Stale Collection

Reprisal! by H M Bateman - humorous illustration of what can happen if a woman decides to wear trousers. In this scene the reprisal for the wife wearing trousers is that her husband has taken to

Gospel Work in the Slums, Midnight Service of a Mission Rescue Band in an Underground Dive (litho)
6021948 Gospel Work in the Slums, Midnight Service of a Mission Rescue Band in an Underground Dive (litho) by American School

Hippo
That bun was stale! Illustrated comic postcard of angry hippo. Nister series 172/5. Artist: GH Thompson (1842-1909)

Resuscitating stale railway scones for redistribution at the station buffets (litho)
1090723 Resuscitating stale railway scones for redistribution at the station buffets (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wonderful England: Railway refreshments (colour litho)
5226024 Wonderful England: Railway refreshments (colour litho) by Ames, Mary Francis (1853-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway refreshments)

STALE EGGS IN RESTAURANT
Confound it, waiter! How long do you keep eggs? Till theyre ate sor! Date: 1877

Hippo
Humorous drawing of a hippo. That bun was STALE. Artist George Henry Thompson Date: 1904

Illustration showing pouring egg and milk on stale bread spread with butter and raspberry jam

Black and white illustration of reviving stale loaf of bread by steaming in colander in saucepan

Illustration of Dolphin showing stale air rising from blowhole on top of head

Mine ventilation shaft topped with a device to extract the stale air from the mine. H is a vane to make the barrel revolve so that is always facing in the optimum wind direction

Mine ventillation: Carpenters assembling a device to be fitted at top of mine shaft so that it would revolve and extract the stale air from the mine

Revolving wooden wind vanes fitted to the top of mine ventilation shafts. When they revolved they acted as extractor fans sucking stale air from the mine

A piece of square shaped wholemeal bread that has mould and hair growing on it

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"Reviving the Stale: From Railway Refreshments to Stale Eggs in Restaurants" Reprisal. By H M Bateman: A comical take on the consequences hints. Gospel Work in the Slums, Midnight Service of a Mission Rescue Band in an Underground Dive (litho): Even in the darkest corners, hope can revive stale spirits. Resuscitating stale railway scones for redistribution at the station buffets (litho): Breathing new life into forgotten pastries for hungry travelers. Wonderful England: Railway refreshments (colour litho): Exploring how railway stations bring freshness amidst staleness. STALE EGGS IN RESTAURANT: When culinary disappointments turn into lessons on freshness and quality control. Illustration showing pouring egg and milk on stale bread spread with butter and raspberry jam: Transforming ordinary ingredients into a delightful surprise, even with slightly stale bread. Black and white illustration of reviving a stale loaf of bread by steaming it in a colander in a saucepan: Unveiling kitchen tricks to rejuvenate day-old loaves for delicious meals. Illustration of Dolphin showing stale air rising from blowhole on top of head: Nature's reminder that even dolphins need fresh air to thrive. Mine ventilation shaft topped with a device to extract the stale air from the mine: Ensuring safety underground by removing stagnant air from mining tunnels. Mine ventilation - Carpenters assembling a device to be fitted at the top of mine shafts: Collaborative efforts ensuring fresh airflow deep within mines. In this diverse collection, we explore various aspects where staleness is confronted head-on – whether through humor, social work, culinary adventures or industrial innovations – reminding us that there's always potential for revival when faced with something "stale.