Lard Collection

Jane Lewson (116)
JANE LEWSON a London widow as renowned for her eccentricities as her age, such as a belief that washing in water is unhealthy : she used pigs lard instead

An engraving depicting the making of Indian Ink: made from a lamp-black obtained by burning pine wood, lard and oil
5310960 An engraving depicting the making of Indian Ink: made from a lamp-black obtained by burning pine wood, lard and oil, and perfume

Jar: For Salt, Meat, or Lard, c. 1939. Creator: Margaret Gordon
Jar: For Salt, Meat, or Lard, c. 1939

Lard or Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1937. Creator: Ralph Atkinson
Lard or Whale Oil Lamp, c. 1937

Advert, Walter Mitchell & Sons, Ayr, Scotland
Advert for Walter Mitchell & Sons, Food Provisions, Ayr, Scotland. 1905

Taralli pepe e sugna, traditional from Naples

Chopping board with lard meat, walnuts and honey appetizer on wood table background from above, Italy

Wood chopping board with mixed italian cold cuts appetizer and cutlery from above

Le bon moyen. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100610 Le bon moyen. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le bon moyen)

Lard Oil Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Franklyn Syres
Lard Oil Lamp, c. 1940

Pig (coloured engraving)
2800864 Pig (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pig. Detail from double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations)

Portrait of Peter Abelard (Pierre Abailard) (Pierre Abeilard) (1079-1142)
XEE557151 Portrait of Peter Abelard (Pierre Abailard) (Pierre Abeilard) (1079-1142), French scholastic philosopher, theologian and logician

World War Two - Second World War - The picture shows a persons ration allowance for one week in 1941. 14th May, 1979

Butcher Birds, from The Comic Natural History of the Human Race, 1851

The Meat Stall, 1568 (oil on canvas)
NOR61562 The Meat Stall, 1568 (oil on canvas) by Aertsen, Pieter (Lange Pier) (1507/08-75); 123x175 cm; Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Advertising image for Daneland Lard, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Advertising image for Daneland Lard, 1963. Daneland Lard was imported by the Danish Bacon Company in the early sixties and distributed from their depot in Kilnhurst in South Yorkshire

Seulo. coccoedda. bread. lard. cracklings. cooking. pork. pig. food. seulo. typical. recipe. old. barbagia. vertical. traditional. tradition

Stationery, Crowle & Moss, Truro, Cornwall
Stationery, Crowle & Moss, Pork Butchers, Bacon Curers, and Lard Refiners, 8 Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall, with handwritten details. 1916

Larding needles-cooking apparatus designed to push fat into meat, to keep it moist and flavoursome during the cooking process

AD: MEATPACKING, 1886. Advertisement for Halstead and Company, beef and pork packers, lard refiners, etc. at 194 to 202 Forsyth Street in New York City. Lithograph, 1886

AD: PORK, c1870. Advertisement for Fowler Brothers pork packers and lard refiners. Lithograph, c1870

The Pig: Pannage: Boar hunting: Meat: Lard: Paint brush: Broom: Saddle. Hand-coloured lithograph by Waterhouse Hawkins published London c.850

Cooking fats C014 / 1147
Cooking fats. Assortment of animal and vegetable fats used for cooking. Including: butter, margarine, palm butter, and lard

Fairbanks cherubs--Presented with the compliments of N. K. F
Fairbanks cherubs--Presented with the compliments of N.K. Fairbank & Co. lard refiners, Chicago & St. Louis. Two angelic piglets. Date ca. 1890

Fowler Brothers Limited Liverpool and New York. Pork packers and lard refiners

Halstead & Co. beef & pork Packers, Lard Refiners & Co. Halstead & Co. beef & pork Packers, Lard Refiners & Co

Making soap
Woman making soft soap by hand with an outdoor kettle to render lard. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

HOUS2A-00054
Women rendering lard in a kettle to make soap the old-fashioned way. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A fat women and daughter easting chips
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A man eating a burger in public
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Advert for Fridge 1912
An early refrigerator by McCray of Kendalville, Indiana, USA

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"Lard: A Timeless Culinary Delight and Historical Symbol" Indulge in the rich heritage of lard, a versatile ingredient that has stood the test of time. From Jane Lewson's iconic advert to Walter Mitchell & Sons' renowned production in Ayr, Scotland, it has been an integral part of culinary traditions worldwide. Transport yourself to Naples with Taralli pepe e sugna, a traditional delicacy where lard takes center stage. On a rustic wood chopping board, imagine the tantalizing combination meat, walnuts, and honey appetizer beckoning your taste buds. Embrace Italian gastronomy as you feast your eyes on a wooden chopping board adorned with an array of mixed Italian cold cuts appetizers. The cutlery glistens from above while inviting you to savor each delectable bite. Step back in time with Le bon moyen illustration for Le Pele-Mele from 1902. This color litho captures the essence of lard's timeless appeal through its vibrant depiction. Discover the ingenuity behind Franklyn Syres' Lard Oil Lamp from around 1940. This creation showcases how even outside the kitchen, lard played a role in illuminating our lives. Immerse yourself in history as you witness Lady Reading the Letters of Heloise and Abelard by Bernard d Agesci circa 1780. Amongst their correspondence lies references to this beloved ingredient that transcends time and cultures. Marvel at the beauty captured within colored engravings like Pig or Portrait of Peter Abelard (Pierre Abailar) (1079-1142). These artistic renderings remind us that throughout centuries, pigs have been cherished for their contribution to producing this treasured fat. Delve into humor and curiosity with Butcher Birds from The Comic Natural History of Human Race dating back to 1851. Even nature recognizes the value found within lard.