Cocoa Collection (page 14)

Merchants trade card for Van Houtens Cocoa, 19th century
CHOCOLATE TRADE CARD. Merchants trade card for Van Houtens Cocoa, 19th century

LCC-LFB Canteen van at Colonial Wharf fire
Hungry and thirsty firefighters gathering for refreshments at the Brigades canteen van following a major fire at Colonial Wharf

CAFE OWNER, c1690. Habit de Caffetier (Cafe owners costume). Etching of a cafe owner wearing various drinking and smoking products and paraphernalia, c1690

WILBUR-SUCHARD COMPANY. Trademark symbol for Wilbur-Suchard chocolates and cocoa, 1887

ADS: FRYs COCOA, 1894. American advertisement for Frys Cocoa, 1894

CACAO TREE. Theobroma cacao. The flowers, young fruit, and ripened pod of the cacao tree. Line engraving, 1891

CACAO. Theobroma cacao. Leaves, fruit, and ripened pod of the cacao tree. Line engraving, French, 1834

COCOA, 1685. An Aztec with his chocolate. Line engraving from a French history of chocolate, tea and coffee published in 1685

COCOA PLANTATION on Grenada in the West Indies: wood engraving, 1856

Advert for Cadburys Bournville Cocoa 1941
It gives you: Extra food value. - Iron - the blood enricher. - Phosphates - for healthy growth. - Aid to digestion. - Vitamin D - vital to health. Date: 1941

Helm Cocoa. Advertisement showing a woman in a green dress feeding cocoa to a naked child at her feet. Date 1899

Cacao Suchard advertisement
Illustration of traditional French songs from one of twelve postcards: J ai du bon tabac dans ma tabati? 1903

Girl and Cocoa
A small girl stands on a stool to help herself to Cadburys Cocoa from the cupboard. Date: 1890s

Advert for Cadburys cup chocolate 1939
Advertisement for Cadburys cup chocolate in a porcelain cup and saucer. Date: 1939

Grocery Store - A G Westway - Devon, selling everything and anything by the look of the window display! The proud shopkeeper stands before the shop in a spotless white apron

Cocoa Tester
A woman uses a shaker to test the quality of a batch of cocoa. Date: early 1930s

Advert / Cadburys Cocoa
Keeps you warm in an icy climate Date: circa 1890s

Sao Tome Cocoa Harvest
The cocoa harvest is gathered by women of Sao Tome island, Guinea. Date: 1935

COCOA: CHOCOLATE AD. Mothers Cocoa in Danger. English advertisement, 1900, for Rowntrees High Class Chocolates and Cocoa

COCOA: CHOCOLATE AD, 1900. Worth Struggling For. English advertisement, 1900, for Kohlers Chocolates

Cocoa pods and nutmeg on a market stall. Cocoa pods (Theobroma cacao, upper left and right) contain the cocoa beans (seeds) from which chocolate is made

Burglar alarm in Cocoa, Florida
A burglar alarm on a building in Cocoa, Florida

Danger high voltage sign in Cocoa Florida
Danger high voltage sign at Florida Power & Light Company substation in Cocoa Florida

Domestic electricity meter. Photographed in Cocoa, Florida, USA

Radio transmitter mast. Photographed in Cocoa, Florida, USA

Cacao fruits (Theobroma cacao), woodcut
Historical woodcut illustration of the fruit and leaves of the cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). The caco tree is native to the tropical region of the Americas, but is now widely cultivated

Theobromine drug molecule
Theobromine. Computer model of a molecule of the alkaloid drug theobromine. This substance is most often consumed in products of the cacao tree, such as chocolate and cocoa

BUSN2A-00240
Ad for Bakers Chocolate, circa 1900. Printed color illustration

Melted chocolate

Two workers picking cocoa pods, Jamaica
Two workers picking cocoa pods in Jamaica

Refreshment rooms in Bath
Creeses variety restaurant in Bath, south-west England, owned by E Baily, offering among other things Frys Cocoa and chocolate, and dinners such as peas, potatoes and faggots

Poster depicting a cocoa estate in Trinidad
Poster for the Empire Marketing Board, depicting a cocoa estate in Trinidad

Cocoa beans being lifted from a canal barge
Two workers lift Gold Coast cocoa beans from a low canal barge. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Poster advertising Gold Coast Cocoa
Poster for the Empire Marketing Board advertising Gold Coast Cocoa. In return, British goods are exported to the Gold Coast, totalling several millions of pounds in value

Scientist Loves Cadburys
An archetypal scientist, with a flowing beard and surrounded by apparatus, studies a sample of Cadburys Cocoa; he of course concludes that it is the finest available

Advert / Frys Cocoa
Frys Cocoa - No Better Food

Advert / Excel Cocoa
Excel Cocoa

Yellow cacao pod against a blue background

Cocoa: pods growing directly out of tree trunk. Native tos America, but now widely cultivated
PM-10241 Cocoa: pods growing directly out of tree trunk Native tos America, but now widely cultivated Theobroma cacao Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Cocoa
JLM-7538 COCOA PODS Theobroma cacao John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Frys sign at Crowcombe Heathfield station, Somerset
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Close-up of cocoa pods on a tree in Sri Lanka, Asia

Cocoa pod, Tobago, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Chocolate ingredients

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"Cocoa: A Rich History and Delightful Treat" From the early days of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's endorsement in Frys Cocoa Advert to the iconic Bournville Cocoa Poster, it has captivated people for centuries. Derived from Theobroma cacao, a tropical tree bearing cocoa pods, this delectable ingredient has become synonymous with indulgence. In the heart of Birmingham lies Mens Pavilion & Recreation Grounds in Bournville, where residents have long enjoyed the pleasures of cocoa. Horse-drawn vehicles and barrows once filled Borough High Street in London back in 1904, delivering this beloved treat to eager customers. The popularity extended beyond borders as well. In Australia, chocolate lovers embraced their own version of the Easter bunny with the Chocolate Bilby. Meanwhile, Lyles Pure Soluble Cocoa found its way into households worldwide through enticing advertisements that promised pure satisfaction. But let us not forget about the origins itself – nestled on trees are vibrant cocoa pods waiting to be harvested. These precious fruits hold within them a world of flavors and possibilities that have been cherished throughout history. Even homeopathy recognized the power as it became an essential ingredient in remedies aimed at soothing both body and soul. Its comforting qualities were celebrated through captivating posters depicting gatherings around these magical pods. Today, we continue to savor every sip or bite infused with rich cocoa goodness. Whether it's a warm cup on a chilly evening or a decadent dessert shared among loved ones, there is no denying that cocoa holds a special place in our hearts and taste buds alike. So next time you indulge in your favorite chocolate treat or reach for that steaming mug of hot cocoa, remember its fascinating journey – from Captain Scott's endorsement to bustling streets lined with horse-drawn carriages – all leading back to one thing: pure bliss found within each velvety sip or melt-in-your-mouth bite.