House Hold Collection (page 7)

Old Woman Knitting
An old woman sits and knits. Date: 1882

Suburban Clothes Line
Putting up a clothes line in a suburban street Date: 1959

Estate Agent / Sidcup / Kent
The exterior of the shop or office of W G Burgess - House, Estate and Land Agent - in Station Road, Sidcup, Kent Date: 1914

Chamber Pot
The chamber pot shown as part of the bedroom furniture in a 15th century household Date: 1501

Advert for the Radiation New World Gas Cooker
Radiation porcelain enamelled New World Gas Cooker. Date: 1933

Advert for Belling eletctric fires
The 2 kilowatt Belling is a flicker coal fire fitted with a beautiful flame effect : it keeps your teapot warm for a second cuppa, and its radiant heat warms the whole room ! Date: 1931

Howes Sewing Machine
Elias Howes sewing machine was the first to employ the lock-stitch Date: 1845

Advert for Gas for your home
When heat was master in the home the coal-eating kitchen range and household firres demanded much labour. There was dirt and smoke, waste and inconvenience. Now Heat is sevant

The Householders Foes
Is life worth living? or The haunted householder A householders foes. Date: 1885

Advert for Vi-spring Mattress 1928
1056 springs make the Vi-Spring mattress the most luxurious mattress obtainable Date: 1928

Maid and Crinoline
When crinolines are in fashion, household breakages are apt to be even more frequent than usual... Date: 1864

Dwarf Plate-Mender 1950
" Louis XVIII", the dwarf plate-mender of Tournai, France. Date: 1950

Two Women / Embroidery
Two women from the Royal School of Needlework work side by side on a design on a canvas frame. Date: 1930

Hanging Washing / Rip Van
Hanging out the washing on a windy day

German Living Room
The arbeitszimmer (workroom) of Friedrich Hacklander, editor of Ueber Land und Meer, with furniture and furnishings characteristic of a middle- class German household. Date: 1877

Advertisement for Hotpoint gifts for Christmas
Hotpoint gifts " Your problem - everyones - now is - what can I give". Various useful items for the housewife that will save her time, trouble and expense

Advert for Bon Ami powder
Bon Ami - gives nickel the glow of polished silver, a damp cloth, a bit of a rub, a moments wait while the magic-white cloud foams..... then whisk

Flytipping of furniture and plastic rubbish in rural area, Northern Spain, july

Bed bug, SEM
Bed bug. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a bed bug (Cimex lectularius). It has a rounded compound eye (pink)

Common clothes moth, SEM
Common clothes moth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the common clothes moth (Tineola bisselliella). This adult moth has large compound eyes (red)

Wardrobe beetle larva, SEM

Carpet beetle larva hairs, SEM
Beetle larva hairs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of hairs from a carpet beetle larva (family Dermestidae). These spear-headed hairs can often cause irritation when they come into

Carpet beetle larva hair, SEM
Beetle larva hair. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a hair from a carpet beetle larva (family Dermestidae). Large numbers of these spear-headed hairs can cause irritation when they come

Carpet beetle larval hairs, SEM
Carpet beetle larval hairs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the hairs of a carpet beetle (family Dermestidae). Carpet beetle larvae are found in the dirtier areas of homes

Cats on window sill, thermogram image. These are domestic cats (Felis sylvestris). The colours show variations in temperature

Boys playing a video game
MODEL RELEASED. Boys playing a video game

Boy playing a video game
MODEL RELEASED. Boy playing a video game

Video game console. The console links to a television that displays the game and the handheld controllers (not seen) are used to navigate through the game

Video game one, 1controller
Video game controller. This handheld controller is connected to a console (not seen) and is used to navigate through the game

Games console
MODEL RELEASED. Games console. Boy playing a video game on a portable console

Light testing. Long-exposure photograph showing a gonio-photometer (goniometer for short) at the Osram Sylvania Light Research Laboratory, USA

Composting. Vegetable peelings being tipped into a compost bin

Vegetable peelings and other kitchen waste in a compost bin

Keyboard key. Coloured scanning electron microg- raph (SEM) of a dirty key from a personal computer (PC) keyboard. Dirt and accumulated grime (green) are seen on the key. Magnification unknown

Rooftop solar heat collectors, London
Rooftop solar heat collectors (large black panels, lower centre) on houses in London, England. The solar heat collectors are using the heat in sunlight to heat water supplies for the houses

Energy Recovery Facility, Southampton, UK
Energy Recovery Facility (ERF), located at Marchwood on the banks of Southampton Water, UK. This ERF helps Hampshire to divert 85 per cent of its household waste away from landfill

Electricity meter. This piece of equipment, called an electromechanical induction meter, measures the amount of electricity used by a domestic customer

Electrical batteries. Collection of electrical batteries. Batteries are chemical systems designed to store and slowly release electrical energy

Edison screw fitting of an energy-saving light bulb. This is a type of light bulb connector developed by Thomas Edison in 1909

Changing light bulb
Changing an electric light bulb

Light bulb research. Researcher holds a prototype low energy light bulb. Photographed at the research laboratory of Osram Sylvania, Massachusetts, USA

Soap and water. Bar of soap next to a plughole in a sink, with running tap water. Cleaning the hands with soap removes dirt and some bacteria. This can help prevent the spread of bacterial diseases

Cleaning hands with soap under running water from a tap. Cleaning the hands with soap removes dirt and some bacteria. This can help prevent bacterial contamination of objects such as food

Household waste recycling. Three sacks on a drive ready for collection. The green sack contains compostable plant materials

Garden waste recycling. Green sack containing compostable plant material on a drive

Energy saving light bulbs in the sky, composite image

Domestic circuit breakers in a house. The circuit breakers (right) cut the electricity supply to a device when a fault develops. At left is the electricity meter

Energy efficiency rating label on the back of a light bulb packet. This label must be displayed on all domestic appliances, light bulbs and cars for sale in the European Union

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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.