Broom Collection (page 9)

Fukusa (Gift Cover), Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868), early 19th century

Gioco Delle Donne, E Sue Facende (Game of Wives, And Their Chores), 1654-1718
Gioco Delle Donne, E Sue Facende (Game of Wives [or Women], And Their Chores), 1654-1718. Board game: a woman spends all day doing housework, only to be beaten with a stick by her husband

Procession of an Imperial Messenger to the Iwashimizu Shrine, Edo period, late 18th-19th century

Old woman seated on bench before whom a man with fan dances, late 18th-early 19th century

An eagle attacking its keeper in revenge for a whipping a week before
6337381 An eagle attacking its keeper in revenge for a whipping a week before by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: An eagle attacking its keeper in revenge for a whipping a week before)

Cinderella, 1881 (oil on canvas)
CH11366 Cinderella, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 125.7x88.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Triptych of the Adoration of the Child Jesus, 1528 (oil on wood)
7110248 Triptych of the Adoration of the Child Jesus, 1528 (oil on wood) by Bellegambe, Jean the Elder (c.1470-c.1534) (attr)

Trades in Regency England: Turnery, broom-maker and paper making
6340274 Trades in Regency England: Turnery, broom-maker and paper making by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: Turnery, broom-maker and paper making)

Sabbath ceremonies, demons, witches and monstrous creatures dancing
GIA4703022 Sabbath ceremonies, demons, witches and monstrous creatures dancing. Engraving by Gillot, 17th century by Gillot, Claude (1673-1722); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sabbath ceremonies)

An elderly woman at her spinning wheel, eating porridge par Dou
FIA5405385 An elderly woman at her spinning wheel, eating porridge par Dou, Gerard (Gerrit) (1613-1675). Oil on wood, size : 51, 5x41, , Private Collection by Dou

Le Journal Fun, 1868_6_6 - Illustration by Bertall (1820-1882)
ICA4945592 Le Journal Fun, 1868_6_6 - Illustration by Bertall (1820-1882): Realists and whimsayers - Painting salons, Realism, Cartoons - Courbet Gustave by Bertall

The trade of sweeper in 1820: a sweeper helping a young woman cross a puddle
XEE4405305 The trade of sweeper in 1820: a sweeper helping a young woman cross a puddle. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The trade of sweeper in 1820)

Street Sweepers Page taken from nickname-i Humayun (Surname i Humayun) or
LRI4662047 Street Sweepers Page taken from nickname-i Humayun (Surname i Humayun) or Book of Festivities (ms. hazine 1344, fol. 341 a) illustrated by Osman

Cover of "The Don Quixote", number 271, Satirique en Colours
ICA4926408 Cover of " The Don Quixote", number 271, Satirique en Colours, 1879_8_29: opening of the hunt - Anticlericalism - Teaching

Colin maillard (colin-maillard). Engraving in "What are we playing
DUV4207259 Colin maillard (colin-maillard). Engraving in " What are we playing? " by E. Weber with watercolour drawings by Robert Salles (1871-1929). Librairie Garnier Freres, Paris, 1920

Cover for the art magazine Broom, c. 1921-1924 (lithograph)
1197744 Cover for the art magazine Broom, c.1921-1924 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); 27.3x20.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

The Soap Bubbles (oil on canvas)
CH34198 The Soap Bubbles (oil on canvas) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Bulles de Savon; ); Photo © Christies Images

A Funny Story (oil on canvas)
CH139770 A Funny Story (oil on canvas) by Hay, William M. (fl.1874-89); 60.3x50.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Music Versus Work, 1864 (oil on canvas)
828422 Music Versus Work, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Worrall, Edward Joseph (1829-1913); 31.5x22.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Music Versus Work. Joseph Edward Worrall (1829-1913)

Plate 464. Two Models, 16 Chasing 4 with a Broom, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950496 Plate 464. Two Models, 16 Chasing 4 with a Broom, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 13x46 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

Road sweeper (b / w photo)
3637466 Road sweeper (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Road sweeper. Illustration for Wonderful London by St John Adcock (Fleetway, c 1930)

Edwardian postcard of three kittens playing with a frog, c. 1910 (colour litho)
3604981 Edwardian postcard of three kittens playing with a frog, c.1910 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

The Little Sweeper (engraving)
6010573 The Little Sweeper (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Sweeper. Illustration for The Infants Magazine (1877).); © Look and Learn

Punch cartoon: A Regular Gold Dustman (engraving)
6034638 Punch cartoon: A Regular Gold Dustman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: A Regular Gold Dustman)

Street scene, women and babies, London (photo)
609732 Street scene, women and babies, London (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street scene, women and babies, London)

The Bavarian Girls Song Buy a Broom!, sung in character by Madame Vestris (engraving)
583576 The Bavarian Girls Song Buy a Broom!, sung in character by Madame Vestris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bavarian Girls Song Buy a Broom)

The house with two mistresses is unswept, 1932 (colour litho)
473431 The house with two mistresses is unswept, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Closeup view of three brooms, presumably made by the men of the Bourne memorial Building
MNY380965 Closeup view of three brooms, presumably made by the men of the Bourne memorial Building, New York, 1926 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Girl sitting on doorstep, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731471 Girl sitting on doorstep, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl sitting on doorstep)

Italian Cypress and Spanish Broom, from Hortus Eystettensis
3359416 Italian Cypress and Spanish Broom, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler (1561-1629), pub. 1613 (hand coloured engraving) by German School

Two Boys on a Stile at Brislington Brook, c. 1824 (pencil & w / c on paper)
2831221 Two Boys on a Stile at Brislington Brook, c.1824 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Jackson, Samuel (1794-1868); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Street Cleaner (chromolitho)
2811702 Street Cleaner (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Cleaner. Illustration for a booklet called Sketches of London Life)

Ballyhooly (chromolitho)
2803102 Ballyhooly (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballyhooly. Illustration for Pen and Pencil magazine, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Maid reading novelette (colour litho)
2800781 Maid reading novelette (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maid reading novelette. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Comic postcard, Woman at the seaside, being swept off her feet Date: 20th century

Arthur Trower gardening, with robin on wheelbarrow
Arthur Trower working in his large garden in Redhill, Surrey, with a robin on the wheelbarrow to keep him company Date: 1910

Fancy dress costume, The Witch Date: circa 1880

Comic postcard, Maid and mistress Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Little girl with sweeping brush Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Vicar with married couple Date: 20th century

A Keeper sweeps the Walrus pool, London Zoo, August 1924 (b / w photo)
2960009 A Keeper sweeps the Walrus pool, London Zoo, August 1924 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

Bull Wharf, Interior of the Shell Warehouse (b / w photo)
3102246 Bull Wharf, Interior of the Shell Warehouse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bull Wharf, Interior of the Shell Warehouse)

Christmas card with a skating rink (colour litho)
3094632 Christmas card with a skating rink (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas card with a skating rink)

Kitten dressed as a maid with a broom (colour photo)
3096320 Kitten dressed as a maid with a broom (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kitten dressed as a maid with a broom)

Comic postcard, Cold weather conversation Date: early 20th century

Comic postcard, Woman talking about marriage. He said it would be like the Garden of Eden when we were married. So it is - nothing to wear and expecting to get kicked out any minute

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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.