Pots And Pans Collection

A chef at work in a London kitchen. 1947

Engraving of Water Pump, 1884 (engraving)
1574571 Engraving of Water Pump, 1884 (engraving); (add.info.: Chickens round the yard pump. This was the only source of water so pots and pans would be taken out to be washed)

Cellar of the Artist's Home in The Hague, 1888. Creator: Jan Hendrik Weissenbruch
Cellar of the Artist's Home in The Hague, 1888

A Woman Polishing Copper Pans, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
A Woman Polishing Copper Pans, c18th century

The Caldron Scrubber, 1808-1810. Creator: Abraham van Strij
The Caldron Scrubber, 1808-1810

1940 Lord Beaverbrook Minister Aircraft Production
In 1940 Lord Beaverbrook, minister of aircraft production, appealed for aluminium from the women of England to help the war effort, seen here pots and pans donated to one of the aircraft factories

The kitchen at Lulworth Castle, Dorset, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006)
CLF311831 The kitchen at Lulworth Castle, Dorset, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Old Man and the Servant, 1800 (oil on canvas)
XIR221141 The Old Man and the Servant, 1800 (oil on canvas) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 46x64 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: The Old and the Handmaid; )

A Real Battle Between The Villagers And A Gypsy Caravan, Near Cologne (colour litho)
2798463 A Real Battle Between The Villagers And A Gypsy Caravan, Near Cologne (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Cook, from La Femme a Paris by Octave Uzanne, engraved by F. Masse, 1894 (coloured engraving)
EDI188948 The Cook, from La Femme a Paris by Octave Uzanne, engraved by F. Masse, 1894 (coloured engraving) by Vidal, Pierre (b.1849) (after); Private Collection

A Cook and His Wife, c. 1496 (engraving)
5615377 A Cook and His Wife, c.1496 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 11x8 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info.: In The Book of the Knight of the Tower)

Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho)
2646260 Poster for the Citizens Volunteer Hospital, Philadelphia, pub. 1862 (colour litho) by Queen, James Fuller (1824-c.1877); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hospital opened on September 5)

Girl Cooking in Kitchen (chromolitho)
733275 Girl Cooking in Kitchen (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl Cooking in Kitchen.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Front cover of the Almanach de la Bonne Cuisine et de la Maitresse de Maison
CHT168343 Front cover of the Almanach de la Bonne Cuisine et de la Maitresse de Maison, 1860 (coloured engraving) by French School

Landscape with Crockery Washers (oil on canvas)
XKH149202 Landscape with Crockery Washers (oil on canvas) by Magnasco, Alessandro (1667-1749); 90.5x144 cm; Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

The Cook, c. 1899 (colour litho)
CHT168601 The Cook, c.1899 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

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Pastiche of wartime Britain at a Great Central Railway station

Famous French Maitre Chef de Cuisine, M. A
Famous French Maitre Chef de Cuisine, M.A. Alban in the grill kitchen at the Savoy hotel with members of the big kitchen staff. 19 February 1948

Kitchen chores, about 1900
Woman cleaning pots and pans in her kitchen, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a Jessie Willcox Smith illustration

Rustic Interior (oil on canvas)
XIR184719 Rustic Interior (oil on canvas) by Bourdon, Sebastien (1616-71); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; French, out of copyright

Still Life with Kitchen Utensils (oil on panel)
XIR157020 Still Life with Kitchen Utensils (oil on panel) by Delff, Cornelis Jacobsz (1571-1643); 74x104 cm; Musee Henri Dupuis, Saint-Omer, France; Dutch, out of copyright

The Alchemist at work, engraved by Hieronymus Cock (c. 1510-70) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR224714 The Alchemist at work, engraved by Hieronymus Cock (c.1510-70) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Proverb (oil on panel)
XIR212990 Proverb (oil on panel) by Flemish School, (17th century); Musee du Berry, Bourges, France; Flemish, out of copyright

The Caravan (oil on canvas)
XIR212522 The Caravan (oil on canvas) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 196x287 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; Italian, out of copyright

In the kitchen of the restaurant car, the chef M. Roche consults the Maitre d Hotel about breakfast. undated

Greek cooking at the White Tower restaurant in London comes from Italian chef, Dionisio Camillo 5 September 1956

The public made the collecting of aluminium for converting into planes construction, a huge success. Mrs Hartnell ( Mayor of Chelsea ) at the Town Hall. 11 July 1940

Stack of saucepans with colander containing broccoli on top, high angle view

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In the bustling kitchen of a London restaurant in 1947, a skilled chef orchestrates his culinary symphony amidst an array of pots and pans. The clanging sounds reverberate through the air as he expertly maneuvers between sizzling stovetops and simmering sauces. Meanwhile, at Lulworth Castle in Dorset, England's Lost Houses showcases a timeless scene from another era. The kitchen is alive with activity as servants scurry about, tending to the needs of their noble hosts. Pots and pans gleam under the flickering candlelight, reflecting centuries of history within their polished surfaces. Traveling back even further in time, we encounter "The Old Man and the Servant, " captured on canvas in 1800. This poignant painting depicts an elderly man sitting by a hearth while his loyal servant tends to him. In this humble setting, pots and pans become symbols of sustenance and care. Venturing beyond Europe's borders, we witness a real battle unfolding near Cologne—a clash between villagers and a gypsy caravan. Amongst the chaos, they can wielded as makeshift weapons or perhaps used to cook communal meals that foster unity amidst adversity. Across continents to Surinam in 1839, "Un Marche d'Esclaves" reveals an unsettling reality etched into tinted lithographs. Here too, pots and pans play their part—symbols not only of servitude but also resilience as enslaved individuals navigate life's hardships. Shifting gears towards more lighthearted depictions of culinary culture emerges "The Cook" from Octave Uzanne's La Femme à Paris series published in 1894. Vibrantly colored engravings showcase chefs donning towering hats while skillfully wielding utensils alongside trusty pots and pans—their tools for creating gastronomic delights. Fast forward to Philadelphia during the Civil War era; posters for Citizens Volunteer Hospital beckon support.