Sandwich Collection (#8)

Children eating ice cream on a Balham street, SW London
A group of six children eating ice cream on a Balham street, SW London. Date: circa 1961

Suffragette Sandwich Board Mustard. Two men watch a Suffragette (man dressed up) carrying a VFW sandwich board. One man remarks, There ain t much am in that sandwich arry

Cheeseburger in a bun, front view

Illustration of three children having a picnic

Picture No. 11676121
Cork Oak left to dry in piles bark from initial harvests is of inferior quality and is used to make flooring, shoes, insulation materials and other industrial products Date:

Picture No. 11676181
Cork Oak Tree with bark removed (the number on the trunk is the year of the bark removal, i.e. 2006. This operation takes place every nine years) Date:

A Sloppy Joe
A close-up view of a sloppy joe sandwich, ca.1970s. A sloppy joe sandwich is typically made of ground beef, tomato sauce, and onions, served on a bun. (Photo by Tom Kelley/Getty Images)

Fuegian man, Native of Tierra del Fuego
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Fuegian women, Natives of Tierra del Fuego
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

CHUBBIES SANDWICH BAR
Chubbies Sandwich Bar, on the corner of Beak Street, London W1, perfect for a lunchtime snack to quell that peckish feeling. Date: 1980s

Sandwich. Bite taken out of a white bread sandwich filled with ham and mustard

The Brake Lightship moored to ward ships away from Brake Sand, near Goodwin Sands, off the south east Kent coast between Ramsgate and Sandwich

Mr. Cecil Beaton, Miss Nancy Beaton, and Miss Ann Duveen
Mr. Cecil Beaton, his sister, Miss Nancy Beaton, and Miss Ann Duveen, at Sandwich Bay, on the east coast of Kent. Beaton is wearing a very fetching pair of spectacles

Picnic in a car at Brooklands
Two women enjoying a picnic from the backseat of a car at Brooklands, 1927. 1927

Cartoon, Henry James Byron, dramatist
Cartoon of Henry James Byron (1835-1884), the English dramatist, editor, journalist, director, theatre manager, novelist and actor. Seen here surrounded by posters advertising plays by other writers

The Sandwich tern, in summer plumage Sterna sandvicensis
The Sandwich tern, in summer plumage (Sterna sandvicensis). Parker, Richard Dunscombe 1805 - 1881

The Swan & Edgar Building, Piccadilly Circus, London. Date: 1930s

Sandwich board man on a Victorian Christmas card
Sandwich board man on a cutout Victorian Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

London Street Types - the sandwich man
A man wearing a sandwich board, walking the streets of London to promote theatre shows. Date: 1933

London Life - Sandwich board Man and News Vendor
London Life - Sandwich board Man (advertising Martin Harvey in Hamlet at the Lyric Theatre) and News Vendor. Date: circa 1905

Electro silver plated goods, Plate 222, including a range of cutlery, nutcrackers, cheese scoops, sandwich tongs and grape scissors. Date: circa 1880s

Edward Montagu - 1st Earl of Sandwich
Edward Montagu 1st Earl of Sandwich Statesman. Admiral and ambassador attributed with the invention of the sandwich (1662) to be eaten at the gaming table. Date: circa 1662

Charles Harcourt and others with placards
Charles Harcourt (real name Charles Parker Hillier, 1838-1880), British actor, and others with placards. From January 1880 he was the secretary of the National Dramatic Academy. 1880

Caricature of Sir Wilfrid Lawson, Liberal politician
Caricature of Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 2nd Baronet (1829-1906), Liberal politician, temperance campaigner and radical anti-imperialist

Sandwich Board
A man advertises jobs on a sandwich board in Oxford Street, London. Date: 1960s

Fifth Earl Sandwich
JOHN MONTAGU, fifth earl of SANDWICH Licentious nobleman Date: 1743 - 1814

Edward Earl Sandwich
EDWARD, first earl of SANDWICH Naval commander, fought for the Parliamentary forces during the English Civil War. Date: 1625 - 1672

Little dog with sandwich board on a Christmas card
Little dog with a sandwich board in the snow on a Christmas card, with a seasonal verse. Date: circa 1890s

Four sandwich men in the snow on a Christmas card
Four sandwich men advertising a pantomime in a snowy street on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Victorian Scrap, sandwich board man advertising Theatre Royal. circa 1880s

Als Sandwich Shop, Miami Beach, Florida, USA
Als Sandwich Shop, 23rd Street, Miami Beach, Florida, USA, specialising in sandwiches, breakfasts and delicatessen. " That popular sandwich shop known from coast to coast"

The Riverside, Sandwich, England
The Riverside, Sandwich, near Ramsgate, Kent, England. Date: 1910s

King Street, Sandwich, England
King Street, Sandwich, near Ramsgate/Deal, Kent, England. Date: 1917

South Africa - Sandwich Board Notice - Siege of Kimberley
Sandwich Board Notice - Siege of Kimberley, Kimberley, near Bloemfontein, Frances Baard, Northern Cape, South Africa. Notice sent by Mr CJ Rhodes Date: 1900

The Street, Guilton, Kent
The Street, Guilton, Ash, near Sandwich, Kent, England. Date: 1900s

South Coast of England - Market place, Sandwich, Kent
Victorian Glass Lantern slide from a series on the South Coast of England - Market place, Sandwich, Kent. Part of box 218 Boswell Collection; listed, Boswell Collection Date: circa 1890s

Suffragette selling copies of The Suffragette
London Life - A Rotary Postcard photograph showing a suffragette selling copies of The Suffragette paper - October, 1912. The woman in the image is wearing a Holloway brooch

The Proms, 1912
A joy of the dog-days: the promenade concerts, which benefit the sandwich man as well as the music lover. Date: 1912

Sandwich Toll Gate
Taking the toll : A man driving a motorcycle and sidecar pays a toll at the Barbican, Sandwich, Kent, England. All vehicles have to pay to cross a bridge. Date: early 1940s

Jemima Ctss Sandwich
JEMIMA countess of SANDWICH wife of Edward, first earl. Date: 1625 - 1674?

Fourth Earl Sandwich
JOHN MONTAGU fourth earl of SANDWICH, naval commander who spent 24 hours at the gaming table sustained by slices of beef placed between slices of bread... Date: 1718 - 1792

8th Earl Sandwich
EDWARD GEORGE HENRY, eighth earl of SANDWICH soldier and diplomat Date: 1839 - 1916

First Earl Sandwich
EDWARD MONTAGU, first earl of SANDWICH distinguished naval commander who died by drowning when his ship caught fire while fighting the Dutch, Date: 1625 - 1672

Williams Richards
WILLIAMS RICHARDS Welsh methodist missionary in the Sandwich Isles who subsequently served as envoy from the king of the islands. Date: 1793 - 1847

Salvation Army Sandwich 1887 Etching drypoint
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USA, Indiana, Indianapolis. Close-up of Polish sausage and onions at the Indiana State Fair. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Denmark, Zealand, Copenhagen, Torvehallerne KPH, new outdoor food market, Danish Smorrebrod sandwiches

Food slicer machine
Antique illustration of food slicer machine

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From the historic town of Sandwich, Kent to the bustling streets of New York City, sandwiches have become a global culinary delight. Just like digging out of a golf bunker requires precision and skill, crafting the perfect sandwich is an art form in itself. As depicted in the Victorian engraving of the Map of Cinque Ports, Sandwich holds a special place in history as one of England's important trading ports. In the heart of New York's vibrant Broadway district, hungry patrons flocked to Automat Dining Room for their famous sandwiches. The iconic Frys chocolate sandwich advert tempted taste buds with its irresistible combination of sweet and savory flavors. Meanwhile, even a deaf cyclist could appreciate the convenience and deliciousness that a well-made sandwich offers on-the-go. Traveling back in time through engravings like The Town and Castle of Deal from 1640 reminds us that sandwiches have stood the test of time as a beloved meal option. Whether enjoying them at Automat Dining Room or exploring Shoreditch's Brick Lane street food stalls in London, salt beef sandwiches continue to entice food enthusiasts worldwide. Sandwiches not only satisfy our hunger but also serve as symbols for social change. The Suffragette Votes for Women Pepper Pot represents how women fought tirelessly for equality while relishing their favorite snack. Even celebrities like Sid James and Diana Dors indulged in mouthwatering sandwiches during breaks from filming Maurice Elveys' Is Your Honeymoon Really Necessary (1953). So next time you sink your teeth into that perfectly layered creation between two slices of bread, remember that it connects cultures across continents and transcends boundaries set by time or language.