Biscuit Collection (page 6)

9 year old Emma Bailey from South Shields, United Kingdom. Her new years treat was a trip around Greggs Bakery to see how gingerbread men are made after winning a free draw at South Shields Museum

Mug, Book, Biscuits, and Match, 1893. Creator: John Frederick Peto
Mug, Book, Biscuits, and Match, 1893

Still Life with Silver Cake Basket, 1866. Creator: John F. Francis
Still Life with Silver Cake Basket, 1866

Two Women Drinking Coffee, c. 1893. Creator: Edouard Vuillard
Two Women Drinking Coffee, c. 1893

Huntley & Palmer Biscuits - Reading & London - Advertisement

The Lesson, 1856. Creator: William G. Campbell
The Lesson, 1856

Supply Steamers at Nashville, Tennessee, 1862. Creator: Rodney Poole
Supply Steamers at Nashville, Tennessee, 1862

Pair of Stereograph Views of the Royal Exchange, London, England, 1850s-1910s

Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon visiting McVitie & Price Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon visiting
Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900-2002) (later Elizabeth, The Queen Mother) visiting the McVitie & Price factory in Edinburgh, Scotland

BISCUIT TINS FOR XMAS
A selection of biscuit tins for Christmas, offered by Huntley and Palmers of Reading, England. Date: 1893

DELIVERY BOY C 1910
An errand boy in a snowball ambush. Date: circa 1910

HUNTLEY DELIVERY BOY
On his way to deliver a goose and a box of Huntley & Palmers Dessert biscuits, a delivery boy stops to have a snowball fight Date: circa 1910

Pottery processes
Various pottery proceses : 1. The Thrower 2. The Turner 3. The Biscuit Oven 4. Printing 5. Ornamenting. Date: 19th Century

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Thailand, Bangkok, Biscuits on sale loose by weight from display tins on New Road the first surfaced road in the city

Tea Rusk and Brick House, 1870s. Creator: William P. Chappel
Tea Rusk and Brick House, 1870s

New York Daily News, 1888. Creator: William Michael Harnett
New York Daily News, 1888

The Visit, 1746. Creator: Pietro Longhi
The Visit, 1746

slum child with dog
A dirty, barefoot boy eats a biscuit while standing on the doorstep of his slum home with a dog. Brinksway, Stockport Cheshire Date: circa 1970

Slum child eating
A small, dirty, barefoot boy on the doorstep of his slum home in Brinksway, Stockport Cheshire Date: circa 1970

West Street from Beach Road - Durban, South Africa Date: circa 1908

Dessert Still Life, 1855 (oil on canvas)
3330014 Dessert Still Life, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Francis, John F. (1808-86); 50.8x61 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; American, out of copyright

Gun salute Russia - Collectors card Biscuits Lefevre-Utile
Gun salute for Russia - Collectors card for Biscuits Lefevre-Utile of Nantes Date: circa late 1880s

The Polar Partys Sledging Ration (Pemmican, biscuits, butter, cocoa, sugar and tea), 1911, (1913). Sledging ration for one man for one day

Removing Biscuits from Oven, c1917. From How It is Made, by Archibald Williams. [Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York]

Dick: A well known character in the Westminster and Blackfriars Roads, c1845. Shown holding a bag of biscuits, one with a bite taken out of it

Buy my Dutch Biskets, Cries of London, (1688?)
Buy my Dutch Biskets. A Dutch biscuit seller, from Cries of London, 1688? A woman carrying two baskets of Dutch biscuits

Nestles shop display, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. Artist: Michael Walters
Nestles shop display, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1959. In this advert to promote Nestles biscuits, Mr John Clayton stands beside the dispay in his shop in Mexborough

Woman drinking tea. Artist: Braz, Osip Emmanuilovich (1872-1936)
Woman drinking tea. Private Collection

Still life with chocolate and pastries, 1770. Artist: Melendez, Luis Egidio (1716-1780)
Still life with chocolate and pastries, 1770. Found in the collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Tea drinking, 1895. Artist: Naumov, Alexey Avvakumovich (1840-1895)
Tea drinking, 1895. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic, Bishkek

The Merchants Wife Drinking Tea, 1923. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
The Merchants Wife Drinking Tea, 1923. Found in the collection of the State Art Museum, Nizhny Novgorod

The Child with the Biscuit, c. 1898-1899, (1946). Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir
The Child with the Biscuit, c.1898-1899, (1946). From The Etchings of the French Impressionists and Their Contemporaries, by Edward T. Chase. [The Hyperion Press, Paris, 1946]

Xmas Cheer - Price List of Cakes, Puddings, Biscuits, Sweets, &c. 1910. Printed with Mander Brothers inks. From The British Printer Vol. XXIII. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co

Army cooks preparing a meal, World War I, 1914-1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Army cooks preparing a meal, World War I, 1914-1918. Stereoscopic card detail

Advert for Biscuits Brateau, c1900s. French postcard

Advert for Holmes and Coutts Country Club Biscuits

Advert for McVitie and Price biscuits, 1938. A print from The Sketch, Christmas, 1938

Gingerbread seller, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Gingerbread seller, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

French Foreign legionnaire, 1860, (20th century). French postcard

Patagonian Giants
In Patagonia, South America, Captain Byron, in the Dolphin, encounters a race of giants; offered ships biscuit by one of the crew, they accept warily

Sommaire de la Planche Soixante-Deuxieme Cuisine artistique
Sommaire de la Planche Soixante-Deuxieme, Cuisine artistique: etudes de l ecole moderne: ouvrage en deux parties, renfermant cent et une plances gravees, hors texte, Dubois, Urbain, 1818-1901

Figure Love Carried Three Graces 1768 Sevres Porcelain Manufactory
Figure of Love Carried by the Three Graces, 1768. Sevres Porcelain Manufactory (French, est. 1740), after a design by Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770)

Figure Festival Chateau 1766 Sevres Porcelain Manufactory
Figure of the Festival at the Chateau, 1766. Sevres Porcelain Manufactory (French, est. 1740), Etienne-Maurice Falconet (French, 1716-1791), after a design by Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770)

Figure Bagpiper 1748-1752 Vincennes Factory French
Figure of the Bagpiper, 1748-1752. Vincennes Factory (French), Pierre Blondeau (French), Francois Boucher (French, 1703-1770)

Gingerbread People

Milk And Cookies

Dog biscuit with comic verse on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Girl with a basket of toys on a cutout Christmas card
Girl with a basket of toys and gifts on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

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"Biscuit: A Delightful Journey through Time and Taste" Indulge in the rich history of biscuits as we explore their fascinating origins and iconic advertisements. From the Huntley and Palmers Cocktail biscuit tin lid to the renowned Huntley and Palmers Works at Reading, these delectable treats have left an indelible mark on our taste buds. Transport yourself to Italy with Biscotti di Prato, also known as cantuccini, traditional almond biscuits that have stood the test of time. Their crunchy texture and irresistible flavor make them a beloved treat worldwide. Step into the world of art nouveau with Alphonse Mucha's enchanting lithograph advertisement for Biscuits Lefevre-Utile. The Flirt captures the elegance and allure associated with enjoying a biscuit from this esteemed French brand. Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with vintage advertising posters like Jack and Jill Biscuits, evoking feelings of warmth and familiarity. These timeless images remind us of simpler times when a biscuit could bring joy to any occasion. Witness incredible feats of balance as a Greyhound effortlessly balances a biscuit on its nose—a testament to both canine dexterity and our love for these delightful snacks. Discover Gray, Dunn & Co's mouthwatering biscuits from Glasgow—an advert that showcases their commitment to quality craftsmanship in every bite. Travel across Elgin Avenue in West London where countless moments have been shared over cups of tea accompanied by delicious biscuits. This bustling street has witnessed countless conversations filled with laughter, comforted by the presence of these simple yet satisfying treats. Even unexpected encounters can be found within biscuit lore—like an American advertisement for Rat Biscuit Company in 1922 promoting rat poison disguised as biscuits. An eerie reminder that not all things labeled "biscuits" are meant for consumption. Finally, let Carr & Co whisk you away on an unforgettable journey through flavorsome creations that have delighted taste buds for generations.