House Wives Collection

Olney Pancake Race
SHROVE TUESDAY The starter line for the Olney pancake race which has been held in the village for over 500 years. Any Olney woman over 18 can compete

Elizabeth Ann kitchen units advertisement
Advertisement for the Elizabeth Ann kitchen unit in stainless steel for the aristocrat of kitchen equipment for...a bright, easy kitchen. c.1955

Wertheims Sewingmachine
The sewing machines manufactured by Joseph Wertheim of Frankfurt are used by gnomes as well as by the housewives of Ballarat and Warrnambool

1940S Housewife Cooking
A housewife cooks on a simple stove in a bare and austere kitchen, adding milk to the pan she is stirring

Lin-Can advertisement, 1953
Advertisement for Lin-Can tinned fruits and vegetables manufactured by Lincolnshire Canners of Boston, Lincolnshire, featuring two excitable housewives keen to demonstrate the endless possibilities

Gas refrigerator advertisement, 1950s
Advertisement for a gas-powered fridge depicting a carefree 1950s housewife gazing fondly at her gigantic baby. 1950s

English Rose kitchen advertisement
Advertisement for the wonderfully retro English Rose fitted kitchens of the 1950s depicting a housewife in a jolly yellow pinny proudly showing off her pristine new kitchen. c.1955

Selling Fish by Docks
The fish-market alongside the quays where the fishing-boats dock - housewives and cooks come to buy fish fresh from the sea

Customers at the checkout counter of the Nottingham Co-Op supermarket. 1st May 1963

Women in Royden Grove, Lincoln Receiving Instruction in the use of a stirrup pump to put out fires. 8th August 1940

Customers at the English and Continental Cold Meats counter of the Nottingham Co-Op supermarket. 1st May 1963

Housewives of Forge Row Aberavan seen here building their own road. March 1953 D1204-001

Bristol coal delivery, coal man weighs out delivery. Circa 1957

Housewives of Forge Row Aberaran seen here building their own road. March 1953 D1204

Members of the Rolling Pin Club, Wolverhampton. Membeers see how far they can throw a rolling pin June 1952 C3146-001

Members of the Rolling Pin Club, Wolverhampton. Membeers see how far they can throw a rolling pin June 1952 C3146

Formica kitchens advertisement
Advertisement for Formica kitchen surfaces and units featuring an illustrated cartoon-like housewife and her little girl amid a pristine and colourful kitchen. 1950s

1920s, UK, Sunlight Soap, Magazine Advert

Turning on the Cooker
Lady models with the new Prince II, Parkinson Crown cooker, in a domestic setting

Roadside Butter Market in Ireland Date: 1905

Romanian women from Campulung
A group of Romanian women from Campulung (or Cimpulung) - a city in the Arges County, Wallachia, Romania Date: circa 1905

Sissons sinks advertisement, 1950s
Advertisement for Sissons stainless steel sinks, bringing gleaming glamour to your kitchen. c.1950

Ezee Kitchens advertisement
Advertisement for Ezee Kitchens featuring a proud looking housewife showing off her new kitchen units. c.1950

Ideal Home kitchen 1951
A kitchen at the Ideal Home Exhibition at Olympia, 1951, featured in a spread in Sport & Country magazine: the country housewife at Olympia; this years Ideal Home Exhibition has much to interest her

Chester Shopping Centre
The Paddock the then new shoppig centre in Chester, Cheshire, England. Date: 1960s

Queueing for Eggs

Leisure Kitchens advertisment, 1950s
Advertisement for Leisure Kitchen Cabinets featuring a 1950s housewife proudly showing off her new, immaculate kitchen. 1950s

Redring advertisement, c. 1955
Advertisement for Redring Metrovick Boiling Plates manufactured by Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company of Old Trafford, Manchester, showing a jubilant housewife delighted with her new cooker

Ware rite surfaces advertisement
Advertisement for Ware-rite kitchen surfaces, guaranteeing brighter homes and lighter work. c.1950

The Netherlands - Marken. Houses with wide gables on the edge of a canal. The housewives have hung out their washing in long lines heading down to the edge of the water

Danish Veggie Market
Housewives and servants at the fruit and vegetable market on a rainy day in Copenhagen. Date: 1888

Housewives Stunt School
Housewife Teresa Vincent leaps from the first floor of a building onto cardboard boxes and mattresses 20 feet below. It makes a change from washing up, she explained. Date: 1960s

Croatia - Traditional National Costume (3 / 8)
Croatia - Traditional National Costume (3/8) - two women with embroidered white headscarves chatting by a wall facing the coast

Gas Council advertisement 1954
Advertisement by the Gas Council stressing that the gas industry makes the best use of the nations coal, allowing busy housewives the luxury of instant hot water with Mr Therms Sink Water-heaters

Housewife Cook Tasting
A housewife tastes one of her creations with a spoon, wearing a frilly apron, and standing in an immaculate kitchen

Oil Cook Stove 1919
The New Perfection Oil Cook Stove is used by 3 million American housewives - You, too, should have a dependable New Perfection !

Cooking Supper
Hey good looking, what you got cooking? A glamorous, happy housewife gets her casserole out of the kitchen oven

Pouring Tea
Lady poses while pouring tea. The groceries lie partially unpacked on the table

Tasting the Soup
Lady lightly blows on the soup before testing it from the pot

Housewife Pours Coffee
An immaculate young housewife pours coffee into two cups, and all seems right with the world

Housewife / Basket
A young housewife smiles as she opens the front door before going shopping with her basket over her arm

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

B / Ham Housewives Drunk
A disgraceful scene in the streets of Birmingham occurs when drunken housewives make a show of themselves in public. Date: 1870

Paris Street Market
Paris housewives at a street market

Burmese Housewives
Burmese housewives occupied with domestic tasks and dealing with tradesmen

Betty Crocker Cake Mix
Women are just getting to be liberated in the 1950s, and cake mixes like Betty Crockers allow housewives to feel they have made the cake - but without the hassle

Pyne - Knife Grinder
THE KNIFE GRINDER trundles his wheel from street to street, calling out to housewives and servants to bring out their knives and scissors for him to sharpen

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

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"Unveiling the Elizabeth Ann Kitchen Units: Empowering Housewives to Create Culinary Magic. " Step back in time and witness the incredible journey of housewives, as they transformed their kitchens into culinary havens with the revolutionary Elizabeth Ann Kitchen Units. This advertisement from yesteryears captures the essence of a bygone era when homemakers took pride in creating delicious meals for their families. The Olney Pancake Race - A Tradition Celebrating Housewives' Flair for Flipping. In this captivating image, we see determined housewives participating in the famous Olney Pancake Race, showcasing their skillful pancake flipping techniques. It's a testament to their dedication and passion for cooking, even during festive occasions. Wertheims Sewing Machine - Stitching Together Memories of Creative Housewives. Enter the world of sewing enthusiasts with Wertheims Sewing Machines. These remarkable devices empowered housewives to showcase their creativity through beautiful garments and intricate embroidery. Witness how these women turned simple fabrics into works of art. 1940s Housewife Cooking - Nurturing Families Amidst Challenging Times. During World War II, housewives played an essential role in keeping spirits high through hearty home-cooked meals. This image captures a resilient 1940s housewife preparing a meal amidst adversity—a true symbol of strength and determination. English Rose Kitchen Advertisement - Where Dreams Meet Practicality. Transport yourself to an idyllic English countryside kitchen with this charming advertisement for English Rose Kitchens. Designed specifically for modern-day housewives, these kitchens combined elegance with functionality—making every cooking experience delightful. Gas Refrigerator Advertisement, 1950s - Keeping Food Fresh at Every Home. Witness the marvels of technology as gas refrigerators revolutionized food preservation during the 1950s. With this innovative appliance, housewives could store perishables longer while ensuring freshness—a game-changer that elevated homemaking standards. Selling Fish by Docks - Housewives as Savvy Shoppers and Providers.