Housekeeping Collection

The Tea-Table, 1920 (oil on canvas)
656960 The Tea-Table, 1920 (oil on canvas) by Harvey, Harold (1874-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tea-Table. Harold Harvey (1874-1941). Oil on canvas. Dated 1920

Children on the Beach, St. Ives, 1886 (oil on canvas)
658034 Children on the Beach, St. Ives, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); 30.5x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Children on the Beach, St. Ives)

Mrs Beeton Front Cover
Front Cover of Mrs Beetons Every Day Cookery and Housekeeping

DICKENS: DAVID COPPERFIELD. Our housekeeping. Illustration by Hablot Knight Browne from the first edition of David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, 1850

Teatime (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on card)
1765030 Teatime (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on card) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Teatime. Myles Birket Foster (1825-1899)

Poster advertising National Savings (the best British recipe for prosperity), with six recipes from one of the first television chefs, Philip Harben (1906-1970). circa 1940s

Girls putting wood on the fire (chromolitho)
8626920 Girls putting wood on the fire (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls putting wood on the fire)

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293403 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid cleaning. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293397 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid sewing. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Humorous cat postcard (colour litho)
8643334 Humorous cat postcard (colour litho) by Thiele, Carl Robert Arthur (1860-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humorous cat postcard)

Woam ironing with bad posture (engraving)
8655781 Woam ironing with bad posture (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woam ironing with bad posture)

A housewife's monthly work throughout the year (colour litho)
8634927 A housewife's monthly work throughout the year (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A housewife's monthly work throughout the year)

Dinner table setting, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634922 Dinner table setting, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinner table setting, mid 1930s)

Advertising card for the Sweeperette Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan (chromolitho)
8677275 Advertising card for the Sweeperette Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293401 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid serving breakfast. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293400 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid shop for her employer, at the market. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Ironing and calendaring machine, 1871
3479208 Ironing and calendaring machine, 1871; (add.info.: Ironing and calendaring machine, heated by steam, gas, jets or a coal fire)

Butcher cutting a piece of steak, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634931 Butcher cutting a piece of steak, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butcher cutting a piece of steak, mid 1930s)

Plan of work for housewife and one helper, 1930s (colour litho)
8634930 Plan of work for housewife and one helper, 1930s (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of work for housewife and one helper, 1930s)

Plan of work for a small servantless house, mid 1930s (colour litho)
8634929 Plan of work for a small servantless house, mid 1930s (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of work for a small servantless house, mid 1930s)

Plan of work for housewife and one helper, mid 1930s (colour litho)
8634928 Plan of work for housewife and one helper, mid 1930s (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of work for housewife and one helper, mid 1930s)

Lighting in a sitting room, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634926 Lighting in a sitting room, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lighting in a sitting room, mid 1930s)

Housewife at work on the sewing-machine, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634924 Housewife at work on the sewing-machine, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Housewife at work on the sewing-machine, mid 1930s)

Cottage by the River with Washerwomen, 1835 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879741 Cottage by the River with Washerwomen, 1835 (oil on fabric) by Flers, Camille (1802-68); 29.8x46.1 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Camille Flers).

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293399 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid shop for her employer, at the butcher. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293398 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid shop for her employer, at the bakery shop. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Monopole linen, c.1880-1890 (illustration)
8698389 Monopole linen, c.1880-1890 (illustration) by Roedel, Auguste (1859-1900); (add.info.: Society. Lifestyle. Laundrywoman ironing)

The Lazy Woman, after J.B. Greuze, 1747. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000923 The Lazy Woman, after J.B. Greuze, 1747. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293402 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid cooks in the kitchen. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Illustration for David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (litho)
8664379 Illustration for David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (litho) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dora's Lamentable Shortcomings in Housekeeping)

Commands: Iron dolly's dress (colour litho)
8651656 Commands: Iron dolly's dress (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Iron dolly's dress)

A lighted coal cellar, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634925 A lighted coal cellar, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lighted coal cellar, mid 1930s)

Larder, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634923 Larder, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Larder, mid 1930s)

Advert of "Sutton's Compound Cream of Ammonia". 1907 (lithograph)
FGL5471156 Advert of "Sutton's Compound Cream of Ammonia". 1907 (lithograph); (add.info.: English advertisement for a multi-purpose ammonia product: bath, tableware, carpet washing)

A hand-cranked washer, 1923 (illustration)
7485486 A hand-cranked washer, 1923 (illustration); (add.info.: Advances in laundry at the beginning of the 20th century: a new hand-cranked washer simplifies washing clothes by stirring them in)

Needlework by Candlelight (oil on canvas)
FNP270587 Needlework by Candlelight (oil on canvas) by Shaw, Arthur Winter (1869-1948); 53.3x43 cm; Private Collection.

Et les cinq Francs de ce matin?.. 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
Et les cinq Francs de ce matin?.. 1839. Et les cinq Francs de ce matin? - Mais je te dis: trois livres et demie de tranche au petit os, deux sous de foie, un ognon brule

Pupils at Uppsala Housekeeping School, 1890-1899. Creator: Henri Osti
Pupils at Uppsala Housekeeping School, 1890-1899. The girls are dressed in dark dresses and light aprons, three of them have a white cap on their head. The girls hold various household utensils

The Centre of Attention, (oil on canvas)
989879 The Centre of Attention, (oil on canvas) by Herpfer, Carl (1836-97); 98.5x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Centre of Attention. Carl Herpfer (1836-1897). Oil on canvas

The Net Binder, 1862 (painting)
7432245 The Net Binder, 1862 (painting) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 33x29 cm; (add.info.: Adolph Tidemand (1814-1876)); Photo © O. Vaering

The Young Housewife (oil on canvas)
NGW185004 The Young Housewife (oil on canvas) by Bonvin, Francois (1817-87); 40.5x32.1 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Aerial View Of Vegetable Garden In Small Town Or Village. Potato Plantation And Greenhouse At Summer Evening. Village Garden Beds Aerial View Of Vegetable Garden In Small Town Or Village

A Young Girl Standing Outside a Cottage Holding a Pail, (oil on canvas board)
657868 A Young Girl Standing Outside a Cottage Holding a Pail, (oil on canvas board) by King, Henry John Yeend (1855-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mojave Apache Indian Woman cooking outside her home
Mojave Apache Indian Woman cooking outside her simple shelter made from tree branches cloth and foliage from the surrounding area. Date: circa 1910s

Laundry
Marcus Cederberg

An Altercation
Illustration of an altercation on the high street with a man on a horse. Date: 1930s

Finding a Golf Ball
Illustration of a young golfer recovering his golf ball from a stream. Date: 1933

Open-top Bus
Illustration of passengers alighting from an open-top London bus. Date: 1932

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"Housekeeping: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of housekeeping, where everyday tasks become a canvas for creativity, efficiency, and even inspiration. From the lively scene depicted in "Children on the Beach, St. Ives, 1886, " to the elegance portrayed on Mrs Beeton's front cover, we are reminded that housekeeping is not just about chores but an art form in itself. In "Teatime, " pencil strokes and watercolors bring to life a moment of tranquility amidst our busy lives. Just as Dickens' David Copperfield navigated his way through life's challenges with determination and resourcefulness, so does our housekeeping journey demand adaptability and organization. As we encounter a poster advertising National Savings or tackle laundry with precision and care, we realize that effective housekeeping extends beyond our homes; it encompasses financial responsibility and environmental consciousness too. Sometimes even an altercation or finding a golf ball can remind us of the unexpected twists that come with maintaining order in our lives. Whether aboard an open-top bus or within historical settings like Samuel Johnson & George III's era, housekeeping transcends time and place and has been celebrated by renowned authors such as Beverley Nichols who found solace in tending to their surroundings while Noel Coward recognized its importance in creating harmonious spaces for social gatherings. So next time you embark on your own housekeeping adventure - whether it be tidying up after children at play or managing household finances - remember that these seemingly mundane tasks hold hidden beauty when approached with intentionality. Embrace the artistry of keeping things neat and organized; let each stroke of your broom or swipe of your duster tell a story of care, dedication, and love for your home.