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Curling, at Croxteth Hall. Wood engraving, English, 1853
CURLING, 1853. Curling, at Croxteth Hall. Wood engraving, English, 1853

Street sweepers at work, under police protection, during a garbage strike in New York City, November 1911
STREET SWEEPERS, 1911. Street sweepers at work, under police protection, during a garbage strike in New York City, November 1911

Girls packing brooms at a factory in Evansville, Indiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1908
BROOM MANUFACTURE, 1908. Girls packing brooms at a factory in Evansville, Indiana. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1908

A key to the figures portrayed in Howard Chandler Christys painting of the signing of the U. S
CHRISTY: U.S. CONSTITUTION. A key to the figures portrayed in Howard Chandler Christys painting of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on 17 September 1787

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1940. Republican campaign slogan for Wendell Willkie, 1940

AUTHOR & BOOKSELLER, 1811. The Poor Author and the Rich Bookseller. Oil on canvas, 1811, by Washington Allston

RUSSIA: TEA VENDOR, 1874. A tea vendor in the streets of Moscow. Wood engraving, English, 1874

CALIFORNIA: WINERY, 1889. The hopper, in which grapes are destemmed and crushed, at a California winery. Wood engraving, American, 1889

INDIA: STREET SWEEPERS. Street sweepers in Calcutta, India. Wood engraving, 1860

STREET SWEEPERS, 1868. Street sweepers answering to roll call, New York. Wood engraving, 1868

HOUSEHOLD PEST, 1878. Skirmish with an unwelcome intruder. Line engraving, 1878, after a drawing by W. L. Sheppard
HOUSEHOLD PEST, 1878. Skirmish with an unwelcome intruder. Line engraving, 1878, after a drawing by W.L. Sheppard

MOTHER GOOSE. There was an old woman went up in a basket. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

MOTHER GOOSE. Wood engraving from a late-19th century American edition of Mother Gooses Melodies

LONDON: MOP PEDDLER. Line engraving, 19th century

BROOM PEDDLER, c1840. Old shoes for some brooms! Line engraving, c1840

HOUSEMAID, 1827. Engraving after a drawing by George Cruikshank in London Characters, 1827

CANADA: DAILY LIFE, 1883. Interior of a home in rural Canada. Engraving, 1883

GRANDVILLE: MILITIA. A citizen militia. Wood engraving from Grandvilles Scenes de la Vie Priv

PEDDLERs WAGON, 1868. Wood engraving, American, 1868

YANKEE PEDDLER, 1870. Wood engraving, American, 1870

PIANIST, 1876. Artistic recreation. Wood engraving, American, 1876

BURMA: STREET SWEEPERS. Street sweepers going to work in Mandalay under British rule. English wood engraving, 1886

CHILDREN: GAMES & PASTIMES. Wood engraving, 19th century

NEW YORK CITY: BOWERY. In the Bowery. New Yorkers enjoying freshly cranked ice cream on a hot summer day. Wood engraving, American, 1868

SING SING PRISONER, 1853. In Ossining, New York: wood engraving, 1853

CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Line engraving, 19th century

CHARLESTON, 1872. View from the steeple of St. Michaels Church of Charleston, South Carolina and the bay. Wood engraving, 1872

CHIMNEY SWEEP, 1861. The London Sweep. Wood engraving, English, 1861

PERRAULT: CINDERELLA, 1867. Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

MAID, 19th CENTURY. A house maid. Engraving, English, early 19th century

WITCH FLYING ON BROOMSTICK. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

CHIMNEY SWEEP. A chimney sweep and his young helper. Line engraving, English, 18th century

CHILD LABOR, 1861. Boys employed to sweep street crossings in London, England. Wood engraving from the celebrated study, London Labour and the London Poor, by Henry Mayhew, published in 1861

CHIMNEY-SWEEP. Wood engraving, 19th century

CURLING, 1855. A curling match at Montreal. Wood engraving, English, 1855

PARIS: BOIS DE BOULOGNE. Two equestrians en route to Longchamps in the Bois de Boulogne, with the Arc de Triomphe in the background. Wood engraving, American, 1890

Beehive Making at Camelsdale
Man making beehive at Camelsdale, October - November 1934 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N10209

Man with a broom, wearing geta; woman with spinning wheel; man with a mallet. Date 18--

French soldiers cleaning their Barrack Yard. They all wear loose overalls over their uniforms (even the supervising officers) - dusty work! Date: 1906

Hypnotist directing people to do unusual activities: woman playing table like a keyboard instrument, man riding chair like a racehorce, men using broom and umbrella as musical instruments

Witch and goblins by Reverend Baden Powell
A delightful and typically Victorian sketch of a witch and her goblin friends, by Reverend Baden Powell (1796-1860), father of Robert Baden Powell

School teacher and pupils in filmmaking project, Walton
Walton-on-the-Naze Secondary School teacher Mr Lou Broom encouraged his pupils to learn various skills during the making of several award winning films

Stable hands, Marine Hotel Stables, Walton-on-the-Naze
A group of six grooms with a pony and a small child pictured in the stables of The Marine Hotel in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, where guests horses were looked after during their stay. circa 1890

Silhouette of people in a snowy landscape, on a menu recommending Lea & Perrins Sauce. The group on the left are playing a game of curling on the ice

Warwickshire Gorse
A fine view of Gredenton Hill, near Fenny Compton, Watwickshire, England, with a mass of gorse (broom) in flower in the foreground and the winding Avon Dassett road. Date: early 1960s

Black Ants & Black Fly
Black Ants and Black Fly on a Broom seed pod. Date: 1960s

Autumn in the Park
A park keeper sits on a park bench, taking a break from his work to enjoy the Autumn sunshine, his wheelbarrow and broom behind him. Date: 1950s

BROOM HALL
Broom Hall, Broom, Warwickshire, England, a fine Elizabethan mansion, built in 1577 for Sir Thomas Throckmorton of Gough Court. Date: 16th century

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"Broom: A Symbol of Timeless Tales and Everyday Necessity" In the enchanting world of literature, Cosette's humble broom in Victor Hugo's Les Miserables serves as a poignant reminder of her arduous journey towards freedom. Just like this young girl, the broom represents resilience and hope amidst adversity. Meanwhile, in bustling streets across the globe, mobile chimney sweeps rely on their trusty brooms to keep homes warm and safe. These unsung heroes diligently sweep away soot and debris, ensuring that families can enjoy cozy evenings by the fire. Stepping into a Netherlandish village landscape illustration, one might spot an intriguing scene where proverbs come alive. Amongst them stands a figure wielding a broom - an emblematic representation of cleanliness being next to godliness. Transporting us back in time is a retro-style desert scene featuring an old gas station and majestic saguaro cacti. Here, a solitary broom leans against weathered walls; its bristles whisper tales of countless swept floors and dusty journeys through forgotten highways. Amidst nature's symphony lies Emberiza calandra – the corn bunting perched gracefully on top of golden wheat fields. As it surveys its domain from high above, perhaps it contemplates how even the simplest tool like a broom has shaped human civilization over centuries. Ascending Ullapool's picturesque hillside reveals breathtaking vistas that capture hearts with their beauty. And yet amid this serene panorama lies evidence of human presence –a lone broom leaning against stone steps– reminding us that even amidst tranquility, everyday chores persist. Gordon Parks' iconic photograph "AMERICAN GOTHIC" immortalizes Ella Watson as she sits resolutely with her trusted companion –a sturdy broom– symbolizing strength and determination during challenging times when she served as US Government Chairwoman.