Bread Fruit Collection

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) tree, Kingstown, St. Vincent, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Lesser Antilles, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

BANANAS
Banana Monstera Deliciosa, aka Fruit Salad Plant, Cariman, Mexican Breadfruit, Locust & Wild Honey, Windowleaf, Monsterio, Swiss Cheese Plant etc

Bread Fruit & Mangos, , Morant Bay, St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica, Caribbean
Bread Fruit & Mango s, , Morant Bay, St. Thomas Parish, Jamaica, Caribbean

Bread Fruit, La Digue, Seychelles

A Bread-Fruit, c. 1825 (handcoloured litho)
MGS149829 A Bread-Fruit, c.1825 (handcoloured litho) by English School, (19th century); 61.7x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches from Madagascar (engraving)
1619526 Sketches from Madagascar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from Madagascar)

Coffee; Tea; Chocolate; Bread Fruit (coloured engraving)
6005387 Coffee; Tea; Chocolate; Bread Fruit (coloured engraving) by Fitch, W. (fl.1872); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coffee; Tea; Chocolate; Bread Fruit)

Samoa, Navigators Islands (engraving)
6003650 Samoa, Navigators Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Samoa, Navigators Islands)

Artocarpus Incisa (The True Bread-fruit / of the Phillipines)
880263 Artocarpus Incisa (The True Bread-fruit/ of the Phillipines), December 1866 (w/c on paper) by Bury, Priscilla Susan (1799-1869); Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

A selection of Caribbean fruit and vegetables, including okra, mangoes, papaya, sugar cane, green bananas, yam, sweet potato, chow, cassava, blogo, dasheen, bread fruit and plantain

Breadfruit plant botanical engraving 1857
A History of the Vegetable Kingdom by Wlliiam Rhind 1855

Artocarpus altilis, breadfruit tree
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771. Illustration annotated Sitodium altile

AGRI2A-00032
Tropical fruits. Printed color French lithograph (key available)

Bread Fruit Fruits series N12 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
Artokoloro

Bread fruit tree engraving 1877
Encyclopedia Britannica 9th Edition Vol IV Philadelphia j.M. Stoddart & Co 1877

Oceanica, from Vogels Physical Atlas, c. 1850
BAL66720 Oceanica, from Vogels " Physical Atlas", c.1850 by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) fruit and leaves, Jibacoa, Mayabeque Province, Cuba, November

Artucarpus altitis
Illustration of Artucarpus altitis by George Forster

Artocarpus incisa, breadfruit tree
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Bread Fruit Tree, Ki Dulan, Indonesia
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Artocarpus altilis, breadfruit
Unfinished watercolour sketch by Sydney Parkinson, made during Captain James Cooks first voyage, 1768-1771

BOTANY: BREADFRUIT TREE. Flower and leaf of the breadfruit tree. Wood engraving, 19th century

BOTANY: BREADFRUIT TREE. Branch of the breadfruit tree. Wood engraving, 19th century

BOTANY: BREADFRUIT TREE. Wood engraving, 19th century

COOK: BREADFRUIT, 1773. The Tahitian Breadfruit. Line engraving, 1773, from Captain James Cooks Account of a Voyage Round the World in the Years 1768-71

CAPTAIN COOK: BREADFRUIT. The Tahitian Breadfruit. Line engraving from Captain James Cooks Account of a Voyage Round the World in the Years 1768-71, London, 1773

1809 Sir Joseph Banks Portrait botanist
Sir Joseph Banks, botanist and naturalist. (13th February 1743 - 19th June 1820). Engraving by C.E. Wagstaff with later colouring

Polynesian artefacts, 18th century
Polynesian artefacts. Engraving of several artefacts seen by explorers in Tahiti. They ae (left to right): two chisels or gouges, an adze, an implement for crushing breadfruit into paste

Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) growing on its tree. The breadfruit, so called because of its bread-like taste and texture, is native to the Polynesian Islands

Oceania, South Pacific, French Polynesia, Tahiti, Taha a. The tropical breadfruit plant, a staple food of French Polynesia

Native Dancers at Port Moresby - Papua New Guinea
Native Dancers dancing amongst the breadfruit at Port Moresby - Papua New Guinea

Breadfruit, Taipivai Bay, Nuku Hiva Island, Marquesas Islands archipelago, French Polynesia, South Pacific Islands, Pacific

Close-up of breadfruit, Barbados, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Fruit / Breadfruit 1789
Bread fruit taken onto H.M.S. Bounty by Captain Bligh

Breadfruit Tree
Breadfruit tree (Artocarpus incisa)

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"Breadfruit: A Tropical Delight from the Caribbean to Central America" Discover the exotic allure of breadfruit, a versatile and delectable fruit that has captivated taste buds across the West Indies, Caribbean, and Central America. This fascinating fruit originates from the majestic Breadfruit tree (Artocarpus altilis), which can be found in abundance in Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. With its vibrant green exterior and unique texture reminiscent of bananas, breadfruit has become a beloved culinary treasure in these tropical regions. From Morant Bay in Jamaica to La Digue in Seychelles, this fruit's popularity knows no bounds. Historical records reveal that breadfruit played a significant role during voyages around the world. In fact, illustrations from "Voyage pittoresque autour du monde" depict indigenous people relishing this delicious treat on their journeys through America, Asia, Africa, and even islands of the grand Pacific Ocean. The versatility of breadfruit is truly remarkable and can be enjoyed roasted or boiled as a starchy staple food or transformed into mouthwatering dishes such as curries or fritters. Its subtle sweetness perfectly complements other tropical fruits like mangos when combined together. Throughout history, artists have been inspired by this extraordinary fruit's beauty. Handcolored lithographs dating back to 1825 showcase its intricate details while engravings from Madagascar highlight its cultural significance within different societies. Beyond its gastronomic appeal, breadfruit holds immense economic value too. Colored engravings featuring coffee; tea; chocolate; and of course breadfruit demonstrate how it contributes to local economies across Samoa's Navigators Islands and beyond. Let us not forget Artocarpus Incisa - also known as The True Bread-fruit - originating from the Philippines but celebrated worldwide for its rich flavor profile akin to paradise itself.