Concoction Collection

Mellins Food Advert
Advertisement for Mellins baby food featuring a unique testimonial from the Empress of Germany who has reared all six of her princely sons on the concoction!

Apothecary in his shop using a mortar and pestle to prepare a medicine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of
FLO4577808 Apothecary in his shop using a mortar and pestle to prepare a medicine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts.; (add.info)

"There was an Old Man of Vienna, who lived upon Tincture of Senna", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386695 " There was an Old Man of Vienna, who lived upon Tincture of Senna", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

"There was an Old Person of Troy, whose drink was warm brandy and soy", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386607 " There was an Old Person of Troy, whose drink was warm brandy and soy", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

The Alchemists, c. 1757 (oil on canvas)
ALG60392 The Alchemists, c.1757 (oil on canvas) by Longhi, Pietro (c.1701-85); 61x50 cm; Ca Rezzonico, Museo del Settecento, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Apothecary in his shop using a mortar and pestle to prepare a medicine. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Tabart, London, 1810

Dreams, by Jerome K Jerome (colour litho)
1602837 Dreams, by Jerome K Jerome (colour litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dreams, by Jerome K Jerome)

The Dissolution or The Alchymist producing an Aetherial Representation, pub
2966808 The Dissolution or The Alchymist producing an Aetherial Representation, pub. 1796 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

"There was an Old Person of Ewell, who chiefly subsisted on gruel", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386687 " There was an Old Person of Ewell, who chiefly subsisted on gruel", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

A Scientist In A Laboratory

Picture No. 10862690
Leichhardt tree (Nauclea orientalis) fruit - edible though bitter; concoction from seed pulp taken for several disorders including diarrrhoea. Top End, .Northern Territory, Australia Date:

Who is who the hilarious concoction. Date 1899

Garden Party Frocks 1910
Dresses suitable for a garden party: a pretty concoction of floral pastel shades ornamented with embroidery & artificial roses worn with large hats & toques

Maxim Project 1890
Hiram Maxims improved multiplane flying machine - less cumbersome than its predecessors, but still a monstrous concoction of wings, wires and huge propellers

Hat with Apples 1909
A young woman, in corset, chemise & stockings, secures her new hat - an enormous concoction with a wide brim & trimmed with 4 apples, with a large hat-pin

Tribe in Florida drinking cassine
The King of Florida and his senior tribesmen drink a specially prepared herbal drug concoction known as cassine

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Step into the world of concoctions, where imagination and creativity blend together like a symphony of flavors. From the whimsical verses of "A Book of Nonsense" to the vibrant canvases depicting alchemists at work, this captivating journey will leave you craving for more. In the bustling streets of Vienna, an old man found solace in his peculiar choice - Tincture of Senna. With each sip, he embraced a taste that transported him to another realm, where herbal remedies danced on his palate. Meanwhile, in Troy's ancient walls, an adventurous soul sought warmth and excitement in a unique fusion - warm brandy and soy. This unconventional elixir ignited his spirit as he reveled in its fiery embrace. Centuries earlier, alchemists tirelessly pursued their quest for transformation. In dimly lit workshops adorned with mortar and pestle, they meticulously blended ingredients to create potions that promised miracles beyond comprehension. As dreams took flight through Jerome K Jerome's vivid illustrations, we were reminded that even our subconscious minds could conjure up delightful concoctions. A splash of color here and a dash of laughter there; these ethereal mixtures brought joy to our slumbering souls. But amidst all these fantastical tales lies the essence itself - innovation fueled by curiosity. Whether it be an apothecary crafting healing remedies or a scientist experimenting in their laboratory sanctuary; both seek to unravel nature's secrets through their own unique blends. And so we find ourselves pondering who is behind these hilarious concoctions? Is it the mischievous alchemist brewing up mischief or perhaps the imaginative scientist pushing boundaries? Whoever it may be, one thing is certain - they possess an insatiable appetite for discovery and are unafraid to challenge convention. So step into this world where flavors collide and imaginations run wild. Embrace the artistry behind every potion brewed with love and passion because within each concoction lies a story waiting to be savored.