Stuffing Collection

Surgery Cures Stupidity
SATIRE:RESULTS OF ETHER - surgery as a cure-all: young mans stupidity cured by replacing straw head- stuffing with a brain!

Arabic food, dates stuffed with almonds paste, Middle East

Upholsterers at work, C V Smith factory, London
Upholsterers at work at Mr C V Smiths factory in Osnaburgh Street, Camden, London. Teams of men are assembling and stuffing long leather couches

Mattress-making, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Mattress-making, 1904

African American students in mattress-making class, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Alabama, 1902
African American students in mattress-making class, Tuskegee Institute, Tuskegee, Ala. 1902. [Young women learning upholstery and soft furnishing]

Les Gourmands, 1780-1820. 1780-1820. Creator: Anon
Les Gourmands, 1780-1820

Historiated initial V depicting a woman gutting a fish, from Historia Naturalis, by Pliny the Elder (vellum)
XIR125872 Historiated initial V depicting a woman gutting a fish, from Historia Naturalis, by Pliny the Elder (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Menu illustration: Sage and onions (colour litho)
6029950 Menu illustration: Sage and onions (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sage and onions)

Comic postcard, stuffing birds - taxidermist Date: 20th century

The process of upholstering a chair, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et
STC243949 The process of upholstering a chair, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

With the Nile Expedition (litho)
1050796 With the Nile Expedition (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Nile Expedition)

An upholsterers shop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243955 An upholsterers shop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Avarice in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c
STC227387 Avarice in the Kitchen, from a series of prints depicting the Seven Deadly Sins, c.1850 (colour litho) by Boilly

The manufacture of leather (litho)
6013557 The manufacture of leather (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The manufacture of leather)

Jumbo Stuffed (engraving)
1055255 Jumbo Stuffed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jumbo Stuffed. Illustration for The Graphic)

Making dolls: manufacturing ball joints and stuffing (chromolitho)
1093604 Making dolls: manufacturing ball joints and stuffing (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making dolls: manufacturing ball joints and stuffing)

SURGERY CURES STUPIDITY
SATIRE:RESULTS OF ETHER - surgery as a cure-all: young mans stupidity cured by replacing straw head- stuffing with a brain! Date: 1847

The Bird Stuffer, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Roast Turkey with potatoes and chestnuts

Christmas dinner consisting of roast turkey, roast potatoes, chipolatas and vegetables

Roast Chicken
A whole roast chicken served with stuffing balls and croutons Date: 1950s

Imam Bayildi, aubergines stuffed with onion, garlic, pine nuts and tomatoes, Turkish food, Turkey

Illustration of hands stuffing sack with barley straw next to a rock, the rock is then attached to the sack and submerged in pond, to prevent growth of algae

Getting their dead pet dog stuffed
Conversation overhead by sympathetic Old Lady " I ear your Billys dead, when are you goin tr bury im?" " We aint goin to bury im, we re goin ter ave im stuffed." Date: circa 1890s

Chicken breast fillet wrapped with bacon and stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese mixture sitting on baking sheet, straight out of the oven credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

The sausage department, Armours great packing house, Chicago, U. S. A. Men
The sausage department, Armours great packing house, Chicago, U.S.A. Men and boys stuffing sausage skins at two tables. photoprint on stereo card c1893

Man stuffing whole fish with lemon slices and thyme

Pressing stuffing into chicken breast fillet

Pancakes, filled with ham and cheese and mushrooms, view from above

Three Samosas, one slightly cracked showing vegetable stuffing

Using sausage stuffer to insert minced garlic and herb salami meat in casing

Pumpkin risotto stuffed into small pumpkin, close up

Making ravioli, brushing the edges of the pasta with water

Spreading garlic and rosemary stuffing on loin of pork, using spatula, close-up

Three sushi rolls

Sausagemeat stuffing, flavoured with sage and cranberries, in ovenproof dish, with spoon, close-up

Chef using spoon to put wild rice stuffing inside green pepper

Hand placing spinach and ricotta filling onto pasta sheet, using a spoon, close-up

Steak and kidney pudding with stuffing showing, on a plate, close-up

Tortelloni pasta parcels being hand-sealed

Person filling meat in sausage casing through meat grinder

Beef burger in a seseme bun, stuffed with cucumber, tomato, lettuce and cheese, served on a green napkin

Stuffing sardines

Holding raw chicken at one end and stuffing with the other

Baguette sandwich stuffed with ham, tomatoes and lettuce leaves, on a white plate with blue pattern around edges, view from above

Sheets of fresh pasta with spinach and ricotta filling placed on top

Pita pocket stuffed with Chicken Tikka and Raita sauce, salad garnish

Tortelloni stuffing being spooned over rolled pasta dough square

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"Stuffing: A Timeless Culinary Delight and Artistic Craftsmanship" From the ancient Arabic delicacy of dates stuffed with almond paste to the mouthwatering Middle Eastern cuisine, it has been a culinary tradition that transcends time, and is a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of cultures around the world. But stuffing goes beyond just food; it extends into various realms of artistry and craftsmanship. In London's C V Smith factory, skilled upholsterers meticulously work on stuffing furniture, ensuring comfort and elegance in every piece. Their expertise transforms simple materials into luxurious masterpieces. Even centuries ago, artists captured the essence in their works. Les Gourmands, an anonymous creator from 1780-1820, depicted sumptuous feasts where delectable dishes were filled with tantalizing flavors. Meanwhile, Pliny the Elder's Historia Naturalis showcased a historiated initial V featuring a woman skillfully gutting a fish - perhaps preparing it for stuffing. The allure also found its way onto menu illustrations like sage and onions - vibrant colors bringing these savory ingredients to life. And let's not forget about humor; comic postcards from the 20th century playfully portrayed taxidermists expertly "stuffing" birds as part of their craft. Beyond gastronomy and artistry lies practicality too. The Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers shed light on how chairs are upholstered through an intricate process involving layers upon layers of carefully placed padding material - truly an amalgamation of science and creativity. As we delve deeper into history, we discover that even during expeditions along the Nile River or inside bustling upholsterer shops, people have always recognized the importance of proper stuffing techniques for both comfort and durability. However diverse its applications may be - whether seen in Anon's depiction of Avarice in the Kitchen or lithographs showcasing the manufacture of leather.