Commodity Collection

Market Reports - English Country Squire carves the beef
Market Reports illustrated (Postcard series): MEAT: " English beef was in fine condition." This report on English beef (as a commodity traded on the Stock Exchange)

Australian Wheat, from the series Australia's Wealth of Wheat and Wool (colour litho)
MAN464406 Australian Wheat, from the series Australia's Wealth of Wheat and Wool (colour litho) by Webb, Archibald Bertram (1887-1944); Manchester Art Gallery

Strong Cheese repels diner and waiter
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Cheese: " Supply much stronger, but very little demand." This commodities phrasiology is illustrated by a waiter struggling to cope

Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho)
XCF276461 Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Copenhagen Fields; Caledonian Market; ); English

Civitatis Orbis Terrarum (Theatrum orbis terrarum)1572-1617 - Port of embarkation to America (engraving)
CUL4938119 Civitatis Orbis Terrarum (Theatrum orbis terrarum)1572-1617 - Port of embarkation to America (engraving); (add.info.: displaying BRAUN, George (1541-1622). ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598)

Preparing Caoutchouc, a natural rubber produced in Amazon region. From the beginning of the second half of the 19th century, rubber was desirable commodity, valued at a high price

Gathering Apricots for Canning - Australia (colour litho)
MAN464408 Gathering Apricots for Canning - Australia (colour litho) by Webb, Archibald Bertram (1887-1944); Manchester Art Gallery

Irrigating Currant Vines - Australia (colour litho)
MAN464407 Irrigating Currant Vines - Australia (colour litho) by Webb, Archibald Bertram (1887-1944); Manchester Art Gallery

Reaping Sugar Canes in the West Indies (colour litho)
MAN464477 Reaping Sugar Canes in the West Indies (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

South African Orange Orchards, from the series Summer's Oranges from South Africa (colour litho)
MAN464413 South African Orange Orchards, from the series Summer's Oranges from South Africa (colour litho) by Kortright, Guy (1877-1948); Manchester Art Gallery

Wool, from the series Buy New Zealand Produce [6319386] (colour litho)
MAN464523 Wool, from the series Buy New Zealand Produce [6319386] (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464467, 464466, 464522, 464523 & 464543)

Our Steel for Australia, from the series Empire Buying Makes Busy Factories (colour litho)
MAN464518 Our Steel for Australia, from the series Empire Buying Makes Busy Factories (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Manchester Art Gallery

Australian Canned Fruits (colour litho)
MAN464510 Australian Canned Fruits (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: In 1928, the record year)

A Cocoa Estate in Trinidad (colour litho)
MAN464476 A Cocoa Estate in Trinidad (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board and printed by Johnson)

Buying the Oranges, from the series Summer's Oranges from South Africa (colour litho)
MAN464412 Buying the Oranges, from the series Summer's Oranges from South Africa (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Manchester Art Gallery

Sisal in East Africa, from the series Empire Trade is Growing, 1927 (colour litho)
2968400 Sisal in East Africa, from the series Empire Trade is Growing, 1927 (colour litho) by Lintott, Edward Barnard (1875-1951); Manchester Art Gallery

Australian Raisins, Sultanas and Currants (colour litho)
MAN464511 Australian Raisins, Sultanas and Currants (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: In 1928, the record year)

Honey, from the series Buy New Zealand Produce [6319386] (colour litho)
MAN464522 Honey, from the series Buy New Zealand Produce [6319386] (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: See 464467, 464466, 464522, 464523 & 464543)

Jaffa, from the series Buy Jaffa Oranges (colour litho)
MAN464427 Jaffa, from the series Buy Jaffa Oranges (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

A Flock of Merino Sheep - Australia, from the series Australia's Wealth of Wheat and Wool (colour litho)
MAN464470 A Flock of Merino Sheep - Australia, from the series Australia's Wealth of Wheat and Wool (colour litho) by Webb, Archibald Bertram (1887-1944); Manchester Art Gallery

Cutting Bananas in Jamaica (colour litho)
MAN464499 Cutting Bananas in Jamaica (colour litho) by Newbould, Frank (1887-1951); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info)

A Sudan Cotton Field, from the series Empire Trade is Growing (colour litho)
MAN464402 A Sudan Cotton Field, from the series Empire Trade is Growing (colour litho) by Lintott, Edward Barnard (1875-1951); Manchester Art Gallery

Landing Boxes of Oranges in England, from the series Summer's Oranges from South Africa (colour litho)
MAN464520 Landing Boxes of Oranges in England, from the series Summer's Oranges from South Africa (colour litho) by Kortright, Guy (1877-1948); Manchester Art Gallery

Colombo, Ceylon, from the series Our Trade with the East, 1930 (colour litho)
MAN464426 Colombo, Ceylon, from the series Our Trade with the East, 1930 (colour litho) by Shoesmith, Kenneth (1890-1939); Manchester Art Gallery

IL370603 by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boston Tea Party, 16th December 1773; Protest by American colonists against the British Government in which they)

British army in India - NC officers 77th Regiment, 1860s
Vintage 19th century photograph - British army in India - NC officers of the 77th Regiment, 1860s

End of WW II - British Prime Minister Winston Churchill
End of World War II - British Prime Minister Winston Churchill crossing the River Rhine - also in the boat field Marshall Mongomery and General Simpson

Officers of a native Indian regiment, British army, India
officers of a native Indian regiment, British army, India, photographed by Shepherd and Robertson. Vintage 19th century photograph

Tulipa Lutea from Phythanthoza Iconographica, published in Germany
STC152578 Tulipa Lutea from Phythanthoza Iconographica, published in Germany, 1737-45 (litho) by Weinman, Johann Wilhelm (fl.1737-45); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; German

Poster advertising The Great American Tea Company, Importers and Jobbers of Teas
NYH192097 Poster advertising The Great American Tea Company, Importers and Jobbers of Teas (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Ohio River near Marietta, 1855 (oil on board)
CH204248 Ohio River near Marietta, 1855 (oil on board) by Pratt, Henry Cheever (1803-80); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, stirring the sugar cream. 1893

Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, rolling chocolate. 1893

Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, roasting the cocoa. 1893

Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, putting cocoa into packets
Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, women putting cocoa into packets. 1893

Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, packing chocolate
Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, women packing chocolate. 1893

Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, mixing pans. 1893

Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, hydraulic presses for extracting cocoa butter. 1893

Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, grinding chocolate. 1893

Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, Cocoa Plantation, Sri Lanka
Frys Cocoa and Chocolate, Cocoa Plantation, Ceylon Sri Lanka. 1893

Phoenicians trading with Early Britons, exchanging richly coloured cloths for animal skins and furs. Date: BCE

Coffea Arabica from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850)
STC148917 Coffea Arabica from Phytographie Medicale by Joseph Roques (1772-1850), published in 1821 (engraving) by Hoquart, L.F.J

The Boston Tea Party, illustration from Harpers Magazine, 1901 (litho)
STC306784 The Boston Tea Party, illustration from Harpers Magazine, 1901 (litho) by Pyle, Howard (1853-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boston Tea Party)

Set of Playing Cards depicting Satirical Scenes of Current Commercial Ventures
XJF275633 Set of Playing Cards depicting Satirical Scenes of Current Commercial Ventures and Investments, c.1720 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

The New Orleans Levee, 1910 (photo)
PNP247895 The New Orleans Levee, 1910 (photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

A stern-wheeler loaded with cotton bales at New Orleans, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
PNP247894 A stern-wheeler loaded with cotton bales at New Orleans, c.1900 (b/w photo) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Diamond cutters working at their wheel or mill (engraving)
STC312824 Diamond cutters working at their wheel or mill (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Map of Siberia showing the immense natural resources of the area
CHT293632 Map of Siberia showing the immense natural resources of the area and depicting a sea route which would open up trade, 1933 (colour litho) by French School

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"From Market Reports to Canning: Exploring the World of Commodity" In the bustling world of commodities, English Country Squire carves the beef as market reports dictate. The aroma fills the air, enticing hungry customers with its savory allure. But not all commodities are created equal. Strong cheese repels both diner and waiter alike, its pungent scent overpowering even the most adventurous taste buds. Transporting ourselves back in time, an isometric view of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market in 1855 showcases a colorful lithograph capturing a thriving hub for trading livestock—a true testament to the value placed on these living commodities. Venturing into exotic lands, we witness caoutchouc being prepared—an Amazonian natural rubber that became a highly sought-after commodity during the second half of the 19th century. Its potential for wealth and dividends ignited dreams and aspirations among those who recognized its value. Australia's bounty also takes center stage as apricots are gathered for canning. Vibrant colors leap off a lithograph depicting this process—highlighting how fruits transformed into preserved goods became valuable commodities that could be enjoyed year-round. Moving further down under, currant vines in Australia receive their life-giving irrigation—a vital step in cultivating these precious berries destined to become yet another coveted commodity on international markets. Across oceans and continents, Koforidua Station stands proudly in Ghana's Gold Coast—a testament to West Africa's rich history as a producer of gold—a shining example of how minerals have long been traded as valuable commodities shaping economies around the globe. The vibrant hues return once more as sugar canes are reaped in picturesque scenes from West Indies—where sweet golden stalks symbolize prosperity derived from this tropical commodity cherished by many worldwide. South African orange orchards paint landscapes with their citrusy glow—their succulent fruits embodying nature's gift turned profitable commodity through trade routes connecting distant corners of the world.