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Sandwich Collection (page 9)

From the historic town of Sandwich, Kent to the bustling streets of New York City, sandwiches have become a global culinary delight

Background imageSandwich Collection: The Proms, 1912

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

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich Toll Gate

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

Background imageSandwich Collection: Jemima Ctss Sandwich

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

Background imageSandwich Collection: Fourth Earl Sandwich

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

Background imageSandwich Collection: 8th Earl Sandwich

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

Background imageSandwich Collection: First Earl Sandwich

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

Background imageSandwich Collection: Williams Richards

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

Background imageSandwich Collection: Salvation Army Sandwich 1887 Etching drypoint

Salvation Army Sandwich 1887 Etching drypoint
Artokoloro

Background imageSandwich Collection: USA, Indiana, Indianapolis. Close-up of Polish sausage and onions at the Indiana State Fair

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

Background imageSandwich Collection: Denmark, Zealand, Copenhagen, Torvehallerne KPH, new outdoor food market, Danish

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

Background imageSandwich Collection: Food slicer machine

Food slicer machine
Antique illustration of food slicer machine

Background imageSandwich Collection: Vegetable sandwich on plate, close-up

Vegetable sandwich on plate, close-up

Background imageSandwich Collection: Picture No. 11676237

Picture No. 11676237
Cork Oak Tree with bark removed Date:

Background imageSandwich Collection: Picture No. 11676226

Picture No. 11676226
Cork Oak stacked in piles to dry Date:

Background imageSandwich Collection: Picture No. 11676215

Picture No. 11676215
Cork Oak drying bark from initial harvests is of inferior quality and is used to make flooring, shoes, insulation materials and other industrial products Date:

Background imageSandwich Collection: Picture No. 11676204

Picture No. 11676204
Cork Oak stacked in piles to dry Date:

Background imageSandwich Collection: Picture No. 11676193

Picture No. 11676193
Cork Oak stacked in piles to dry Date:

Background imageSandwich Collection: Picture No. 11676170

Picture No. 11676170
Cork Oak Tree with bark removed Date:

Background imageSandwich Collection: ICE CREAM STAND, 1939. Roadside ice cream stand along the highway, near Berlin, Connecticut

ICE CREAM STAND, 1939. Roadside ice cream stand along the highway, near Berlin, Connecticut. Photograph by Russell Lee, October 1939

Background imageSandwich Collection: FLOOD REFUGEE, 1937. A boy is served a meal in a camp for white flood refugees

FLOOD REFUGEE, 1937. A boy is served a meal in a camp for white flood refugees, Forrest City, Arkansas. Photograph by Edwin Locke in Febuary 1937

Background imageSandwich Collection: St. Clements, Sandwich, Showing the Norman Tower

St. Clements, Sandwich, Showing the Norman Tower
St. Clement s, Sandwich, Showing the Norman Tower

Background imageSandwich Collection: Source Size = 3964 x 5715

Source Size = 3964 x 5715
The Cinque Ports, Dover, Hythe, Romney, Hastings, Sandwich, Winchelsea, Rye

Background imageSandwich Collection: Sandwich-Carrots! dainty Sandwich Carrots, A buxom girl pushing a wheelbarrow of

Sandwich-Carrots! dainty Sandwich Carrots, A buxom girl pushing a wheelbarrow of carrots along Bond Street, looking over her shoulder at an older man, possibly the son of John Montagu

Background imageSandwich Collection: A Canoe of the Sandwich Islands, with the Rowers Masked, after John Webber, circa 1788

A Canoe of the Sandwich Islands, with the Rowers Masked, after John Webber, circa 1788
XJF909335 A Canoe of the Sandwich Islands, with the Rowers Masked, after John Webber, circa 1788 (etching) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSandwich Collection: SANDWICH MEN IN THE STRAND LONDON, ENGRAVING 1884, UK, britain, british, europe

SANDWICH MEN IN THE STRAND LONDON, ENGRAVING 1884, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Background imageSandwich Collection: On the Banks of the Detroit, Railway Ferry, Amherstburg, Old Windmill, Sandwich

On the Banks of the Detroit, Railway Ferry, Amherstburg, Old Windmill, Sandwich, Old Fort Near Amherstburg, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Background imageSandwich Collection: A Young Woman of the Sandwich Islands, illustration from A Voyage to the Pacific

A Young Woman of the Sandwich Islands, illustration from A Voyage to the Pacific
XJF618952 A Young Woman of the Sandwich Islands, illustration from A Voyage to the Pacific, engraved by John Keyse Sherwin, 1784 (engraving) by Webber

Background imageSandwich Collection: The able doctor, or, America swallowing the bitter draught, en sanguine engraving

The able doctor, or, America swallowing the bitter draught, en sanguine engraving shows Lord North, with the Boston Port Bill extending from a pocket

Background imageSandwich Collection: Tamehamalu, Her Majesty the Queen of the Sandwich Islands, 1824 (engraving)

Tamehamalu, Her Majesty the Queen of the Sandwich Islands, 1824 (engraving)
XJF618962 Tamehamalu, Her Majesty the Queen of the Sandwich Islands, 1824 (engraving) by Hayter, John (1800-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Tamehameha II, His Majesty the King of the Sandwich Islands, 1824 (engraving)

Tamehameha II, His Majesty the King of the Sandwich Islands, 1824 (engraving)
XJF618961 Tamehameha II, His Majesty the King of the Sandwich Islands, 1824 (engraving) by Hayter, John (1800-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSandwich Collection: Portrait of Kaneena, a Chief of the Sandwich Islands in the North Pacific Ocean

Portrait of Kaneena, a Chief of the Sandwich Islands in the North Pacific Ocean
XJF618953 Portrait of Kaneena, a Chief of the Sandwich Islands in the North Pacific Ocean, engraved by Ambrose William Warren (engraving) by Webber

Background imageSandwich Collection: A Man of the Sandwich Islands Dancing, engraved by Myers, c. 1785 (engraving)

A Man of the Sandwich Islands Dancing, engraved by Myers, c. 1785 (engraving)
XJF618954 A Man of the Sandwich Islands Dancing, engraved by Myers, c.1785 (engraving) by Webber, John (1750-93) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSandwich Collection: A Man of the Sandwich Islands in a Mask, illustration from A Voyage to the Pacific

A Man of the Sandwich Islands in a Mask, illustration from A Voyage to the Pacific
XJF618951 A Man of the Sandwich Islands in a Mask, illustration from A Voyage to the Pacific, engraved by Thomas Cook, 1784 (engraving) by Webber

Background imageSandwich Collection: Looking at The Dream by Detaille, 1897 (oil on canvas)

Looking at The Dream by Detaille, 1897 (oil on canvas)
XIR39049 Looking at The Dream by Detaille, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Legrand, Paul-Emmanuel (1860-1920); 134x105 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageSandwich Collection: Entry of Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich to Lisbon, Dirk Stoop, Montagu graaf van Sandwich

Entry of Edward Montagu, Earl of Sandwich to Lisbon, Dirk Stoop, Montagu graaf van Sandwich (I), Edward, 1662

Background imageSandwich Collection: The Sandwich Board Man, Boulevard du Temple, 1839 (w / c on paper)

The Sandwich Board Man, Boulevard du Temple, 1839 (w / c on paper)
XIR181005 The Sandwich Board Man, Boulevard du Temple, 1839 (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageSandwich Collection: Morning, Jan Saenredam, Cornelius Schonaeus, Pieter de Reyger, c. 1600 - c. 1700

Morning, Jan Saenredam, Cornelius Schonaeus, Pieter de Reyger, c. 1600 - c. 1700

Background imageSandwich Collection: Portrait of Edward Montagu I, Earl of Sandwich, Abraham Bloteling, 1655-1690

Portrait of Edward Montagu I, Earl of Sandwich, Abraham Bloteling, 1655-1690

Background imageSandwich Collection: A Night Descent into the Crater of Kilauea, Hawaii, Sandwich Islands, 1883: an Episode

A Night Descent into the Crater of Kilauea, Hawaii, Sandwich Islands, 1883: an Episode on the Return Journey, a Native Lady, our Host

Background imageSandwich Collection: The Earl of Sandwich Refusing to Abandon His Ship During the Battle of Solebay, Robert

The Earl of Sandwich Refusing to Abandon His Ship During the Battle of Solebay, Robert Smirke, 1752-1845, British

Background imageSandwich Collection: Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich Inscribed in ocher-color paint, lower right

Edward Montagu, 1st Earl of Sandwich Inscribed in ocher-color paint, lower right: " Edward [?] E, of Sandwich.", Peter Lely, 1618-1680, Dutch

Background imageSandwich Collection: North America, Caribbean, Cuba, Vinales, sandwich cart

North America, Caribbean, Cuba, Vinales, sandwich cart

Background imageSandwich Collection: Bread rolls with fish for sale in Wismar, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Bread rolls with fish for sale in Wismar, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany, Europe

Background imageSandwich Collection: Salami sandwich with cheese and garnish

Salami sandwich with cheese and garnish

Background imageSandwich Collection: Baguette with cheese and ham

Baguette with cheese and ham

Background imageSandwich Collection: AUDUBON: TERN. Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis, or Sterna sandvicensis)

AUDUBON: TERN. Sandwich Tern (Thalasseus sandvicensis, or Sterna sandvicensis). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

Background imageSandwich Collection: EDWARD MONTAGU (1625-1672). First Earl of Sandwich. At the Battle of Southwold Bay

EDWARD MONTAGU (1625-1672). First Earl of Sandwich. At the Battle of Southwold Bay, 1665, during the war with the Dutch, the Earl of Sandwich refuses to leave his flagship Royal James

Background imageSandwich Collection: JOHN MONTAGU (1718-1792). 4th Earl of Sandwich. Canvas, 17140, by J. Highmore

JOHN MONTAGU (1718-1792). 4th Earl of Sandwich. Canvas, 17140, by J. Highmore




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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.