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"Spoon: A Journey through Time and Culture" Discover the fascinating history of the spoon

Background imageSpoon Collection: Sutton Hoo treasure

Sutton Hoo treasure
A double-page spread relating to the Anglo-Saxon ship burial ground discovered at Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. it was filled with many priceless treasures, a few of which are shown here

Background imageSpoon Collection: Advert for Cadburys cup chocolate

Advert for Cadburys cup chocolate
Hot Chololate instantly by simply shaking the soft flakes into a cup of boiling hot milk. 1930

Background imageSpoon Collection: Famous food of New Orleans, beignets and chicory coffee at Cafe Du Monde, New Orleans

Famous food of New Orleans, beignets and chicory coffee at Cafe Du Monde, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, North America

Background imageSpoon Collection: Advertisement for Mappin Brothers, Queens Works, corner of Pond Street / Bakers Hill

Advertisement for Mappin Brothers, Queens Works, corner of Pond Street / Bakers Hill
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

Background imageSpoon Collection: Argentina, Ushuaia. Typical calabash gourd cups for mate (aka chimarrao or cimarron)

Argentina, Ushuaia. Typical calabash gourd cups for mate (aka chimarrao or cimarron)
Typical calabash gourd cups for mate, Ushuaia Province, Argentina

Background imageSpoon Collection: France, Lyon, Ricotta-Eaters

France, Lyon, Ricotta-Eaters
Vincenzo Campi (1536-1591), The Ricotta-Eaters

Background imageSpoon Collection: Wagner / Gill / Ring Cycle

Wagner / Gill / Ring Cycle
RICHARD WAGNER German composer in a satirical comment on his four-part opera cycle, Der Ring des Nibelungen

Background imageSpoon Collection: Turkish Tea

Turkish Tea, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

Background imageSpoon Collection: Worcester Sauce Advert

Worcester Sauce Advert
Two children tempt a small dog with a spoon of Lea & Perrins Original Worcestershire Sauce

Background imageSpoon Collection: Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle

Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle, the cow jumped over the moon, the little dog laughed to see such sport, and the dish ran away with the spoon

Background imageSpoon Collection: Playing with Cake Mix

Playing with Cake Mix
A little girl plays with the cake mix with a wooden spoon

Background imageSpoon Collection: Spoon swallowed by a dog, X-ray

Spoon swallowed by a dog, X-ray
Spoon swallowed by a dog, coloured X-ray

Background imageSpoon Collection: Turkish tea served in the typical tulip shaped glass

Turkish tea served in the typical tulip shaped glass

Background imageSpoon Collection: The Purifying Pot of the Jacobins, 1793 (coloured engraving)

The Purifying Pot of the Jacobins, 1793 (coloured engraving)
XIR159035 The Purifying Pot of the Jacobins, 1793 (coloured engraving) by Henriquez, Benoit Louis (1732-1806); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageSpoon Collection: Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)

Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
1197530 Brotherly Affection; Affetto fraterno, c. 1900 (oil on canvas) by Chierici, Gaetano (1838-1920); 33x42 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageSpoon Collection: Spoon in the form of a nude girl swimming with a rectangular basin in front of her, c

Spoon in the form of a nude girl swimming with a rectangular basin in front of her, c
1216367 Spoon in the form of a nude girl swimming with a rectangular basin in front of her, c.900-300 BC (faience) by Egyptian; length: 11 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageSpoon Collection: The Crown Regalia - 1953 Coronation

The Crown Regalia - 1953 Coronation
Illustrations of the Crown Regalia, along with descriptions of their individual roles in the Coronation ceremony. Includes the Crown of St

Background imageSpoon Collection: Harissa (hot chilli sauce), a common ingredient in meat or fish stews with vegetables

Harissa (hot chilli sauce), a common ingredient in meat or fish stews with vegetables and as a flavoring for couscous, North Africa, Africa

Background imageSpoon Collection: Spoons & Spices

Spoons & Spices
Sumit Dhuper

Background imageSpoon Collection: The Cook, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel

The Cook, 1930. Artist: John Tenniel
The Cook, 1930. The Cook from Lewis Carrolls (1832-1898) Alice in Wonderland. After an illustration by John Tenniel (1820-1914) colour printed by Edward Evans (1826-1905)

Background imageSpoon Collection: Susi - with girl, mixing bowl and kitten

Susi - with girl, mixing bowl and kitten. 1950s

Background imageSpoon Collection: Assorted pasta

Assorted pasta

Background imageSpoon Collection: Borscht, a traditional Russian beetroot soup, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Borscht, a traditional Russian beetroot soup, Moscow, Russia, Europe

Background imageSpoon Collection: Cup of steaming coffee

Cup of steaming coffee

Background imageSpoon Collection: State regalia kept at the Tower of London including St. Edwards crown

State regalia kept at the Tower of London including St. Edwards crown, the Imperial State Crown, the Sword of State, orb, sceptre, anointing spoon and mace. Date: 1920

Background imageSpoon Collection: Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho)

Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho)
6029942 Menu illustration: Mustard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mustard. Menu illustration published by Marcus Ward, late 19th century)

Background imageSpoon Collection: And now... ? Eat? Part 1

And now... ? Eat? Part 1
Wieteke de Kogel

Background imageSpoon Collection: China cup and saucer on a German greetings postcard

China cup and saucer on a German greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageSpoon Collection: Retro Large Multi Tool Folding Pocket Knife Fork S

Retro Large Multi Tool Folding Pocket Knife Fork S
UNITED STATES - Circa 1960s: Retro Large Multi Tool Folding Pocket Knife Fork Spoon Scissors Saw Can Opener Corkscrew Screwdriver Awl. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Background imageSpoon Collection: Hey Diddle Diddle

Hey Diddle Diddle
The artist has got cow, cat, fiddle, dish, spoon and dog into his picture, but the connection between them remains obscure

Background imageSpoon Collection: Spices for sale in Mapusa Spice Market, Goa, India, Asia

Spices for sale in Mapusa Spice Market, Goa, India, Asia

Background imageSpoon Collection: Advert for Harrods silverware 1937

Advert for Harrods silverware 1937
Advertisement for siverware for Harrods to celebrate the Coronation Year including Silver- salver, entree dish, hot water jug, coaster, asparagus tongs, pair of candlesticks

Background imageSpoon Collection: Goji berries and juice

Goji berries and juice. Spoon of dried goji berries (Lycium sp.) next to a glass of juice made from the fruit. This fruit is used in Chinese medicine

Background imageSpoon Collection: Cappuccino

Cappuccino. This is a coffee-based drink made from espresso, hot milk, and steamed-milk foam

Background imageSpoon Collection: Neapolitan coffee, Neapolitan coffee machine and coffee grinder, Naples

Neapolitan coffee, Neapolitan coffee machine and coffee grinder, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Background imageSpoon Collection: A dye trader offers his brightly coloured wares in a roadside stall in Kathmandu

A dye trader offers his brightly coloured wares in a roadside stall in Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Background imageSpoon Collection: Ice cream and coffee

Ice cream and coffee
Julia Ramiro

Background imageSpoon Collection: Colorful Dessert Setting

Colorful Dessert Setting
Julia Ramiro

Background imageSpoon Collection: Sweet dreams

Sweet dreams
Wieteke de Kogel

Background imageSpoon Collection: Peek a boo!

Peek a boo!
Wieteke de Kogel

Background imageSpoon Collection: Black sunflower

Black sunflower
Wieteke de Kogel

Background imageSpoon Collection: Pacman

Pacman
Wieteke de Kogel

Background imageSpoon Collection: Ice cream and coffee

Ice cream and coffee
Julia Ramiro

Background imageSpoon Collection: Colorful Dessert Setting

Colorful Dessert Setting
Julia Ramiro

Background imageSpoon Collection: Ice cream and coffee

Ice cream and coffee
Julia Ramiro

Background imageSpoon Collection: Colorful Dessert Setting

Colorful Dessert Setting
Julia Ramiro

Background imageSpoon Collection: Elk-horn spoons-Tolowa, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Elk-horn spoons-Tolowa, c1923. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Elk-horn spoons-Tolowa, c1923

Background imageSpoon Collection: Ice cream and coffee

Ice cream and coffee
Julia Ramiro



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"Spoon: A Journey through Time and Culture" Discover the fascinating history of the spoon, from its humble beginnings to its iconic status in various cultures around the world. Starting with the Sutton Hoo treasure, where a beautifully crafted spoon was unearthed alongside other precious artifacts, we delve into the ancient origins of this everyday utensil. In New Orleans, indulge in the famous beignets and chicory coffee at Cafe Du Monde, where they are essential for savoring every delectable bite. Travel back to 19th-century England with an advertisement for Mappin Brothers' Queens Works on Pond Street/Bakers Hill, showcasing their exquisite silverware collection that includes elegant spoons fit for royalty. Venturing south to Argentina's Ushuaia, discover typical calabash gourd cups used for mate drinking rituals - a cultural tradition known as chimarrao or cimarron - where spoons play an integral role in preparing and sharing this beloved beverage. Immerse yourself in Wagner's epic Ring Cycle opera series that features a mystical golden spoon as one of its enchanting props, captivating audiences worldwide. Journey to Lyon, France where ricotta-eaters gather around tables adorned with delicate porcelain spoons to relish this creamy delicacy that has become synonymous with French gastronomy. Indulge your sweet tooth with Cadbury's cup chocolate as you reminisce about their nostalgic advertisements featuring smiling faces enjoying every last drop using their trusty spoons. Sip on traditional Turkish tea served in charming tulip-shaped glasses accompanied by dainty teaspoons while immersing yourself in Turkey's rich tea-drinking culture. Remember those classic Worcester Sauce adverts that showcased how a simple sprinkle can transform any dish into culinary perfection? Well now imagine it being stirred effortlessly by a trusty spoon.