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory
Kettle, Sevres, 1783/84

Background imageKettle Collection: Family (Watts first experiment)

Family (Watts first experiment)
Watts first experiment after Marcus Stone in 1866.Engraved by herbert K Bourne, and edited by sidney Armytage in 1870 in the book " Beautiful pictures by british artists"

Background imageKettle Collection: Copper Kettle with Spout, c. 1936. Creators: Gordon Saltar, James M. Lawson

Copper Kettle with Spout, c. 1936. Creators: Gordon Saltar, James M. Lawson
Copper Kettle with Spout, c. 1936

Background imageKettle Collection: Tea Kettle, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Paul Poffinbarger

Tea Kettle, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Paul Poffinbarger
Tea Kettle, 1935/1942

Background imageKettle Collection: Tea Kettle, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Herbert Marsh

Tea Kettle, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Herbert Marsh
Tea Kettle, 1935/1942

Background imageKettle Collection: Snoozy (again)

Snoozy (again)
Ellen van Deelen

Background imageKettle Collection: The Teapot

The Teapot
Ellen van Deelen

Background imageKettle Collection: Tea Kettle, c. 1940. Creator: Fred Hassebrock

Tea Kettle, c. 1940. Creator: Fred Hassebrock
Tea Kettle, c. 1940

Background imageKettle Collection: Kettle, c. 1940. Creator: Nicholas Amantea

Kettle, c. 1940. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Kettle, c. 1940

Background imageKettle Collection: Copper Kettle, 1937. Creator: Edward Jewett

Copper Kettle, 1937. Creator: Edward Jewett
Copper Kettle, 1937

Background imageKettle Collection: Fireside Set, c. 1938. Creator: Hans Mangelsdorf

Fireside Set, c. 1938. Creator: Hans Mangelsdorf
Fireside Set, c. 1938

Background imageKettle Collection: Potato Kettle, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Jennings

Potato Kettle, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Jennings
Potato Kettle, c. 1937

Background imageKettle Collection: Onion Kettle, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Jennings

Onion Kettle, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Jennings
Onion Kettle, c. 1937

Background imageKettle Collection: Kettle, c. 1934. Creator: Frank M Keane

Kettle, c. 1934. Creator: Frank M Keane
Kettle, c. 1934

Background imageKettle Collection: Toy Kitchen, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Philip Johnson

Toy Kitchen, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Philip Johnson
Toy Kitchen, 1935/1942

Background imageKettle Collection: Kettle, 1938. Creator: Lloyd Charles Lemcke

Kettle, 1938. Creator: Lloyd Charles Lemcke
Kettle, 1938

Background imageKettle Collection: Kitchen Scene, ca. 1794-95. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro

Kitchen Scene, ca. 1794-95. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Kitchen Scene, ca. 1794-95

Background imageKettle Collection: Syrup Cruet, c. 1942. Creator: Edward L Loper

Syrup Cruet, c. 1942. Creator: Edward L Loper
Syrup Cruet, c. 1942

Background imageKettle Collection: Tea Kettle, c. 1939. Creator: Edward L Loper

Tea Kettle, c. 1939. Creator: Edward L Loper
Tea Kettle, c. 1939

Background imageKettle Collection: Kettle, c. 1935. Creator: Yolande Delasser

Kettle, c. 1935. Creator: Yolande Delasser
Kettle, c. 1935

Background imageKettle Collection: Cooking Kettle, 1939. Creator: Thomas Dooley

Cooking Kettle, 1939. Creator: Thomas Dooley
Cooking Kettle, 1939

Background imageKettle Collection: Childs Toy Iron Kettle, c. 1937. Creator: William O. Fletcher

Childs Toy Iron Kettle, c. 1937. Creator: William O. Fletcher
Childs Toy Iron Kettle, c. 1937

Background imageKettle Collection: Copper Kettle, c. 1939. Creator: Edward L Loper

Copper Kettle, c. 1939. Creator: Edward L Loper
Copper Kettle, c. 1939

Background imageKettle Collection: Copper Kettle, c. 1939. Creator: Samuel W. Ford

Copper Kettle, c. 1939. Creator: Samuel W. Ford
Copper Kettle, c. 1939

Background imageKettle Collection: Spoon Fed, (oil on canvas)

Spoon Fed, (oil on canvas)
658640 Spoon Fed, (oil on canvas) by Hoog, Bernard de (1866-1943); 75x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spoon Fed. Bernard de Hoog (1867-1943). Oil on canvas

Background imageKettle Collection: An old crone stooping over a kettle (colour litho)

An old crone stooping over a kettle (colour litho)
3633876 An old crone stooping over a kettle (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: An old crone stooping over a kettle)

Background imageKettle Collection: Two of Irish, Sweet and Hot (coloured photo)

Two of Irish, Sweet and Hot (coloured photo)
3643172 Two of Irish, Sweet and Hot (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two of Irish, Sweet and Hot)

Background imageKettle Collection: Victorian New Year card of robins making tea on a snowy winters night, c

Victorian New Year card of robins making tea on a snowy winters night, c
3603322 Victorian New Year card of robins making tea on a snowy winters night, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imageKettle Collection: Round the fire an indescribably ridiculous little man was leaping, hopping on one leg

Round the fire an indescribably ridiculous little man was leaping, hopping on one leg
3474251 Round the fire an indescribably ridiculous little man was leaping, hopping on one leg, and singing, from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub

Background imageKettle Collection: Kettle, 1900 (silver with ivory handle & chrysoprase finial)

Kettle, 1900 (silver with ivory handle & chrysoprase finial)
499888 Kettle, 1900 (silver with ivory handle & chrysoprase finial) by Ashbee, Charles Robert (1863-1942); 28.6x25.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH




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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.