Curds Collection

The cutting up of curds to make Cheshire cheese
3732545 The cutting up of curds to make Cheshire cheese; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the cutting up of curds to make Cheshire cheese. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Illustration of a woman feeding a baby curds and whey as two children drink milk. Circa 1819
5617151 Illustration of a woman feeding a baby curds and whey as two children drink milk. Circa 1819; (add.info.: 02/02/1819); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The making camembert cheese
3732552 The making camembert cheese; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the making camembert cheese. The young milkmaid is seen putting the cheeses in the drying room)

The making camembert cheese
3732553 The making camembert cheese; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the making camembert cheese. The young milkmaid is seen pouring curd into moulds)

Little Miss Muffet (colour litho)
3631229 Little Miss Muffet (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Miss Muffet)

London Sketches, Curds and Whey in St Jamess Park (engraving)
1052891 London Sketches, Curds and Whey in St Jamess Park (engraving) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Sketches, Curds and Whey in St Jamess Park)

Little Miss Muffett (chromolitho)
976253 Little Miss Muffett (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Miss Muffett.); © Look and Learn

Little Miss Muffet
LLM462795 Little Miss Muffet by Brooke, Leonard Leslie (1862-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Miss Muffet. Illustration for A Nursery Rhyme Picture Book (Frederick Warne)

Illustrated Books for Christmas (engraving)
1610799 Illustrated Books for Christmas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated Books for Christmas)

CURDS AND WHEY FOR SALE
Curds and whey for sale from a street stall: a woman gives some to her baby to drink Date: 1819

Nursery Rhymes -- Little Miss Muffet, she sat on a tuffet. Date: circa 1920s

Port Salut, French cheese

Illustration, Little Miss Muffet. (2 of 2) circa 1890s

Making Cantal 1897
Manufacturing Cantal cheese - kneading the curds Date: 1897

Dairywoman, Paris, early 19th century.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from Tradeswomen of Paris, Paris, 1823

The Curd Seller (coloured engraving)
XIR241532 The Curd Seller (coloured engraving) by Chinese School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: le marchand de lait caille; ); Chinese, out of copyright

Pale yellow tilsit cheese, an accidental discovery made of pasteurized milk, with a medium texture and irregular holes and cracks throughout. Often used in sauces and served with vegetables

Leydon / leiden
Leydon/leiden

A thick slice of Cheshire cheese, close up

Block of cheddar cheese

Thin slice of yellow cheddar cheese, close up

JL. Little Miss Muffett
Little Miss Muffet notices the spider... late 19th century

J Hassall. Little Miss Muffet
Little Miss Muffet sat on a tuffet... 20th century

Miss Muffet / Mother Goose
Litle Miss Muffet eating her curds and whey unaware that there is an enormous spider, with a hat, creeping up behind her

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Spooney
Spooney. (Curzon Whey, Esq) With long neck, elongated oval head and living up to his nickname by casting the shadow of a spoon

Mother Gives Curds 1819
A mother feeds her children curds and whey which she has bought from a street stall

Miss Muffet (Greenaway)
Sufferers from arachnophobia will sympathise with little miss Muffet who, seeking to enjoy her curds and whey in solitude, finds her picnic gatecrashed by a spider

Little Miss Muffet (Anon
A spider dangling from a tree is not a thing I like to see when I am eating curds and whey - and so I think I ll run away !

Dishing up Pudding
A girl, seated in an armchair and with her feet on a footstool, dishes up some pudding to her little sister. Their doll has been abandoned in favour of sweet things

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"Curds: A Wholesome Delight Straight from Nursery Rhymes" Step into the enchanting world of nursery rhymes with Little Miss Muffet, as she indulges in her favorite treat - curds. From the pages of illustrated books to vibrant lithographs, they have captured our imagination throughout history. In London Sketches, we witness a picturesque scene in St. James's Park, where locals gather to savor delicious curds and whey. The tantalizing aroma wafts through the air, enticing passersby to join in this timeless tradition. Little Miss Muffett herself comes alive in chromolitho prints that showcase her delightfully innocent expression while enjoying a bowl of creamy goodness. Her joy is contagious as generations continue to relish this simple pleasure. Even beyond the realm of illustrations, real-life dairywomen like those seen in Paris during the early 19th century diligently crafted curds for their discerning customers. Their expertise ensured that every batch was made with love and care. Fast forward to modern times, and we find ourselves immersed in the art of cheese-making. Witness how skilled hands transform milk into delectable cantal cheese in 1897 – a testament to centuries-old techniques passed down through generations. Today, you can still experience the magic firsthand with signs proudly proclaiming "CURDS AND WHEY FOR SALE. " These words beckon us towards stalls filled with creamy delights that transport us back to simpler times when life revolved around cherished traditions. So whether you're reminiscing about childhood memories or seeking an authentic culinary adventure, let your taste buds dance with joy as you savor each spoonful of these luscious curds. After all, they've been captivating hearts since Little Miss Muffet first sat on her tuffet.