Cacao Tree Collection

Theobroma cacao, cocoa pod
Plate 49 from Neilgherry birds and Miscellaneous (1858) by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928)

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

Cacao Tree (colour litho)
3117023 Cacao Tree (colour litho); (add.info.: Theobroma cacao Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Engraving depicting the harvesting of cocoa in Mexico
5308660 Engraving depicting the harvesting of cocoa in Mexico; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the harvesting of cocoa in Mexico)

Cacao Tree (colour litho)
3117022 Cacao Tree (colour litho); (add.info.: Theobroma cacao Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Capybara, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999109 Capybara, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Animals and plants of New Granada, South America (colour litho)
3101082 Animals and plants of New Granada, South America (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Animals and plants of New Granada, South America: Jaguar)

Cocoa tree -Theobroma cacao- with yellow cocoa fruits, Kumily, Kerala, India

Theobroma cacao, cocoa plant
Plate 178 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Theobroma cacao, cocoa tree
Watercolour on paper by Evelyn M. Woolward (fl.1880-90s). Held in the Library and Archives

Cocoa bean
Illustration engraving of a Cocoa bean

Cocoa tree
Illustration of a Cocoa tree

Yellow cacao fruit -Theobroma cacao-, Kumily, Kerala, India

Green fruits on a Cocoa Tree -Theobroma cacao-, Bali, Indonesia

Red fruits on a Cocoa Tree -Theobroma cacao-, Bali, Indonesia

Fruit from Theobroma cacao (Cocoa tree), close-up

Cacao Theobroma Cacao left, Rubber Tree Hevea brasiliensis, illustration
Botany - Trees - Cacao (Theobroma Cacao) (left), Rubber Tree (Hevea brasiliensis), illustration

Plant and fruit of Cacao tree Theobroma cacao, color print
Herbal, 19th century. Plant and fruit of Cacao tree (Theobroma cacao). Color print, France

Theobroma cacao
Cocoa plant brought back from Jamaica in 1689 by Hans Sloane. Illustration by Everhardus Kickius. Specimen kept in the Botany Library

Cocoa nucifera L. coco palm
Coconut and coco palm illustrations from Koehlers Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen, 1887-1888, held in the Natural History Museums Botany Library

Theobroma cacao, cocoa
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London

Theobroma cacao, cacao tree
A specimen from the collection of Sir Hans Sloane. The seeds of this plant - cocoa, are the source of chocolate

Theobroma cacao, cacao
A photograph of six of decorative ceiling panels from the roof of the Natural History Museums Central Hall showing Theobroma cacao, cacao

Theobroma cacao, cocoa; Syzygium aromaticum, cloves; Myristi
Plate 1 by Margaret Bushby Lascelles Cockburn (1829-1928). Entitled A group from Burlgaar. Held at the Natural History Museum, London

Theobroma cacao, chocolate
Collected by Sir Hans Sloane in Jamaica. Specimen held at the Natural History Museum, London

Cocoa beans. These beans are obtained from the pod of the cocoa plant (Theobroma cacao), also known as the cacao tree. The leathery yellow pod (not seen)

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

Theobromine drug molecule
Theobromine. Computer model of a molecule of the alkaloid drug theobromine. This substance is most often consumed in products of the cacao tree, such as chocolate and cocoa

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The cacao tree, scientifically known as Theobroma cacao, is a fascinating plant that has captivated the world with its delicious fruit and rich history. Native to South America, this remarkable tree produces cocoa pods which contain the precious beans used to make chocolate. In Bournville, Birmingham, women Cadbury workers found solace in their leisure time amidst the beauty of nature. They would gather near a picturesque waterfall, enjoying moments of relaxation and rejuvenation. This scene was captured in a vibrant chromolitho print that showcases both the serenity of the surroundings and the joy on their faces. Harvesting cocoa pods is an art form in itself. Another chromolitho print depicts this labor-intensive process where skilled workers carefully pluck ripe pods from the cocoa trees. It's incredible to witness how these individuals delicately handle each pod to ensure only the finest quality beans are collected. Indigenous people from South America have long cherished cacao for its cultural significance. An engraving portrays a South American Indian holding a chocolate pot, drinking cup, and stirrer called molinet - tools essential for preparing traditional hot chocolate drinks enjoyed by generations past. Cadbury's commitment to its employees' well-being extended beyond work hours. Their cottages nestled along country lanes in Bournville provided an idyllic setting for workers to unwind after a day's labor. A charming chromolitho print showcases these quaint cottages surrounded by lush greenery. Bournville also offered tranquil corners where women could find respite from their daily routines. In another vivid chromolitho print, we see women relaxing together in one such quiet corner – perhaps sharing stories or simply enjoying each other's company while basking in nature's embrace. The enchantment of cacao extends beyond human settlements; it thrives naturally across diverse landscapes like those depicted in engravings showcasing tropical scenes adorned with cocoa-nut and plantain-trees - evoking a sense of abundance and exoticism.