Knife Collection (page 74)

Man in a crowd in a Yugoslavian street
A man in a crowd in a Yugoslavian street. He is carrying a wooden barrel, possibly containing cheese. Date: September 1965

Brer Rabbits Christmas Meal

Argentina, Buenos Aires. Argentine empanadas

Italy, Tuscany, food, pecorino cheese, traditional

Restaurant Chez Philippe. Marseillan. Languedoc. France. Europe. Wine glass

The restaurant l Epicerie in Avignon. Detail of table mat and knife fork and napkin. Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence, Alpes Cote d Azur, France, Europe

Le Bistrot des Alpilles restaurant, a bottle of Domaine d Eol on the table. Saint Remy de Provence, Bouches du Rhone, France, Europe

Lampredotto, Kiosk of Mr. Mario Albergucci tripe and lampredotto seller, Piazzale di Porta Romana
Lampredotto, Kiosk of Mr.Mario Albergucci tripe and lampredotto seller, Piazzale di Porta Romana, Firenze, Tuscany, Italy

American advertisement, 1931, for the Toastmaster automatic pop-up toaster
TOASTER AD, 1931. American advertisement, 1931, for the Toastmaster automatic pop-up toaster

Various kitchen and table utensils from the Middle Ages. 19th century engraving
MEDIEVAL UTENSILS. Various kitchen and table utensils from the Middle Ages. 19th century engraving

MEXICO: STILL LIFE. Still life painting by a Mexican artist

Food tray containing smoked turkey, mixed vegetables, strawberries and cream of mushroom soup
SPACE: FOOD TRAY, 1982. Food tray containing smoked turkey, mixed vegetables, strawberries and cream of mushroom soup, prepared for astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia for mission STS-5, 1982

Oysters served at a restaurant on the Croisette at Cannes, France
FRANCE: OYSTERS. Oysters served at a restaurant on the Croisette at Cannes, France

Another Myth Exploded. American cartoon, 1938, by Quincy Scott commenting on President Franklin D
F.D. ROOSEVELT CARTOON. Another Myth Exploded. American cartoon, 1938, by Quincy Scott commenting on President Franklin D. Roosevelts supposed antagonism towards the rich

Cartoon: Hot Air Balloon
CARTOON: HOT AIR BALLOON. Original Air Balloon. Satirical English cartoon, 1783, on the achievement of independence by the United States, referring to recent experiments with hot air balloons

CIVIL WAR: SOLDIER, 1861. A private of Company F. 4th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment of the United States Army. Photograph, 1861

HOWARD LINDSAY (1889-1968). American actor, playwright and producer. Lindsay in the title role of the Broadway production of Life with Father, 1939

SMALLPOX VACCINATION, 1801. Diagram showing the stages of the blister resulting from smallpox vaccination, and (bottom) the instruments used in administering the vaccination. Engraving, Italian, 1801

BOWIE KNIFE AND SHEATH. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

FLAYING OF CHRISTIAN. A Primitive Christian flayed alive by Heathen Persecutors. Wood engraving, American, c1840

BUFFALO HUNT, 1874. Native Americans hunting buffalo on the Missouri River. Wood engraving, American, 1874, after William de la Montagne Cary

CHRISTMAS FEAST. Cartouche. 19th century line engraving

PHRYXUS AND RAM. Phryxus sacrificing the winged ram with the golden fleece. Wood engraving, 19th century

DUGOUT RESIDENCE, 1871. The interior of a dugout residence along the Kansas-Pacfic Railway in the American West. Wood engraving, American, 1871

KNIFE GRINDER, c1750. A London knife grinder of the mid-18th century. Line engraving, 19th century

KNIFE GRINDER, c1700. Steel engraving, 19th century, after the painting by Jan Weenix (c1640-1719)

KNIFE GRINDER, c1700. Line engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721)

EQUESTRIAN EQUIPMENT, 1895. Advertisements for harness-related equipment from a Montgomery Ward catalogue of 1895

KANGAROO HUNTING, 1876. Kangaroo hunting in Australia. Wood engraving, English, 1876

CHILD EATING, 1875. The Attack. Wood engraving, American, c1875

SHEFFIELD: FACTORY, 1866. Blade grinders at a knife factory in Sheffield, England. Wood engraving, English, 1866

NATIVE AMERICAN HUNTING BUFFALOES. Indians Killing Buffaloes in the Missouri River. Wood engraving, American, 1874, after William de la Montagne Cary

POLAR BEAR ATTACK. Whalers attacked by polar bears. Steel engraving, English, c1840, after a painting by François Auguste Biard

BOA CONSTRICTOR ATTACK. Indian sailors rescue a crew member from being crushed to death by a boa constrictor while moored in a creek near the mouth of the Ganges River

ENGLISH BOOKPLATE. Designed by the 20th century English engraver Reynolds Stone for the English actor, Sir Laurence Olivier

ABORIGINES, 19th CENTURY. Australian aborigines at a cattle station. Wood engraving, late 19th century

HANDWRITING: INSTRUMENTS. / nAn American patent combination pen, knife, toothpick
HANDWRITING: INSTRUMENTS. /nAn American patent combination pen, knife, toothpick, earspoon, etc. Engraving, 1877

JAMES BOWIE (1796-1836). American soldier and frontiersman. Bowie firing on Caddo and Tehuacana Native American warriors near San Saba, Texas, November 1831. Wood engraving, c1870

CUTLERY MANUFACTURE. A Parisian cutlery shop engaged in the forging, fabrication, and sale of knives, scissors, razors, surgical instruments, and other edged implements

THE FALL OF THE MAGICIAN. Cups and balls, decapitation, knife through arm and other conjuring feats are depicted in The Fall of the Magician, an engraving, 1565

ABRAHAM SACRIFICING ISaC. Steel engraving after John Singleton Copley

BEETHOVEN: FIDELIO. Florestan saved from Pizarro by Leonore in Ludwig van Beethovens Fidelio. Wood engraving after Eugen Klimsch

DINING, 19th CENTURY. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

ROMAN GLADIATORS. The Last Combat of the Gladiators. Line engraving after the painting, 1878, by Joseph Stallaert, depicting the attempt by the monk Telemachus to separate the combatants in a

SOUTH AFRICA: WARRIORS. Kaffir warriors returning victorious from battle. Wood engraving, late 19th century, after a drawing by Edouard Riou

KNIFE DUEL, 1865. Two men engaged in a duel with Bowie knives. Line engraving, American, c1865

TOWN CRIER, 18th CENTURY. Knives, combs or ink-horns! An 18th century London, England, town crier offering knives, combs, and ink horns for sale. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

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"Unveiling the Artistry: The Knife's Timeless Tale" Step into the world of history and art as we explore the diverse roles and symbolism of the humble knife. From bookbinding tools in 1875 to Diego Velazquez's captivating painting "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" in 1618, this versatile instrument has left its mark throughout time. In Harold Harvey's masterpiece "The Tea Table, " a knife silently awaits its turn amidst an intimate gathering, hinting at its significance in daily life. Meanwhile, Jacques Louis David immortalizes Jean-Paul Marat's tragic fate with his chilling portrayal of the fatal stabbing that occurred during the French Revolution. Lady Macbeth's infamous daggers come to mind, symbolizing ambition and guilt within Shakespearean tragedy. On a lighter note, an advertisement from 1945 showcases how knives played a vital role in promoting meat consumption during post-war times. Travel back to Delmonicos Restaurant in New York City circa 1902, where Joseph Byron captures bustling kitchen scenes complete with chefs skillfully wielding their trusty knives. Even on Christmas cards featuring owls and foxes carrying food, these creatures rely on knives for survival. Delving deeper into history, Francis Parsons' portrait of Cherokee chief Kanagagota reveals cultural significance as he holds a ceremonial knife close to his heart. Market reports depict English country squires carving beef with precision while knights of medieval Germany relied on their trusty blades for protection and honor. Lastly, William Hogarth's "Enraged Musician" portrays chaos erupting around a musician who wields his knife menacingly amidst discordant sounds—a reminder that even mundane objects can become instruments of frustration or aggression. From practicality to symbolism across various mediums throughout centuries, the knife remains an enduring tool that tells stories both grand and subtle—forever etching itself into our collective consciousness.