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Oven Collection (#6)

"From Regatta to Carnival Week: The Evolution of the Oven" Step back in time to August 1993, where the aroma of freshly baked goods wafted through the air at Fowey

Background imageOven Collection: Cook house, 1893. Creator: Unknown

Cook house, 1893. Creator: Unknown
Cook house, 1893. [ Camp McKibbin, Maryland. African American cooks preparing food for the army]

Background imageOven Collection: Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, 1893. Creator: William Cruikshank

Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, 1893. Creator: William Cruikshank
Camp McKibbin, Marshall Hall, 1893. [Cook house, Maryland. African American cooks preparing food for the army]

Background imageOven Collection: Les trois jeunes gens dans la fournaise : en chatiment de leur refus de se prosterner devant l

Les trois jeunes gens dans la fournaise : en chatiment de leur refus de se prosterner devant l idole d or
FIA5386848 Les trois jeunes gens dans la fournaise : en chatiment de leur refus de se prosterner devant l idole d or, Nabuchodonosor, roi de Babylone

Background imageOven Collection: Page from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides Pedanius, 1458 (vellum)

Page from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides Pedanius, 1458 (vellum)
VEN5028057 Page from the Tractatus de Herbis by Dioscorides Pedanius, 1458 (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Background imageOven Collection: Sagittarius and Capricorn (engraving)

Sagittarius and Capricorn (engraving)
1700292 Sagittarius and Capricorn (engraving) by Le Rouge, Pierre (fl. late 15th century); (add.info.: Zodiac signs : Sagittarius and Capricorn (december) : months for making bread

Background imageOven Collection: Pancake tossing

Pancake tossing
5310042 Pancake tossing by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting pancake tossing: this shows a typical kitchen of the date)

Background imageOven Collection: Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel

Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel (colour litho)
2778204 Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some border soldiers)

Background imageOven Collection: Title page of DE RE METALLICA, Georgius Agricola, 1621, dealing with the extraction

Title page of DE RE METALLICA, Georgius Agricola, 1621, dealing with the extraction and shaping of metals
7268495 Title page of DE RE METALLICA, Georgius Agricola, 1621, dealing with the extraction and shaping of metals by Agricola, Georgius (1494-1555); Bibliotheque municipale, Carcassonne

Background imageOven Collection: Hansel and Gretel: Gretel traps the witch in her oven (chromolitho)

Hansel and Gretel: Gretel traps the witch in her oven (chromolitho)
1093216 Hansel and Gretel: Gretel traps the witch in her oven (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hansel and Gretel: Gretel traps the witch in her oven)

Background imageOven Collection: The bakers shop, detail (fresco)

The bakers shop, detail (fresco)
LRI4664839 The bakers shop, detail (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy; (add.info.: Daily life in the Middle Ages)

Background imageOven Collection: Tea is warmth

Tea is warmth
Souvik Banerjee

Background imageOven Collection: Hot cores to be used by the U.S. Army to make molds for meat... New Britain, Connecticut, 1943

Hot cores to be used by the U.S. Army to make molds for meat... New Britain, Connecticut, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
New Britain, Connecticut. Hot cores to be used by the U.S. Army to make molds for meat choppers at the Landers, Frary and Clark plant being taken from baking ovens

Background imageOven Collection: Mrs. Wardlow baking corn bread in her dugout basement home, Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, 1939

Mrs. Wardlow baking corn bread in her dugout basement home, Dead Ox Flat, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Wardlow baking corn bread in her dugout basement home. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Background imageOven Collection: Mrs. Hull drying corn, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange

Mrs. Hull drying corn, Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Mrs. Hull drying corn. She hopes to sell enough to help her son through Bible school. Dead Ox Flat, Malheur County, Oregon

Background imageOven Collection: Collapsible bed and ceramic stove in the home of Carl Linnaeus (1707-78) (photo)

Collapsible bed and ceramic stove in the home of Carl Linnaeus (1707-78) (photo)
XZL1608 Collapsible bed and ceramic stove in the home of Carl Linnaeus (1707-78) (photo) by Swedish School; Hammarby, Uppsala, Sweden; Swedish, out of copyright

Background imageOven Collection: Bread for the Soldier on Service, View of a Field Bakery (litho)

Bread for the Soldier on Service, View of a Field Bakery (litho)
1592742 Bread for the Soldier on Service, View of a Field Bakery (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bread for the Soldier on Service)

Background imageOven Collection: Bernard de Palissy (1510-1589) looking for the email of pottery between 1536

Bernard de Palissy (1510-1589) looking for the email of pottery between 1536
XEE4177311 Bernard de Palissy (1510-1589) looking for the email of pottery between 1536 and 1556 to discover the secret of the enamel and the source of colors

Background imageOven Collection: Aalchemist studying and his students, 1652 (engraving)

Aalchemist studying and his students, 1652 (engraving)
FIA5391211 Aalchemist studying and his students, 1652 (engraving) by Vaughn, Robert (c.1600- before 1663); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOven Collection: The construction of the city of Rome. Twins Romulus and Remus visit the site

The construction of the city of Rome. Twins Romulus and Remus visit the site (inspection of work and advance work)
JLJ4687032 The construction of the city of Rome. Twins Romulus and Remus visit the site (inspection of work and advance work)

Background imageOven Collection: La forge (To my friend Peyre, affectionate memory), 1893 (oil on wood)

La forge (To my friend Peyre, affectionate memory), 1893 (oil on wood)
JEB4857582 La forge (To my friend Peyre, affectionate memory), 1893 (oil on wood) by Garibaldi, Joseph (1863-1941); 40x32 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

Background imageOven Collection: Transport in the Australian Interior, Camels and their Afghan Drivers (engraving)

Transport in the Australian Interior, Camels and their Afghan Drivers (engraving)
1056741 Transport in the Australian Interior, Camels and their Afghan Drivers (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport in the Australian Interior)

Background imageOven Collection: Two Alchemists fabricating potions, 1652 (engraving)

Two Alchemists fabricating potions, 1652 (engraving)
FIA5391222 Two Alchemists fabricating potions, 1652 (engraving) by Vaughn, Robert (c.1600- before 1663); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOven Collection: Pat-A-Cake, Pat-A-Cake (colour litho)

Pat-A-Cake, Pat-A-Cake (colour litho)
5222734 Pat-A-Cake, Pat-A-Cake (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pat-A-Cake, Pat-A-Cake)

Background imageOven Collection: Postcard depicting a Witch preparing a potion (colour engraving)

Postcard depicting a Witch preparing a potion (colour engraving)
CHT163083 Postcard depicting a Witch preparing a potion (colour engraving) by Kardos, Boske (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorciere preparant une potion)

Background imageOven Collection: Construction of the city of Rome, detail. The workers are active in the task: Macons, Stonemasons

Construction of the city of Rome, detail. The workers are active in the task: Macons, Stonemasons, bearers
JLJ4687031 Construction of the city of Rome, detail. The workers are active in the task: Macons, Stonemasons, bearers, marble (marble) and cement (preparing cement) at work

Background imageOven Collection: La visite de Venus (Aphrodite) a Vulcain (Hephaistos) (The visit of Venus to Vulcan)

La visite de Venus (Aphrodite) a Vulcain (Hephaistos) (The visit of Venus to Vulcan)
FIA5365905 La visite de Venus (Aphrodite) a Vulcain (Hephaistos) (The visit of Venus to Vulcan). Peinture de Pieter Thies (1624-1677 ou 1679). Huile sur toile, 118, 8 x157 cm

Background imageOven Collection: Advertisement for the Mirus wood-burning stove (colour litho)

Advertisement for the Mirus wood-burning stove (colour litho)
XIR191317 Advertisement for the Mirus wood-burning stove (colour litho) by Poulbot, Francisque (1879-1946); Private Collection

Background imageOven Collection: The Baker (fresco)

The Baker (fresco)
XIR223615 The Baker (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy

Background imageOven Collection: The Pie Maker (fresco)

The Pie Maker (fresco)
BAL63047 The Pie Maker (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy

Background imageOven Collection: Oriental baker at the oven (engraving)

Oriental baker at the oven (engraving)
7192884 Oriental baker at the oven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oriental baker at the oven)

Background imageOven Collection: Occupations, 16th Century (engraving)

Occupations, 16th Century (engraving)
7185728 Occupations, 16th Century (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Occupations: miller; baker; butcher; cook, 16th Century)

Background imageOven Collection: Working in a bakery (coloured engraving)

Working in a bakery (coloured engraving)
7201008 Working in a bakery (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Working in a bakery)

Background imageOven Collection: Un four d alchimie et des animaux symboliques de l alchimie - Gravure de Theodore de Bry (1528-1598)

Un four d alchimie et des animaux symboliques de l alchimie - Gravure de Theodore de Bry (1528-1598)
FIA5391219 Un four d alchimie et des animaux symboliques de l alchimie - Gravure de Theodore de Bry (1528-1598), pour le traite d alchimie " Tripus avreus, hoc est

Background imageOven Collection: Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace (engraving)

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace (engraving)
7172401 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shadrach, Meshach)

Background imageOven Collection: The Furnace, Iron Mountain, Missouri (engraving)

The Furnace, Iron Mountain, Missouri (engraving)
7170613 The Furnace, Iron Mountain, Missouri (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Furnace, Iron Mountain, Missouri)

Background imageOven Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Four (a houblon); Malt-kiln; Malzdarre (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Four (a houblon); Malt-kiln; Malzdarre (engraving)
7196057 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Four (a houblon); Malt-kiln; Malzdarre (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four (a houblon); Malt-kiln; Malzdarre

Background imageOven Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Boulangerie; Bakehouse; Backerei (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Boulangerie; Bakehouse; Backerei (engraving)
7195005 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Boulangerie; Bakehouse; Backerei (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boulangerie; Bakehouse; Backerei)

Background imageOven Collection: Furnaces, stills and various devices used by medieval alchemists (engraving)

Furnaces, stills and various devices used by medieval alchemists (engraving)
7185734 Furnaces, stills and various devices used by medieval alchemists (engraving) by European School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Furnaces)

Background imageOven Collection: James Watt and the Kettle (engraving)

James Watt and the Kettle (engraving)
7179881 James Watt and the Kettle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Watt and the Kettle)

Background imageOven Collection: Firing bricks (coloured engraving)

Firing bricks (coloured engraving)
7201036 Firing bricks (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firing bricks)

Background imageOven Collection: Boy cooking on a modern stove (colour litho)

Boy cooking on a modern stove (colour litho)
7151066 Boy cooking on a modern stove (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme)

Background imageOven Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Four (a platre); Kiln; Brennofen (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Four (a platre); Kiln; Brennofen (engraving)
7196058 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Four (a platre); Kiln; Brennofen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Four (a platre); Kiln; Brennofen

Background imageOven Collection: Trois savants conversent dans l atelier d alchimie, avec four et instruments - Gravure de Theodore

Trois savants conversent dans l atelier d alchimie, avec four et instruments - Gravure de Theodore de Bry (1528-1598)
FIA5391197 Trois savants conversent dans l atelier d alchimie, avec four et instruments - Gravure de Theodore de Bry (1528-1598), pour le traite d alchimie " Tripus avreus, hoc est

Background imageOven Collection: Ancient Greek potter firing up a kiln (litho)

Ancient Greek potter firing up a kiln (litho)
7149488 Ancient Greek potter firing up a kiln (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek potter firing up a kiln, Corinthian plaque)

Background imageOven Collection: Egg delivery (colour litho)

Egg delivery (colour litho)
7150886 Egg delivery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageOven Collection: At the bakers (colour litho)

At the bakers (colour litho)
7172634 At the bakers (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the baker s. Illustration from Fragemaulchen, ein Bilderbuch)




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"From Regatta to Carnival Week: The Evolution of the Oven" Step back in time to August 1993, where the aroma of freshly baked goods wafted through the air at Fowey, Cornwall. As a bustling regatta took place, locals and visitors alike gathered around ovens, eager to indulge in delectable treats. Travel further back into history, all the way to the 1800s in a British glass factory. Skilled artisans blew molten glass with precision and finesse near roaring ovens that illuminated their craft. Their creations would later adorn elegant homes across the country. Fast forward to post-war London in 1947, where a dedicated chef worked tirelessly in a bustling kitchen. Amidst rationing and scarcity, this culinary maestro relied on his trusty oven to create mouthwatering dishes that brought comfort and joy during challenging times. In Brighton Pavilion's esteemed kitchens, A. H. Cadier – senior chef extraordinaire – found himself amidst an amusing mishap as mischievous juniors handed him fake chickens instead of real ones. Yet even amidst laughter-filled chaos, Cadier's oven remained steadfast as he continued crafting exquisite meals fit for royalty. Journey back once more to Britain's industrial revolution era; hardworking men labored diligently inside glass factories while surrounded by fiery furnaces and colossal ovens. These unsung heroes played pivotal roles in shaping our world through their craftsmanship. Triplex Grates/Ranges brochure cover invites you into a world where cutting-edge technology met culinary excellence. This advertisement showcased state-of-the-art ovens designed for modern households seeking convenience without compromising taste or quality. Venturing beyond borders brings us southwards towards Mexico circa 1850 when two women skillfully maneuvered pots over open fire communal ovens within their vibrant kitchen setting—a testament to cultural traditions passed down from generation to generation.