Sweet Shop Collection (page 22)

Step into a world of sugary delights at the sweet shop, where every treat is a temptation that's hard to resist

Sweet Shop Collection: Down the village High Street The Old Surrey and Burstow Hunt met at Edenbridge

Down the village High Street The Old Surrey and Burstow Hunt met at Edenbridge, Kent when their Lady Master (their first) took part. She is Miss A Holland, of Cowden Kent. 30 November 1953

Sweet jar filled with wrapped sweets

Sweet Shop Collection: Alice and the Knitting Sheep, illustration from Through the Looking Glass

Alice and the Knitting Sheep, illustration from Through the Looking Glass
KW232564 Alice and the Knitting Sheep, illustration from Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll (1832-98) first published 1871 (litho) by Tenniel

Sweet Shop Collection: London: Day of delight for these youngsters, 6 year old Linda and 4 year old Peter Bailey

London: Day of delight for these youngsters, 6 year old Linda and 4 year old Peter Bailey, of Lambeth, as they visit a confectioners and find no need for coupons

Packet of colourful, round sweets wrapped in clear cellophane

Nut dispensers. Nuts in dispensers in a sweet shop. From left to right, the nuts are pistachio nuts (Pistacia vera), Brazil nuts (Bertholletia excelsa) and almonds (Prunus dulcis)

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Step into a world of sugary delights at the sweet shop, where every treat is a temptation that's hard to resist. Indulge your senses with the rich aroma of cocoa wafting through the air, like in La Tasse du Chocolat, an exquisite painting capturing the essence of chocolate on canvas. Travel back in time as you explore vintage advertisements like Cadburys Cocoa engraving and Chocolat Guerin-Boutron trade cards from the Historic Words series. These chromolithographs transport you to an era when chocolate was considered a luxurious indulgence. Discover how diverse cultures embrace their love for sweets with Color-Types of the Races of Men, showcasing British Association scale lithographs depicting different races enjoying their favorite confections. From Terry's All Gold Easter Eggs to Turkish delights, there's something for everyone's taste buds. Immerse yourself in tradition as you visit traditional sweet shops nestled in Istanbul's Balat district and Grand Bazaar. Experience firsthand the vibrant colors and flavors that have delighted locals and tourists alike for centuries. Take a glimpse into history with Chocolate in the XVIIth century print, which offers insight into how this delectable treat evolved over time. Marvel at Leopoldo Metlicovitz's stunning illustration on an advertising poster for Swiss chocolate Tobler featuring Magi figures - truly a work of art worth savoring. Flip through pages filled with enchanting engravings on Page of Advertisements, reminding us how sweets have always been part of our lives - bringing joy and happiness to young and old alike. Finally, be captivated by a charming color lithograph portraying a boy eating Turkish delight - his face lighting up with pure bliss as he savors each bite. It serves as a reminder that sometimes life's simplest pleasures can bring us immeasurable happiness. In this sweet shop journey, let your imagination run wild while satisfying your cravings for all things sugary and delightful.