Housewife Collection (page 8)

Choose thy wife on Saturday, not on Sunday (colour litho)
2800785 Choose thy wife on Saturday, not on Sunday (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choose thy wife on Saturday, not on Sunday)

The Poacher, 1860 (oil on board)
PNH419730 The Poacher, 1860 (oil on board) by Whittaker, John (b.1836); 25x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; British, out of copyright

Lady using Queen Carpet Sweeper (chromolitho)
733187 Lady using Queen Carpet Sweeper (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady using Queen Carpet Sweeper.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

The Christmas Pudding, poster 1928 (litho)
NUL113261 The Christmas Pudding, poster 1928 (litho) by Harrison, Florence (d.1937); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Mother Serving Milk to Her Children, 1925 (screen print)
2629959 Mother Serving Milk to Her Children, 1925 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Rabbit Woman, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller
STC137301 Rabbit Woman, from Costume of Great Britain, published by William Miller, 1805 (colour litho) by Pyne, William Henry (1769-1843); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Cooking, and following the cookery book, c. 1950 (litho)
5998657 Cooking, and following the cookery book, c.1950 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cooking, and following the cookery book, c 1950)

Childrens book "I will read - Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad"
XEE4406973 Childrens book " I will read - Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad" 1926. Illustration by Robert Salles (1871-1929). " Sleep, baby baby! "

A mother tells stories to her children by the fire. Cover of the book "
XEE4404808 A mother tells stories to her children by the fire. Cover of the book " Les tales du foyer pour les petits". Anonymous engraving of the 19th century

Mon habit Chanson de Beranger in "Oeuvres completes"
XEE4404436 Mon habit Chanson de Beranger in " Oeuvres completes" (1834) by Pierre Jean de Beranger (1780-1857), French poet and songwriter

Household uses of electricite: whitewashing. Anonymous illustration from 1925
XEE4140704 Household uses of electricite: whitewashing. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Household uses of electricite)

Household uses of electricite: iron. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection
XEE4140701 Household uses of electricite: iron. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Household uses of electricite: iron)

Allegory of correction. Expression: At the mill and has a young bride
XEE4135526 Allegory of correction. Expression: At the mill and has a young bride, there is always something to do again. Engraving in " Iconologie oder Ideen aus dem Gebiete der Leidenschaften

Woman making her child eat (Le porridge), 1861 (oil on canvas)
JEB4888834 Woman making her child eat (Le porridge), 1861 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 114x99 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; eJean Bernard; French, out of copyright

The cradle Representation of the artists sister, Edma
JLJ4567863 The cradle Representation of the artists sister, Edma, watching over her daughters sleep, Blanche - Painting by Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) 1872. Dim

Portrait of Madame Antoine Crozat, Marquise of Chatel Painting by Joseph Avad dit Le
JLJ4666378 Portrait of Madame Antoine Crozat, Marquise of Chatel Painting by Joseph Avad dit Le Batave (1702-1766) 1741 Sun

Women in the Kitchen Painting by Per Hillestrom (1732-1816) 1780 Stockhilm
JLJ4651698 Women in the Kitchen Painting by Per Hillestrom (1732-1816) 1780 Stockhilm, National museum by Hillestrom, Pehr (1732-1816); (add.info)

Housewife Sewing Kit (textile)
1778407 Housewife Sewing Kit (textile) by English School, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: This is known as a housewife)

Sales representative
Christine von Diepenbroek

Chasing the mouse
Samanta Krivec

Chasing the cat
Samanta Krivec

Please Doctor byline image for the Woman Sunday Mirror Feature 7th October 1955

Reta Tutin and Nora Sharpley have no Monday morning blues as they leave Snow Street Wash House with their cleaned washing. 16th November 1970

Women in Middlesbrough. 1971

Women in Middlesbrough, one of them holding a rat. 1971

Housewife Baling waste paper into neat bundle in Derby 15th October 1939 Paper recycling was also important in the Second World War huge demands were put upon British timber stocks

A welcome for Gran (Mrs Zena McDonald), the mother of Mrs Williams, whose visits to her daughter and her family now involves a train journey. 16th August 1968

Lift failures at Haigh Heights, Everton, have helped Mrs Irene Wright to wear out three prams in a little over two years. 8th March 1973

A barter exchange in Luneburg, Germany after the Second World War. After the war there was a scarcity of vital necessities such as food

Birmingham housewife feeds her pet jackdaw whilst in the garden beating her rugs. 29th November 1953

Its all a matter of saving fuel although miners wives seeing the new-style ranges to be installed in their South Moor homes

Housewife Vera Lynn at home with her daughter Virginia. 17th March 1957

Housewife Vera Lynn. 17th March 1957

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

A woman hanging out her washing in a street in St Ives, Cornwall. 15th February 1954

Customers at a Growers Fair Price Vegetable Market. East Grinstead, West Sussex, August 1947.Customers at a Growers Fair Price Vegetable Market. East Grinstead, West Sussex, August 1947

Clothes Show, housewife Rena Harling on the catwalk at The Pavilions shopping centre, Birmingham, 16th September 1989

Any old iron. Fred Skidmore with a old bedstead. October 1952

Woman using sewing machine. Circa 1964 A1137b-002

Mini Pearl from America who is both a cabaret star and a successful boss of 100 fried chicken restaurants, last night was appearing with Liberace on his TV show

Cooking a celebration meal on a troublesome oil stove on her 38th birthday, Mrs. Jane McFarlane of Horns land cottage, Fillington Sussex thought how nice it would be to have a Caller gas stove

Finals of the Army Cookery Competitions. The Army Catering Corps Training Centre at St. Omer Barracks Aldershot saw the Armys top cooks in an annual event which began 70 years ago

Domestic scenes: A woman cooking in her kitchen at home, 1954

A Housewife cooking in the kitchen, 1957

Domestic scenes: A woman making cakes in her kitchen at home. 1954

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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.