Slops Collection

Keep a Pig poster
Poster from the Small Pig Keepers Council encouraging the keeping of pigs during wartime - save waste and make food - illustrated by a man in cardigan and hat with a bucket of slops for the pig

Toilet Services, Real Wedgwood Ware, Plate 50, showing patterned washing bowls, jugs, soap dishes, and a slop pail far too nice to put slops in. Date: circa 1880s

Federigo Oricono, 1558. In a suit of armour with silk surcoat in plush covering the breastplate and backplate
FLO4678252 Federigo Oricono, 1558. In a suit of armour with silk surcoat in plush covering the breastplate and backplate, sleeve armour pauldrons and elbow pieces, and slops or wide breeches

A distracted scullion pours a cask of brandy onto a half-barrel of filthy slops
1152912 A distracted scullion pours a cask of brandy onto a half-barrel of filthy slops, detail from An Election, Scene I, An Election Entertainment, 1744-45 (oil on canvas) by Hogarth

A farmyard, 1792 (oil on canvas)
HEH416410 A farmyard, 1792 (oil on canvas) by Morland, George (1763-1804); 100.3x141 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Affability, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint)
NCO189770 Affability, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 34.5x24.5 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Les Embarras de Paris, c. 1720 (engraving)
473601 Les Embarras de Paris, c.1720 (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Embarras de Paris (Congestion in the streets of Paris)

Summerhouse, Groote Schuur (b / w photo)
3092333 Summerhouse, Groote Schuur (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summerhouse, Groote Schuur)

William Woodward and Paul Hoffmann, Architects (litho)
3652299 William Woodward and Paul Hoffmann, Architects (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Woodward and Paul Hoffmann, Architects)

John Baker, Slop Seller, Fenchurch Street, London, 1781 (engraving)
3657226 John Baker, Slop Seller, Fenchurch Street, London, 1781 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Baker, Slop Seller, Fenchurch Street, London)

Still Life: Tea Set, c. 1781-3 (oil on canvas mounted on board)
3077045 Still Life: Tea Set, c.1781-3 (oil on canvas mounted on board) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89); 37.8x51.6 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA; Swiss, out of copyright

White earthenware, Plate 59, showing dishes, serving dishes, jugs, bowls and other items. Date: circa 1880s

Goldsmith / Green Harbour
OLIVER GOLDSMITH Corner of Break-neck Stairs, Green Harbour Court, Old Bailey, where the Irish writer lived in 1758 Date: 1730 - 1774

Comic Postcard - Slops removed and served
Comic Postcard - A Housemaid removes and empties the slops from a bedroom chamber pot (potty), whilst at the same time a (hopefully different type of)

Life on board a man-of-war
Life in the British navy on board a man-of-war. 1. Playing up the colours, 8am; 2. A Corrobborie in the gun room on Saturday night; 3. Taking up the slops; 4

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"From Pig Posters to Toilet Services: Exploring the World of Slops" Step into a world where slops take center stage, from the intriguing artwork of a "Keep a Pig" poster to the luxurious Real Wedgwood Ware in Plate 50. In this captivating journey, we witness a distracted scullion pouring brandy onto filthy slops, creating an unexpected twist. Transporting us back to 1792, an oil on canvas painting depicts a lively farmyard scene where slops play their part amidst bustling activity. Meanwhile, Hannah Humphrey's published etching with aquatint titled "Affability" showcases how even in social settings, slops find their way into everyday life. Delving further into history, Les Embarras de Paris engraving from c. 1720 reveals the challenges faced by city dwellers when it comes to managing and disposing of slops. On the other hand, Summerhouse at Groote Schuur presents a black and white photograph that captures serenity despite its association with waste disposal. Architects William Woodward and Paul Hoffmann make their mark through lithographs showcasing innovative designs for handling slop-related issues. The engravings of John Baker as Slop Seller in Fenchurch Street London provide insight into the commercial aspect surrounding these discarded materials. But not all is lost in this world of waste; Still Life: Tea Set painted between 1781-3 reminds us that even amongst chaos lie moments of beauty and elegance. White earthenware showcased in Plate 59 demonstrates how craftsmanship can transform something deemed undesirable into exquisite pieces worth cherishing. Finally, Goldsmith / Green Harbour invites us to ponder upon the connection between precious metals and our perception of what constitutes as valuable or worthless when it comes to slop management.