Sultanas Collection

Buy Australian Fruit (colour litho)
MAN464457 Buy Australian Fruit (colour litho) by Bassett, Henry (fl.1920s); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board)

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)

Still Life - Strawberries, Nuts, &c. 1822. Creator: Raphaelle Peale
Still Life - Strawberries, Nuts, &c. 1822. Fruit in imported Chinese porcelain vessels

Advert, Holly Brand Cleaned Sultanas

Nova 2644 fol. 56r The sale of dried grapes, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142951 Nova 2644 fol.56r The sale of dried grapes, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

Still Life with Fruit and Nuts, 1848. Creator: Robert Seldon Duncanson
Still Life with Fruit and Nuts, 1848

Still Life with Apples, Sherry, and Tea Cake, 1822. Creator: Raphaelle Peale
Still Life with Apples, Sherry, and Tea Cake, 1822

Dishes with Oysters, Fruit, and Wine, c. 1620 / 1625. Creator: Osias Beert the Elder
Dishes with Oysters, Fruit, and Wine, c. 1620/1625

A Dessert, 1814. Creator: Raphaelle Peale
A Dessert, 1814

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Turkey, Istanbul, Sultans Gate, also known as the Royal and Imperial Gate, Dolmabahce Palace

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Turkey, Istanbul, Sultans Gate, also known as the Royal and Imperial Gate, Dolmabahce Palace

MAKING CHRISTMAS CAKE
Making a Christmas cake, beating eggs to add to the butter and sugarr, with other ingredients, such as flour, dried sultanas, etc. to be added later. Date: 1930s

Homemade mincemeat

Raisin cake on a plate with a section removed, front view

Slice of raisin cake on a decorated china plate

Bread and butter pudding on a plate, view from above

Close-up of brandied fruit cake slice, rich with sultanas, apricots, cherries and pineapple, bright glazed cherries and candied fruits decorating top

Currants and sultanas, close up

Kugelhopf dough being shaped into a ball, close up

Dresden Stollen with two slices cut away, on a serving dish

Barm Brack, close-up

Fruit cake

Cakes for afternoon tea. Cup cakes (fairy cakes) and slices of fruit cake laid out on plates for afternoon tea in a garden on a summers day. Tea cups and roses are seen in the background

Heliopolis - Cairo - Sultanas Palace
Egypt - Heliopolis, a suburb of Cairo. The Palace of Her Highness the Sultana. Date: circa 1919

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"Sultanas: A Sweet and Versatile Australian Fruit" Indulge in the deliciousness of sultanas, a delightful fruit that adds a burst of flavor to your culinary creations. Whether you're baking a Christmas cake or simply snacking on them, these Australian raisins are sure to satisfy your taste buds. In vibrant color lithographs, the beauty of Australian raisins, sultanas, and currants is captured. The rich hues showcase their natural sweetness and make them irresistible to both the eye and palate. Take inspiration from still life paintings like "Still Life - Strawberries, Nuts &c. " by Raphaelle Peale or "Still Life with Fruit and Nuts" by Robert Seldon Duncanson. These masterpieces depict the lusciousness of fruits combined with nuts, creating an enticing visual feast. For those who appreciate vintage advertisements, discover the Holly Brand Cleaned Sultanas advert. Its nostalgic charm invites you to experience the pure joy of these dried grapes in all their glory. Travel back in time through ancient manuscripts like Nova 2644 fol. 56r from Tacuinum Sanitatis where dried grapes were sold centuries ago. It's fascinating how this timeless treat has been enjoyed throughout history. Immerse yourself further into artistry with works such as "Still Life with Apples, Sherry, and Tea Cake" by Raphaelle Peale or "Dishes with Oysters, Fruit, and Wine" by Osias Beert the Elder. These compositions beautifully combine sultanas alongside other delectable elements for an exquisite sensory experience. No dessert table is complete without savoring a mouthwatering treat like "A Dessert" by Raphaelle Peale. Let its elegance inspire you to incorporate sultanas into your own sweet creations – be it cakes, cookies or puddings.