Curry Collection

Advert for Curry & Paxton, binoculars 1934
Curry & Paxton, dispensing opticians, advertising binoculars with leather case. Date: 1934

The Wild Bunch, 1901, gang of American outlaws, bank and train robbers, led by Butch Cassidy, seated right. Cassidy, born Robert LeRoy Parker (1866-1908): Standing left

Curry&rice / Bathing Pool
A bathing pool on a British station

NEVADA: CARSON CITY, c1865. Showing the East facade of the Sweeney Building at 102 Curry Street in Carson City, Nevada. Photograph, c1865

Curry&rice / Dressmakers
The Colonels lady with native dressmakers ironing and measuring for a new outfit

Curry&rice / Officer Rides
A young officer prepares to go riding. A servant puts the final touches to his uniform while another holds his pony which is far too small for him

Curry&rice / Soldier Rides
Lady and gentleman prepare to go riding on a British station

Curry&rice / British Judge
British Judge hearing a case

Ginger plant and root tuber, Zingiber officinale
5856567 Ginger plant and root tuber, Zingiber officinale; (add.info.: Ginger plant and root tuber, Amomum zingiber, Zingiber officinale)

Turmeric flower, leaves and rhizome root, Curcuma longa
5856568 Turmeric flower, leaves and rhizome root, Curcuma longa; (add.info.: Turmeric flower, leaves and rhizome root, Curcuma longa)

Cardamom tree, seed, pod, Amomum cardamomum
5856569 Cardamom tree, seed, pod, Amomum cardamomum; (add.info.: Cardamom tree, seed, pod, Amomum cardamomum. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, Crocus sativa
5856571 Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, Crocus sativa; (add.info.: Saffron crocus, yellow and purple flowers, scarlet stigma, Crocus sativa)

Anise or aniseed plant with flowers and seeds, Pimpinella anisum
5856572 Anise or aniseed plant with flowers and seeds, Pimpinella anisum; (add.info.: Anise or aniseed plant with flowers and seeds, Pimpinella anisum)

Gambooge, Garcinia gummi-gutta
5855141 Gambooge, Garcinia gummi-gutta; (add.info.: Gambooge, Garcinia gummi-gutta. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Curry tree or curry leaf tree. Murraya koenigii (Bergera koenigii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke
FLO4664592 Curry tree or curry leaf tree. Murraya koenigii (Bergera koenigii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after Thomas Shotter Boys from Conrad Loddiges' Botanical

Outer spice
Danny Mendoza

Mauritian chicken and prawn curry (Mauritius has a majority Indian Hindu population which is reflected in their popular cuisines)Mauritius

List of herbs
Rosana Laiz Blursbyai

Comic postcard, Two women in bikinis at the seaside - hot stuff Date: 20th century

Indian man sits among his pots and pans, Old Delhi, India
A near naked Indian man sits among his pots and pans on a food stall in Old Delhi, India. He makes and sells samosas. Date: 1990

The Wild Bunch, American outlaw gang, 1901 (1954). Left to right, standing, William Carver (News Carver), Harvey Logan (Kid Curry); sitting, Harry Longabaugh (Sundance Kid)

Coast landscape with bizarre rocks and moon - USA, Oregon, Curry, Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor, China Beach

Coast landscape with bizarre rocks - USA, Oregon, Curry, Samuel H. Boardman Scenic Corridor, China Beach

Workers spend all day in the water harvesting waterlilies, Munsiganj, Bangladesh

Bunny chow (curry in hollowed out loaf of bread), Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Soup in Restaurant overlooking Mekong River, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Asia

Manchester United FC Team 1949-1950, First Division, English League Date: circa 1949

Long-rooted turmeric, Curcuma longa
5856765 Long-rooted turmeric, Curcuma longa by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Root rhizome, leaves and yellow flowers of the long-rooted turmeric, Curcuma longa)

Narrow leaved ginger, Zingiber officinale
5856763 Narrow leaved ginger, Zingiber officinale by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Rhizome, leaves and pink flowers of the narrow-leaved ginger, Zingiber officinale)

Cinnamon tree, Laurus cinnamomum
5856747 Cinnamon tree, Laurus cinnamomum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White-flowered Cinnamon tree with purple drupe, Laurus cinnamomum)

Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus
5856771 Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Leaves, purple flowers and yellow antherae of the Saffron crocus, Crocus sativus)

Cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum
5856764 Cardamom, Elettaria cardamomum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Leaves, flowers and seed of the cardamom plant, Elettaria cardamomum)

White flowered coriander, Coriandrum sativum
5856644 White flowered coriander, Coriandrum sativum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowered coriander, Coriandrum sativum)

Nutmeg and mace tree, Myristica moschata, Myristica fragrans
5856752 Nutmeg and mace tree, Myristica moschata, Myristica fragrans by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Leaves and branches with nutmeg seed (kernel) and mace (aril)

Pink flowered cumin, Cuminum cyminum
5856646 Pink flowered cumin, Cuminum cyminum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Pink flowered cumin, Cuminum cyminum)

White flowered fenugreek with seed pod, Trigonella foenum graecum
5856703 White flowered fenugreek with seed pod, Trigonella foenum graecum by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowered fenugreek with seed pod, Trigonella foenum graecum)

Traditional Nepalese restaurant, curry, salt and spices, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Self-Portrait, 1935 (oil on canvas)
650654 Self-Portrait, 1935 (oil on canvas) by Curry, John Steuart (1897-1946); 76.7x63.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Self-Portrait. John Steuart Curry (1897-1946)

Bundling Tobacco, 1941 (oil on canvas laid down on masonite)
985204 Bundling Tobacco, 1941 (oil on canvas laid down on masonite) by Curry, John Steuart (1897-1946); 76.2x98.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bundling Tobacco. John Steuart Curry (1897-1946)

Bills Place (charcoal, pastel, ink and gouache on paper)
1767537 Bills Place (charcoal, pastel, ink and gouache on paper) by Curry, John Steuart (1897-1946); 35x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bills Place. John Steuart Curry (1897-1946)

Old Belt, (oil on masonite)
985205 Old Belt, (oil on masonite) by Curry, John Steuart (1897-1946); 73.3x86.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Belt. John Steuart Curry (1897-1946). Oil on masonite

Paul Curry England, 19 June 1997 Date: 19 June 1997

Elk Hunting in India (engraving)
1616508 Elk Hunting in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elk Hunting in India)

Milk cap mushrooms
Rufous or red milkcap, Lactarius rufus, weeping milkcap, Lactifluus volemus, Lactarius volemus, mild milkcap, Lactarius subdulcis and candy cap or curry milkcap, Lactarius camphoratus

Curry tree or curry leaf tree, Murraya koenigii (Bergera koenigii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke after Thomas Shotter Boys from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, 1825

Adverts, Annandale & Son Ltd, John Mackay & Co, Scotland
Adverts for Annandale & Son Ltd, Polton Paper Works, Midlothian, and John Mackay & Co, Manufacturing Chemists, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

A Young Englishmans First Experiences in India (engraving)
1055373 A Young Englishmans First Experiences in India (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Englishmans First Experiences in India)

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"Curry: A Spicy Tale of Outlaws, Binoculars, and Culinary Delights" Step back in time to 1901 with The Wild Bunch, a notorious gang of American outlaws who made their mark as bank and train robbers. Led by the infamous Butch Cassidy, this group captured the imagination of many. Fast forward to 1934 when Curry & Paxton introduced their revolutionary binoculars through an enticing advertisement. These optical marvels promised a new way to see the world with clarity and precision. But let's not forget about the mouthwatering combination and rice enjoyed by bathers at a local swimming pool. Amidst splashes and laughter, this flavorful dish brought joy to both body and soul. Traveling westward to Nevada's Carson City circa 1865, we witness the grandeur of the Sweeney Building's East facade. Standing tall against time's relentless march, it serves as a reminder that even historic structures can embrace curry-infused stories. In another corner of society, dressmakers meticulously stitched fabrics together while savoring aromatic spices from distant lands. Their creations intertwined fashion with flavor in ways only curry could inspire. As officers rode gallantly on horseback or soldiers marched valiantly into battlefields, they found solace in hearty servings & rice. This culinary delight fueled their spirits amidst challenging times. Across borders and cultures alike, British judges presided over courtrooms while indulging in delectable dishes infused with fragrant spices. Curry became synonymous with justice served hot on plates across Britain. Beyond its culinary prowess lies an outer spice that adds zest to our lives - a metaphorical representation of how curry has spiced up our existence throughout history. From turmeric to cumin seeds; cardamom pods to coriander leaves - these herbs form an essential list for any aspiring chef seeking mastery over curries' complex flavors.