Pears Collection (page 5)

Gifts of Pears Soap been wrapped up to be sent to the front during World War Two. Date: 1915

Poster Pageant - Advert for Pears Soap, Bubbles 1920
The pageant was to promote the up-and-coming International Advertising Exhibition at White City, London. Over a mile long in the West End, well known familiar bill board posters

Pears Soap Works 1882
Exterior of Pears Soap Works at at Lanadron, Isleworth. Date: 1882

Various stages of manufacture. Date: 1878

Pear
Marko Klavs

Fruit, 1922 (oil on cardboard)
MAN430844 Fruit, 1922 (oil on cardboard) by Gertler, Mark (1891-1939); Manchester Art Gallery, UK

Buy Australian Fruit (colour litho)
MAN464457 Buy Australian Fruit (colour litho) by Bassett, Henry (fl.1920s); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board)

Australian Canned Fruits (colour litho)
MAN464510 Australian Canned Fruits (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: In 1928, the record year)

Still Life, 1917 (oil on canvas)
576392 Still Life, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Gertler, Mark (1891-1939); 64x76.2 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Untitled, from the series The UK Shows her Produce [6321241] (colour litho)
MAN452981 Untitled, from the series The UK Shows her Produce [6321241] (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 6320721, 452978, 452979, 452980)

Untitled, from the series Christmas Fare from the Empire (colour litho)
MAN464431 Untitled, from the series Christmas Fare from the Empire (colour litho) by Harrison, F.C. (fl.1920s); Manchester Art Gallery

Le tapis vert, 1925 (oil on canvas)
7392510 Le tapis vert, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 73.1 x 92.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The green carpet); Photo © Christie's Images

The East motives
Eleonora Grigorjeva

Madonna and Child, also known as Madonna of the pear, 1526, (oil on panel)
7146437 Madonna and Child, also known as Madonna of the pear, 1526, (oil on panel) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Family portrait (oil on canvas)
471504 Family portrait (oil on canvas) by Voort, Cornelis van der (b.c.1576-1624); 119x179 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

16eme siecle;ange;art;Belgique ;Europe ;Bible (Livre);Bible
7305473 by Coecke van Aelst, Pieter (1502-50) (studio of); Musee d'Art et d'Histoire, Narbonne, France; © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2022

Still Life with a White Mug, c. 1764 (oil on canvas)
7296603 Still Life with a White Mug, c. 1764 (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 33.1 x 41.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Pears, 1880 (oil on canvas)
7296358 Pears, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 19.05 -- 24.13 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: by Edouard Manet (1832-83))

Green hydrangea and pear
Lydia Jacobs

Queen of Colour
Daniel Springgay

Advertisement for Pears, Matchless for Complexion (engraving)
1043461 Advertisement for Pears, Matchless for Complexion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Pears, Matchless for Complexion)

The Golden Age, 1875 (oil on canvas)
5861983 The Golden Age, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 137.2--53.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: By Sir John Edward Poynter (1836-1919))

The shop of the merchant of four seasons, 15th century (fresco)
LRI4664836 The shop of the merchant of four seasons, 15th century (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta

The four-season merchants shop, 15th century (fresco)
LRI4664829 The four-season merchants shop, 15th century (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta

Pears and cinammon
alan shapiro

A pair of pears
Allan Li wp

Young girl of the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, 19th century. Her little cap
FLO4657902 Young girl of the Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland, 19th century. Her little cap, gorget and sleeve cuffs are all of painted cloth

Some Notes at a Ladies Swimming Competition (engraving)
1044735 Some Notes at a Ladies Swimming Competition (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Notes at a Ladies Swimming Competition)

Almanac advertising ammonium sulphate, January 1911 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT230870 Almanac advertising ammonium sulphate, January 1911 (litho) (b/w photo) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Bibliotheque-Musee Forney, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Red fox (Vulpes vulpes) vixen looking in through window of traditional cottage house, Vertes Mountains, Hungary

David Pears Harlequins Rugby Union 16 October 1995 Date: 16 October 1995

The Fruit Sellers Stand, detail from The Fruit and Vegetable Market (fresco)
XIR154612 The Fruit Sellers Stand, detail from The Fruit and Vegetable Market (fresco) by Italian School, (15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta

Frontier Flight Ridden By Oliver Pears 26 November 1997 Date: 26 November 1997

Oliver Pears Jockey 03 June 1997 Date: 03 June 1997

Olle Pears Jockey 03 May 1996 Date: 03 May 1996

Apple and pear, or pair (colour litho)
7151145 Apple and pear, or pair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Fruit on a Draped Ledge with a Red Admiral (oil on canvas)
6448741 Fruit on a Draped Ledge with a Red Admiral (oil on canvas) by Ladell, Edward (1821-86); Private Collection

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Poire; Pear; Birne (engraving)
7197171 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Poire; Pear; Birne (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poire; Pear; Birne)

Dandy pear or pair (colour litho)
7151097 Dandy pear or pair (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Advertisement for Pears soap (colour litho)
7185905 Advertisement for Pears soap (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Pears soap)

The Language of Vegetables and Fruit (colour litho)
7151101 The Language of Vegetables and Fruit (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Language of Vegetables and Fruit)

Peaches and Pears, 1890 (oil on canvas)
7215438 Peaches and Pears, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Cezanne, Paul (1839-1906); Pushkin Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: PAUL CEZANNE (1839-1906) Nature morte

The Children of Dr. Elias Ogden, Natchez, Mississippi (oil on canvas)
5054807 The Children of Dr.Elias Ogden, Natchez, Mississippi (oil on canvas) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection

Languarge of love and fruit (colour litho)
7200538 Languarge of love and fruit (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Languarge of love and fruit. Postcard, early 20th Century.); © Look and Learn

Picture (Depicting the Creation), England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Picture (Depicting the Creation), England, 17th century. Adam and Eve with the serpent and the Tree of Knowledge, animals, and the word God in gold thread

Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1815. Creator: Unknown
Panel (Furnishing Fabric), England, c. 1815. Floral print with birds and fruit

September and October From The Twelve Months of the Year (Fragment), Brussels, After 1675. Woven at the workshop of Gerard Peemans, after a design by David II Teniers

Amorini et Medallions (Cupid and Medallions) (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1810. Designed by Jean Baptiste Huet, manufactured by Christophe Philippe Oberkampf

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"Pears: A Fruitful Journey Through Time and Culture" From the iconic Pears soap advertisements to the delightful image of a partridge in a pear tree, they have woven themselves into our history and culture. This humble fruit has not only been celebrated for its health benefits but also served as inspiration for various artistic endeavors. In 1887, an eye-catching poster titled "Eat More Fruit - for Health and Vitality" was published by the Retail, urging people to embrace a healthier lifestyle by consuming more fruits like pears. The message resonated with many who recognized the importance of incorporating nutritious choices into their diet. Speaking soap, it became synonymous with cleanliness during the Victorian period. An advertisement from 1912 proudly proclaimed that even chemists recommended this renowned brand. Its popularity endured through time, leaving an indelible mark on society's perception of hygiene. Beyond advertisements, pears found their way into music festivals as well. In 1963, Peter Pears and Emanuel Hurwitz graced the Aldeburgh Festival stage with their musical prowess, captivating audiences with their harmonious melodies. Janet Baker and Bryan Drake joined them in creating unforgettable performances that showcased both talent and passion. Transporting us back further in time is a glimpse into Falmouth Railway Station in Cornwall during the early 1900s. Here we find another Pears soap advertisement adorning its walls – a testament to how deeply ingrained this brand had become within everyday life. The beauty of nature also embraces pears; they blossom gracefully on meadows across Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. These flowering pear trees paint landscapes with delicate hues each spring – reminding us that nature's wonders can be found even within something as simple as a piece of fruit. As we reflect upon these diverse aspects surrounding pears – from racist Pear ads (which should never be endorsed) to cultural icons such as Peter Pears and the enchanting Victorian scrap – we are reminded of their timeless appeal.