Cocoa Pods Collection

Cricket field, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho)
7172124 Cricket field, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricket field, Bournville, Birmingham)

Reichardt Kakaowerk, Wandsbek, cocoa bean warehouse with bag transport system, Hamburg, Germany, postcard with text
2 people, accurate, arts, cacao bean, cacao beans, card, cards, cocoa, cocoa fruit, cocoa fruits, cocoa pods, congratulation, congratulations, congratulations card, congratulations note card, copy

Bananas and coconuts (colour litho)
7151130 Bananas and coconuts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Advertisements for Frys chocolate and cocoa (litho)
7157205 Advertisements for Frys chocolate and cocoa (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisements for Frys chocolate and cocoa)

Women Cadburys workers enoying their leisure time and waterfall, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho)
7172130 Women Cadburys workers enoying their leisure time and waterfall, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho) by English School

Harvesting cocoa pods (chromolitho)
7172127 Harvesting cocoa pods (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvesting cocoa pods)

Cocoa curing house, Grenada (engraving)
7172116 Cocoa curing house, Grenada (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa curing house, Grenada)

South American Indian with a chocolate pot, drinking cup and stirrer (molinet) (engraving)
7172112 South American Indian with a chocolate pot, drinking cup and stirrer (molinet) (engraving) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisements for Frys cocoa (litho)
7157208 Advertisements for Frys cocoa (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisements for Frys cocoa)

Cocoa tree shaded by a larger neighbouring tree (engraving)
7172118 Cocoa tree shaded by a larger neighbouring tree (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa tree shaded by a larger neighbouring tree)

Cocoa pod, leaves and flower (engraving)
7172117 Cocoa pod, leaves and flower (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa pod, leaves and flower)

Vanilla aromatica (engraving)
7172108 Vanilla aromatica (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vanilla aromatica)

Cadburys workers cottages and country lane, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho)
7172126 Cadburys workers cottages and country lane, Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cadburys workers cottages and country lane)

Women relaxing in a quiet corner of Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho)
7172125 Women relaxing in a quiet corner of Bournville, Birmingham (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women relaxing in a quiet corner of Bournville)

Cocoa-Nut and Plantain-Trees (engraving)
7183153 Cocoa-Nut and Plantain-Trees (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa-Nut and Plantain-Trees)

South America: The cacao-tree (engraving)
7186704 South America: The cacao-tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The cacao-tree)

Cocoa plantation, Trinidad (chromolitho)
7172128 Cocoa plantation, Trinidad (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa plantation, Trinidad)

Large melangeur with heavy granite crushing rolls, Cadburys chocolate works, Bournville, Birmingham (b / w photo)
7172123 Large melangeur with heavy granite crushing rolls, Cadburys chocolate works, Bournville, Birmingham (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Implements for harvesting cocoa pods (engraving)
7172114 Implements for harvesting cocoa pods (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Implements for harvesting cocoa pods)

Cocoa adulterated with arrowroot containing potato starch, viewed through a microscope (engraving)
7172107 Cocoa adulterated with arrowroot containing potato starch, viewed through a microscope (engraving) by English School

Cocoa flowers and pods, showing inside of a pod (chromolitho)
7172129 Cocoa flowers and pods, showing inside of a pod (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa flowers and pods, showing inside of a pod)

1 ton steam roaster, Cadburys chocolate works, Bournville, Birmingham (b / w photo)
7172122 1 ton steam roaster, Cadburys chocolate works, Bournville, Birmingham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1 ton steam roaster)

Cocoa tree (engraving)
7172120 Cocoa tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa tree. Illustration from Cocoa: All About It, by Historicus (Sampson Low, Marston & Company)

Men drinking coffee, tea and chocolate (engraving)
7172109 Men drinking coffee, tea and chocolate (engraving) by French School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men drinking coffee, tea and chocolate)

Anna Fry & Sons patent cocoa, late 18th Century (litho)
7157199 Anna Fry & Sons patent cocoa, late 18th Century (litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anna Fry & Sons patent cocoa, late 18th Century)

The Cacao-Tree and Fruit (engraving)
7183175 The Cacao-Tree and Fruit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cacao-Tree and Fruit)

The Worlds Commodities, 3 Rice, Oats, Barley and Cocoa (colour litho)
7169513 The Worlds Commodities, 3 Rice, Oats, Barley and Cocoa (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Worlds Commodities, 3 Rice, Oats)

Leaves, flowers and fruit of the cocoa tree (engraving)
7172119 Leaves, flowers and fruit of the cocoa tree (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaves, flowers and fruit of the cocoa tree)

Cocoa pods growing on a tree, Trinidad (chromolitho)
7172135 Cocoa pods growing on a tree, Trinidad (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa pods growing on a tree, Trinidad)

Casket of chocolate being handed to Neptune to be made known to the countries of the World (engraving)
7172131 Casket of chocolate being handed to Neptune to be made known to the countries of the World (engraving) by European School

Grinding mills, Cadburys chocolate works, Bournville, Birmingham (b / w photo)
7172121 Grinding mills, Cadburys chocolate works, Bournville, Birmingham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grinding mills, Cadburys chocolate works)

Pure decorticated cocoa viewed through a microscope (engraving)
7172106 Pure decorticated cocoa viewed through a microscope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pure decorticated cocoa viewed through a microscope)

Scene in a cocoa plantation (colour litho)
3620818 Scene in a cocoa plantation (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in a cocoa plantation. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Extracting the Beans from Cocoa Pods, Trinidad (b / w photo)
6013151 Extracting the Beans from Cocoa Pods, Trinidad (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Extracting the Beans from Cocoa Pods, Trinidad)

Market stall, Grenada. Woman selling food and souveniers to tourists in the West Indies. Included on her stall are cocoa pods (lower right), nutmeg (lower left)

Cocoa pods growing on the branch of a cacao or chocolate tree (Theobroma cacao). The pods contain the cocoa beans (seeds) from which chocolate is made

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"Cocoa Pods: A Glimpse into the Historic World of Chocolate Production" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world with this digital reproduction of a historic postcard, dating back to circa 1910. The postcard showcases Reichardt Kakaowerk, Wandsbek, a renowned cocoa bean warehouse with an innovative bag transport system located in Hamburg, Germany. As you delve deeper into the captivating imagery on this postcard, you'll be transported to an era where advertisements for Frys chocolate and cocoa were beautifully depicted through lithography. These vibrant ads capture the essence of indulgence and highlight the allure that chocolate held even then. Witness women Cadburys workers enjoying their leisure time amidst nature's beauty at Bournville, Birmingham. Chromolitho prints showcase these hardworking individuals finding solace near a mesmerizing waterfall – a reminder that even those involved in producing delectable treats need moments of relaxation. The process behind creating chocolate is unveiled through chromolitho depictions of harvesting cocoa pods and curing houses in Grenada. These illustrations provide insight into how farmers meticulously harvest ripe cocoa pods before they undergo curing processes to develop their distinct flavors. Travel further across continents as engravings portray South American Indians savoring their beloved beverage from ornate chocolate pots while using stirrers called molinets. This glimpse into cultural practices highlights the significance that cacao held among indigenous communities throughout history. Marvel at enchanting engravings showcasing various elements related to cocoa production – from towering trees shading delicate cocoa plants to intricate details capturing every aspect of a cocoa pod's anatomy alongside its leaves and flowers. Additionally, an engraving featuring Vanilla aromatica adds another layer to this sensory journey by introducing one of chocolate's most beloved flavor companions. Finally, take a stroll down memory lane with chromolitho prints depicting Cadburys workers' cottages nestled along peaceful country lanes at Bournville, Birmingham.