Spoon Collection (#46)

Itsukushima Shrine, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Miyajima, Japan, Asia

Water dipper in the Endless Red Gates of Kyotos Fushimi Inarii Shrine, Kyoto, Japan, Asia

The quinine trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper
ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The quinine trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

Oil over a photograph, 1901, by Fritz W. Guerin of St. Louis, Missouri
HOME MEDICINE, 1901. Oil over a photograph, 1901, by Fritz W. Guerin of St. Louis, Missouri

Colliers cover, 11 May 1912, urging stricter enforcement of the Pure Food & Drug Law because of continuing prevalence
PURE FOOD ACT, 1912. Colliers cover, 11 May 1912, urging stricter enforcement of the Pure Food & Drug Law because of continuing prevalence of narcotics in patent medicines

Home Medicine, C1900
HOME MEDICINE, c1900

Mother feeding her small son a spoonful of jam c. 1910

Paris (1902). Womens prison of Saint Lazare. The prisoners leaving the dining room. Etching

Dressing and feeding teddy

Grilled baked aubergine eggplant with tomatoes and garlic Efendi Efendy traditional Turkish and Ottoman Restaurant, The Block, Tirana. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Salad with okra beans, red bell pepper and spices, marinated. Efendi Efendy traditional Turkish and Ottoman Restaurant, The Block, Tirana. Albania, Balkan, Europe

Europe, ENGLAND, London: Notting Hill, Portobello Road Market, Antique Silverware

Europe, Italy, Umbria, Assisi. Pottery on village wall

Domaine de Nidoleres. Roussillon. Salad with water melon and sea food. Vegetable salad with aubergine and bell pepper. France. Europe

Jars pots of marmelade jam confiture of fruits and berries covered with colourful provencal cloth Clos des Iles Le Brusc Six Fours Cote d Azur Var France

Kitchen utensils hanging on hooks in the Provence kitchen: raper, stainer, sieves, funnels, spoons, grinder. Clos des Iles Le Brusc Six Fours, Cote d Azur, Var, France

A tin of black caviar with slices of bread and a spoon of mother-of-pearl to scoop up the precious eggs " Caviar et Prestige" Saint Sulpice et Cameyrac Entre-deux-Mers Bordeaux Gironde

Serving of cheese, Morocco

Marrakech is one of the prime tourist destination in Morocco

Morocco, Cafe drink

Asia, India, Karnataka, Mysore. Colored powder for Holi, a spring ritual

Articles carried by soldiers at the time of the American Revolutionary War
SOLDIERS ARTIFACTS. Articles carried by soldiers at the time of the American Revolutionary War. From upper left are: tin lantern; wrought iron open lamp; wooden plate or trencher; forged iron

Utensils of the tea ceremony. Detail of a Japanese compound tabby silk weave, 19th century
JAPAN: TEA CEREMONY. Utensils of the tea ceremony. Detail of a Japanese compound tabby silk weave, 19th century

American advertisement, 1931, for the Toastmaster automatic pop-up toaster
TOASTER AD, 1931. American advertisement, 1931, for the Toastmaster automatic pop-up toaster

Food tray containing smoked turkey, mixed vegetables, strawberries and cream of mushroom soup
SPACE: FOOD TRAY, 1982. Food tray containing smoked turkey, mixed vegetables, strawberries and cream of mushroom soup, prepared for astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia for mission STS-5, 1982

American advertisement, 1919, for George Washingtons Prepared Coffee
INSTANT COFFEE AD, 1919. American advertisement, 1919, for George Washingtons Prepared Coffee

Spoon engraved with a log cabin, made during the presidential campaign of 1840 in support of the Whig Party candidates
WHIG PARTY SPOON, 1840. Spoon engraved with a log cabin, made during the presidential campaign of 1840 in support of the Whig Party candidates, William Henry Harrison and John Tyler

CIVIL WAR CARTOON, 1861. England, embodied by infant John Bull, feeds money to the rebellious American South. Cartoon from a Northern American newspaper, 1861

JOEL BARLOW FRONTISPIECE. Frontispiece to Joel Barlows The Hasty Pudding, 1796

DUNCAN HINES (1880-1959). American food critic and author. Hines (left) and Ted Shane sampling food prepared by Francis Chevalier (right) at the 2nd annual chefs tournament in Fredericksburg

HOWARD LINDSAY (1889-1968). American actor, playwright and producer. Lindsay in the title role of the Broadway production of Life with Father, 1939

CAFE OWNER, c1690. Habit de Caffetier (Cafe owners costume). Etching of a cafe owner wearing various drinking and smoking products and paraphernalia, c1690

LITTLE MISS MUFFET. Wood engraving, late-19th century, for the nursery rhyme from Mother Goose

HOUSEWARES & COSMETICS AD. English newspaper advertisement for Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company in London, 1895

RUSSIA: BOATMEN, 1856. Boatmen on the Neva River near St. Petersburg, Russia. Wood engraving, English, 1856

CHILD EATING, 1875. The Attack. Wood engraving, American, c1875

SILVERWARE AD, 1891. Advertisement for spoons and forks from an English newspaper of 1891

CRYING OVER SPILT MILK. Wood engraving, 19th century

DESSERT FORK & SPOON, 1851. Manufactured by G. W. Adams of London and displayed at the Crystal Palace Exhibition of
DESSERT FORK & SPOON, 1851. Manufactured by G.W. Adams of London and displayed at the Crystal Palace Exhibition of 1851: contemporary wood engraving

BLACKWELLs ISLAND, 1876. Prisoners at Blackwells Island, New York City, surrendering their spoons after meal time. Wood engraving from an American newspaper of 1876

PICNIC, 1849. The Chowder Party. Steel engraving, American, 1849

CHILD EATING, 1875. Too Hot. Wood engraving, American, c1875

Two men playing a game or gambling, possibly involving dice of some sort. Date between 1830 and 1850

Valentines Postcard - Chef makes Sweet Hearts Lets be Sweet hearts together. Date: 1907

Darts Team with wooden spoon, Walton, Essex
Members of the Walton-on-the-Naze Queens Head Darts Team, Essex, photographed with their trophy, a wooden spoon, awarded for coming bottom of the league. 1953

Feeding medicine to a poorly kitten
The Patient. A sick kitten is spoon-fed some medicine - the patient does not seem too keen.....!! Date: circa 1910s

Advert for Certo for making home made Jam
Its Jam and jelly time Now ! Save time, trouble and money the Certo way. 1934

Fishing Spoon Baits
Spoon baits, fishing lures. Date: 1960s

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"Spoon: A Journey through Time and Culture" Discover the fascinating history of the spoon, from its humble beginnings to its iconic status in various cultures around the world. Starting with the Sutton Hoo treasure, where a beautifully crafted spoon was unearthed alongside other precious artifacts, we delve into the ancient origins of this everyday utensil. In New Orleans, indulge in the famous beignets and chicory coffee at Cafe Du Monde, where they are essential for savoring every delectable bite. Travel back to 19th-century England with an advertisement for Mappin Brothers' Queens Works on Pond Street/Bakers Hill, showcasing their exquisite silverware collection that includes elegant spoons fit for royalty. Venturing south to Argentina's Ushuaia, discover typical calabash gourd cups used for mate drinking rituals - a cultural tradition known as chimarrao or cimarron - where spoons play an integral role in preparing and sharing this beloved beverage. Immerse yourself in Wagner's epic Ring Cycle opera series that features a mystical golden spoon as one of its enchanting props, captivating audiences worldwide. Journey to Lyon, France where ricotta-eaters gather around tables adorned with delicate porcelain spoons to relish this creamy delicacy that has become synonymous with French gastronomy. Indulge your sweet tooth with Cadbury's cup chocolate as you reminisce about their nostalgic advertisements featuring smiling faces enjoying every last drop using their trusty spoons. Sip on traditional Turkish tea served in charming tulip-shaped glasses accompanied by dainty teaspoons while immersing yourself in Turkey's rich tea-drinking culture. Remember those classic Worcester Sauce adverts that showcased how a simple sprinkle can transform any dish into culinary perfection? Well now imagine it being stirred effortlessly by a trusty spoon.