House Hold Collection (page 17)

Mail Order Catalogue
Direct Mail Service to your Home - clothing, tableware and household goods from Headquarters & General Supplies

Laundry Brittany
Washing clothes at Douarnenez, Bretagne

Jap Laundresses
Japanese women do their laundry on the river-bank, much like their sisters in France and Italy

Knife Grindr Portugal
His donkey waits patiently while a Portuguese knife- grinder exercises his trade

EYRA
Felis eyra. This beautiful byt probably aggressive wildcat is found in Mexico and Texas. It probably does not make a good household pet

She Hems a Curtain
She hems a curtain

SHE DUSTS
She dusts a picture

Quick Arrow Advert
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Pyne - a Baker
A BAKER Few itinerant traders are as welcome as the baker, with his baskets of wheaten bread (marked W) and his household bread (H)

An Egyptian Party
Four men take off their shoes before enjoying a convivial meal. Needless to say, the women of the household are not expected to take part

Servant Shows in Visitor
A maid shows a lady visitor into the drawing room of a well-to-do household

Washing Day in York
Washday in the back court of a working-class home, York

Sir William Buckland
SIR WILLIAM BUCKLAND eccentric naturalist, whose household comprised all kinds of livestock in addition to his own family

Stencilling a Frieze
Mama decorates the room by stencilling a frieze round the walls, while daughter holds the paint pot

Washing Day at the River
French housewives take their laundry to the river, where stone slabs are placed for their use

Advert for Fridge 1912
An early refrigerator by McCray of Kendalville, Indiana, USA

Advert / Daylight Oil 1921
Advertisement for Royal Daylight Oil for lighting, cooking and heating

Stripping Wallpaper
Stripping (poisonous) wallpaper

Permutit Water Softener
Advertisement for Permutit water softener

Washing by Hand / Scrap
Washing by hand

Three Women on Wash Day
Three women hard at work on washing day

Happy Washerwoman 1901
A happy washerwoman hanging her washing up to dry

Child Helps Mama Iron
The ironing lesson - a little girl helps her mama with the ironing

French Laundrymaids / 1894
French laundrymaids washing and ironing

A Weary Seamstress / 1840
A weary seamstress

Mangles / Ironmonger Diary
Mangles/Ironmonger Diary

A Changeling
A changeling is detected when the son of a Herefordshire household brews beer in eggshells

Advert for Zebo 1929
A woman stands back to admire her fireplace which she has just cleaned with ZEBO

Aristocratic Household
An aristocratic household gather for their devotions in the chapel at Moat House, Ightham, Kent

Glosso Polish Advert
GLOSSO POLISH A maid stands behind a pile of things she has just polished with Glosso

German Tree
Christmas tree in a German household

1721 Frenchman on Horse
French Marshal of the Royal household on horseback

Family / All Together
A German family in their living-room, each member of the household industriously occupied

Fridge Advert / 1951
Frigidaire advertisement

Spring Cleaning / 1925
Spring cleaning - hubbie in the doghouse

Vacuum Cleaning Service
Vacuum cleaning service, in horse and cart form, parked outside the Edgware Road

Roman citizen honouring the Lares
A Roman citizen honouring the Lares, or household gods

Ideal Radiator Advert
Ideal radiators

Racial / Japan / Daimio 19C
Daimio and women - a domestic scene in an aristocratic household

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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.