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HOUSEWIFE AND MAID, 1943. A housewife with a maid working in a kitchen at a home in San Augustine, Texas. Photograph by John Vachon, 1943

ICEBOX, 1942. A woman takes an orange out of an icebox in her in Greenbelt, Mississippi. Photograph by Marjory Collins, 1942

MIGRANT WORKER, 1940. A migrant worker in the windowless cabin where she lives with her husband in Berrien County, Michigan, July 1940

AD: WASHING MACHINE, 1927. American advertisement for Easy Washer, manufactured by the Syracuse Washing Machine Corporation, 1927

ENGLAND: DAILY LIFE. A housewife spins outside her cottage as a gentleman goes hunting for deer. Woodcut, English, mid-17th century

happiness, adventure, arctic region, babyhood, bag, beautiful, captivating, chatelaine
Fishermans hut with family in Lapland by J.F. Hockert, 1862, swedish painter; sweden; scandinavia; lapp interior; arctic region; fisherman; pretty wife; swedish settlers; laplanders; young couple;

Art Caricature in Germany: the Renaissance of the Renaissance, the Modern Housewife

The Housewife, Abraham van Strij, I, 1800 - 1811

The House of Therese, 1881 (oil on canvas)
XIR230378 The House of Therese, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Salome, Emile (1833-81); 82x71 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; French, out of copyright

A Conversation in the Street (oil on panel)
BAL121427 A Conversation in the Street (oil on panel) by Vrel or Frel, Jacobus (fl.1654-62); 35.6x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Hibachi, Brazier. EishAcsai ChAcki, active 1789-1823, artist, [1794, printed later], 1 print : woodcut, color. Print shows a woman, a devoted housewife sitting next to a brazier

STOVE, 1875. American patent portable range, 1875

STOVE, 1875. American patent stove with hot water reservoir and warming oven, 1875

MARY PICKFORD (1893-1979). Born Gladys Mary Smith. American actress. Photographed by James Abbe during the filming of Suds, in Hollywood, 1920

COOKBOOK, 19th CENTURY. The cover of How to Cook Vegetables by Mrs. S. T. Rorer
COOKBOOK, 19th CENTURY. The cover of How to Cook Vegetables by Mrs. S.T. Rorer, late 19th century, American

Housewife doing dishes at kitchen sink, (B&W)

Housewife removing turkey from oven, (B&W)

Woman sitting at pile of ironed linen and towels (B&W), portrait

Young woman drying dishes in kitchen (B&W), portrait

Young woman preparing toasts at kitchen table (B&W)

Young woman wearing apron, standing, smiling, (B&W)

SEWING, 19th CENTURY. A Tranquil Hour. Etching, late 19th century, after a painting by Wilhelm Hasemann

ENGLAND: DAILY LIFE. A cottage housewife spinning, with hunters in the background. Woodcut, English, mid-17th century

WOMENs RIGHTS CARTOON, 1915. An anti-suffragist has a vision of a corrupt politician holding a sword saying Womans place is in the home. Lithograph, 1915

AD: STOVE, 1918. American advertisement for the Universal Combination Range, which allows the user to cook with gas, coal or wood. Illustration, 1918

SOAP ADVERTISEMENT, c1887. Lithograph advertisement for Champion American Soap Powder, c1887

RADIATOR AD, 1905. American magazine advertisement for American Radiator Company, 1905

IDEAL IRONER, 1905. American magazine advertisement, 1905

SUNLIGHT SOAP AD, 1891. English newspaper advertisement, 1891

WASHING MACHINE / IRONER AD. American magazine advertisement for the Gainaday Washer and Ironer
WASHING MACHINE/IRONER AD. American magazine advertisement for the Gainaday Washer and Ironer, 1921

WASHING MACHINE, c1880. American merchants trade card, c1880, for the Dashaway Washing Machine

WASHING MACHINE AD, 1912. American advertisement, 1912

AMERICAN SOAP CO. AD, 1851. Advertisement, 1851, for the American Soap Company in New York City

SEWING MACHINE, 1866. American newspaper advertisement, 1866

Woman In Bonnet Hoeing In Garden
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Woman In Bonnet Hoeing In Garden. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Woman In Cotton Dress & Maid Apron Standing
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Woman and maid standing over stove, pouring water into saucepan. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

Advertisement for Expanded Fittings furniture -- female model (Geraldine Hill) posing. 1959

Mobile Department Store in Cuba
A mobile One-man Department Store arrives on a housewifes doorstep - Havana, Cuba. Date: 1910s

WW2 - Home front - British housewives queue to buy eggs
October, 1940 - British housewives queue to buy eggs, both domestically sourced and supplied from the Dominions - in this case, Canada. Date: 1940

The effects of WW1 on French Food Prices - BEFORE (1 / 2)
The Household Accounts The effects of the First World War on French Food Prices - in 1916 (1/2) Date: circa 1916

The effects of WW1 on French Food Prices - AFTER (2 / 2)
The Household Accounts The effects of the First World War on French Food Prices - in 1918 (2/2) Date: circa 1918

Ladies complaining od bad language from the pub
It must have been awful. Mrs Baggs: (after receiving a tornado of abuse from over the road) " Well, I never eard sich langwidge in all my life.I never was called such names before

The American war effort at home - WWI - the benefits of growing ones own food on a allotment, smallholding or in the garden and also the benfits of then bottling/canning fruit and veg

Advice to would-be brides - The housework ahead
Advice to ladies about to be married - To get used to house-work! Try a few weeks Charing. The sender of this card has added the waggish line: " Hope you won t grease the stairs for me

In Roderick Avenue Peacehaven Sussex these tanks filled twice daily with drinking water and housewives queue up to draw their ration 13th September 1949

The long trek for water in Peacehaven Sussex Residents traverse the long long road towards the tanks which are filled twice daily 14 September 1949

Mrs Gardaner and Mrs Weatherall draw drinking water from stand pipes which have been set up in the main road at Peavehaven Sussex 14 September 1949

Bread rationing. Housewives and children queue at the bakers in Bexley Heath. 1946

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"Embracing the Art of Homemaking: Celebrating the Housewife Through Time" Step into a world where elegance and efficiency meet, as we take you on a journey through the captivating history of housewives. From the early 19th century to the mid-20th century, these remarkable women have been at the heart of every home, creating warm and inviting spaces for their families. In our brochure advertising Triplex Grates/Ranges, witness how these innovative kitchen appliances revolutionized cooking methods. Picture yourself in an English Rose kitchen advert, where a woman proudly presents her delectable desserts with love and care. And who could forget the glamorous female model with her trusty Goblin Teasmade by her side – an iconic symbol of convenience and sophistication. Travel back in time with us to witness a patient woman meticulously cleaning using Western Electric vacuum cleaner – showcasing not only her dedication but also highlighting advancements in household technology during that era. In another scene from the 1930s, immerse yourself in nostalgia as you observe a woman passionately preparing meals for her loved ones in her cozy kitchen. Fast forward to 1952 when English Rose kitchens took center stage once again – this time capturing hearts with their timeless beauty and functionality. Meanwhile, Liverpool housewives gather on bustling streets exchanging stories while holding parcels filled with life's little pleasures. As we delve further into history, explore brochures from Humber, Hillman, and Sunbeam Rootes Motors Limited - reminding us that even outside their homes; housewives played vital roles within society. Witnessing them embrace new technologies like vacuum cleaners or discreet bread bins reveals their unwavering commitment to maintaining order amidst chaos. Through it all shines one constant theme - resilience coupled with grace. These women may have been labeled as "housewives, " but they were so much more than just homemakers; they were pillars of strength within their communities.