Daycare Collection

Child in a Cradle, 1911 (painting)
7332984 Child in a Cradle, 1911 (painting) by Brusselmans, Jean (1884-1953); Mu.Zee, Ostend, Belgium; (add.info.: Jean Brusselmans (1884-1953)

Employers' Liability Act (colour litho)
8656707 Employers' Liability Act (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Employers' Liability Act. Cause and Effect)

A nurse who has disciplined a child, 1850
3478003 A nurse who has disciplined a child, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a nursemaid who has disciplined a child by making them face the corner whilst the other children continue to play)

Kinderzimmer / Nursery (colour litho)
8666167 Kinderzimmer / Nursery (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kinderzimmer)

The Giant from Jack the Giant Killer (engraving)
8634806 The Giant from Jack the Giant Killer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Giant from Jack the Giant Killer)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669460 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A mother with her children, 1850
3478197 A mother with her children, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother with her children in the nursery. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Finding a new baby brother in the mirror (engraving)
8634735 Finding a new baby brother in the mirror (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finding a new baby brother in the mirror)

Advertisement for Wright's coal tar soap (colour litho)
8676164 Advertisement for Wright's coal tar soap (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Wright's coal tar soap)

Queen Mary's Dolls' House: Facsimiles of Pages from Books Specially Written for the Library (b/w photo)
8674181 Queen Mary's Dolls' House: Facsimiles of Pages from Books Specially Written for the Library (b/w photo) by English Photographer

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Birth of the Baptist, first half of the 14th century (detached fresco)
7062905 Birth of the Baptist, first half of the 14th century (detached fresco) by Master of the Urbino Coronation, (14th century); Palazzo Corsini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Napoleon III and Eugenia's visit at Sister Rosalie's creche, 1855 (oil on canvas)
1750274 Napoleon III and Eugenia's visit at Sister Rosalie's creche, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Sain, Edouard Alexandre (1830-1910); 43x60 cm; Musee de Compiegne

In a Kindergarten in Medieval England, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original
7279574 In a Kindergarten in Medieval England, Historic, digitally restored reproduction of an original 19th century original by Unknown Artist

The skeleton of Death pulls on the arm of a mother in a nursery, 1792. 1926 (engraving)
7234866 The skeleton of Death pulls on the arm of a mother in a nursery, 1792. 1926 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Baby Class (colour litho)
5992569 The Baby Class (colour litho) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baby Class)

Chinese nursery maid and two children, 1822 (engraving)
7234170 Chinese nursery maid and two children, 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese nursery maid and two children, 18th century)

In the Nursery (colour litho)
7182538 In the Nursery (colour litho) by Harding, Emily (1850-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Nursery. Illustration for Happy-Hours with Rhymes bys)

Christmas greeting "Centre of Attention", 1933 (gouache on paper)
7231118 Christmas greeting " Centre of Attention", 1933 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Christmas greeting "Centre of Attention", 1933 (gouache on paper)
7231117 Christmas greeting " Centre of Attention", 1933 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

The Creche in Switzerland, 1890 (oil on canvas)
1733040 The Creche in Switzerland, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Anker, Albert (1831-1910); Kunstmuseum, Winterthur, Switzerland; Swiss, out of copyright

Vinolia soap, advertisement (chromolitho)
7154213 Vinolia soap, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vinolia soap)

Children with a rocking horse, McLaughlins Coffee, advertisement (chromolitho)
7154195 Children with a rocking horse, McLaughlins Coffee, advertisement (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children with a rocking horse)

Tom Thumb (colour litho)
7156037 Tom Thumb (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Thumb. Illustration for a picture book published by George Routledge)

Blue Beard (colour litho)
7156048 Blue Beard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blue Beard. Illustration for a picture book published by George Routledge)

Mixed Company (colour litho)
7156981 Mixed Company (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mixed Company. Illustration from Blackies Childrens Annual (Blackie & Son Ltd, Glasgow)

Marie Stuart Devant le Berceau de Son Fils (engraving)
7194566 Marie Stuart Devant le Berceau de Son Fils (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Stuart Devant le Berceau de Son Fils)

German nursery, 15th Century (engraving)
7186213 German nursery, 15th Century (engraving) by Meckenem, Israhel van, the younger (fl.1445-1503); Private Collection; (add.info.: German nursery, 15th Century)

The Little Pupil-Teacher (colour litho)
7181594 The Little Pupil-Teacher (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Pupil-Teacher)

Young children at mealtime in a day nursery (colour litho)
7148197 Young children at mealtime in a day nursery (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chambre (des enfants); Nursery; Kinderzimmer (engraving)
7195255 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chambre (des enfants); Nursery; Kinderzimmer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

London People, In the Square: In the Nursery (engraving)
7153201 London People, In the Square: In the Nursery (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Nursery)

Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves (colour litho)
7156054 Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ali Baba And The Forty Thieves)

Blue Beard (colour litho)
7156044 Blue Beard (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blue Beard. Illustration for a picture book published by George Routledge)

The Queen Of Hearts, She Made Some Tarts (colour litho)
7166191 The Queen Of Hearts, She Made Some Tarts (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen Of Hearts, She Made Some Tarts)

Tom Thumb (colour litho)
7156038 Tom Thumb (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tom Thumb. Illustration for a picture book published by George Routledge)

The Sleeping Beauty In The Woods (colour litho)
7156072 The Sleeping Beauty In The Woods (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sleeping Beauty In The Woods)

Bacon (colour litho)
7151138 Bacon (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Fairy At The Fountain, Or The Two Girls (colour litho)
7166197 The Fairy At The Fountain, Or The Two Girls (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fairy At The Fountain, Or The Two Girls)

A Day-Nursery (engraving)
7165839 A Day-Nursery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Day-Nursery. Illustration for Our Darlings, The Childrens Treasury of Pictures and Stories)

The Queens Nursery, Golden Lane, Barbican
6340492 The Queens Nursery, Golden Lane, Barbican by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: The Queens Nursery, Golden Lane, Barbican)

Nursery Child, Dan Jacobs with a bottle of milk, September 1978

Nursery Children, Joanne Little and Nathan Scott, cutting paper, 29th November 1978

Nursery Child, Janine Shales, playing, October 1978

Nursery Child, Amanda Fletcher, playing, October 1978

Nursery Children, Alexandra Holby & Harriet Butler, playing, September 1978

Nursery Child, Harriet Butler, playing, September 1978

Playgroup, Boxworth, South Cambridgeshire, Tuesday, 16th May 1989

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"Exploring the Rich History of Daycare: From Medieval Kindergartens to Modern Creches" Step back in time and witness the evolution through captivating artworks and historical depictions. In "Sing a Song of Sixpence, " a vibrant colour litho, we catch a glimpse of children joyfully engaged in activities, perhaps under the care of early childcare providers. Travel further back to the 14th century with "Birth of the Baptist, " a detached fresco showcasing an ancient nursery setting that highlights how even centuries ago, parents recognized the importance of nurturing environments for their little ones. Fast forward to 1855 when Napoleon III and Eugenia visited Sister Rosalie's creche, as depicted in an oil on canvas masterpiece. This painting immortalizes their visit and sheds light on how daycare facilities were gaining recognition during this era. Discover medieval England's approach to childcare with a digitally restored reproduction titled "In a Kindergarten in Medieval England. " This historic artwork offers insight into educational practices employed by our ancestors. Unleash your imagination with "Jack The Giant Killer, " another vivid colour litho that transports us into fantastical realms where storytelling was likely used as both entertainment and education within daycare settings. "The skeleton of Death pulls on the arm of a mother in a nursery" is an engraving from 1792 that serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst life's joys, mortality looms. It underscores how crucial it is for parents to entrust their children's well-being to capable caregivers. Witness adorable scenes captured in "The Baby Class, " where infants engage in playful learning experiences under attentive supervision - proof that early childhood education has always been valued throughout history. Journey eastward with an enchanting engraving from 1822 depicting Chinese nursery maids caring for two young children. This artwork showcases cross-cultural perspectives on childcare practices prevalent at that time.