Whitebait Collection

A Decided Catch by William Heath Robinson
The Whitebait cycle, an ingenious contraption necessitated by the exorbitant charges for hire of boats at the seaside this season

Marinated Whitebait, Paxos, The Ionian Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Whitebait and Greek Salad, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Seaside lunch, Teignmouth, Devon, UK

Cartoon, Retribution, or the Greenwich Dinner, with Lord Palmerston, Liberal Prime Minister (L) and Lord John Russell, Liberal Foreign Secretary (R)

Bowl with White-Baits and Plum Blossoms, 19th century. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Bowl with White-Baits and Plum Blossoms, 19th century

Whitebait server, 1862 (silver)
1072376 Whitebait server, 1862 (silver) by American School, (19th century); 4.4x6.3x28.5 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: William Gale and Son (1850-1870) American); gift of Dr

The Fish Dinner (engraving)
668354 The Fish Dinner (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fish Dinner. Illustration for John Leechs Pictures of Life and Character (c 1890)

Rolled Brown Bread and Butter, for Whitebait, etc (colour litho)
2800084 Rolled Brown Bread and Butter, for Whitebait, etc (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rolled Brown Bread and Butter, for Whitebait, etc)

Cartoon, The Whitebait Dinner... at Greenwich
Cartoon, The Whitebait Dinner; or, Parties at Greenwich -- rival politicians encounter each other at the traditional summertime Whitebait Dinner in Greenwich, SE London

The brown bread-and-butter method of cinematographing whitebait in their native haunts (litho)
6021296 The brown bread-and-butter method of cinematographing whitebait in their native haunts (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

1849, Blackwall showing the public dining on whitebait (engraving)
2809927 1849, Blackwall showing the public dining on whitebait (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1849, Blackwall showing the public dining on whitebait)

Fish and seafood dishes (colour litho)
960332 Fish and seafood dishes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish and seafood dishes. Plate II of Household Management.); © Look and Learn

Allis shad, Alosa alosa (White bait, Clupea alosa). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614648 Allis shad, Alosa alosa (White bait, Clupea alosa). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Our Fishing Industries, Whitebait Fishing (engraving)
1107139 Our Fishing Industries, Whitebait Fishing (engraving) by Craft, Percy Robert (1856-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Fishing Industries, Whitebait Fishing)

Fish (chromolitho)
3649862 Fish (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish. Illustration for Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management (Ward Lock, 1906).); © Look and Learn

Whitebait, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen &
Whitebait, from the Fish from American Waters series (N8) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1889

Whitebait, from Fish from American Waters series (N39) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1889

The Epicure who detected a Minnow by H. M. Bateman
The Epicure Who Detected a Minnow in the Whitebait by H. M. Batemen. An arrogant diner, irate to discover a minnow amongst his plate of whitebait, demands the ma e d rectifies the situation

Herring - Great Barrier Reef
VT-2343 HERRING - Shoal Great Barrier Reef, Australia Valerie & Ron Taylor Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A Sea Bass catching whitebait
A superb painting by Malcolm Greensmith of a Sea Bass, wheeling to catch a whitebait, its spiney dorsal fin raised in agressive pose

Fried whitebait on kitchen paper in bowl, close-up

Atherina presbyter and Atherina boyeri
Atherina presbyter, also known as Silverside, Smelt and Sand Smelt, and the larger Atherina boyeri, also known as Big-Scale Sand Smelt and Boiers Atherine. Date: 1864

Whitebait Fish American Waters series N8 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands
Artokoloro

Whitebait Fish American Waters series N39 Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
Artokoloro

Picture No. 10850642
FISHING - Seining a Herring weir Date:

Picture No. 10870866
Commom Tern - Holidaymakers looking at Terns fishing for Whitebait (Sterna hirundo) Date:

Fried whitebait on bed of green salad with tomato and bread rolls

Freshly caught fish, including, from top to bottom, Sardines, Sea Bream, Sea Bass, Whitebait and Red Mullet, and a piece of Salt Cod, side view

Fried whitebait, served with sliced bread and butter

Plate of Friture de la Loire, deep-fried whitebait served with lemon slices, view from above

Sprats C014 / 1518
Sprats

Salisbury at Greenwich
Lord Salisbury salutes the crowd as he arrives for the traditional whitebait dinner at The Ship

Greenwich Smokers C19
Gentlemen (under the influence of white bait) enjoy a relaxing smoke by the Thames after a convivial meal in Greenwich

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"Delightful Delicacy: Exploring the World of Whitebait" Indulge in a culinary adventure with whitebait, a delectable treat that has captured the hearts and taste buds of food enthusiasts worldwide. From whimsical cartoons like "A Decided Catch by William Heath Robinson" to humorous illustrations such as "The Epicure who detected a Minnow by H. M. Bateman, " this tiny fish has made its mark on popular culture. Embark on a gastronomic journey to Greece, where marinated whitebait is savored alongside traditional Greek salad, transporting you to the sun-kissed shores of Paxos in the Ionian Islands. Immerse yourself in Mediterranean flavors as you relish this delicacy amidst the breathtaking beauty of Crete's Greek Islands. For those seeking seaside bliss closer to home, picture yourself enjoying a leisurely lunch in Teignmouth, Devon, UK - savoring crispy whitebait while listening to waves crashing against the shore. Discover how even art pays homage to these petite wonders; admire Kubo Shunman's 19th-century masterpiece "Bowl with White-Baits and Plum Blossoms, " showcasing their delicate allure. Marvel at an exquisite silver whitebait server from 1862 or delve into engravings like "The Fish Dinner, " capturing moments shared over plates brimming with these little treasures. Uncover unique techniques used throughout history - witness cinematography meet cuisine through lithographs like "The brown bread-and-butter method of cinematographing whitebait in their native haunts. " Experience firsthand how rolled brown bread and butter perfectly complement these tiny delights. As you indulge in this culinary delight known as whitebait, let your taste buds be transported across continents and centuries. Whether it be through art or mouthwatering dishes enjoyed along picturesque coastlines, embrace the magic that lies within each bite of this extraordinary delicacy.