Preparation Collection (page 14)

Stand for Dishing Crayfish (engraving)
3658198 Stand for Dishing Crayfish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stand for Dishing Crayfish)

Stuffed Pigs Feet (engraving)
3658196 Stuffed Pigs Feet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stuffed Pigs Feet)

Celery (engraving)
3658193 Celery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celery. Illustration for The Royal Cookery Book (Le Livre De Cuisine) by Jules Gouffe (Sampson Low)

Family Gas-Stove (engraving)
3628644 Family Gas-Stove (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family Gas-Stove. Illustration for Cassells Book of the Household (Cassell, 1889)

Tangerine Souffle (colour litho)
3652450 Tangerine Souffle (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tangerine Souffle)

Fillets of Chicken "En Supreme", Lamb Cutlets (chromolitho)
3651706 Fillets of Chicken " En Supreme", Lamb Cutlets (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fillets of Chicken " En Supreme")

Hot Pie "A La Financiere", "Timbale"of Macaroni "Milanaise"(chromolitho)
3651700 Hot Pie " A La Financiere", " Timbale" of Macaroni " Milanaise" (chromolitho) by English School

Fillet of Beef "Jardiniere"(chromolitho)
3651696 Fillet of Beef " Jardiniere" (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Butchers Meat (chromolitho)
3651693 Butchers Meat (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butchers Meat. Illustration for The Royal Cookery Book (Le Livre De Cuisine)

The Chinese Cook (colour litho)
3657106 The Chinese Cook (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Cook)

Cover illustration for booklet on Cooks Of All Nations produced by Cottolene (colour litho)
3657101 Cover illustration for booklet on Cooks Of All Nations produced by Cottolene (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Canapes d Ecrevisses a la Cardinal (colour litho)
3652487 Canapes d Ecrevisses a la Cardinal (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Canapes d Ecrevisses a la Cardinal)

Tournedos a la Drexel (colour litho)
3652477 Tournedos a la Drexel (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tournedos a la Drexel)

Faisan en Mandarines (colour litho)
3652476 Faisan en Mandarines (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faisan en Mandarines)

Bordure de Rognons aux Tomates (colour litho)
3652467 Bordure de Rognons aux Tomates (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bordure de Rognons aux Tomates)

Medaillons d Oeufs en Chaudfroid (colour litho)
3652459 Medaillons d Oeufs en Chaudfroid (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medaillons d Oeufs en Chaudfroid)

Salade de Celeri et Noix (colour litho)
3652458 Salade de Celeri et Noix (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salade de Celeri et Noix)

Pommes a la Royale (colour litho)
3652457 Pommes a la Royale (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pommes a la Royale)

Corbeille aux Fruits (colour litho)
3652456 Corbeille aux Fruits (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corbeille aux Fruits)

Woman at a Mirror, c. 1652 (oil on panel)
3545884 Woman at a Mirror, c. 1652 (oil on panel) by Borch or Terborch, Gerard ter (1617-81); 34.5x26 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Picnic fare... a perfect summer day (colour litho)
3642474 Picnic fare... a perfect summer day (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picnic fare... a perfect summer day)

Friends to tea (colour litho)
3642472 Friends to tea (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friends to tea. Illustration for Whats Cookin)

Strictly confidential (colour photo)
3641732 Strictly confidential (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strictly confidential. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

For the Coming Event, 1897 (oil on canvas)
3506525 For the Coming Event, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Topham, Frank William Warwick (1838-1924); 120x85 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; eHerbert Art Gallery & Museum

Are you ready? (tennis) (chromolitho)
5235219 Are you ready? (tennis) (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Are you ready? (tennis). One of a set of cut-outs relating to sport

Moulded Ices (photo)
5993334 Moulded Ices (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moulded Ices. Illustration for The Modern Baker Confectioner and Caterer and John Kirkland)

Artistic Designs for Cake Tops by E Gerber (photo)
5993332 Artistic Designs for Cake Tops by E Gerber (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artistic Designs for Cake Tops by E Gerber)

Specimens of Chocolate Painting (photo)
5993330 Specimens of Chocolate Painting (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of Chocolate Painting)

A Three-Tier Wedding Cake (photo)
5993329 A Three-Tier Wedding Cake (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Three-Tier Wedding Cake)

Paintings on Rice Paper for Childrens Birthday Cakes (photo)
5993327 Paintings on Rice Paper for Childrens Birthday Cakes (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paintings on Rice Paper for Childrens Birthday Cakes)

Types of Dessert Fancies (photo)
5993326 Types of Dessert Fancies (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of Dessert Fancies)

Cold Entremets (photo)
5993315 Cold Entremets (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cold Entremets. Illustration for The Modern Baker Confectioner and Caterer and John Kirkland)

Barley Water for the Invalid (b / w photo)
5989819 Barley Water for the Invalid (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barley Water for the Invalid)

A Restaurant Interior (photo)
5993407 A Restaurant Interior (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Restaurant Interior)

High Class Restaurant (photo)
5993406 High Class Restaurant (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Class Restaurant)

High Class Confectioners Tea Room (photo)
5993403 High Class Confectioners Tea Room (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Class Confectioners Tea Room)

Boars Heads (photo)
5993399 Boars Heads (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boars Heads. Illustration for The Modern Baker Confectioner and Caterer and John Kirkland)

A Restaurant Dining-Room (photo)
5993396 A Restaurant Dining-Room (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Restaurant Dining-Room)

Dining Hall, Bakers Guild Hall, London (photo)
5993364 Dining Hall, Bakers Guild Hall, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dining Hall, Bakers Guild Hall, London)

Specimens of Modelling in Sugar (photo)
5993335 Specimens of Modelling in Sugar (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of Modelling in Sugar)

Natives of Madagascar preparing bread from manioc root (engraving)
6001122 Natives of Madagascar preparing bread from manioc root (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natives of Madagascar preparing bread from manioc root)

Lady at her Toilet, c. 1720 (oil on panel)
5863969 Lady at her Toilet, c.1720 (oil on panel) by Dijk, Philip van (1683-1753); 29.7x23.7 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Why We Enjoy going to Dances in the Navy (engraving)
1055700 Why We Enjoy going to Dances in the Navy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why We Enjoy going to Dances in the Navy)

The Butcher and his Servant (engraving)
668458 The Butcher and his Servant (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Butcher and his Servant, drawn and engraved by J. Amman, Sixteenth Century)

American Scenes: Preparing for Market, published by N. Currier, 1856 (colour litho)
PNP383866 American Scenes: Preparing for Market, published by N. Currier, 1856 (colour litho) by Maurer, Louis (1832-1932) (after); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

The Morning of Waterloo, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the Nation
IL370587 The Morning of Waterloo, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the Nation (litho) by Crofts, Ernest (1847-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Experiences of a Traveller in an Indian Country Cart (engraving)
1044929 Experiences of a Traveller in an Indian Country Cart (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Experiences of a Traveller in an Indian Country Cart)

The Preparation of Cinnamon in Ceylon (engraving)
1044369 The Preparation of Cinnamon in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Preparation of Cinnamon in Ceylon)

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"Preparation: A Symphony of Readiness" In the vast skies above, Two Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 Hornets soar with unwavering determination, their pilots embodying the essence of preparation. Like brushstrokes on a canvas, they paint a picture of strength and precision. Just as Diego Velasquez meticulously prepared his masterpiece "Las Meninas" in 1656, so too do we prepare ourselves for life's challenges. Each stroke of our efforts adds depth to our character and resilience to face any obstacle that may come our way. John Singer Sargent's "Carnation, Lily, Lily, Rose" captures the beauty born out of meticulous preparation. The delicate flowers bloom under careful nurturing - a reminder that greatness often arises from patient dedication. Like a Champagne Hoard awaiting its moment to shine, we gather knowledge and skills over time. We become connoisseurs of readiness, ready to pop open the bottle when opportunity knocks at our door. The Passenger Porter stands tall amidst bustling platforms - an embodiment of preparedness in motion. With every journey undertaken by this steadfast companion, it reminds us that thorough planning ensures smooth transitions towards success. A Kendo martial arts fighter holds his sword before him with unwavering focus - an emblematic display both physically and mentally. Through discipline and practice comes mastery; he is poised to conquer any battle that lies ahead. War In Vietnam serves as a stark reminder that they are be both noble and devastating. It teaches us the importance of being ready not only for triumph but also for times when peace must be fought for fiercely. Within LCC-LFB Woolwich fire station's walls in SE London lies an arsenal against chaos itself - firefighters who epitomize readiness at all times. Their tireless training ensures they are always equipped to protect lives and property from raging flames' wrath. Eclipse stands proudly while being groomed by dedicated hands.