Cocoa Beans 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)

An engraving depicting the fruit of the cocoa tree, 19th century
5311249 An engraving depicting the fruit of the cocoa tree, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the production of flake cocoa by grinding roasted cocoa beans
5310629 An engraving depicting the production of flake cocoa by grinding roasted cocoa beans. Cocoa was a cheaper product than chocolate as it was produced from beans which had not been as thoroughly

The pan room at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory
5310112 The pan room at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the pan room at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory - cocoa, sugar and vanilla are combined together)

The roasting of cocoa beans at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory
5310111 The roasting of cocoa beans at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the roasting of cocoa beans at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory, Bristol)

The grinding room at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory
5310114 The grinding room at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the grinding room at Fry's chocolate and cocoa factory, Bristol)

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)

An engraving depicting the fruit of the cocoa tree, 19th century
5311248 An engraving depicting the fruit of the cocoa tree, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1866); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting the grinding of roasted cocoa beans, 19th century
5310628 An engraving depicting the grinding of roasted cocoa beans, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1866); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The making of chocolate creams at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory, Bristol, 19th century (engraving)
5310113 The making of chocolate creams at Fry's cocoa and chocolate factory, Bristol, 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cacao, 1783. Creator: Jan Brandes
Cacao, 1783. Theobroma cacao; cocoa fruit, leaf and fruit with broken skin so that the cocoa beans are visible

Africa, Sao Tome and Principe. Dried cocoa beans for the chocolate factory

Africa, Sao Tome and Principe. The chocolate factory of Roca Sundy on Principe Island

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)

Cocoa Beans (chromolitho)
3100017 Cocoa Beans (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocoa Beans. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Products of)

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Mexico, Oaxaca, Cocoa beans and pod

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Cocoa bean, Theobroma cacao. Cocoa beans and pod. Mexico, Oaxaca

A woman peels the skins away from cocoa beans. Cocoa is one of Sao Tome and Principes biggest exports. They now sell Sao Tome chocolate in Marks and Spencers

Two Sao Tomense women sort through cocoa beans at the cocoa plant in the village of Agua Ize. Cocoa is the countrys principle export

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"Cocoa Beans: The Essence of African Delicacy and Chocolate Production" Embark on a journey to the heartland of cocoa beans, where Africa's Sao Tome and Principe boast their rich harvests. These dried cocoa beans hold the promise of delectable chocolate creations in the making. In this enchanting land, lies the renowned chocolate factory of Roca Sundy, where skilled artisans transform these precious beans into mouthwatering delights. Their expertise ensures that every bite is a symphony of flavors. The allure doesn't end there; vibrant advertisements for Frys chocolate and cocoa adorn walls with litho prints, enticing all who pass by. Bananas and coconuts add a tropical touch to these colorful displays, reminding us of nature's bountiful offerings. Across continents, women Cadburys workers find solace in leisure time amidst Bournville's serene waterfall in Birmingham. Their joyous spirits reflect the satisfaction derived from crafting exquisite chocolates using these very cocoa beans. Witness the meticulous process behind harvesting cocoa pods through captivating chromolitho illustrations. Each pod holds within it the potential for indulgence - an invitation to savor life's little pleasures. Travel further still to Grenada, where an engraving reveals a bustling cocoa curing house. Here, diligent hands work tirelessly to ensure that each bean reaches its full potential before embarking on its transformation into decadent treats. Venturing beyond borders brings us face-to-face with South American Indians cherishing their traditional beverage rituals. Engravings depict them delicately handling chocolate pots, drinking cups and stirrers (molinet), celebrating centuries-old traditions tied closely to these magical beans' origins. Advertisements for Frys cocoa continue their mesmerizing presence through litho prints as they beckon chocoholics worldwide towards pure bliss encapsulated within each cupful or bar consumed. Delve deeper into nature's embrace as engravings capture towering trees shading delicate cocoa plants, fostering their growth.