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Sweet Shop Collection (page 9)

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

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Machinery for making cocoa, chocolate and confectionery (engraving)

Machinery for making cocoa, chocolate and confectionery (engraving)
609205 Machinery for making cocoa, chocolate and confectionery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The International Health Exhibition)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Postman delivering a letter in the Dutch East Indies, late 19th century (colour litho)

Postman delivering a letter in the Dutch East Indies, late 19th century (colour litho)
488637 Postman delivering a letter in the Dutch East Indies, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dutch East Indies (Dutch)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Swiss boy and girl admiring a display of Swiss francs, from a series of promotional

Swiss boy and girl admiring a display of Swiss francs, from a series of promotional
488400 Swiss boy and girl admiring a display of Swiss francs, from a series of promotional cards on currencies in different countries

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: A Postman delivering a letter in Japan, late 19th century (colour litho)

A Postman delivering a letter in Japan, late 19th century (colour litho)
488378 A Postman delivering a letter in Japan, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: The confectionery department at Sherrys restaurant, New York

The confectionery department at Sherrys restaurant, New York
MNY380768 The confectionery department at Sherrys restaurant, New York, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Vase, 500BC-AD500 (ceramic)

Vase, 500BC-AD500 (ceramic)
XIR370220 Vase, 500BC-AD500 (ceramic) by Nazca Culture; Museo del Oro, Lima, Peru; South American, out of copyright

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: The confectionery department at Hotel Delmonico, 1902 (silver gelatin print)

The confectionery department at Hotel Delmonico, 1902 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380630 The confectionery department at Hotel Delmonico, 1902 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: Hotel Delmonico)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Advertising for 'Compagnie francaise des chocolats et des thes', 1898 (poster)

Advertising for "Compagnie francaise des chocolats et des thes", 1898 (poster)
JLJ4689755 Advertising for " Compagnie francaise des chocolats et des thes", 1898 (poster) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Swing game, chocolate advertising Payraud

Swing game, chocolate advertising Payraud
LSE4076295 Swing game, chocolate advertising Payraud by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swing game)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Advertising for Chocolate ideal, 1897 (poster)

Advertising for Chocolate ideal, 1897 (poster)
LRI4619607 Advertising for Chocolate ideal, 1897 (poster) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 78x117 cm; Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Page of Advertisements (engraving)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1595799 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 November 1888)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Woman reading a newspaper, advertisement for Suchard chocolate (chromolitho)

Woman reading a newspaper, advertisement for Suchard chocolate (chromolitho)
6030817 Woman reading a newspaper, advertisement for Suchard chocolate (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman reading a newspaper)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Street scene with newspaper seller, advertisement for Suchard chocolate (chromolitho)

Street scene with newspaper seller, advertisement for Suchard chocolate (chromolitho)
6030808 Street scene with newspaper seller, advertisement for Suchard chocolate (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street scene with newspaper seller)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Views of the Somerdale works of chocolate manufacturers, Js Fry and Sons, Keynsham

Views of the Somerdale works of chocolate manufacturers, Js Fry and Sons, Keynsham, Somerset (b / w photo)
5999782 Views of the Somerdale works of chocolate manufacturers, Js Fry and Sons, Keynsham, Somerset (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Poster Advertising the French Company of Chocolate and Tea (litho)

Poster Advertising the French Company of Chocolate and Tea (litho)
STC121208 Poster Advertising the French Company of Chocolate and Tea (litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Advertisement for Huylers cocoa and drinking chocolate, 1893 (chromolitho)

Advertisement for Huylers cocoa and drinking chocolate, 1893 (chromolitho)
5235884 Advertisement for Huylers cocoa and drinking chocolate, 1893 (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Chocolate Masson calendar illustrated by Mucha (1860 - 1939). a Czech Art Nouveau painter

Chocolate Masson calendar illustrated by Mucha (1860 - 1939). a Czech Art Nouveau painter
5306208 Chocolate Masson calendar illustrated by Mucha (1860 A- 1939). a Czech Art Nouveau painter by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Universal History Archive/UIG; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Chocolate Masson calendar illustrated by Mucha (1860 - 1939). a Czech Art Nouveau painter

Chocolate Masson calendar illustrated by Mucha (1860 - 1939). a Czech Art Nouveau painter
5306205 Chocolate Masson calendar illustrated by Mucha (1860 A- 1939). a Czech Art Nouveau painter by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); Universal History Archive/UIG; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Chocolate Chromolithography Guerin Boutron chocolates, The Old Paris

Chocolate Chromolithography Guerin Boutron chocolates, The Old Paris
5909104 Chocolate Chromolithography Guerin Boutron chocolates, The Old Paris, The courtyard of the Preaux Clercs (chromolithograph) by French School

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Advertising for Chocolate 'Menier', late 19th century

Advertising for Chocolate "Menier", late 19th century
LSE4096870 Advertising for Chocolate " Menier", late 19th century by Bouisset, Firmin (1859-1925); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Manufacture of chocolate: melange and grinding machines. Usine de M. Masson, Paris, 1859

Manufacture of chocolate: melange and grinding machines. Usine de M. Masson, Paris, 1859
XEE4144146 Manufacture of chocolate: melange and grinding machines. Usine de M. Masson, Paris, 1859. Engraving in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'124 of 27 August 1859

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Chocolate manufacture: packaging, shipping. Chromolithography of the end of the 19th

Chocolate manufacture: packaging, shipping. Chromolithography of the end of the 19th
XEE4141297 Chocolate manufacture: packaging, shipping. Chromolithography of the end of the 19th century by Unknown Artist

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: George II toy chocolate pot, c. 1730 (silver & wood)

George II toy chocolate pot, c. 1730 (silver & wood)
997175 George II toy chocolate pot, c.1730 (silver & wood) by Slater, James (fl.c.1730); height: 11.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: with tapering sides and domed cover)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: A Dutch Girl at Breakfast, c. 1756 (oil on canvas)

A Dutch Girl at Breakfast, c. 1756 (oil on canvas)
3545888 A Dutch Girl at Breakfast, c.1756 (oil on canvas) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89); 46.8x39 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: The Fry factories, Bristol (b / w photo)

The Fry factories, Bristol (b / w photo)
3642072 The Fry factories, Bristol (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fry factories, Bristol)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Joseph Fry (engraving)

Joseph Fry (engraving)
3642069 Joseph Fry (engraving) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Fry. Illustration for Fortunes Made In Business)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Frys offices at Bristol (b / w photo)

Frys offices at Bristol (b / w photo)
3642076 Frys offices at Bristol (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frys offices at Bristol)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Children at zoo, looking at the sea lions (chromolitho)

Children at zoo, looking at the sea lions (chromolitho)
732547 Children at zoo, looking at the sea lions (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children at zoo)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Fisherman with his family (chromolitho)

Fisherman with his family (chromolitho)
732540 Fisherman with his family (chromolitho) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisherman with his family.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Children Playing in Egg Cart (chromolitho)

Children Playing in Egg Cart (chromolitho)
733199 Children Playing in Egg Cart (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children Playing in Egg Cart)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Chocolat Mexicain Poster (colour litho)

Chocolat Mexicain Poster (colour litho)
747075 Chocolat Mexicain Poster (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nouv. Les Affiches Artistiques G.DE Malherbe & H.A)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Rhinoceros under attack (colour litho)

Rhinoceros under attack (colour litho)
2775677 Rhinoceros under attack (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rhinoceros under attack)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: The Mill (colour litho)

The Mill (colour litho)
2795441 The Mill (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mill. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Christmas air balloon (chromolitho)

Christmas air balloon (chromolitho)
729834 Christmas air balloon (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas air balloon. German.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Alessandro Volta, Chocolat Poulain trade card (colour litho)

Alessandro Volta, Chocolat Poulain trade card (colour litho)
726753 Alessandro Volta, Chocolat Poulain trade card (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolat Poulain trade card)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Siege of Veii, Chocolat Poulain trade card (colour litho)

Siege of Veii, Chocolat Poulain trade card (colour litho)
726747 Siege of Veii, Chocolat Poulain trade card (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolat Poulain trade card, depicting the Siege of Veii)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Othello, Chocolat Poulain trade card (colour litho)

Othello, Chocolat Poulain trade card (colour litho)
726743 Othello, Chocolat Poulain trade card (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chocolat Poulain trade card, depicting a scene from Othello)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Cocoa Beans (chromolitho)

Cocoa Beans (chromolitho)
3100017 Cocoa Beans (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa Beans. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Products of)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Proposals for opening a Scotch eating house (engraving)

Proposals for opening a Scotch eating house (engraving)
586656 Proposals for opening a Scotch eating house (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proposals for opening a Scotch eating house, or, north country)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Address label from Rowntree & Co, The Cocoa Works, York (engraving)

Address label from Rowntree & Co, The Cocoa Works, York (engraving)
609342 Address label from Rowntree & Co, The Cocoa Works, York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Address label from Rowntree & Co, The Cocoa Works)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Dish, c. 1867 (enamelled earthenware)

Dish, c. 1867 (enamelled earthenware)
CNC6582 Dish, c.1867 (enamelled earthenware) by Deck, Joseph Theodore (1823-91); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: enamelled by Albert Anker (1831-1910); ); French, out of copyright

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Postman delivering a letter in British India, late 19th century (colour litho)

Postman delivering a letter in British India, late 19th century (colour litho)
488636 Postman delivering a letter in British India, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Thief escaping with a sack of French francs and banknotes

Thief escaping with a sack of French francs and banknotes
488399 Thief escaping with a sack of French francs and banknotes, from a series of promotional cards on currencies in different countries

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Young German banker weighing Deutschmarks, from a series of promotional cards

Young German banker weighing Deutschmarks, from a series of promotional cards
488397 Young German banker weighing Deutschmarks, from a series of promotional cards on currencies in different countries

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Store front design for a Confiserie, 1861 (colour litho)

Store front design for a Confiserie, 1861 (colour litho)
CHT404268 Store front design for a Confiserie, 1861 (colour litho) by Paillet, J.M. (fl.1861) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Poster advertising Suchard Chocolate (colour litho)

Poster advertising Suchard Chocolate (colour litho)
SNG127394 Poster advertising Suchard Chocolate (colour litho) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageSweet Shop Collection: Menier Chocolat, On Sale Everywhere (colour litho)

Menier Chocolat, On Sale Everywhere (colour litho)
SNG127125 Menier Chocolat, On Sale Everywhere (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eBarbara Singer; French, out of copyright




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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.