Tiffin Collection

The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Tiffin in the Jungle...1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales in the Terai: Tiffin in the Jungle, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. The future King Edward VII in...the Terai, or forest wilderness, on the frontier of Nepaul

A meal with friends in the drawing room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899?). Creator: Frederick S. Pray
A meal with friends in the drawing room, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899?). Group portrait shows people seated at the dining table, which has been brought into the drawing room

Tiffin lunch boxes being delivered by bicycle, Mumbai, India

Chinese workmen at tiffin (a light afternoon snack) - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts Date: circa 1910

Break during idol preparation
Souvik Banerjee

Reminiscences of the Nepaul Terai (engraving)
1059270 Reminiscences of the Nepaul Terai (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reminiscences of the Nepaul Terai)

Life on a Chinese Houseboat (engraving)
1046509 Life on a Chinese Houseboat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life on a Chinese Houseboat)

The English in India (woodcut)
XJF130622 The English in India (woodcut) by Indian School, (19th century); Private Collection; Indian, out of copyright

The Last Shell, Ladysmith, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho)
BAL143074 The Last Shell, Ladysmith, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho) by Captain Clive Dixon (fl.1900); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Northumberland Football Team: Glass, Tiffin, Bell, Jardine, Armstrong, Campbell, Endean, Ryce, Redpath, Baty, Hindmarsh, Simm, Patten, Macauley. 1890s

The Indian Relief Trooping Season, passing through the Suez Canal (engraving)
1036383 The Indian Relief Trooping Season, passing through the Suez Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Relief Trooping Season)

The Major and I go out Shooting (engraving)
1059214 The Major and I go out Shooting (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Major and I go out Shooting)

A South African Gold-Field, Witwatersrand, Transvaal (engraving)
1595980 A South African Gold-Field, Witwatersrand, Transvaal (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: A South African Gold-Field, Witwatersrand)

The Expedition to Grenada to Observe the Recent Eclipse of the Sun (engraving)
1055062 The Expedition to Grenada to Observe the Recent Eclipse of the Sun (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The End of the Afghan War, Tiffin with an Afghan Chief at Gandamak (engraving)
1058935 The End of the Afghan War, Tiffin with an Afghan Chief at Gandamak (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the Afghan War)

The Prince of Wales in the Terai, Tiffin in the Jungle (engraving)
1105961 The Prince of Wales in the Terai, Tiffin in the Jungle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in the Terai, Tiffin in the Jungle)

The British Legation at Peking, now destroyed by Chinese guns (b / w photo)
6003685 The British Legation at Peking, now destroyed by Chinese guns (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Legation at Peking)

The Cultivation of Art in the Far East (engraving)
1055814 The Cultivation of Art in the Far East (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cultivation of Art in the Far East)

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Vital Foods dabbawalla tiffin or lunchbox carrier, loading his bicycle at Churchgate station prior to doing his morning delivery round

Parliament House, Brisbane, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Parliament House, Brisbane, 1901. Following controversy and indecision, plans by Charles Tiffin were selected, on 14 July 1865 the foundation stone was laid by Sir George Bowen

Scene of a fire at Tiffin Girls School, Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames

India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer. Woman in traditional dress holding lunch boxes

Source Size = 3789 x 2165
The Indian Relief Trooping Season, Passing through the Suez Canal: the Quiet Time after Tiffin

A Buck-Hunting Excursion in South Africa: Tiffin in the Bush

The Mayor and I Go out Shooting: a Bison Run, I am in for it Again; Tiffin: the Best Part of the Business

REMINISCENCES OF THE NEPAUL TERAI, 1876: 1. Hunting on a Cuddy Elephant
REMINISCENCES OF THE NEPAUL TERAI, 1876: 1. Hunting on a " Cuddy" Elephant. 2. Clearing a Way for the Prince. 3. Tiffin in the Jungle. 4. Camp Followers. 5. News from Home. 6

A Buck-Hunting Excursion in South Africa: Tiffin in the Bush

Tiffin Girls School, aerial ladder platform in use
An aerial ladder platform in use as a water tower during firefighting operations at a fire at Tiffin Girls School, Richmond Road, Kingston upon Thames

Tiffin on the lawns at New Delhi
A Viceregal garden party, one of the social wonders of the East, taking place on February 10th 1931

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"Tiffin: A Cultural Melting Pot in Mumbai" In the bustling streets of Mumbai, amidst the chaos and vibrancy, a unique tradition unfolds every day during lunchtime. Chinese workmen gather at their favorite tiffin spots to indulge in a culinary delight known as "tiffin. " These delectable meals are delivered with precision by nimble cyclists navigating through the city's labyrinthine alleys. As the midday sun beats down on the city, craftsmen take a break from meticulously preparing idols for upcoming festivals. They eagerly unwrap their tiffin lunch boxes, revealing an array of flavors that reflect Mumbai's diverse heritage. From fragrant curries to crispy noodles, each bite is a testament to centuries-old culinary traditions brought by immigrants who made this metropolis their home. While savoring these mouthwatering dishes, memories flood back from distant lands like Nepaul Terai and China's houseboats. Engravings depicting life on these foreign shores transport them momentarily away from the chaotic present into nostalgic reverie. The English influence is also evident in this cosmopolitan cityscape; woodcuts depict scenes of colonial India where British officers partake in tiffins alongside locals – bridging cultural gaps one meal at a time. Meanwhile, Ladysmith's Leaguer reminds us of historical events that shaped nations and tested human resilience. Beyond borders and cultures lies another passion shared by all - football. The Northumberland Football Team gathers around during breaks to refuel with hearty tiffins before returning to conquer fields with unwavering determination. Even faraway lands like Transvaal witness the allure culture as South African gold miners relish these flavorful meals between arduous shifts deep underground. And not even scientific expeditions can resist its charm; engravings capture astronomers indulging in tiffins while observing celestial wonders during eclipses or traversing uncharted territories like Grenada.