Breads Collection

Decorative loaf in shape of sheaf of wheat with mouse
Decorative loaf in shape of sheaf of wheat with a little mouse or wee timorous beastie for harvest festival celebrations, home-made bread on an old elm kitchen table in Kent

Morocco, North West Africa - Street Bread sellers Casablanca Date: circa 1950s

King Alfred of Wessex burns the cakes
One popular legend from the life of Alfred the Great (849-899 AD), originating from 12th century chronicles, tells how after fleeing to the Somerset Levels

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France, Ile de France, Paris, Louvre Rivoli, Typical French patisserie shop window display

Syrian Women preparation preparing flat bread
Damascus, Syria - Syrian Women preparation flat bread, cooked over a domed hot stone. Date: circa 1920s

Borough Market, Display of Loaves of Bread, Southwark, London, England

The Pfingswecken fetching in the Black Forest. Pfingstwecken are a flat bread in the shape of a dove
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Charity, Woman distributing bread to the poor in front of the church, 1888, Germany, Historic
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Bread merchant in in Jeddah, Jeddah, Jiddah, Saudi Arabia, stall selling fresh flat breads, 1899, Historic
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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)

A Baker, c. 1735 (coloured engraving)
CHT404228 A Baker, c.1735 (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

A Hill woman from Ladakh, cooking her food, 1893 (oil on canvas)
NAM237648 A Hill woman from Ladakh, cooking her food, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Burrard, Gertrude Ellen (fl.1890s); 56.8x41.6 cm; National Army Museum, London; eNational Army Museum; English

The Bakery Shop, c. 1680 (oil on canvas)
3067689 The Bakery Shop, c.1680 (oil on canvas) by Berckheyde, Job (1630-93); Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; eAllen Memorial Art Museum; Dutch, out of copyright

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Mexico, Bajio, San Miguel de Allende, Cooking tortillas on griddle

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Mexico, Oaxaca, Woman making tortillas outside on traditional comal griddle

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Mexico, Bajio, San Miguel de Allende, Cropped shot of woman making tortillas, turning them as they cook on griddle

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Food, Fresh, Bread, display of artisan breads in Farmers market

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Qatar, Doha City, Baker in bakery standing beside conveyor belt carrying round Arab breads coming out of the oven in the Middle East Gulf State

Floating bread market, Kashmir
Dawn light at the floating bread market on Lake Dal, near Srinagar, Kashmir Date: 1986

Decorative loaf in shape of sheaf of wheat with mouse for harvest festival credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Bread, Coffee And Eggs

Food - Various Types Of Breads And Some Of Their Ingredients

Baguettes In A Patisserie In Paris, Close-Up

Bread
Variety Of Bread

Bread

Guinness, Salmon And Bread

Assorted breads, whole and sliced, breakfast cereal, cooked rice and pasta in bowls, uncooked pasta and plain bagel

Paratha, Indian flat-bread

Decorative loaf in shape of sheaf of wheat with mouse for harvest festival credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Buttering a slice of bread from a wholegrain, rye and walnut loaf on old wooden board. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Two halves of a sandwich on a plate

Three triangular sandwiches piled up on dotted plate, purple napkin underneath

Round, flat pancake-like white bread, cooked on griddle

Freshly Baked Breads
A close-up photograph of various types of bread, showing their textures. Date: 1980s

Chocolate and Coconut Tea Breads. Date: 1936

Maple and Malt Tea Breads Date: 1936

Dessert Macaroons and Tea Breads. (7) Pignolia Cafe, (8) African Kernal, (9) Spanish. Date: 1936

A Leningrad Bakery - 1925
An early 20th century Leningrad Bakery, its shelves heavily laden with an intriguing assortment of breads including the usual the downright unusual. Date: 1925

Paris bread carrier, from French Pictures by Rev. Samuel G. Green, published 1878
KW468223 Paris bread carrier, from French Pictures by Rev. Samuel G. Green, published 1878 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; French, out of copyright

Baker with basket of breads, Marie Lambertine Coclers, 1776-1815

Street Baker - Cairo, Egypt - with his lovely fold-put trestle table which he has positioned in a prime spot in front of a beautiful window, with tracery screening surrounded by fantastic tiling

Pile of stoneground wholemeal organic baguettes on woden board credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Homemade wholemeal loaf topped with pumpkin seeds, cooling on wire rack credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Freshly baked white loaf rack cooling on wire rack credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Piece of sweet, yeast bread with almonds and almond paste on wooden board credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Making bread. Bowl with ingredients ready to mix. Wholemeal multigrain flour, pumpkin, sunflower, hemp, and poppy seeds added and olive oil, and golden syrup poured

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"Breads: A Global Culinary Journey" From the decorative loaf in the shape of a sheaf of wheat with a curious mouse, to street bread sellers in Casablanca, Morocco, they have been an integral part of cultures worldwide. In Germany's Black Forest, the Pfingstwecken takes center stage during Whitsun celebrations as a flat bread shaped like a dove. This historic tradition has been beautifully restored from an original 19th-century reproduction. Charity and compassion are also intertwined with bread's history. An image from 1888 showcases a woman distributing bread to the poor in front of a church in Germany. This digital reproduction captures the essence of generosity that transcends time. Traveling back to Saudi Arabia in 1899, we witness a bustling stall selling fresh flatbreads in Jeddah. The digitally restored reproduction transports us to this vibrant scene where exact dates may be unknown but the aroma and taste remain timeless. Even legendary figures like King Alfred of Wessex find themselves entangled with bread's narrative. As he famously burned cakes while preoccupied with his kingdom's affairs, it serves as a reminder that even great leaders can stumble when it comes to baking. Across continents, Syrian women skillfully prepare flatbread—a testament to their culinary expertise and cultural heritage. Meanwhile, Borough Market proudly displays an array of loaves in Southwark, London—an inviting sight for any food enthusiast passing by. Venturing further eastward brings us to Madagascar where natives diligently create manioc root-based breads through traditional methods passed down through generations. Engraved illustrations capture their dedication and resourcefulness. Finally, let us not forget about those who bring these delectable creations into existence—the bakers themselves. A colored engraving from c. 1735 showcases one such baker immersed in his craft—kneading dough and shaping loaves with precision.