Creche Collection

Emperor Penguin - adults with chicks. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11386 Emperor Penguin - adults with chicks Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Emperor Penguins, Aptenodytes forsteri, chicks huddled together in a creche to keep warm, Weddell Sea, Antarctica

Emperor Penguins - colony on ice in twilight Antarctic
AU-108-GR EMPEROR PENGUINS - colony on ice, pink light Antarctic Aptenodytes forsteri Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

The creche - dinner time (engraving)
3101284 The creche - dinner time (engraving) by Bernard, Frederick L. (1846-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The creche - dinner time)

Emperor Penguin - colony. Snow hill island - Antarctica
WAT-11358 Emperor Penguin - colony. Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Aptenodytes forsteri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Women's Political Union Tent at Suffolk County Fair, Long Island, New York, 1914, pub.1914 (photo)
3704800 Women's Political Union Tent at Suffolk County Fair, Long Island, New York, 1914, pub.1914 (photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

South Georgia Island, Gold Harbour. King penguin colony

Manarola nativity scene, behind Corniglia and San Bernardino, Cinque Terre National Park, La Spezia province, Liguria, Italy

Municipal creche in Chartres, France

Chartres Municipal Creche pre-1900

Childrens Home, 1884 (engraving)
1738627 Childrens Home, 1884 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Children in a crib 1884)

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France, Alsace, Obernai. Live Christmas nativity manger display. Date: 30/04/2009

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Emperor Penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) parent with chick on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) parent with chick on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) parent with chick on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) parent with chick on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) parent with chick on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) parent with chick on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks on ice, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks climbing a small ice mound, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) chicks climbing a small ice mound, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

Walking from the creche to the Tuileries Nurses walk children with carts
JLJ4643001 Walking from the creche to the Tuileries Nurses walk children with carts. Painting by Timoleon Lobrichon (1831-1914) 19th century

Vue interieure de la creche de Saint-Pierre du Gros-Caillou, a Paris (engraving)
3645996 Vue interieure de la creche de Saint-Pierre du Gros-Caillou, a Paris (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nativity, XVIII century
3565564 Nativity, XVIII century by Italian School, (19th century); Museo Nazionale di San Martino & Certosa, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Photographer: Chauffourier)

Creche of Sister Rosalie
3779474 Creche of Sister Rosalie by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Creche of Sister Rosalie / Soeur Rosalie in Rouen France. Nursery school run by nuns for working mothers)

A visit to a Creche managed by the Sisters of St Vincent de Paul (engraving)
1038774 A visit to a Creche managed by the Sisters of St Vincent de Paul (engraving) by Gow, Mary L. (1851-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1680-1728 (oil on canvas)
1069756 The Adoration of the Shepherds, 1680-1728 (oil on canvas) by Matteis, Paolo di (1662-1728); 245.1x345.4 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Karl and Esther Hoblitzelle Collection

HMS Pinafore, Little Buttercup mixes up the children
HMS Pinafore. Little Buttercup explains that when she was baby-farming (nursing babies while their Papas and Mamas were travelling), she mixed up baby Captain Corcoran and baby Ralph Rackstraw

Interior of a French castle during the Middle Ages, c. 1845 (colour litho)
CHT341983 Interior of a French castle during the Middle Ages, c. 1845 (colour litho) by Charpentier, (fl.1845); Private Collection; (add.info)

Creche of Sister Rosalie
3779475 Creche of Sister Rosalie by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); (add.info.: Creche of Sister Rosalie / Soeur Rosalie in Rouen France. Nursery school run by nuns for working mothers)

Sister Hope Creche, Greek Street, London
A nurse sits by a baby in its cradle at the Sister Hope Creche, Lincoln House, Greek Street, London. Date: circa 1896

Ogle Mews Creche, Marylebone, London
Staff and children at the Ogle Mews, Foley Street, Marylebone. The creche, established in about 1870, was one of the first in London. Date: 1896

Craven Hall Creche, Marshall Street, London
Cradles, cots and a playpen at the Craven Hall Creche (also known as the West London Mission Creche), Marshall Street, Golden Square, London. Date: 1896

The Nursery in the Familistery of Guise, from Solutions Sociales
CHT200418 The Nursery in the Familistery of Guise, from Solutions Sociales by Jean-Baptiste Andre Godin (1817-88), Paris, 1871 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Her Majesty in the South of France, the Creche at Hyeres (engraving)
1056166 Her Majesty in the South of France, the Creche at Hyeres (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majesty in the South of France)

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"Captivating Creches: A Glimpse into Diverse Penguin Colonies and Historical Childcare" Emperor Penguins, Aptenodytes forsteri, showcase their remarkable parenting skills as adults with chicks huddled together in a creche to keep warm on Snow Hill Island in Antarctica. Witness the awe-inspiring sight of an Emperor Penguin colony on ice during twilight hours, creating a mesmerizing scene amidst the vast Antarctic landscape. Explore the historical significance of municipal creches as we delve into Chartres, France's Municipal Creche pre-1900 - a testament to early childcare practices that shaped communities. Journey to South Georgia Island's Gold Harbour and immerse yourself in the vibrant King penguin colony where adorable fluffy youngsters thrive under nature's watchful eye. Step back in time with a glimpse of childhood nostalgia through a vintage baby walker from the 1930s - an artifact that symbolizes carefree moments and innocent exploration. Uncover the enchanting Manarola nativity scene nestled behind Corniglia and San Bernardino within Italy's picturesque Cinque Terre National Park, evoking warmth and spirituality during festive seasons. Reflect upon society's commitment to providing shelter and support for vulnerable children by exploring Childrens Home from 1884 through an engaging engraving capturing its essence. In this captivating collection of images ranging from penguins' heartwarming creches in Antarctica to historical child welfare initiatives worldwide, we celebrate both nature's wonders and human compassion towards nurturing our young ones throughout history.