Leftover Collection

Uncrossing the Crosses on a Hot + Bun
A contraption for removing the cross on a hot cross bun left over from Easter. Date: 1922

Servants, footmen and grooms in greatcoats invading the dining room, 19th century
6337311 Servants, footmen and grooms in greatcoats invading the dining room, 19th century by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); (add.info.: Servants)

Ladies in crinolines embracing in front of a coach
Ladies in crinolines embracing in front of a gate, 19th century. Betsey Shannon and Lucy Somersville kiss and hug outside Beldon Hall

Better luck next time
Hands holding a note Better Luck Next Time with broken open eggshells of white and brown chicken eggs left from baking. Winning a lottery or finding a prize concept.. Dina Belenko

Compost heap, cross-section

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) adult, in flight, swooping down for leftover food at roadside cafe, Chilterns, Buckinghamshire, England, June

Picture No. 10772732
Dog - Jack Russell Terrier puppy - looking in discarded bag for leftover food Date:

Picture No. 10772731
Dog - Jack Russell Terrier puppy - looking in discarded bag for leftover food Date:

Crumbs on plate and some milk left in glass

Bubble and squeak, fried eggs on toast and a slice of tomato, served on a blue plate, view from above

Broccoli, courgette and carrot leftover slices in bowl, defocused, close-up

Lager. Three pint glasses containing left-over lager

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"Leftover: Unraveling the Intricate Tapestry of History and Nourishment" In a bustling 19th-century dining room, servants, footmen, and grooms clad in greatcoats invade the space. Uncrossing the crosses on a hot bun, they indulge in remnants of an extravagant feast. As ladies in crinolines embrace before a majestic coach outside, their laughter echoes through time. A glimpse into another era reveals "The Little Gleaner, " an oil painting from 1884 capturing the resilience of those who find value in what remains. The canvas tells tales of hope and determination amidst scarcity. Meanwhile, at a roadside cafe nestled within Buckinghamshire's Chilterns, a magnificent Red Kite soars above. This adult bird gracefully swoops down for leftover food provided by kind souls who understand that even nature appreciates second chances. With each passing moment captured in Picture No. 10772732 and Picture No. 10772731, we witness fragments frozen in time—a visual testament to life's fleeting moments and forgotten treasures. As we examine our own lives closely, crumbs left on plates and milk lingering in glasses remind us that there is always something left behind—a reminder to savor every morsel life offers us. So let us uncross our own burdensome crosses as we navigate through history's tapestry—embracing leftovers with gratitude for what was once whole but now provides nourishment for better luck next time.