Bed Time Collection

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The Evening Prayer: There is a dog who loves his Master so, He always goes with him wherever he may go, And even when he kneels to say his Evening Prayer, This faithful friend is by his bedside there!

Good-Night, Everybody! by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl heads off to bed. 1936

Bedtime by Muriel Dawson
Charming illustration depicting a very sweet little girl with straight bobbed hair and a pot belly warming her toes by the stove before bedtime

The Bath Parade by Muriel Dawson
Three children dressedin pyjamas, dressing gowns and slippers march in a procession towards the bathroom armed with towels and soap

Bedtime reading
MODEL RELEASED. Bedtime reading. Mother reading a book to her four-year-old daughter at bedtime

His Share by Muriel Dawson
A tiny child with a shock of red hair struggles up to bed in a dressing gown carrying as many toys as he possibly can

Getting out of Bed 1950S
Pretty brunette, with arching eyebrows, climbs out of bed upon waking. Her bedtime reading lies on the floor next to her bed

Wynken, Blynken & Nod
Wynken, Blynken and Nod is a popular poem for children written by American writer and poet Eugene Field and published in 1889

Red Squirrel on a bed with a doll Date: 31-03-2021

Bed-Time, c. 1902 (charcoal, watercolour and oil on board)
1767540 Bed-Time, c.1902 (charcoal, watercolour and oil on board) by Willcox Smith, Jessie (1863-1935); 60.3x39.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bed-Time. Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935)

Red Squirrels on a bed man holding a blanket Date: 31-03-2021

Red Squirrels in an bed with an clock Date: 01-04-2021

Red Squirrels in a bed with great tit Date: 01-04-2021

Red Squirrels on a bed Date: 01-04-2021

Red Squirrels on a bed man holding a book Date: 01-04-2021

Eekhoorn; Sciurus vulgaris, Red Squirrel
Eekhoorn, Red Squirrel. Date: 01-04-2021

Red Squirrels on a bed man holding a clock Date: 01-04-2021

A mother checking on her sleeping child, 1850
3478213 A mother checking on her sleeping child, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother checking on her sleeping child)

Retiring, c. 1883 (pastel on paper laid down on board)
2968522 Retiring, c.1883 (pastel on paper laid down on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 36.4x43 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Bequest of Mrs. Sterling Morton; French, out of copyright

Bed Time (colour litho)
5198099 Bed Time (colour litho) by Stewart, Elise H. (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bed Time. Illustration for Round The Clock, Rhymes by May Byron, Drawings by Elise H Stewart (Blackie)

A mother checking on her sleeping children, 1850
3478198 A mother checking on her sleeping children, 1850 by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother checking on her sleeping children)

Hour of the Ox [2am] (Ushi no koku), from the series
2969346 Hour of the Ox [2am] (Ushi no koku), from the series The Twelve Hours in Yoshiwara (Seiro juni toki tsuzuki), c. 1794 (colour woodblock print; oban) by Utamaro

Goodnight, c. 1890 (charcoal, w / c & bodycolour on paper)
1265764 Goodnight, c.1890 (charcoal, w/c & bodycolour on paper) by Forbes, Elizabeth Adela Stanhope (1859-1912); 43.8x31.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Incidents of the Easter Monday Volunteer Review at Dunstable (engraving)
1106274 Incidents of the Easter Monday Volunteer Review at Dunstable (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A male Lion (Panthera leo)
A yawning male Lion

His First Love. Drawing by Charles Dana Gibson
GIBSON ART, 1897. His First Love. Drawing by Charles Dana Gibson

Vintage Greeting Card With Illustration Of Hen And Chicks From 20th Century

Good Housekeeping front cover, December 1933
Front cover of Good Housekeeping magazine for December 1933 depicting a small boy in a dressing gown lighting a candle on a window sill. The things they used to let kids do on their own

Nursery at Childrens Home, Ashley Down, Bristol
Children and nurses at an unnamed orphanage or childrens home in the Ashley Down area of Bristol, perhaps one of the Muller Homes established by George Muller. Date: early 20th century

Two children saying their prayers before bed
Two children kneeling to say their prayers before going to bed

Evening (oil on panel)
XKH223069 Evening (oil on panel) by Grootvelt, Jan Hendrick van (1808-65); 66x56 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

Young girl watches a falling star
A young girl watches a falling star through her bedroom window

Advert for Ladye Jayne slumber helmet 1934
Beauty sleep every night. Always wear a Ladye Jayne during sleep and especially after a wave-set. It will keep your hair continually in good trim

A Story at Bedtime

GIRLS PRAYING. A woman instructing her daughters in prayer at bedtime. Steel engraving, 19th century

The Berth of Venus by Wilmot Lunt
A pretty young woman wearing striped pyjamas prepares to climb into a bunk bed. Date: 1927

A little girl getting dressed into a one-piece dress
A little girl getting dressed after a bath into a one-piece dress. 1928- 1929

Silhouette, Early to Bed, Early to Rise
Early to Bed, Early to Rise -- silhouette showing a little boy standing in front of his bed, stretching and yawning

Luvisca blouse
A mother reads a bedtime story to her children, wearing a jumper blouse of Courtaulds Luvisca, reinforced with a basque and with a V shaped neckline. 1931

The Truth About Grown-Ups by William Heath Robinson
A baby, who should really be fast asleep in his cot, instead regales a gathered group of elves and pixies in his bedroom with tall tales about the deeds of his parents

Bedtime by Molly Benatar
Charming illustration to accompany a short poem about bedtime, showing sweet children in their pyjamas making their way to bed

And sent them to bed

Dunderpate goes up the stairs to bed with a candle in his hand, whistling happily. Date: 1938

A charm against Fairies by M. Reed
A rather alarming illustration (at least to any new parents) depicting a baby being spirited away by fairies who leave a wizened changeling of their race in its place while its mother sleeps

Mother Story-Telling
A mother tells a bedtime story to her daughter` Date: 1931

Bedtime Story 1930S
A loving mother reads a bedtime story to her child beside a table lamp. reflected in a dressing table mirror. Date: 1930s

Jumbo Jet Bedtime Story

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"Embrace the tranquility of bedtime with these timeless rituals and cherished moments. " Transport yourself to a bygone era with an enchanting Advert for Gossage Soap from 1900, where dreams come alive in the comfort of your bed. As the sun sets, let The Evening Prayer guide you into a peaceful slumber, soothing your soul and preparing you for a restful night ahead. Dive into the whimsical world of Muriel Dawson's Bedtime, where imagination takes flight as children embark on magical adventures before drifting off to sleep. Join The Bath Parade by Muriel Dawson as little ones splash and play, cleansing away their worries before snuggling up under cozy blankets for bedtime stories. Let bedtime reading be your gateway to new worlds and endless possibilities - lose yourself in captivating tales that transport you far beyond the confines of your bedroom walls. Discover His Share by Muriel Dawson, an endearing illustration capturing tender moments shared between parent and child during those precious last minutes before sleep claims them both. Step back in time to the 1950s when getting out of bed was met with resistance - relish in nostalgia as we remember those days when mornings seemed so distant and warm covers were too enticing to leave behind. Witness a delightful scene featuring a Red Squirrel nestled on a bed alongside its beloved doll companion - reminding us that even nature craves comfort at bedtime. Embark on an ethereal journey with Wynken, Blynken & Nod as they sail through starlit skies while lulling weary minds into dream-filled realms where anything is possible. Immerse yourself in Bed-Time c. 1902 artwork; feel the gentle strokes of charcoal, watercolor, and oil on board whisking you away to simpler times when evenings were spent basking in serenity within our own private sanctuaries.