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"The Ladle: A Versatile Tool Spanning Art, Culture, and History" From satirical etchings to literary classics, the ladle has made its mark throughout history

Background imageLadle Collection: Bronze Age censer (bronze)

Bronze Age censer (bronze)
AMQ113709 Bronze Age censer (bronze) by Bronze Age (2000-600 BC); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Background imageLadle Collection: Soup for the Masses on a Winter Day, Paris, 1881 (oil on canvas)

Soup for the Masses on a Winter Day, Paris, 1881 (oil on canvas)
989403 Soup for the Masses on a Winter Day, Paris, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Goeneutte, Norbert (1854-94); 56x46.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Soup for the Masses on a Winter Day, Paris)

Background imageLadle Collection: Plumber (engraving)

Plumber (engraving)
2801995 Plumber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plumber. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Background imageLadle Collection: Oliver Asking for More, illustration for Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (colour litho)

Oliver Asking for More, illustration for Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (colour litho)
LLM434077 Oliver Asking for More, illustration for Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens (colour litho) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageLadle Collection: A seated warrior holds his wine cup, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E

A seated warrior holds his wine cup, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438527 A seated warrior holds his wine cup, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Background imageLadle Collection: A seated warrior holds his wine cup, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E

A seated warrior holds his wine cup, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S
LLM438526 A seated warrior holds his wine cup, illustration from Greek Vase Paintings by J. E. Harrison and D. S. MacColl, published 1894 (digitaly enhanced image) by English School

Background imageLadle Collection: Dinner Plates, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)

Dinner Plates, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127379 Dinner Plates, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageLadle Collection: Salt Cellars, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)

Salt Cellars, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127374 Salt Cellars, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageLadle Collection: The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)

The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127382 The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageLadle Collection: The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)

The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127373 The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageLadle Collection: A model military kitchen (colour litho)

A model military kitchen (colour litho)
3096971 A model military kitchen (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A model military kitchen. Une Cuisine Militaire Modele)

Background imageLadle Collection: The Roman Wine-Tasters (w / c on paper)

The Roman Wine-Tasters (w / c on paper)
CH139902 The Roman Wine-Tasters (w/c on paper) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 40.6x19 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageLadle Collection: The Bourgeois Kitchen

The Bourgeois Kitchen
NUL41972 The Bourgeois Kitchen by Lallemand, Jean-Baptiste (c.1710-c.1803); 53x67.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageLadle Collection: Episodes from the Life of St. Augustine, 1463-65 (fresco) (see 192535, 192549, 192550

Episodes from the Life of St. Augustine, 1463-65 (fresco) (see 192535, 192549, 192550
BAT192553 Episodes from the Life of St. Augustine, 1463-65 (fresco) (see 192535, 192549, 192550, 192551, 192552) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); 220x230 cm; Church of Sant Agostino

Background imageLadle Collection: Monstrous Craws at a New Coalition Feast, published by S. W

Monstrous Craws at a New Coalition Feast, published by S. W
NCO189767 Monstrous Craws at a New Coalition Feast, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (etching with aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageLadle Collection: The Chef

The Chef
5672251 The Chef by Pirosmani, Niko (1862-1918); (add.info.: Georgian, primitivist painter, who posthumously rose to prominence.); Universal History Archive/UIG; Georgian, out of copyright

Background imageLadle Collection: Soup ladle, c. 1860 (coin silver and gilt)

Soup ladle, c. 1860 (coin silver and gilt)
1072481 Soup ladle, c.1860 (coin silver and gilt) by Newell Harding & Co. (fl.1851-1889); 7.6x9.5x33 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Dr. and Mrs. Dale Bennett; American, out of copyright

Background imageLadle Collection: Salvers, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)

Salvers, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127381 Salvers, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageLadle Collection: Epergne, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)

Epergne, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127378 Epergne, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageLadle Collection: Pepper pots, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)

Pepper pots, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver)
1127375 Pepper pots, The Leinster Service, 1745-46 (silver) by Wickes, George (1698-1761); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Background imageLadle Collection: Sir Bouchier Wrey, 1744 (oil on canvas)

Sir Bouchier Wrey, 1744 (oil on canvas)
3114417 Sir Bouchier Wrey, 1744 (oil on canvas) by Knapton, George (1698-1778); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Bouchier Wrey)

Background imageLadle Collection: Ladle (engraving)

Ladle (engraving)
2806648 Ladle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladle. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Background imageLadle Collection: Oliver asking for more, from Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens

Oliver asking for more, from Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens
KDC465735 Oliver asking for more, from Oliver Twist, by Charles Dickens, 1923 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Please Sir)

Background imageLadle Collection: Caricature of Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-94), 1793 (colour litho)

Caricature of Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-94), 1793 (colour litho)
CHT224185 Caricature of Maximilien de Robespierre (1758-94), 1793 (colour litho) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageLadle Collection: Waiting (En attendant), 1895. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen

Waiting (En attendant), 1895. Creator: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
Waiting (En attendant), 1895

Background imageLadle Collection: Toddy Ladle, c. 1939. Creator: Douglas Campbell

Toddy Ladle, c. 1939. Creator: Douglas Campbell
Toddy Ladle, c. 1939

Background imageLadle Collection: Fork and Ladle, c. 1937. Creator: Rex F Bush

Fork and Ladle, c. 1937. Creator: Rex F Bush
Fork and Ladle, c. 1937

Background imageLadle Collection: Wooden Ladle, c. 1937. Creator: Majel G. Claflin

Wooden Ladle, c. 1937. Creator: Majel G. Claflin
Wooden Ladle, c. 1937

Background imageLadle Collection: Kitchen Utensils, c. 1939. Creator: Fritz Boehmer

Kitchen Utensils, c. 1939. Creator: Fritz Boehmer
Kitchen Utensils, c. 1939

Background imageLadle Collection: Shadow Health and Social Services Secretary Michael Meacher (right

Shadow Health and Social Services Secretary Michael Meacher (right) with Labour candidate David Clelland at the soup kitchen in Newcastle on 25th November 1985

Background imageLadle Collection: Delia Smith, Cookery Expert, 16th January 1971

Delia Smith, Cookery Expert, 16th January 1971

Background imageLadle Collection: Bowl of Plenty John Harper pupil cook seen here training in TV cook Fanny Cradock

Bowl of Plenty John Harper pupil cook seen here training in TV cook Fanny Cradock kitchen October 1962 Q8656

Background imageLadle Collection: Fanny Cradocks Kitchen Right Johnny Cradock with pupil cook John Harper seen

Fanny Cradocks Kitchen Right Johnny Cradock with pupil cook John Harper seen here with TV cook Fanny Cradock, tasting her latest creation October 1962 Q8656

Background imageLadle Collection: The magnificent silver-gilt wine cooler, at Windsor Castle... 1844. Creator: Unknown

The magnificent silver-gilt wine cooler, at Windsor Castle... 1844. Creator: Unknown
The magnificent silver-gilt wine cooler, at Windsor Castle - scene in the Waterloo Gallery, at the Royal Christening, 1844

Background imageLadle Collection: Gold-Lined Ladle Date: 1880

Gold-Lined Ladle Date: 1880

Background imageLadle Collection: Dairy Woman in Her Cart

Dairy Woman in Her Cart
A milkwoman poses for the photographer before setting out on her rounds in a two- wheeled horse-drawn cart holding two churns from which she will ladle out milk Date: circa 1905

Background imageLadle Collection: Man cooking plov, typical traditional Uzbek food, Navoi Province, Uzbekistan

Man cooking plov, typical traditional Uzbek food, Navoi Province, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Navoi Province, Man cooking plov, typical traditional Uzbek food

Background imageLadle Collection: Eye Ubiquitous_20087565

Eye Ubiquitous_20087565
China, Beijing, pickled eggs in bowl with ladle

Background imageLadle Collection: The grand Duke of Middleburg or late Ld. C-t-m & Commdore Cur-ts paying their respects

The grand Duke of Middleburg or late Ld. C-t-m & Commdore Cur-ts paying their respects on their return from the glorious expedition, 1809. Lord Chatham weeps as he hands his sword to George III

Background imageLadle Collection: The Cow Pock or Wonderful Effects of the New Innoculation! …, 1809

The Cow Pock or Wonderful Effects of the New Innoculation! …, 1809
The Cow Pock or Wonderful Effects of the New Innoculation! Vide the publications of the anti-vaccine society, pub by H. Humphreys 1809 (hand coloured engraving)

Background imageLadle Collection: Butchering a sheep on the Front Line, c. 1914-18

Butchering a sheep on the Front Line, c. 1914-18 (b/w photo)

Background imageLadle Collection: Oliver Asks For More, 1937. Artist: Anne Anderson

Oliver Asks For More, 1937. Artist: Anne Anderson
Oliver Asks For More, 1937. Scene from Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 1871. Oliver Twist causes a sensation in the childrens ward of the workhouse by asking for a second helping of porridge

Background imageLadle Collection: Clarifying sugar cane juce, Annam, Vietnam, 1922

Clarifying sugar cane juce, Annam, Vietnam, 1922. An Annamese peasant ladles raw juice into copper pans, where it is mixed with ashes, clay, lime or another refining material

Background imageLadle Collection: The cook, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman

The cook, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
The cook, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)

Background imageLadle Collection: Collecting the Offering in a Scotch Kirk, 1855. Artist: Orrin Smith

Collecting the Offering in a Scotch Kirk, 1855. Artist: Orrin Smith
Collecting the Offering in a Scotch Kirk, 1855. A ladle being used for the church collection. A print from The Illustrated London News, (14 July 1855)

Background imageLadle Collection: Cook, 1799. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson

Cook, 1799. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Cook, 1799. From the collection of the National Maritime Museum, London



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"The Ladle: A Versatile Tool Spanning Art, Culture, and History" From satirical etchings to literary classics, the ladle has made its mark throughout history. In James Gillray's 1802 etching "The Cow-Pock, " Edward Jenner is depicted using a ladle as he pioneers vaccination. Similarly, in Charles Dickens' "David Copperfield, " Mr Micawber showcases his culinary skills by making punch with a ladle. Artists have also immortalized the ladle in their works. In a still life painting on canvas, pears, melon, and a barrel for marinading take center stage alongside an elegant ladle. Meanwhile, John Harper trains under TV cook Fanny Cradock in her kitchen - a scene that captures the importance of this humble tool in the culinary world. Beyond art and literature, everyday life also embraces the ladle's usefulness. A milkwoman is captured in a photo as she goes about her daily rounds with a cart filled with fresh dairy products - her trusty ladles at hand for pouring milk into customers' containers. Even luxury finds its way into this simple utensil. The White Star Line proudly presents two Elkington plate ladles - symbols of elegance aboard their prestigious ships. Traveling across continents reveals diverse cultural uses of the ladle. From Cameroon comes a wooden spoon from Fang Culture; from Burkina Faso emerges an ivory Nuna Spoon; while Kongo Culture presents us with wood and copper spoons from Cabinda Region or Democratic Republic of Congo. In Japan's Sumiyoshi Taisha shrine stands water-filled ladles used for purification rituals - reminding us that even spirituality incorporates this practical instrument. Lastly, we delve into history once more as we encounter "The Irish Ogre Fattening on the Finest Pisantry" - where satire meets social commentary through imagery featuring an oversized spoon feeding off unsuspecting victims.