Pine Apple Collection

Queen Pineapple / Gardener
A queen pineapple Date: 1871

MALAYA: PLANTATION, 1931. The Market of the Garden Tropics - Malayan Pineapples. British Empire Marketing Board Poster, 1931

Fruit Desserts (1890)
Dessert fruits, including ginger and olives

Charles II Pineapple
Rose gardener at Dawney Court, Buckinghamshire, presents Charles II with the first pineapple grown in England

Trinidad and Tobago - Pineapple Plant Date: 1909

Selection of fruit, part of a healthy diet

HAWAII: PINEAPPLE HARVEST. Farmers on a pineapple plantation in Hawaii, early 20th century

Tinned Pineapple
A can of St Michael brand Pineapple

Greenhouse cultivation of pineapple, Faja da Baixo, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal, Europe

Trinidad Postman
A postman in the (then) British colony of Trinidad is offered a pineapple by a grateful recipient of mail

Pine-apple (engraving)
7183172 Pine-apple (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pine-apple. Illustration for Pictures of Travel, Central America (T Nelson)

Pineapple (engraving)
7147661 Pineapple (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pineapple. Illustration from Festkalender in Bildern und Liedern (Herderische Verlagshandlung)

The Language of Vegetables and Fruit (colour litho)
7151101 The Language of Vegetables and Fruit (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Language of Vegetables and Fruit)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ananas; Pine-apple (engraving)
7194671 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ananas; Pine-apple (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ananas; Pine-apple)

Languarge of love and fruit (colour litho)
7200538 Languarge of love and fruit (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Languarge of love and fruit. Postcard, early 20th Century.); © Look and Learn

The Pine Apple (b / w photo)
2813536 The Pine Apple (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pine Apple)

Pineapple plant with fruit

AGRI2A-00032
Tropical fruits. Printed color French lithograph (key available)

Sun loungers on a canopied deck beside the swimming pool at Uplands Homestead

Pineapple field at dusk on the Hawaiian island of Oahu

Mexico, Guanajuato State, Leon. Mountaintop Sanctuary of Christo Rey-Fruitcups for sale

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, seafood for sale at market, near Ipanema Beach

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, pineapple for sale at market, near Ipanema Beach

French Polynesia. Tropical drinks with pineapple garnish

French Polynesia. Tropical drink with pineapple garnish

Tropical fruit on Praslin Island (MR)

Drinks offered at Fregate Resort island

MEXICO: STILL LIFE. Still life painting by a Mexican artist

(Ananas comosus). Watercolor, c1585, by John White
BOTANY: PINEAPPLE, 1585. (Ananas comosus). Watercolor, c1585, by John White

PINEAPPLE, 1789. Sugarloaf pineapple. Copper engraving from John Abercrombies The Hot-House Gardner, London, 1789

LONDON: PINEAPPLE VENDOR. Pineapples, a penny a slice. Wood engraving, English, 1845

BOTANY: PINEAPPLE. Ananas comosus. Wood engraving, 19th century

Colourful cocktails by the pool, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Tanglin Road - Singapore - named after the home of William Napier (a 19th century lawyer and newspaper editor), which was called Tang Leng. Date: circa 1910s

An American pineapple, of the kind the Axis finds hard to digest, is ready to leave the hand of an infantryman in training at Fort Belvoir, Va. American soldiers make good grenade throwers

Colour plate, Art Gout Beaute, 1924

Basket of fruit
A brightly coloured basket of fruit, containg among other things, grapes, apples, oranges, cherries and pineapple, hangs by a ribbon from a flowering tree. 1937

Gammon & Pineapple
Gammon, ham, chips and peas, garnished with tomato. Date: 1980s

Lambeth Bridge Columns
The columns at each end of Lambeth Bridge, London, with their distinctive pineapple embellishments. The bridge was opened by King George V on 12 July 1932. Date: opened 12 July 1932

Sri Lanka - Fruit Seller
A Fruit Shop in Sri Lanka Date: 1932

Slicing a pineapple

Assorted fruit
MODEL RELEASED. Assorted fruit. Woman looking a bowl of assorted fruit including a pineapple, oranges and grapes

Pineapple and oranges. Pineapple (Ananas sp.) and oranges (Citrus sinensis) are good sources of dietary fibre and vitamin C

Assorted fresh fruit

Sliced pineapple

Genetically modified fruit hybrid, conceptual computer artwork. This represents a pineapple and orange hybrid formed by genetic modification, the removal

White pineapple. Close-up of the skin of a pineapple that has been painted white

Pineapple, 16th century artwork. This is thought to be the first European illustration of a pineapple. It is a woodcut from the book L histoire naturelle et generalle des Indes (Paris)

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"Discover the Queen Pineapple - A Gardener's Delight. " Step into the enchanting world of pineapples, where history and flavor intertwine. In 1931, Malaya boasted a thriving pineapple plantation, captivating the taste buds with its tropical wonders. The British Empire Marketing Board Poster showcased this vibrant market of garden tropics, highlighting the irresistible allure of Malayan Pineapples. Even in 1890, fruit desserts were elevated to new heights with the inclusion of this exotic delight. Known as Charles II Pineapple, it added a regal touch to any culinary creation. From Trinidad and Tobago's lush pineapple plantations to Hawaii's early 20th-century harvests by dedicated farmers, these fruits have always been an integral part of our healthy diet. Tinned pineapple brought convenience and sweetness straight from nature's bounty to our tables. Meanwhile, greenhouse cultivation on Sao Miguel Island in Azores demonstrated mankind's ingenuity in nurturing these golden gems year-round. Intricate engravings immortalized their unique beauty – whether it be a postman delivering joy through Trinidad or simply capturing their essence in artistry. These engravings remind us that pineapples are not just fruits; they are symbols of hospitality and warmth. So next time you savor a slice of juicy pineapple or indulge in a refreshing tropical cocktail garnished with this delightful fruit, remember its rich heritage spanning continents and cultures alike. Let each bite transport you to sun-kissed plantations and picturesque landscapes where pineapples reign supreme – truly nature's sweetest gift.