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Cocoa Collection (#3)

"Cocoa: A Rich History and Delightful Treat" From the early days of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's endorsement in Frys Cocoa Advert to the iconic Bournville Cocoa Poster

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadbury's Cocoa, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Cadbury's Cocoa, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Cadbury's Cocoa, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadbury's Cocoa, 1886. Creator: Unknown

Cadbury's Cocoa, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Cadbury's Cocoa, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadbury's Cocoa, 1891. Creator: Unknown

Cadbury's Cocoa, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Cadbury's Cocoa, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cocoa Plant, Caterpillar, Butterflies, 1705

Cocoa Plant, Caterpillar, Butterflies, 1705 Illustration showing cocoa plant, caterpillar, pupa and butterflies. Illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717)

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cacao or cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao

Cacao or cocoa tree, Theobroma cacao. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Background imageCocoa Collection: A J Warrens shop, Otford, a village in the Sevenoaks District of Kent. Circa 1920

A J Warrens shop, Otford, a village in the Sevenoaks District of Kent. Circa 1920

Background imageCocoa Collection: Coronation of King George V - Advertising card for Js Fry

Coronation of King George V - Advertising card for Js Fry
Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary - A promotional advertising card for Js Fry & Sons Ltd. Chocolate of Bristol and London. Date: 1911

Background imageCocoa Collection: Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Bags with dried cocoa beans

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Bags with dried cocoa beans
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Bags with dried cocoa beans

Background imageCocoa Collection: Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Ripe cocoa fruit

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Ripe cocoa fruit
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Ripe cocoa fruit

Background imageCocoa Collection: Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Cocoa tree in Roca Sundy on Principe Island

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Cocoa tree in Roca Sundy on Principe Island
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Cocoa tree in Roca Sundy on Principe Island

Background imageCocoa Collection: Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Demonstration during the chocolate tasting in the

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Demonstration during the chocolate tasting in the
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Demonstration during the chocolate tasting in the factory of Claudio Corallo

Background imageCocoa Collection: Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Ripe Cocoa fruits on a tree in the Claudio Corallo

Africa, SA£o Toma and Principe. Ripe Cocoa fruits on a tree in the Claudio Corallo
Africa, So TomA and Principe. Ripe Cocoa fruits on a tree in the Claudio Corallo plantation of Sao TomA

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cocoa pods are seen at the plantation of Yoffre Echarri in Caruao

Cocoa pods are seen at the plantation of Yoffre Echarri in Caruao, Venezuela October 24, 2017. Picture taken October 24, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

Background imageCocoa Collection: Opened cocoa pods are seen at the plantation of Yoffre Echarri in Caruao

Opened cocoa pods are seen at the plantation of Yoffre Echarri in Caruao, Venezuela October 24, 2017. Picture taken October 24, 2017. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cocoa pods are pictured at a cocoa farm in Azaguie

Cocoa pods are pictured at a cocoa farm in Azaguie, Ivory Coast, October 22, 2019. Picture taken October 22, 2019. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

Background imageCocoa Collection: A farmer opens a cocoa pod at a cocoa farm in Azaguie

A farmer opens a cocoa pod at a cocoa farm in Azaguie, Ivory Coast, October 22, 2019. Picture taken October 22, 2019. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cocoa pods are seen at a cocoa farm in Azaguie

Cocoa pods are seen at a cocoa farm in Azaguie, Ivory Coast, October 22, 2019. Picture taken October 22, 2019. REUTERS/Luc Gnago

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advertisement (billhead) for Clarnico Cocoa, Charles Brint, teas, groceries and provisions

Advertisement (billhead) for Clarnico Cocoa, Charles Brint, teas, groceries and provisions, Woodhouse, 1906
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: y13999

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cocoa (cacao) beans being dried, Kalitakir Plantation, Kalibaru, Java, Indonesia

Cocoa (cacao) beans being dried, Kalitakir Plantation, Kalibaru, Java, Indonesia

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cocoa (cacao) fruit on tree, Kalitakir Plantation, Kalibaru, Java, Indonesia

Cocoa (cacao) fruit on tree, Kalitakir Plantation, Kalibaru, Java, Indonesia

Background imageCocoa Collection: Central America, Costa Rica, roast cacao (cocoa) beans in chocolate production near

Central America, Costa Rica, roast cacao (cocoa) beans in chocolate production near Sarapiqui

Background imageCocoa Collection: Central America, Costa Rica, cocoa pod growing on a cocoa tree

Central America, Costa Rica, cocoa pod growing on a cocoa tree

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cocoa House, Llandudno, Wales

Cocoa House, Llandudno, Wales

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadbury's Cocoa advertisement Victorian period

Cadbury's Cocoa advertisement Victorian period

Background imageCocoa Collection: Rowntree's Cocoa Advertisement

Rowntree's Cocoa Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Rowntree & Co. Ltd, promoting Rowntree's Cocoa. The image humorously portrays an old maritime man eating strands of rope as if it was food

Background imageCocoa Collection: The Cocoa Association Advertisement Illustration

The Cocoa Association Advertisement Illustration
An advertisement illustration for the Cocoa Association, the picture shows a boy watching an action packed game of football through the gateway of the junior sports ground. Date: circa 1939

Background imageCocoa Collection: Lipton's Tea Advertisement

Lipton's Tea Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Lipton Ltd, promoting Lipton's Tea, If you want the best tea, go to the firm that grows it

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advert, Van Houten's Cocoa, with town crier

Advert, Van Houten's Cocoa, with town crier. Date: circa 1900

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advert, Cadbury's Cocoa Essence, Bournville

Advert, Cadbury's Cocoa Essence, Bournville Factory and Manufacture. Date: 1880

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advert for J. S. Fry & Sons Cocoa 1894

Advert for J. S. Fry & Sons Cocoa 1894
Fry's Pure Concentrated Cocoa, confidently recommended for heath, Date: 1894

Background imageCocoa Collection: Reichardt Kakaowerk, Wandsbek, cocoa bean warehouse with bag transport system, Hamburg, Germany

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

Background imageCocoa Collection: Chocolate in the XVIIth century, c. 1910 (print)

Chocolate in the XVIIth century, c. 1910 (print)
7293364 Chocolate in the XVIIth century, c.1910 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Introduction of cocoa in France)

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advertising for Cacao karstel, 1890 (lithograph)

Advertising for Cacao karstel, 1890 (lithograph)
2904168 Advertising for Cacao karstel, 1890 (lithograph) by Caspel, Johann Georg van (1870-1928); (add.info.: Cocoa advertising poster created by Johann Georg van Caspel); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Background imageCocoa Collection: Henri Nestle, c. 1875 (b / w photo)

Henri Nestle, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
711589 Henri Nestle, c.1875 (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Nestle, born Heinrich Nestle (10 August 1814 - 7 July 1890)

Background imageCocoa Collection: Kwami, Cocoa Farmer, Ghana, c. 1950 (b / w photo)

Kwami, Cocoa Farmer, Ghana, c. 1950 (b / w photo)
1729042 Kwami, Cocoa Farmer, Ghana, c.1950 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Kwami, small independant cocoa farmer of the colony, Ghana, 50 s)

Background imageCocoa Collection: Frys Pure Concentrated Cocoa, 1890. Creator: Unknown

Frys Pure Concentrated Cocoa, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Frys Pure Concentrated Cocoa, 1890

Background imageCocoa Collection: Cadburys Cocoa, Strength and Staying Power, 1888. Creator: Unknown

Cadburys Cocoa, Strength and Staying Power, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Cadburys Cocoa, Strength and Staying Power, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Background imageCocoa Collection: Drink Cadburys Cocoa, 1888. Creator: Unknown

Drink Cadburys Cocoa, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Drink Cadburys Cocoa, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imageCocoa Collection: Breaking cocoa pods in Trinidad (litho)

Breaking cocoa pods in Trinidad (litho)
2774896 Breaking cocoa pods in Trinidad (litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breaking cocoa pods in Trinidad)

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advertising for the Chocolate drink Carpentier, c. 1900 (poster)

Advertising for the Chocolate drink Carpentier, c. 1900 (poster)
2461981 Advertising for the Chocolate drink Carpentier, c.1900 (poster) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); (add.info.: advert for Carpentier chocolate by Henri Gerbault, 1895); Photo © CCI

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advertising for the Chocolate drink Carpentier, c. 1900 (poster)

Advertising for the Chocolate drink Carpentier, c. 1900 (poster)
CUL4857235 Advertising for the Chocolate drink Carpentier, c.1900 (poster) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Photo © JBP/AIC

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advertising for the Chocolate drink Carpentier, c. 1900 (poster)

Advertising for the Chocolate drink Carpentier, c. 1900 (poster)
LSE4078610 Advertising for the Chocolate drink Carpentier, c.1900 (poster) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageCocoa Collection: Reproduction of a poster advertising Carpentier Chocolate 1895 (colour litho)

Reproduction of a poster advertising Carpentier Chocolate 1895 (colour litho)
STC138057 Reproduction of a poster advertising Carpentier Chocolate 1895 (colour litho) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); 130x95 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advertising for the Chocolate drink Carpentier, c. 1900 (poster)

Advertising for the Chocolate drink Carpentier, c. 1900 (poster)
3434868 Advertising for the Chocolate drink Carpentier, c.1900 (poster) by Gerbault, Henri (1863-1930); (add.info.: Chocolat Carpentier. Coll. Part. Lifestyle. Carpentier cocoa)

Background imageCocoa Collection: Bananas and coconuts (colour litho)

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

Background imageCocoa Collection: Advertisements for Frys chocolate and cocoa (litho)

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)

Background imageCocoa Collection: Women Cadburys workers enoying their leisure time and waterfall, Bournville

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

Background imageCocoa Collection: Harvesting cocoa pods (chromolitho)

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



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"Cocoa: A Rich History and Delightful Treat" From the early days of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's endorsement in Frys Cocoa Advert to the iconic Bournville Cocoa Poster, it has captivated people for centuries. Derived from Theobroma cacao, a tropical tree bearing cocoa pods, this delectable ingredient has become synonymous with indulgence. In the heart of Birmingham lies Mens Pavilion & Recreation Grounds in Bournville, where residents have long enjoyed the pleasures of cocoa. Horse-drawn vehicles and barrows once filled Borough High Street in London back in 1904, delivering this beloved treat to eager customers. The popularity extended beyond borders as well. In Australia, chocolate lovers embraced their own version of the Easter bunny with the Chocolate Bilby. Meanwhile, Lyles Pure Soluble Cocoa found its way into households worldwide through enticing advertisements that promised pure satisfaction. But let us not forget about the origins itself – nestled on trees are vibrant cocoa pods waiting to be harvested. These precious fruits hold within them a world of flavors and possibilities that have been cherished throughout history. Even homeopathy recognized the power as it became an essential ingredient in remedies aimed at soothing both body and soul. Its comforting qualities were celebrated through captivating posters depicting gatherings around these magical pods. Today, we continue to savor every sip or bite infused with rich cocoa goodness. Whether it's a warm cup on a chilly evening or a decadent dessert shared among loved ones, there is no denying that cocoa holds a special place in our hearts and taste buds alike. So next time you indulge in your favorite chocolate treat or reach for that steaming mug of hot cocoa, remember its fascinating journey – from Captain Scott's endorsement to bustling streets lined with horse-drawn carriages – all leading back to one thing: pure bliss found within each velvety sip or melt-in-your-mouth bite.