House Hold Collection (page 2)

Lonely woman

Hypo-allergenic soap. Top view of a bar of soap that has been developed so as not to cause an allergic reaction when used

Erie Canal boats wintering in New York harbor
Erie Canal boats anchored for the winter at the East River docks, New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Washing Day, by Ethel Parkinson. A little Dutch girl hangs out the washing on a windy day, while a little boy holds a full basket of clothes for her

George V presenting new standards to Household Cavalry
King George V presenting new standards to the Household Cavalry on Horse Guards Parade, Central London

Christmas Dinner in an Elizabethan Home by Pauline Baynes
A Christmas Day scene in a well-to-do household around 1550, showing the father of the house at the table with his guests, raising his blackjack tankard to toast the Queen

Doing Laundry 1940S
A housewife uses a kind of dolly leg with a rubber plunger on the end of it to wash her clothes in a metal tub. Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

Stevenson / Family / Vailima
ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON Scottish writer with his mother, family and household at Vailima

Women Washing Dishes
Three young women (" Three Lions", perhaps in some way connected with womens services during World War Two) washing and drying dishes together in a large kitchen

Advert / Enameline Polish
ENAMELINE STOVE POLISH for polishing stoves, grates, ranges, etc

Js Bach & Family
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Morning prayer in the Bach household

Carpet Sweeper
A young housewife using a carpet sweeper

Stitch Types Diagram
Leaflet that is promotional & instructional as it clearly & simply shows you how to do various basic handsewing stitches & hems such as handkerchief or rolled hem

Thor Washing Machine
This housewife is delighted with her Thor washing machine which converts to a dishwasher when she lifts out the Clothes Tub and slips in th Dish- Washing Unit

Ritemp Washing Machine
A housewife prepares to drain her English Electric Ritemp washing machine, simply and rapidly, into bucket or drain, according to the instruction book

Drying Clothes / Allingham
A woman in a pink bonnet check her washing line to see if her washing is dry

Girls Washing & Ironing
Girls washing and ironing

French Public Laundry
A public laundry in Saint-Pol- de-Leon, Brittany Date: circa 1905

Home Upholstery
Photograph of a woman planning to reupholster an armchair by first using paper to take an accurate model of the chairs dimensions

Dog and New Baby
ome ain t wot it was ! - a dogs tranquil existence is shattered when a baby arrives in the household

Scrubing Doorstep / 1920S
A Charwoman, who goes to work in her motorcycle and side car, kneels whilst scrubbing the steps of no. 47

Veritas Mantles & Burner
Veritas mantles and burners

Advert for Ewarts Califront hot water 1928
" Just turn the tap" Ewarts Califront hot water instantly night or day. Hot water supply to bath, lavatory, basin ect. 1928

Inner components of an electric drill
Electric drill opened to show its interior components

Christmas decorations

Public Laundry / E. London
Women in the public laundry at Kensal Green, east London Date: 1883

Philips Lamp Advert
A girl in Dutch costume lights a Philips lamp simply by holding it

Advert / Brymay Matches
Brymay Safety Matches

Cleaners Delivery Van
Achille Serre is THE cleaner for LOndons fashionable crowd, and this is the van in which your gowns and dress suits will be brought to you

Insulation in a house loft or roof space. Insulating your loft can save a significant amount of household heat loss
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A man measuring the depth of insulation in a house loft or roof space. Insulating your loft can save a significant
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

setting the central heating thermostat at a cooler temperature to save energy
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Kitchen Cabinet Advert
Still wearing her wedding dress, a bride admires the Hoosier Kitchen Cabinet which will help her to stay young because it will save her so much kitchen drudgery

Advert Gas Stove Acme
Acme Gas Stoves - " No thank you, Mr Soot!"

Flotow Martha Quartet
The delightful spinning quartet from Act Two, as the two posh ladies, disguised as country girls, reveal their inability to perform mundane household tasks

Vacuuming Ornaments
A French maidservant vacuums ornaments with LE PROGRESS

Vacuuming Picture
A French maidservant vacuums a picture with LE PROGRESS

Young Woman Sewing
A superb mezzotint showing a young woman engaged in needlework

Laundrymaid Ironing
Repasseuse (ironer)

Early Dishwasher
An early machine for washing dishes

Household / Sewing (C17)
Two Dutch women sewing

Polishing a Floor
A housewife uses her Johnsons Wax Electric Floor Polisher

Dinner, Servants Hall
Dinner in the servants hall of a large household : the butler presides, with housekeeper, ladys maids, housemaids and footmen ranged in order of seniority

Santa in Sweden
Santa visits a Swedish household, not via the chimney, but presenting himself at the front door

Osram Light & Family
Advertisement for Osram lamps - Twenty hours for one penny

Sir Thomas More
SIR THOMAS MORE English statesman and author and his household

ITALY. Herculaneum. Lararium (household shrine). Roman art. Early Empire

The Badges of Cavalry Regimants in the British Army 1915
Thirty-one regiments, divided into three regiments of Household Cavalry and twenty-eight regiments of the line. Of these latter seven are regiments of Dragoon Guards, three of Dragoons

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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.