Crackers Collection (page 4)

Boy and girl pulling cracker on a Christmas card
Boy and girl pulling a cracker on a Christmas and New Year card, watched by a white cat. Date: circa 1890s

The Strand Magazine - Christmas Crackers
Two pages from The Strand, part of an article about the manufacture of Christmas Crackers at Messrs Tom Smith and Co, of Wilson Street, Finsbury, London

Little girl with Christmas cake
Little girl with a Christmas cake and crackers in front of her on a table. Date: circa 1960s

Pulling an Xmas cracker
Young girl anticipates the crackers loud bang as she pulls it with her brother. Artist: Millicent Sowerby Date: circa 1915

Suffragette Votes for Women Cracker Label. A christmas cracker label from a box made by Tom Smith, makers of crackers since 1847

Christmas - Decorations being sold in Moscow
The interior of a 1928 Moscow shop laden with outlandish Christmas decorations available for purchase. Date: 1928

Christmas cards depicting various childrens activities, pub. by Leighton Bros
XND76081 Christmas cards depicting various childrens activities, pub. by Leighton Bros. 1882 (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Christmas cookies

Grandma peering at the Christmas Cake - 1950s
Grandma peers at the Christmas Cake - Family Christmas Dinner, 1950s. Note the lack of icing on the cake - sugar was still being rationed at this time. Date: early 1950s

Family Christmas Dinner - 1950s. The young boy (front left) is wearing his Christmas present - a Martian Space Outfit. Date: early 1950s

Homemade buckwheat crispbread

3 pieces of oatcake

A round cracker

Two square matzo crackers

Healthy foods C014 / 1142
Healthy foods. Assorted selection of foods that are considered healthy

Food groups C014 / 1140
Food groups. Assorted selection of foods that contain high levels of protein (left) and carbohydrates (right). Those containing carbohydrates include: pasta, potatoes, bread, rice

Food groups C014 / 1141
Food groups. Assorted selection of foods that contain high levels of protein (right) and carbohydrates (left), with those considered neutral (centre)

Carbohydrate-containing foods C014 / 1137
Carbohydrate-containing foods. Assorted selection of foods that contain high levels of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates (mainly starches and sugars) provide energy, and are an essential part of the diet

Carbohydrate-containing foods C014 / 1136
Carbohydrate-containing foods. Assorted selection of foods that contain high levels of carbohydrates. Carbohydrates (mainly starches and sugars) provide energy, and are an essential part of the diet

A Christmas picnic on the beach

The 4th of July. Date 1872

American independence. Date c1859 Oct. 6

Fouth of July: Young America celebrating. Date c1857. Fouth of July: Young America celebrating. Date c1857

Pollys chance to get some nice crackers. Illustration shows a well-dressed man labeled Plutocracy, wearing a top hat, holding a parrot labeled State Legislature on his right hand

British Legion Childrens Christmas Party, Walton, Essex

Childrens Christmas party. Fancy hats and Christmas crackers. Date: 1930

Pulling Christmas Crackers. Artist: Anon. An boy and girl, scared of the noise, pulling Christmas crackers Date: 1899

Cheese selection, including red Leicester (upper left), Stilton (lower right) and Cheddar (lower left)

Christmas crackers. Party or Christmas crackers and star-shaped confetti used as table decorations

DOG. Yellow labrador in front of logs holding christmas cracker
JD-22044 DOG Yellow labrador in front of logs holding christmas cracker John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Contents of some Christmas crackers, 1905

Filling and Rolling Christmas crackers, 1905
A female worker filling and rolling Christmas crackers at Tom Smith s, the famous cracker manufacturer in 1905. Workers were paid piece meal with the average output being 600 crackers per day

G Sparagnapane Christmas crackers
Advertisement for Sparagnapanes Christmas crackers, claiming to the oldest manufacturer of crackers in the United Kingdom

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"Crackers: Unleashing the Festive Spirit and Joy" Step into the interior of tramshed, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, where memories of Christmas past come alive. The air is filled with excitement as families gather around, eagerly unwrapping gifts from the 1950s. Amongst them, a box of Christmas Eve crackers awaits its turn to bring laughter and surprise. G Sparagnapane Christmas crackers proudly display their vibrant colors and intricate designs on each package. As you open one with anticipation, it reveals delightful trinkets that add an extra sparkle to your celebrations. Transport yourself back in time through music as Animal Crackers in My Soup by Shirley Temple plays softly in the background. This catchy tune perfectly captures the whimsical spirit that accompanies these festive treats. The label design on Tom Smith's Christmas Crackers showcases intricate details and elegant patterns that make them stand out under any tree. Their advertisement promises moments of joy shared among loved ones during this special season. Batgers Musical Party Crackers offer a unique twist to traditional festivities with their harmonious surprises hidden within each cracker. Let the melodies fill your home while creating lasting memories with family and friends. Robins and Crackers go hand in hand like two peas in a pod during this joyful time of year. These feathered creatures symbolize happiness and good luck – just what we all wish for during our holiday gatherings. As you indulge in Pixies and Food at your festive feast, don't forget about those little delights called crackers. They add an element of fun to every meal – cracking them open brings smiles even before dessert arrives. Let Batgers Fireworks crackers light up your night sky as you celebrate New Year's Eve or any other special occasion throughout the year. Watch sparks fly high above as you revel in magical moments shared amongst loved ones. From wrapping gifts to adorning tables at grand feasts, these humble they have become an essential part of our holiday traditions.