House Hold Collection (page 15)

Woman Washing Up / 1960S
Sparkly housewife in a black polo neck sweater and sleeveless dress stands at the sink and washes up pans and cups in mild green Fairy Liquid

Dutch Family 17C
A family gathering in a Dutch household - gossipping, drinking, playing games

Orion Vacuum Cleaner
The ORION takes the leaning out of cleaning - has no revolving brush to wear away the surface by friction - and it costs only Nine Guineas !

Moth Ball Man
Mothball man - be sure to pack one of these fellows away with your fur coat this summer and the moths will not go near it!

Ebisu, God of Plenty
The God of Plenty, and Daily Food, the most popular of Japans household gods : his basket is filled with the red- skinned tai, a favourite sea food

Advert / Gulf Geyser 1900
Richmonds Gulf Stream geyser

Advert / Anchor Thread 1 / 2
Clarks Anchor Thread - balancing (1 of 2)

Advert / Rashleigh Lamps
Rashleigh electric lamps

ADVERT MOP
O-Cedar Polish Mop - cleans as it polishes

Advert / Wilson Cooker
The Wilson Cooker - perfection for baking bread, pastry and teacakes

Girls Sews Doll / Singer
A young lady carries out running repairs on her dolls clothes, without needing to take them off - proof of the versatility of the Singer 66 K6 electric table model

Mat & Broom Seller 1804
Buy a mat or a hair broom; a street vendor plys his trade

Parisian Broom Seller
A Parisian street seller offers brushes and brooms

Earthenware for Sale
Earthenware articles for sale at a street crockery stall

MRS BEETONs SPINE 1907
The spine of the 1907 edition of Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management

Glass Pedlar C15 France
A man sells glass bottles, ingeniously using a vertical tree branch as a bottle rack

Barthelemy / Sew Machine
French tailor Barthelemy Thimonnier with his machine : he patented the first practical sewing machine in France in 1830

Wife Bought Sew Machine
Her husband stands over her, proud that he has been able to provide his little lady with a Household sewing machine to keep her usefully occupied

Gas Powered Sew Machine
This sewing machine is powered by a gas engine, which draws its gas from a wall socket : probably noisy and smelly, and certainly dangerous - but better than treadling !

Sewing in Switzerland
In Vaud, Switzerland, a young woman wears her traditional dress as she stands using her Singer

Singer Sewing / Georgia
A woman of Georgia uses her Singer machine while her companions use traditional methods and a handsome young man provides a musical accompaniment

French Woman Sews / Singer
A French housewife uses the treadle to provide power for her Singer

Removal Men 1929
Removal men at the Great Stanhope Street house of Mr Clarence Hatry, the City of London fincancier, jailed for fraud

Girl Blowing Bubbles
A young girl blows bubbles, each one containing an illustration of a household chore

Two Runners Race C1878
A young member of the Larson household does her piano practice while papa paints her

C18 French Concert
A singer and four musicians perform in an aristocratic household

Woman Darns Stockings
Her dog watches patiently while she darns a stocking in her underclothes

Hindu New Year
INDIA The women of a Hindu household offer food to the gods of the heavens in the traditional Pongol new year ceremony

Street Trades / Fancy Ware
Two men dealing in " fancy ware" attract the interest of a young mother and her daughters

Billiard Room. France. C19
The billiard room in a French household - but not much chance of a quiet game !

Papa Reads to Family
Father reads by candlelight to his wife and their six children in a well- to-do household

Progress Vacuum Cleaner
You see, the house is much cleaner with the PROGRESS than with any other vacuum cleaner, whats more, Maman didn t even hear us do the housework !

Vacuuming Stairs
A French maidservant vacuums the stairs with LE PROGRESS

Vacuuming Armchair
A French maidservant vacuums an armchair with LE PROGRESS

Vacuuming Carpet
A French maidservant vacuums the carpet with LE PROGRESS

Lighting / Electric Torch
ELECTRIC TORCH Advertisement by the Portable Electric Light Co. for a dry battery electric torch

ROMAN LAMP
In a well-to-do Roman household, oil lamps provide the illumination

Lighting / Domestic / Oil
In the late 19th century, oil lamps are the normal lighting in a middle-class household

Hoovering a Chair 1930S
A housewife demonstrates how to vacuum clean an armchair using a Hoover " Dustette" cleaner

Pickfords Moving Card
A change of address card printed by Pickfords for their customers to use

An Indian Dhobi
An Indian dhobi or washerman. Often Dhobi wallahs will live and work at the laundry and pass their jobs down through the generations

Scottish Washing Day
A Scottish girl kneads the washing with her feet by the side of a Scottish burn

Washing Clothes / Brittany
Washing clothes on a November morning in Brittany

Hand-Driven Dish Washer
A French woman washing dishes using a hand-driven dish- washer

Heating the Iron / C18
Heating up the iron in an eighteenth century household

Girl with Electric Iron
A girl using an electric iron

Albionette Stove 1896
The Albionette stove promises perfectly cooked food for all

Le Fages Glue
this Man Used Le Pages Liquid Glue in the Wrong Place

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Step into the world of vintage household items and discover a treasure trove of timeless elegance and practicality. From Lucas Lamps Advert illuminating your home with grace to an Advertisement for linoleum manufacturers, ensuring style meets functionality underfoot, these hints from yesteryears will transport you back in time. Imagine a grand entrance adorned with a Cast iron Victorian walking stick stand, welcoming guests with its regal charm. And as you stroll through the house, catch sight of the DOLLY TUB, reminding us of simpler times when laundry was done by hand. Delight in the vibrant hues offered by the Paint Chart from 1908, allowing homeowners to express their personality on every wall. Explore Houses for Sale in the 1920s and envision yourself living amidst architectural marvels that have stood strong for decades. Indulge your senses with an Advert for Shelley Vogue China from 1931 – delicate teacups and saucers that add sophistication to any tea party. Savor each sip as you hold onto a warm teapot while admiring its thermogram design. Discover craftsmanship at its finest with Wertheims Sewingmachine - a testament to precision engineering that has empowered countless individuals over generations. Unleash your creativity alongside Knitting Expert tools that turn yarn into wearable art. As Christmas approaches, immerse yourself in festive nostalgia through Christmas Cookery C1905 recipes - traditional flavors passed down through time. And keep your abode spotless effortlessly using an Upright Hoover vacuum cleaner - innovation designed to simplify daily chores without compromising on cleanliness. These glimpses into domestic life across different eras remind us of our shared history and how everyday objects can become cherished heirlooms. So embrace the beauty of household essentials past and present; they are not just functional but also tell stories waiting to be discovered anew.