Doormat Collection

Edge, Charles N. garden, 1933 June 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Edge, Charles N. garden, 1933 June 18

Interior of an Esso gas station Italy. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Veranda of the Old House, 1912 (watercolour on paper)
985254 Veranda of the Old House, 1912 (watercolour on paper) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 48.9x33.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Veranda of the Old House)

Husband dreading the arrival of his mother-in-law for a visit (chromolitho)
5996078 Husband dreading the arrival of his mother-in-law for a visit (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Princess Grace of Monaco and her husband Prince Rainier leaving the Connaught Hotel, Carlos Place in London. They are on their way to the theatre Picture taken 8th January 1963

Princess Grace of Monaco and her husband Prince Rainier III leaving the Connaught Hotel, Carlos Place in London. They are on their way to the theatre. 8th January 1963

St Dunstans Hospital for Blind Soldiers - Door Mat Making
St Dunstans Hospital (Hostel) for Blind Soldiers (and Sailors) - Door Mat Making. Date: circa 1918

Princesses Elizabeth & Margaret outside their playhouse
" Y Bwthyn Bach" - a Welsh phrase which means " The Little House", inscribed over the door of a model house presented to princess Elizabeth by the people of Wales

Buy a Door-mat!, Cries of London, c1840. Artist: TH Jones
Buy a Door-mat! A doormat seller with mats draped over his body stands next to a woman with a bucket and broom. From Cries of London, c1840

Door Mats, Charing Cross, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

A Walk-Over?, 1918. German emperor Wilhelm II regarding Russia as a doormat to his new territories, while the Austrian emperor Charles I takes a more cautious approach. Cartoon from Punch

Handmade Christmas card with door and hallway, the seasonal greeting written on the wall, floor tiles and doormat. Date: circa 1890s

Comic postcard, baby delivery -- If you break the engagement off, don t expect the girl to return you all the presents! Date: circa 1900s

Educated Housemaid
Mary explains that the word Salve on the doormat is Latin for Please to wipe your feet Date: 1893

Woman and dog on a doorstep
A young woman and her little dog, standing on a doorstep. Date: 1921

World War I: German emperor Wilhlem II regarding Russia as doormat to his new territories, while the Austrian emperor Charles I takes a more cautious approach

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"From the Veranda of the Old House to Charing Cross: A Journey through Doormats" Step into a bygone era with these captivating doormat moments. In 1912, an exquisite watercolor on paper captures the elegance of a veranda in an old house, where a doormat awaits guests' arrival. In another scene, a husband anxiously anticipates his mother-in-law's visit, as depicted in a chromolitho from years past. The doormat becomes both his ally and nemesis, symbolizing the impending family dynamics. At St Dunstans Hospital for Blind Soldiers, door mat making takes center stage. These brave individuals find solace and purpose in their craft while creating welcoming mats for others. Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret grace our collection too. Outside their playhouse, they step onto a whimsical doormat that adds charm to their royal adventures. Traveling back even further in time to c1840 London streets, we encounter cries urging passersby to "Buy a Door-mat. " TH Jones' artistic rendering brings this bustling scene alive with its vibrant energy. London's Charing Cross witnessed the birth of door mat culture as early as 1805. Here we glimpse locals stepping over sturdy mats that dutifully guard against dirt and grime at every doorstep. The year 1918 presents us with humor amidst chaos - comic postcards depict baby deliveries landing on unsuspecting doormats. A lighthearted reminder that life can surprise us when least expected. An educated housemaid finds pride in her work as she meticulously cleans and maintains each doorstep's elegant mat. Her attention to detail ensures visitors feel welcome before crossing any threshold. A woman accompanied by her loyal canine companion sits peacefully on her doorstep. The worn-out but cherished doormat beneath them bears witness to countless stories shared between friends and family alike. Even royalty is not exempt from the doormat's significance.