Ovens Collection

A smokey view with the typical scene of bottle ovens and kilns during the industrial period of Stoke on Trent - Pottery - Potteries - Pot Banks Picture taken circa 1950

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers 1938
Providing ample accommodation for all the food and untensils required in cooking for a family of 6 to 8. This is one of the popular Main gas cookers obtainable in all-enamel

Adobe House - Mexico - Bake Ovens and Mules
A rather smart Georgian style sash window rather remarkably set into the wall of an Mexican Adobe mud brick house with a pair of bake ovens (and a pair of mules) in front. Date: circa 1910s

WWI - Mobile German Field Bakery - Western Front Date: circa 1916

The Culture and Preparation of Tea, from China in a Series of Views
STC64420 The Culture and Preparation of Tea, from China in a Series of Views by George Newenham Wright (c.1790-1877) 1843 (coloured engraving) by Allom

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630685 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

English cookery, 1950s: Cooking the Modern Way (b/w photo)
8667364 English cookery, 1950s: Cooking the Modern Way (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cooking the Modern Way)

Iron: from the blacksmith to the steel industry, c.1900-1910 (chromo)
1790229 Iron: from the blacksmith to the steel industry, c.1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: the iron in France, from the blacksmith to the steel industry, early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

Biscuits in the middle age, c.1910 (print)
7293340 Biscuits in the middle age, c.1910 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. The echaudes, biscuits in France in the Middle Age)

The doubling room, 1851
3479211 The doubling room, 1851; (add.info.: The doubling room, Dead Mills, near Bolton. In this room, which contained 70,000 spindles)

Printing house in China, ca 1820-30 (engraving)
7422865 Printing house in China, ca 1820-30 (engraving); (add.info.: Economy. Printing house in China. Engraving, France, ca 1820-30.); © Archives Charmet.

Girls cooking in the kitchen (coloured photo)
8656525 Girls cooking in the kitchen (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls cooking in the kitchen)

Ore processing in the first half of the 16th century (engraving)
8663922 Ore processing in the first half of the 16th century (engraving) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Historical Panels from the Hall of the Baker's Company (engraving)
8627593 Historical Panels from the Hall of the Baker's Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Calendar: representation of the month of December: a baker buried in bread
FGL5474222 Calendar: representation of the month of December: a baker buried in bread. The two zodiacal signs of the month are depicted on the right: sagittarius and capricorn

Economy. The iron, industry and uses. c.1900 (chromoo)
2636210 Economy. The iron, industry and uses. c.1900 (chromoo; Private Collection; (add.info.: Economy. The iron, industry and uses. c.1900); Photo © CCI.

The wheat, c. 1900 (chromo)
1790171 The wheat, c. 1900 (chromo); (add.info.: the wheat : from the harvest to the bread, in France early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

The glass: from the glassblower to the window-pane workers, c. 1900-1910 (chromo)
1790233 The glass: from the glassblower to the window-pane workers, c. 1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: the glass manufature in France, from the glassblower to the window-pane workers)

Roman bakery (engraving)
8635721 Roman bakery (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman bakery. Illustration from Rom)

Roasting tea in China (colour litho)
8663644 Roasting tea in China (colour litho) by Chinese School (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roasting tea in China)

Dame Partlet in her kitchen (engraving)
8634811 Dame Partlet in her kitchen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dame Partlet in her kitchen)

Savoy Hotel, London: A batch of bread (b/w photo)
8634667 Savoy Hotel, London: A batch of bread (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A batch of bread)

Bread cooking in a village, c.1904 (print)
7293285 Bread cooking in a village, c.1904 (print); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Bread cooking in a rustic oven. illustration by F. W. Voigt, Germany, ca 1904.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Energy. Electric oven. c.1900 (chromo)
2636207 Energy. Electric oven. c.1900 (chromo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Energy. Electric oven. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI.

Coal: from the mine to the heating of the houses, early 20th century (chromo)
1790144 Coal: from the mine to the heating of the houses, early 20th century (chromo); (add.info.: the coal in France : from the mine to the heating of the houses)

A Loaf of Bread (engraving)
8631742 A Loaf of Bread (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Loaf of Bread. Illustration for Birthday Keepsake by H Wood Smith (James B Knapp)

Little Workers: The Bakers (colour litho)
8629548 Little Workers: The Bakers (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bakers)

The Baker (colour litho)
8650389 The Baker (colour litho) by Pletsch, Oskar (1830-88); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baker. Illustration for Buttercups)

Trussed and barded for the oven (b/w photo)
8657665 Trussed and barded for the oven (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trussed and barded for the oven)

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1660s. Creator: Ovens, Jürgen (1623-1678)
The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1660s. Private Collection

The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1660s. Creator: Ovens, Jürgen (1623-1678)
The Descent of the Holy Spirit, 1660s. Private Collection

World War 1: German bakery on the Western Front
3786973 World War 1: German bakery on the Western Front; (add.info.: World War 1: German bakery on the Western Front. American postcard)

A vignette depicting bread making (engraving)
7716338 A vignette depicting bread making (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

RMS Queen Mary, row of baker's ovens
A row of baker's ovens in RMS Queen Mary's catering department Date: 1930s

Japanese Bizen Ware Sacred Horse and Attendants - earthenware item dating back to the early 18th century, when ovens were established at Korakuen for firing pottery

Advert for Wellstood cooking ranges, from Smith and Wellstood. Date: 1932

Cookers and ovens, Kitchen cookers and ovens
7279436 Cookers and ovens, Kitchen cookers and ovens by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cookers and ovens, Kitchen cookers and ovens, Historical)

Sagittarius and Capricorn (engraving)
1700292 Sagittarius and Capricorn (engraving) by Le Rouge, Pierre (fl. late 15th century); (add.info.: Zodiac signs : Sagittarius and Capricorn (december) : months for making bread

Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel (colour litho)
2778204 Some border soldiers, a gap opened in the avalanche that blocked the access to a tunnel (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some border soldiers)

Title page of DE RE METALLICA, Georgius Agricola, 1621, dealing with the extraction and shaping of metals
7268495 Title page of DE RE METALLICA, Georgius Agricola, 1621, dealing with the extraction and shaping of metals by Agricola, Georgius (1494-1555); Bibliotheque municipale, Carcassonne

The bakers shop, detail (fresco)
LRI4664839 The bakers shop, detail (fresco) by Maestro Colin (fl.15th century); Castello di Issogne, Val d Aosta, Italy; (add.info.: Daily life in the Middle Ages)

Bread for the Soldier on Service, View of a Field Bakery (litho)
1592742 Bread for the Soldier on Service, View of a Field Bakery (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bread for the Soldier on Service)

La forge (To my friend Peyre, affectionate memory), 1893 (oil on wood)
JEB4857582 La forge (To my friend Peyre, affectionate memory), 1893 (oil on wood) by Garibaldi, Joseph (1863-1941); 40x32 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille

Dennis Ovens England Blue Square UKOpen 2009 Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England 05 June 2009 Date: 05 June 2009

Hayley Ovens 1500 Metres Norwich Union International Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, England 25 July 2004 Date: 25 July 2004

Oriental baker at the oven (engraving)
7192884 Oriental baker at the oven (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oriental baker at the oven)

Occupations, 16th Century (engraving)
7185728 Occupations, 16th Century (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Occupations: miller; baker; butcher; cook, 16th Century)

Working in a bakery (coloured engraving)
7201008 Working in a bakery (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Working in a bakery)

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Ovens have been an integral part of human civilization for centuries, serving as the heart of homes and communities. In Mexico, traditional adobe houses are often equipped with bake ovens, where families gather to prepare delicious meals that bring everyone together. Back in 1938, Mainstat gas cookers revolutionized cooking with their efficient design and reliable performance. This advert showcased the convenience they offered to households across the world. Industrialization brought about a smokey view filled with bottle ovens and kilns, depicting the rapid growth of manufacturing industries during that era. These they were essential in producing goods on a large scale. The culture of tea preparation from China also highlights the significance of ovens. The series of views captured the meticulous process involved in brewing this beloved beverage using specialized tea ovens. During World War I on the Western Front, German soldiers relied on mobile field bakeries equipped with ovens to provide fresh bread for troops amidst challenging conditions. These portable baking units played a crucial role in sustaining morale among soldiers. Baking a pie is an art form that requires precision and skill. Ovens serve as our trusty companions during this culinary journey, turning raw ingredients into mouthwatering delights that fill our homes with tantalizing aromas. Even grand vessels like RMS Queen Mary boasted rows of baker's ovens onboard to cater to passengers' cravings for freshly baked treats while sailing across vast oceans. These ovens ensured no one missed out on delectable pastries even at sea. Japanese Bizen Ware showcases sacred horse and attendants crafted using special kilns or "ovens. " This ancient pottery technique has been passed down through generations, preserving cultural heritage while creating stunning works of art. In 1932, Wellstood cooking ranges took center stage in kitchens worldwide as advertised by Smith and Wellstood. Their state-of-the-art designs transformed ordinary kitchens into culinary havens where creativity thrived within these modern-day ovens.