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Kettle Collection (#7)

"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: State Cooks, or The Downfall of the Fish Kettle, pub. 1781 (hand coloured engraving)

State Cooks, or The Downfall of the Fish Kettle, pub. 1781 (hand coloured engraving)
2962438 State Cooks, or The Downfall of the Fish Kettle, pub. 1781 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKettle Collection: Evening rest (colour litho)

Evening rest (colour litho)
6009714 Evening rest (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evening rest. Illustration for Sunday Reading for the Young)

Background imageKettle Collection: The Gossip

The Gossip
MAL36399 The Gossip by Tozer, Henry Spernon (c.1870-1940); Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageKettle Collection: The Stray Shuttlecock (oil on canvas)

The Stray Shuttlecock (oil on canvas)
STC60137 The Stray Shuttlecock (oil on canvas) by Dillon, Frank (1823-1909); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageKettle Collection: First Steam Experiment of James Watt (1736-1819) (engraving) (b / w photo)

First Steam Experiment of James Watt (1736-1819) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF134190 First Steam Experiment of James Watt (1736-1819) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageKettle Collection: A Family in an Interior, (oil on canvas)

A Family in an Interior, (oil on canvas)
989313 A Family in an Interior, (oil on canvas) by Faed, John (1820-1902); 91.5x120m cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Family in an Interior. John Faed (1820-1902). Oil on canvas

Background imageKettle Collection: The Kettle Hooting the Porridge-Pot, pub. 1782 (hand coloured engraving)

The Kettle Hooting the Porridge-Pot, pub. 1782 (hand coloured engraving)
2962470 The Kettle Hooting the Porridge-Pot, pub. 1782 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKettle Collection: And the bear sang a sentimental air, illustration from Johnny Crows Party

And the bear sang a sentimental air, illustration from Johnny Crows Party
616115 And the bear sang a sentimental air, illustration from Johnny Crows Party, c.1930 (colour litho) by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageKettle Collection: Silent Advocates of Temperance, 1891 (oil on panel)

Silent Advocates of Temperance, 1891 (oil on panel)
PNH356622 Silent Advocates of Temperance, 1891 (oil on panel) by Lucas, Edward George Handel (1861-1936); 27.7x35.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries

Background imageKettle Collection: War hat, or kettle hat, c. 1475-1500 (steel)

War hat, or kettle hat, c. 1475-1500 (steel)
490836 War hat, or kettle hat, c.1475-1500 (steel) by Missaglia, Antonio (1416/17-95/96) (workshop of); 36x22x26.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

Background imageKettle Collection: Illustration for Oliver Twist

Illustration for Oliver Twist
LLM461622 Illustration for Oliver Twist by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (Caxton Publishing)

Background imageKettle Collection: A Dutch kitchen in 1746 (engraving)

A Dutch kitchen in 1746 (engraving)
969047 A Dutch kitchen in 1746 (engraving) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dutch kitchen in 1746)

Background imageKettle Collection: Kettle-on-Stand, 1879 (silver & ivory)

Kettle-on-Stand, 1879 (silver & ivory)
1069825 Kettle-on-Stand, 1879 (silver & ivory) by Tiffany & Company; 30.5x19.1x14 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of the Friends of the Decorative Arts; American, out of copyright

Background imageKettle Collection: There was an Old Man, who when little fell casually into a Kettle (litho)

There was an Old Man, who when little fell casually into a Kettle (litho)
966244 There was an Old Man, who when little fell casually into a Kettle (litho) by Lear, Edward (1812-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an Old Man)

Background imageKettle Collection: Chimney corner (colour litho)

Chimney corner (colour litho)
3092865 Chimney corner (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimney corner. Educational poster, c 1930.); © Look and Learn

Background imageKettle Collection: A Child Peeling Potatoes, (oil on canvas)

A Child Peeling Potatoes, (oil on canvas)
658234 A Child Peeling Potatoes, (oil on canvas) by Pieters, Evert (1856-1932); 60.4x51.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Child Peeling Potatoes. Evert Pieters (1856-1932). Oil on canvas

Background imageKettle Collection: Story-Time

Story-Time
FLF36205 Story-Time by Andrews, Edith Alice (nee Cubitt) (fl.1900-40); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageKettle Collection: A Tea Party (oil on canvas)

A Tea Party (oil on canvas)
STC22545 A Tea Party (oil on canvas) by Verkolje, Nicolaes (1673-1746); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageKettle Collection: Electricity for heating and cooking (b / w photo)

Electricity for heating and cooking (b / w photo)
6004142 Electricity for heating and cooking (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electricity for heating and cooking)

Background imageKettle Collection: Picture Alphabet, K (engraving)

Picture Alphabet, K (engraving)
6010670 Picture Alphabet, K (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picture Alphabet, K. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1886).); © Look and Learn

Background imageKettle Collection: Did Em Like Muffins For Tea? (colour litho)

Did Em Like Muffins For Tea? (colour litho)
6031578 Did Em Like Muffins For Tea? (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Did Em Like Muffins For Tea)

Background imageKettle Collection: Camp kettle (tin)

Camp kettle (tin)
1778417 Camp kettle (tin) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: This kettle was used by an unknown British soldier on the stormy night before the Battle of)

Background imageKettle Collection: Home interior, 1907

Home interior, 1907
1574930 Home interior, 1907 by Penfield, Edward (1866-1925); (add.info.: Home interior with hanging kettle, Holland by Edward Penfield.); Universal History Archive/UIG; American, out of copyright

Background imageKettle Collection: Views in Iceland (engraving)

Views in Iceland (engraving)
1602874 Views in Iceland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Iceland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 February 1891)

Background imageKettle Collection: Portrait of a Gentleman, probably Mr. Lyte, in Black Van Dyke costume

Portrait of a Gentleman, probably Mr. Lyte, in Black Van Dyke costume
1195524 Portrait of a Gentleman, probably Mr. Lyte, in Black Van Dyke costume, 1769 (oil on canvas) by Kettle, Tilly (1735-86); 26.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

Background imageKettle Collection: Tea and coffee service, probably by the Demidoff workshop, the Urals, c

Tea and coffee service, probably by the Demidoff workshop, the Urals, c
1076259 Tea and coffee service, probably by the Demidoff workshop, the Urals, c.1770 (gilt & patinated brass) by Russian School (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKettle Collection: With the British Fleet in Japanese Waters (engraving)

With the British Fleet in Japanese Waters (engraving)
1055616 With the British Fleet in Japanese Waters (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the British Fleet in Japanese Waters)

Background imageKettle Collection: Girls and boys come

Girls and boys come
3776348 Girls and boys come by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901); (add.info.: Girls and boys come out to play illustrated by Kate Greenaway)

Background imageKettle Collection: Children preparing for a picnic (colour litho)

Children preparing for a picnic (colour litho)
3642008 Children preparing for a picnic (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children preparing for a picnic)

Background imageKettle Collection: Edwardian postcard of a cat and three kittens having a picnic, c. 1910 (colour litho)

Edwardian postcard of a cat and three kittens having a picnic, c. 1910 (colour litho)
3604978 Edwardian postcard of a cat and three kittens having a picnic, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Background imageKettle Collection: The Earthen Pot and the Iron Pot, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving)

The Earthen Pot and the Iron Pot, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving)
3472039 The Earthen Pot and the Iron Pot, from Fontaine Fables, pub. 1905 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Background imageKettle Collection: Servant putting turkey into large cooking stove, with master of the house looking on (chromolitho)

Servant putting turkey into large cooking stove, with master of the house looking on (chromolitho)
3105221 Servant putting turkey into large cooking stove, with master of the house looking on (chromolitho) by American School

Background imageKettle Collection: Autumn, supper on the common (engraving)

Autumn, supper on the common (engraving)
2796413 Autumn, supper on the common (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn, supper on the common)

Background imageKettle Collection: Washing implements, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Washing implements, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731271 Washing implements, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing implements)

Background imageKettle Collection: Girl baking in kitchen (chromolitho)

Girl baking in kitchen (chromolitho)
732769 Girl baking in kitchen (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl baking in kitchen.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageKettle Collection: Kettle, 1883 (copper, silver & wood)

Kettle, 1883 (copper, silver & wood)
703372 Kettle, 1883 (copper, silver & wood) by American School, (19th century); height: 19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Marked Gorham Mfg. Co)

Background imageKettle Collection: The Gamekeepers Daughter (chromolitho)

The Gamekeepers Daughter (chromolitho)
5988721 The Gamekeepers Daughter (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gamekeepers Daughter. Illustration for Chatterbox (1903).); © Look and Learn

Background imageKettle Collection: The Maid and the Magpie, A Cottage Interior at Shillington, Bedfordshire

The Maid and the Magpie, A Cottage Interior at Shillington, Bedfordshire
CEC44174 The Maid and the Magpie, A Cottage Interior at Shillington, Bedfordshire, 1834 (w/c highlighted with white on paper) by Hunt

Background imageKettle Collection: Oates & Meares at the blubber stove in the stables, from Scott

Oates & Meares at the blubber stove in the stables, from Scott
STC255065 Oates & Meares at the blubber stove in the stables, from Scotts Last Expedition (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKettle Collection: Chemical Lectures, c. 1809 (engraving) (later colouration)

Chemical Lectures, c. 1809 (engraving) (later colouration)
XCF309503 Chemical Lectures, c.1809 (engraving) (later colouration) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: The inscription Surrey Insitution on the door frame)

Background imageKettle Collection: Courtesan likened to a painting by Moronobu, from the series

Courtesan likened to a painting by Moronobu, from the series
UCL284469 Courtesan likened to a painting by Moronobu, from the series Mirror Brushes of Ukiyo-e, c.1830 (colour woodblock print) by Kunisada, Utagawa (Toyokuni III) (1786-1865); UCL Art Museum

Background imageKettle Collection: Coplinda Lindhursta the Cook, no. 6 from the series Household Servants

Coplinda Lindhursta the Cook, no. 6 from the series Household Servants
XZL150421 Coplinda Lindhursta the Cook, no.6 from the series Household Servants, published in 1829 (coloured engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

Background imageKettle Collection: The Pretty Pastry Cook (oil on canvas)

The Pretty Pastry Cook (oil on canvas)
CHT163023 The Pretty Pastry Cook (oil on canvas) by Bail, Joseph (1862-1921); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageKettle Collection: A Harlots Progress, Plate Two: Quarrels with her Jew Protector

A Harlots Progress, Plate Two: Quarrels with her Jew Protector
WES67108 A Harlots Progress, Plate Two: Quarrels with her Jew Protector, 1732 (etching and engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); The Trustees of the Weston Park Foundation, UK; English

Background imageKettle Collection: The Young James Watt Playing with Steam

The Young James Watt Playing with Steam
BAL52394 The Young James Watt Playing with Steam by Stone, Marcus (1840-1921); Private Collection; Waterhouse & Dodd, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageKettle Collection: View of Broken Cross, at the end of Thieving Lane, Westminster, London, 1808 (coloured engraving)

View of Broken Cross, at the end of Thieving Lane, Westminster, London, 1808 (coloured engraving)
6029775 View of Broken Cross, at the end of Thieving Lane, Westminster, London, 1808 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Broken Cross)

Background imageKettle Collection: The Sick Woman, 1866 (oil on wood)

The Sick Woman, 1866 (oil on wood)
5058828 The Sick Woman, 1866 (oil on wood) by Bakker-Korff, Alexander Hugo (1824-82); 21 x 27 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageKettle Collection: Portrait of John Graham, as a Boy, full-length, in Indian Dress holding a Garland of

Portrait of John Graham, as a Boy, full-length, in Indian Dress holding a Garland of
824257 Portrait of John Graham, as a Boy, full-length, in Indian Dress holding a Garland of Flowers Around the Neck of a Greyhound at his Side, in a Landscape




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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.