Larders Collection

Prangs Aids for Object Teaching - The Kitchen, 1874 (colour litho)
1123859 Prangs Aids for Object Teaching - The Kitchen, 1874 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Caught! (engraving)
1612603 Caught! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caught! Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 December 1860)

Full Larder, c. 1700 (oil on canvas)
3963833 Full Larder, c.1700 (oil on canvas) by British School, (18th Century); 118x216 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; eNewport Museum and Art Gallery; British, out of copyright

Assorted cylindrical rinds of cheese, front view

Fully-stocked fridge-freezer with its doors wide open, front view

Fresh Coriander sprigs in a mug, elevated view

Allium sativum, garlic bulb with one clove removed on the side, close up

Fridge-freezer with its doors wide open, stocked with ice cube trays, frozen foods, drink cartons and bottles, fruit, vegetable, eggs and yoghurt pots, front view

Three tomatoes and next to aluminium food tins, front view

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"Larders: A Glimpse into the Culinary Past and Present" Step back in time to 1874 with Prangs Aids for Object Teaching - The Kitchen, a vibrant colour litho that showcases the importance in households. These storage spaces were caught. In engravings, capturing their significance throughout history. In c. 1700, an oil on canvas painting titled "Full Larder" depicts a bountiful scene where provisions are plentiful. Here we witness the essence as they held treasures like Eurasian Woodcock and Common Pheasant hanging from hooks, awaiting culinary exploration. Delight your senses with fresh coriander sprigs elevated in a mug or assorted cylindrical rinds of cheese teasingly displayed before you. Allium sativum, better known as garlic bulb with one clove removed on its side, offers a close-up view into the aromatic wonders stored within larders. Fast forward to modern times; imagine opening a fridge-freezer stocked with ice cube trays, frozen foods, drink cartons and bottles galore. Fruits, vegetables, eggs and yoghurt pots line its shelves invitingly—a cornucopia of flavors at our fingertips. Not only do larders serve practical purposes but also provide shelter for nature's hunters. Witness Red-backed Shrike perched beside dead bird prey stored amidst snow-covered landscapes—an awe-inspiring sight captured in Georgia's Great Caucasus Mountains. They have stood the test of time—guardians of sustenance and keepers of tradition. From historical paintings to contemporary photographs showcasing fully-stocked fridge-freezers with doors wide open—their allure remains unchanged. Whether it be preserving delicacies from centuries past or ensuring freshness for today's meals—larders continue to play an essential role in our kitchens. They hold stories untold and secrets waiting to be discovered by those who dare to explore their depths.