Corns Collection

Corns and grains at different stages of development. Lithograph from Carl Correns, Bastarde zwischen Maisrassen, mit besonderer Berhtigung der Xenien. Date: 1901

Advert for Wm. Corns & Son, combination Coffee Mill 1888
Combination mill for coffee and spices. Date: 1888

A traditional Peruvian fish soup dish with corn served at "Boris - Alma de la Cocina"restaurant, Reque
A traditional Peruvian fish soup dish with corn served at " Boris - Alma de la Cocina" restaurant, Reque, Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru

Advert, Allcock's Corn Shield, plasters for corns and bunions. Date: 1888

Comic postcard, Middle aged couple in bed Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plump woman in a deckchair. Come down here and soak your corns with mine. Date: 20th century

Advertisement for Mennens Corn Killer, remedy for corns (chromolitho)
5235880 Advertisement for Mennens Corn Killer, remedy for corns (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Mennens Corn Killer)

Street Corn Cutter, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
498637 Street Corn Cutter, c.1875 (b/w photo) by Saunders, William (1832-1892); Private Collection; (add.info.: China.); British, out of copyright

Legerdemain, 1799 (?). 1799 (?). Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Legerdemain, 1799 (?)

Advert for Beethams plasters 1892
Beethams world famed corn and bunion plasters. Date: 1892

Vintage sweetcorn seed packet
A sweetcorn seed packet from the Card Seed Company, New York. Date: c. 1910

The Corn Cutter by Bob Funney, 1735-1765 (engraving)
XJF863032 The Corn Cutter by Bob Funney, 1735-1765 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Small fields of maize being grown as animal feed in Northern Italy

Exposed mature cob of maize

Young maize cobs

Corn-Cutters Card
An 18th century London corn- cutters card... Apply to me, your feet I ll mend

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"Corns: A Journey Through Time and Taste" Step into the world of corns, where grains at different stages of development have captivated generations. From the 1888 advert for Wm. Corns & Son's combination Coffee Mill to Allcock's Corn Shield, corn has been a staple in our lives. Imagine yourself indulging in a traditional Peruvian fish soup dish at "Boris - Alma de la Cocina" restaurant in Reque, Chiclayo, Lambayeque, Peru. The rich flavors of this delicacy are enhanced by the addition of corn, showcasing its versatility and importance across cultures. Travel back to 1830 with "The Looking Glass, " a vibrant lithograph that depicts the beauty and diversity of corn varieties. Marvel at how this humble grain can be transformed into art. Humor takes center stage with comic postcards from different eras. In one scene, a middle-aged couple shares an intimate moment in bed while discussing their shared foot ailment – corns. Another card features a plump woman inviting others to join her in soaking their painful corns together on a deckchair. Laughter truly is the best medicine. Advertisements for Mennens Corn Killer remind us that even though corn may bring joy and nourishment, they can also cause discomfort. Thankfully, remedies like these have existed throughout history to alleviate the pain caused by pesky corns. Take a glimpse into the past with an intriguing black-and-white photograph showcasing a Street Corn Cutter from around 1875. This tool was once used to harvest this beloved crop efficiently – a testament to humanity's ingenuity when it comes to harnessing nature's gifts. Legerdemain brings magic into our narrative as Thomas Rowlandson showcases his artistic prowess through illusions involving ears of corn. It reminds us that sometimes reality can be twisted just like kernels on an ear. Finally, we come across an advert for Beethams plasters in 1892, highlighting the importance of corn care.