Rhubarb Collection

A bunch of Rhubarb - delicious with Birds Custard
A bunch of Rhubarb - delicious with Birds Hot Custard Sauce - featuring a recipe for Rhubarb Charlotte Date: 1915

Scene in the International Stores, Crediton, Devon, with two middle-aged women chatting in an aisle. The photograph dates from before decimalisation of the currency -- tins of peaches are priced at

Girl with Rhubarb C1880
A young girl carrying a large bunch of rhubarb under her arm

Least Flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) on rhubarb Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Rhubarb Light Blue
Alice Straker

Rhubarb, Rheum undulatum
5855137 Rhubarb, Rheum undulatum; (add.info.: Rhubarb, Rheum undulatum. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by William Clark and engraved on steel by Weddell from John Stephenson)

Rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum (Rheum undulatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr
FLO4564388 Rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum (Rheum undulatum). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Rhubarb, Rheum palmatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Clours
FLO4617513 Rhubarb, Rheum palmatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Clours and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London

Rhubarb (colour litho)
3117031 Rhubarb (colour litho); (add.info.: Rheum officinale, Rheum rhabarbarum Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Brazilian giant-rhubarb, Gunnera manicata. Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Linden's
FLO4663465 Brazilian giant-rhubarb, Gunnera manicata. Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Linden's l'Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1884.; (add.info.: Brazilian giant-rhubarb)

Still life with stoneware jug, 1878. Creator: Maria Vos
Still life with stoneware jug, 1878

For Rhubarb Forcing
Rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum, A small plant in front of four terracotta forcing pots beside a crumbly brick wall

Brazilian giant-rhubarb, Gunnera manicata. Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1884

Giant Howeed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) seen from wormaes-eye view, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) flowers seen below, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Rhubarb seller

Rhubarb Hawker Victorian period

Gathering Rhubarb
This painting shows a tall woman wearing a blue headscarf and dress, carrying a basket laden with rhubarb stalks, which has been loaded by the two figures nearby

Advert for Bird's Custard, highlighting its nutritional value when served with rhubarb. Date: 1932

Leaf vegetables, Herbes potageres
5324555 Leaf vegetables, Herbes potageres by Maubert, Louis Joseph Edouard (1806-1879); (add.info.: Leaf vegetables, Herbes potageres)

Something old and something new
Monique van Velzen

Still life vegetable
Monique van Velzen

Garden Vegetables, illustration from Garden Ways and Garden Days (colour litho)
IL274125 Garden Vegetables, illustration from Garden Ways and Garden Days (colour litho) by Muckley, Louis Fairfax (1862-1926); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Rhubarb and Young Girl at Sandalstrand (oil on canvas)
741765 Rhubarb and Young Girl at Sandalstrand (oil on canvas) by Astrup, Nikolai (1880-1928); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Rhubarb, 1928 (oil on canvas)
741777 Rhubarb, 1928 (oil on canvas) by Astrup, Nikolai (1880-1928); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

red squirrel standing under an Peony bud under rhubarb flowers
red squirrel is standing under an Peony bud under rhubarb flowers Date: 12-06-2018

Red squirrel and bullfinch with a rhubarb flower Date: 18-06-2018

Red squirrels with a rhubarb flower Date: 18-06-2018

red squirrels standing with a rhubarb flower Date: 18-06-2018

red squirrel holding an Peony bud under rhubarb flowers
red squirrel is holding an Peony bud under rhubarb flowers Date: 12-06-2018

red squirrel hanging from rhubarb flowers branches
red squirrel is hanging from rhubarb flowers branches Date: 12-06-2018

red squirrel standing on rhubarb flowers branches looking down
red squirrel is standing on rhubarb flowers branches looking down Date: 12-06-2018

red squirrels standing on rhubarb flowers branches
red squirrels are standing on rhubarb flowers branches Date: 12-06-2018

Japan, c. 1912: Enormous Bog-rhubarb, wild plant, Akita (photo)
6013053 Japan, c.1912: Enormous Bog-rhubarb, wild plant, Akita (photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enormous Bog-rhubarb, wild plant, Akita)

Rhubarb; Aloe; Gentian; Cajeput (coloured engraving)
6005377 Rhubarb; Aloe; Gentian; Cajeput (coloured engraving) by Fitch, W. (fl.1872); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rhubarb; Aloe; Gentian; Cajeput)

Vegetable Growers Guide: Rhubarb (colour litho)
6027073 Vegetable Growers Guide: Rhubarb (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rhubarb)

Comic postcard, Turnip, beans and rhubarb Date: 20th century

Still Life with a Bottle of Wine, Rhubarb and an upturned Basket of Apples on a Table
CH402254 Still Life with a Bottle of Wine, Rhubarb and an upturned Basket of Apples on a Table (oil on canvas) by Vollon, Antoine (1833-1900); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Officinal rhubarb, Rheum australe. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Weddell after a botanical illustration by Edward Dalton Smith from Robert Sweets The British Flower Garden, Ridgeway, London

Chinese rhubarb, Rheum officinale. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany, 1887

Leaf vegetables, Herbes potageres. Chard, Beta vulgaris, nettle, Urtica dioica, rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum, garden orache, Atriplex hortensis

Chinese rhubarb or rhubarb root, Rheum palmatum, Rhubarbe palmee. Handcoloured steel engraving by Debray after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Chinese rhubarb or da-huang, Rheum palmatum. Handcoloured lithograph by Henry Sowerby from Edward Hamiltons Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852

Giant rhubarb, Gunnera tinctoria
Chilean or giant rhubarb, Gunnera tinctoria (Gunnera scabra). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Noble rhubarb or Sikkim rhubarb, Rheum nobile. Illustration copied from a sketch by Joseph Dalton Hooker. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens

Rhubarb, Rheum palmatum. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst, London, 1816

True rhubarb, Rheum rhabarbarum, roots 1, flower 2, leaf outline 3, stalk exterior 4, stalk section 7, root sections 5, 6

English rhubarb, false rhubarb or rhapontic, Rheum rhaponticum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley

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"Rhubarb: A Delicious Pairing with Birds Custard" Indulge in the tangy goodness of rhubarb, perfectly complemented by a creamy serving of Birds Custard. This classic combination has been enjoyed for generations, tantalizing taste buds with its unique blend of flavors. Did you know that they are be grown in pots right here in the UK? Experience the joy of cultivating this versatile plant and enjoy fresh harvests from your own backyard. Step into history at the International Stores in Crediton, Devon, where scenes from the Victorian period come alive. Immerse yourself in a world where rhubarb sellers and hawkers roamed the streets, offering their vibrant produce to eager customers. Transport yourself back to c1880 as you admire an enchanting portrait of a young girl holding a bunch of rhubarb. Witness her connection to nature's bounty and appreciate how this humble vegetable has stood the test of time. Join us on a journey through time as we witness gatherings dedicated to harvesting rhubarb. Discover firsthand how communities came together to gather this prized ingredient for various culinary delights. In 1932, an advert showcased Bird's Custard alongside rhubarb, highlighting not only its deliciousness but also its nutritional value. Explore how these two ingredients create a wholesome treat that nourishes both body and soul. Marvel at nature's wonders with Brazilian giant-rhubarb (Gunnera manicata), showcasing its impressive size and beauty. Let it inspire you to explore new possibilities when incorporating rhubarb into your culinary creations. However, amidst all these marvels lies caution - beware Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) flowers seen below Noord-Holland landscapes. Appreciate nature's diversity while staying safe from potentially harmful plants like these. Whether you're enjoying traditional recipes or experimenting with innovative dishes, let rhubarb take center stage on your plate.