Buttered Collection

WW2 - Buttered Toast
A front cover illustration for a WW2 children's story book, Buttered Toast, written by Marjorie Stewart. The image shows an old lady sat in a cosy living room. Date: circa 1940s

Adding Salt to a Baked Potato, 1930 (screen print)
2622133 Adding Salt to a Baked Potato, 1930 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fattening Breakfast (b / w photo)
5989821 The Fattening Breakfast (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fattening Breakfast)

Cartoon, Henry Irving being buttered up
Cartoon, Henry Irving, popular actor-manager, being buttered up by his professed friends. 1885

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Food, Cooked, Bread, Table setting of two slices of buttered toast on a plate beside a cup of tea in a cup on a saucer

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Food, Cooked, Bread, Table setting of two slices of buttered toast on a plate

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Food, Cooked, Bread, Table setting of two slices of buttered toast on a plate

Bakers with bread on a Christmas card -- He knows which side his bread is buttered. Date: circa 1890s

Loaves of white and brown bread, some slices cut away, a bowl of butter, a knife and a chopping board

Date and walnut loaf with some slices cut away and one of the slices buttered, knife and butter nearby

Barm Brack, close-up

Slice of buttered bread

Buttered toast

Potatoes
New Jersey potatoes in a bowl. These are a thin- skinned variety of the potato (Solanum tuberosum), which are the edible tubers of the plant

Lear / Nonsense / Man Post
There was an Old Man of the coast, who placidly sat on a post; But when it was cold, he relinquished his hold, and called for some hot buttered toast

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During World War II, buttered toast became a symbol of comfort and simplicity amidst the chaos. As families gathered around their radios for news updates, the aroma of freshly toasted bread filled their homes, providing a momentary escape from the harsh realities outside. In 1930, a screen print showcased the art of adding salt to a baked potato. This simple act transformed an ordinary spud into a savory delight, perfectly complemented by a generous pat of creamy butter melting on top. A black and white photograph titled "The Fattening Breakfast" captured an era when indulgence was celebrated. A table adorned with platters of bacon, eggs, and stacks of pancakes awaited eager diners ready to start their day with buttery goodness. In a humorous cartoon depiction, Henry Irving found himself being "buttered up, " highlighting how flattery can sometimes be used as manipulation or persuasion in various situations. EyeUbiquitous_20099951 featured bakers diligently preparing loaves of bread on a Christmas card. The anticipation grew as they imagined warm slices slathered with rich butter awaiting them at holiday gatherings. Loaves of white and brown bread were displayed alongside each other in EyeUbiquitous_20099949. Some slices had been cut away revealing soft interiors just waiting to be spread with velvety butter using the nearby knife and chopping board. A date and walnut loaf took center stage in EyeUbiquitous_20099950. With some slices already devoured but one remaining untouched yet temptingly close to its companionship - melted golden goodness beckoned nearby thanks to another trusty knife and slab of butter. Barm Brack received its close-up shot showcasing its unique texture dotted with dried fruit pieces while invitingly hinting at what lies beneath - perhaps more than just mere crumbs but rather layers upon layers generously coated in smooth buttery blissfulness. Finally, we cannot forget about that humble slice of plain buttered bread.