House Hold Collection (page 5)

Canada, Quebec, Perce. 1928 Historic General Store (aka Magasin General Historique Authentique). PR. IMAGE RESTRICTED: Not available to US land tour operators

FRANKLIN: FIREPLACES, c1787. Engraved diagrams from Benjamin Franklins Observations on the Causes and Cure of Smoky Chimneys, c1787

WOMEN OF ANCIENT GREECE performing household chores. Wood engraving, late 19th century

STEAM WASHER, 1872. Advertisement for a steam washer. Wood engraving, 1872

SALT SHAKERS, 1900. From the Montgomery Ward & Co. mail-order catalogue of 1900

Domestic refuse and recycling, waiting for collection on housing estate, Guildford, Surrey, England, april

Dolly Tub and Wringer 1904
Dolly tub and wringer, Yorkshire, 1904 Date: 1904

Occupations related to household arts. Poster promoting occupations related to household arts, such as cook, nursemaid, teacher, dietician, lunch room worker, waitress, and nurse

There are jobs for you, if trained Complete free course in household training : You learn meal planning, cooking, table service, laundry, cleaning and child care

Training center for household employees - Household Service Demonstration Project, WPA. Poster showing a maid carrying a tray. Date 1936-1941

Columbus at the court of Barcelona. Christopher Columbus standing before the King and Queen of Spain, with Indians from the New World, Feb. 1493. Date 1893

Laundry in a hot spring - Reykjavik, Iceland
Women do their household laundry in a hot pool - Reykjavik, Iceland. Date: circa 1910s

American agriculturist. Farm, garden, and household. Date c1866 Dec. 24

Washington, DC Mrs. Ella Watson, a government charwoman, reading the Bible to her household. Date 1942 Aug

The Miseries of a Bachelor. Unmarried man trying to do his own sewing and darning Date: ca. 1865

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers with hot plate 1938
Heres something New! The main cooker is fitted with the " P.R" hot plate closet in lieu of usual plate rack, and thus provides an enclosed space in which food or plates

Little girl on a postcard, hanging up the washing
A little girl on a greetings postcard hangs up the washing on the line. Date: early 20th century

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers with no stooping
Cooking without stooping. In kitchens where there is more than the usual space available, or where it is desirable to untilize an open-range setting setting the Maintop gas cooker provides a

Smiling woman preparing a wholesome feast
A woman wearing a chequered apron and broad smile, leans over the stove and peels potatoes for the roast dinner she is preparing. 1937

Calor Gas Window display, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex
Window display promoting Calor Gas and other products at a hardware ironmongers shop in Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. 1956

Poster: How to make your household linens last longer

Emancipated Woman - Husband doing chores
The Handy-man at home An Emancipated Woman reads happily by the fire whilst her sailor husband does his fair share of the household chores by scrubbling the floor. Date: 1915

Peg-leg peddlar with his tray of items for sale
" Any article on the board a penny" A man wounded in the Boer War, his leg lost resort to life as an itinerant tinker or peddlar, peddling his wares on the street

Poster: Pots and Pans
Poster giving advice on looking after Pots and Pans so that they last as long as possible. 20th century

Everybody works but Father - Unemployment
Father enjoys his paper and pipe in front of the fire, whilst Mother does the washing, Sister Ann also helps and the young narrator of this social comment carries a paint pot. Date: 1906

Royal Wedding 1947 - procession to the Abbey
Princess Elizabeth with her father King George VI, in the Irish Coach, drive out of Parliament Square towards Westminster Abbey followed by their Sovereigns Escort of Household Cavalry

Distress in Paris 1874
The war with Prussia, followed by the Commune, leave France in an impoverished condition : in Paris the poor are forced to pawn household possessions such as bedding, Date: 1874

Advert for Esse cookers
In the first place The Esse looks makes a contented cook.... One... her cooking is better than ever before. Two.... no smoke, fumes, soot, grime, blackleading. Three... clean kitchen. ect 1937

Cakestands Etc
No tea-table is complete without a cake-stand on which to stand the cake(s) : you will also need a gong to summon your guests, or failing that, a bell... Date: 1930

Washing up
A woman in apron and scarf washing up a mug and plate outside her home, 1910. Date: 1910

Advert for Ewarts Geyser hot water 1926
Hot water instantly night or day 1926

Advert for Frigidaire electrical fridge
Frigidaire automatic electrical refrigeration cabinet, keeps your food fresh, with ice for cooling drinks, and it cost less than a garage for your car! Date: 1928

Advert for Geebro floor covering 1939
The modern colourful flooring Geebro cord rugs and carpets coverings Date: 1939

Advert for Ewarts Geyser hot water 1927
A contented housewife is about to fill her hot water bottle from her Ewarts Geyser water heater. Date: 1927

Advert for Esse cookers 1938
From beginning to end of every day, a happier cook in every way! From a cheerful beginning in a warm kitchen to a happy ending in front of the fire

Advert for Vi-Spring Mattress 1931
Built to give better rest. Inmaking of a Vi-Spring overlay mattress spring follows spring until beneath every square inch of its surface there lies a small spring to give an exquisite softness

Advert Main Velomain gas space heater 1939
When winter comes! Main Velomain gas space heater, requires no flue, and does not discolour the walls and ceilings. 1939

Advert for Main Mainstat gas cookers
One of the Main models will meet your needs! Advertisement for Main cookers for smaller kitchens. 1939

Advert for Certo for making home made Jam
Its Jam and jelly time Now ! Save time, trouble and money the Certo way. 1934

Kettles and Stands
Kettles and urns for use on the tea-table, each with its own powerful lamp to keep the contents hot if not bubbling. Date: 1930

Knitting Spaghetti
No this silly man is not covered in spaghetti, he is learning to knit! Date: 1930s

TIN OPENER
A tin opener, handy for opening tins of Carnation Evaporated Milk and Pork Farmhouse Pate! Date: 1974

Scrubbing Kitchen Floor
A housewife kneels down as she scrubs the kitchen floor with a scrubbing brush and an enamel bucket of water. Date: 1940s

Washing Line 1930S
Washing hanging on the line in the back gardens of cottages at Buckland, near Yelverton, South Devon, England. Date: early 1930s

Knitting Boffin
A bespectacled boffin attempts a spot of knitting, carefully following the knitting pattern! Date: 1930s

Cleaning Kitchen Floor
An ingenious housewife saves her back by cleaning her kitchen floor with a cloth and a sweeping brush. Date: 1940s

Trendy Vacuum Cleaner
A Phillips vacuum cleaner in a trendy cream and brown design. Date: 1974

Mystery Household Task
A young housewife pours something from her teapot through a strainer into a bowl - but why? Is she removing stains from garments? Date: 1940s

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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.