Gateau Collection

Gateau Violette

Catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany
FLO4732681 Catalog of metal products manufactured by Wuerttemberg Metalware Factory, Geislingen, Germany, 1896 - Cake boards and cake knives

Un patissier, A pastry cook (colour engraving)
3434153 Un patissier, A pastry cook (colour engraving); (add.info.: Imagerie, France, vers 1830. Coll. part. Food and Beverage. A pastry cook. Imagery, France, ca 1830.); Photo © CCI.

Letter G: KENTILLESSE sums up a child well notes but gets lost for a word of COVERSE. Engraving in " ABC
DUV4206560 Letter G: KENTILLESSE sums up a child well notes but gets lost for a word of COVERSE. Engraving in " ABC. Alphabet of good advice and mistakes to avoid". Ch

First Partition of Poland
Partitions of Poland. The First Partition of Poland. It was decided on August 5, 1772. The agreement was signed in Vienna in February 1772

Gateau a la Victoria (colour litho)
2800126 Gateau a la Victoria (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gateau a la Victoria)

Front page of Le Patissier National Parisien, Tome II
2562824 Front page of Le Patissier National Parisien, Tome II, by Antonin Carme (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

On Route to the North Pole, front and back of a promotional card for Huntley
488423 On Route to the North Pole, front and back of a promotional card for Huntley & Palmers Biscuits, produced for the French market, 1890 (colour litho) by English School

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781756 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - fancy cakes: cakes and gateaux showing various styles of icing and decoration)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781797 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - sweets and gateaux: Eclairs, Assorted pastry, Rice and apple gateau, Gateau St Honore, Simnel cake)

Decorated gateau (photo)
5991429 Decorated gateau (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorated gateau)

The Child with the Cakes, before 1921 (oil on canvas)
XIR1897 The Child with the Cakes, before 1921 (oil on canvas) by Blanchard, Maria (1881-1932); Musee National d Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris, France; Spanish, out of copyright

The princess and the frog, c. 1899 (lithograph)
2544374 The princess and the frog, c.1899 (lithograph) by Bilibin, Ivan (1876-1942); (add.info.: Litterature. Contes de fees)

Fathers Day, 1891 (colour litho)
CHT219339 Fathers Day, 1891 (colour litho) by Gilbert, Victor Gabriel (1847-1933); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Puddings and Sweets (chromolitho)
969971 Puddings and Sweets (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puddings and Sweets)

SAVOURY GATEAU
A savoury sandwich gateau, decorated with sliced radishes and garnished with parsley. Date: 1960s

Usa-Military Service-Presley
Photo taken in March 1960 shows Us singer Elvis Presley with a welcome cake as he comes back from his military service in Germany. / AFP PHOTO / -

G Schuh & Cie Munich Ludwig Hohlwein Cafe Corso Dusseldorf
G. Schuh & Cie. (Munich), Ludwig Hohlwein, Cafe Corso Dusseldorf, paper, lithograph, total: height: 125 cm; width: 91 cm, signed and inscribed: u. r

Supper Table -- how we entertain our friends. Accompanying an article entitled How I keep house on 250 per annum. 1885

Birthday cake with burning candles

Gateau De Chocolat
GATEAU DE CHOCOLAT (approximate translation : Chocolate cake) Date: circa 1930

Boys coming out of a sweet shop, Balham, SW London
Boys coming out of a sweet shop in Balham, SW London, with bottled drinks. Date: circa 1961

Black and white illustration of storing gateau slices in pieces separated by waxproof paper

Luxuriously set coffee table with silver coffee and tea pots, and a fruit pie on a silver cake plate

Fruit pie on antique, silver cake plate in a luxurious ambience of a stylishly set coffee table

Birthday cake, 95th birthday, Germany, Europe

Layered mille feuilles pastry with whipped cream and dulce de leche. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Finishing making a G?teau St. Honor?. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Slice of celebration gateau of light lemon and passionfruit mousse with soft meringue topping. credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Hazelnut meringue gateau mixture in food processor

Man using kitchen knife to arrange chopped hazelnuts on top meringue gateau on baking tin

Chocolate and praline gateau with peanut brittle on rectangular white plate, close-up

Black forest gateau

Piece of Black forest gateau

Chocolate cake topped with white cream, fresh cherries and autumn leaves, sides coated with chocolate curls and section removed to reveal cross-section, side view

Cake with chocolate around sides, cream on top decorated with cherries and leaves

Chocolate cream gateaux, with one slice taken out

Fresh fruit and cream gateau made with peaches and figs, served on a plate, garnished with a kumquat

Christmas food, 1954
A whimsical and rather kitsch selection of festive foods including Christmas cakes, a gingerbread house and jellies

LA Fete Du Roi
LA FETE DU ROI A boy finds the silver coin in his gateau which means he is the king - his mother prepares to crown him

GATEAU
A Gateau

Beeton Desserts
pancakes - rice & apple cake - eclairs - pastries - rice pudding - stewed fruits - sugar trifle - pyramid cream - rice croquettes - Gateau St Honore - simnel cake

Various Desserts C1939
An array of desserts, and a few savouries for good measure

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"Gateau: A Delectable Delight Through History" Indulge in the rich history of gateau, a culinary masterpiece that has delighted taste buds for centuries. From Gateau Violette to Gateau à la Victoria, this delectable dessert has graced supper tables and enchanted friends throughout time. Travel back to the First Partition of Poland, where Gateau Violette was first savored by nobles seeking a sweet escape from political turmoil. Its delicate flavors and vibrant hues became synonymous with opulence and decadence. Le Patissier National Parisien, Tome II proudly showcased Gateau a la Victoria on its front page, capturing the essence of elegance in a color lithograph. This exquisite creation became an emblem of sophistication and refined taste. Even adventurers embarking on daring expeditions couldn't resist the allure of gateau. On Route to the North Pole, promotional cards for Huntley & featured mouthwatering images of gateaux that promised warmth and comfort amidst icy landscapes. Mrs Beeton's cookery book illustrations from 1861 immortalized gateaux as works of art. The intricate details depicted in these prints showcased not only their visual appeal but also inspired aspiring bakers around the world. Step into a world filled with whimsy through "The Child with Cakes, " an oil-on-canvas painting before 1921. This enchanting artwork captures the joyous spirit evoked by indulging in a slice – pure bliss encapsulated on canvas. In "The Princess and The Frog, " c. 1899 lithograph, we witness how even fairy tales embraced this delightful treat as part of their magical narratives. A symbol of transformation and enchantment, gateaux added an extra layer to these timeless stories. Celebrate Father's Day with flair. In 1891, colorful lithographs adorned greeting cards featuring fathers enjoying slices of delicious gateaux alongside their loved ones – proof that this dessert brings people together in moments of joy and celebration.