Boiled Egg Collection

Suspense, poster
BAL9293 Suspense, poster by Barber, Charles Burton (1845-94); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Garçon, qu'est-ce que c'est que ça?... 1841. Creator: Honore Daumier
Garcon, qu'est-ce que c'est que ca?... 1841. Garcon, qu'est-ce que c'est que ca?...vous n'entendez pas vos interests; il fallait le faire couver

To each his own, 1810-1852. Creator: Louis Henri de Fontenay
To each his own, 1810-1852

Female workers, possibly munition workers on their break time. Far right is Annie Rowley, eating her boiled egg. Her three colleagues look at her in amazement. Picture taken 1st February 1943

Just an Egg Main
Florent Bodart

Temeprance enjoying a Frugal Meal, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving)
3025381 Temeprance enjoying a Frugal Meal, pub. 1792 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Breakfast at Blankenberghe (oil on canvas)
XIR52495 Breakfast at Blankenberghe (oil on canvas) by Strydonck, William van (1861-1937); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai, Belgium; Belgian

The Attentive Nurse, 1747. Creator: Jean-Simeon Chardin
The Attentive Nurse, 1747

Temperance Enjoying a Frugal Meal, July 28, 1792. Creator: James Gillray
Temperance Enjoying a Frugal Meal, July 28, 1792

An original record, 1930. Creator: Unknown
An original record, 1930. Un Record Original. Setting a gastronomic record, a German swallows 75 hard-boiled eggs in 10 minutes and 30 seconds. Front cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre"

Breakfast - A breakfast table arrangement by Bowman Bros. Ltd. London, 1939. From Decorative Art 1939 - The Studio Year Book, edited by C. G. Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1939]

Plate of ensaladilla potato salad with boiled eggs on white background, close-up

Two halves showing the yolks of a hard boiled egg

Two half soft boiled egg

Plate of pasta tuna salad, close-up

Tuna Nicoise on plate, close-up

scotch eggs

traditional fish pie

Hands taking shell off hard boiled egg

Free-range hard boiled egg served with rice cakes and glass of hot water with juice of lemon

Soft-boiled egg with section removed and yolk spilling out, close up

Plate of crudites, boiled eggs and a bowl of Aioli sauce, view from above

Hands separating boiled egg, chefs knife nearby, close-up

Soft boiled egg with top off, in blue and white striped egg cup

Indonesian gado-gado salad served on blue plate with savoury sauce

Quail egg and crispy bacon croustades

Devilled eggs, boiled eggs topped with mayonnaise and egg yolk mixture, seasoned with paprika and garnished with cherry tomatoes and chives, close-up

Cold chicken pie with boiled egg at centre, single slice cut away

Slicing boiled eggs with a chefs knife

Boy using teaspoon to break top off boiled egg

Whole boiled egg in blue egg cup

Girls hand using spoon to remove shell from a boiled egg, close-up

Halved hard and soft-boiled eggs on chopping board, close up

Amanida, Catalan salad combining vegetables with cured meat and seafood

Boiled egg in striped egg cup with toast and spoon on white plate on checked tablecloth, close-up

Salad nicoise on large white plate

Boiled egg in blue egg cup showing yolk

Womans hands slicing boiled egg with sharp knife, more eggs in the background

Passover Seder of roasted egg, roasted bone, parsley, charoset, celery, nuts and salt water on plate

Boiled egg halves stuffed with black olive and anchovy tapenade and garnished with parsley, a Provencal version of Devilled Eggs

Vegetables including fennel, artichokes, asparagus, carrots, boiled eggs, served with garlic dip

Laksa lemak, noodles with tofu, prawn, coconut milk, beansprouts and boiled egg, served in a bowl

Kedgeree, served on a plate

Arroz con pollo garnished with boiled eggs, view from above

A salad of lettuce, avocado, boiled egg, tomato, cheese and ham

Boiled egg with thin slices of toast

Bagna cauda dip with crudities, quail eggs and bread sticks

Ohno kwautskwe, Burmese chicken noodle soup with coconut milk, containing boiled egg, onions, lemons

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"Suspense and Satisfaction: The Boiled Egg Chronicles" In a world filled with anticipation, the boiled egg takes center stage. Not just any ordinary egg, but the epitome of simplicity and nourishment. This poster captures the essence of "Just an Egg Main, " showcasing its humble yet satisfying presence. As we delve deeper into history, we witness female workers taking a well-deserved break from their laborious duties, possibly munition workers seeking solace in the comforting embrace of a boiled egg. Their respite is reminiscent of "Temperance Enjoying a Frugal Meal" from 1792, depicted in a hand-colored engraving that exudes contentment. Moving forward to more modern times, we encounter scenes like "Breakfast at Blankenberghe, " where an oil on canvas masterpiece portrays the joyous start to one's day with a simple yet fulfilling meal featuring our beloved boiled eggs. The attentive nurse portrayed by Jean-Simeon Chardin in 1747 reminds us that even caretakers appreciate the modest pleasure found in savoring this delicate creation. It symbolizes not only sustenance but also comfort and care. Fast-forwarding to July 28th, 1792, James Gillray's depiction titled "Temperance Enjoying a Frugal Meal" showcases how this timeless dish has been celebrated throughout centuries as an emblem of moderation and satisfaction. An original record from 1930 reveals how deeply ingrained they are within our culinary culture. Its creator may be unknown, but its significance remains intact – reminding us that some things withstand time's test effortlessly. A breakfast table arrangement by Bowman Bros. Ltd. , London in 1939 presents another glimpse into how this unassuming delicacy continues to grace our morning rituals with elegance and gracefulness. Hannah Humphrey immortalized "Temperance enjoying a Frugal Meal" through her publication – further emphasizing society's fascination with finding fulfillment in simplicity.