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Lifestyle And Culture Collection

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world through these exquisite artifacts

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Pages from a sample book, 1890-1895 (textile & paper)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-1895 (textile & paper)
2972989 Pages from a sample book, 1890-1895 (textile & paper) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory)

Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory)
2972964 Cabinet on stand, 1652 (ebony, fruitwood & ivory) by French School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood)

Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood)
2972931 Fire screens, 1840-50 (rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Fan, 1890-1950 (wood & cotton)

Fan, 1890-1950 (wood & cotton)
2972925 Fan, 1890-1950 (wood & cotton) by Japanese School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Fan, reverse, c. 1890-c. 1950 (cotton)

Fan, reverse, c. 1890-c. 1950 (cotton)
2972924 Fan, reverse, c.1890-c.1950 (cotton) by Japanese School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; Japanese, out of copyright

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Work box, c. 1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut

Work box, c. 1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut
3084509 Work box, c.1830 (varnished and transfer-printed horse chestnut, lined with paper and manila paper, with pressed metal attachments) by English School

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Tea caddy, c. 1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc

Tea caddy, c. 1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc
3084508 Tea caddy, c.1860 (carved and incised wooden caddy with zinc and velvet lined compartments and containing a cut glass bowl) by English School

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Camel and rhino in front of Noahs ark, c. 1840 (painted wood)

Camel and rhino in front of Noahs ark, c. 1840 (painted wood)
3084490 Camel and rhino in front of Noahs ark, c.1840 (painted wood) by German School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain)

Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084484 Tea bowl, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); 5.1x8.7 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tea bowl made from porcelain)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Side chair, c. 1685 (beech & upholstery)

Side chair, c. 1685 (beech & upholstery)
3084421 Side chair, c.1685 (beech & upholstery) by English School, (17th century); 103.5x52x42.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Hat pin, 1850-1900 (gilt metal wire)

Hat pin, 1850-1900 (gilt metal wire)
2973002 Hat pin, 1850-1900 (gilt metal wire) by Turkish School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Variety teapot and lid, 1876 (porcelain)

Variety teapot and lid, 1876 (porcelain)
2972993 Variety teapot and lid, 1876 (porcelain) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Screen, 1885-90 (walnut)

Screen, 1885-90 (walnut)
2972971 Screen, 1885-90 (walnut) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Money box, c. 1860 (walnut)

Money box, c. 1860 (walnut)
2972954 Money box, c.1860 (walnut) by Italian School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Money box, made from walnut and decorated with marquetry and parquetry)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Japanned table, detail, c. 1830-40 (beech)

Japanned table, detail, c. 1830-40 (beech)
2972947 Japanned table, detail, c.1830-40 (beech) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Reading, games and needlework table, c. 1815 (mahogany & rosewood)

Reading, games and needlework table, c. 1815 (mahogany & rosewood)
2972946 Reading, games and needlework table, c.1815 (mahogany & rosewood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & silk)

Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & silk)
2972944 Sofa, c.1830 (mahogany & silk) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Sofa with a mahogany frame on reeded sabre legs with brass paw caps)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Folding mirror, c. 1876 (wood)

Folding mirror, c. 1876 (wood)
2972935 Folding mirror, c.1876 (wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & damask)

Sofa, c. 1830 (mahogany & damask)
3084500 Sofa, c.1830 (mahogany & damask) by English School, (19th century); 94x196.5x53.2 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: A mahogany sofa upholstered in modern red damask)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: 194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware)

194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware)
3084492 194 Vase, 1890-96 (earthenware) by English School, (19th century); height: 24.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Coffee cup and saucer, c. 1780 (porcelain)

Coffee cup and saucer, c. 1780 (porcelain)
3084488 Coffee cup and saucer, c.1780 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); 6.7x9.2 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Coffee cup made from porcelain)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084482 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Footstool, c. 1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork)

Footstool, c. 1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork)
3084468 Footstool, c.1850 (wood, brass & Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 24x24 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Side chair, c. 1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat)

Side chair, c. 1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat)
3084467 Side chair, c.1848 (bent solid beechwood with a woven cane seat) by Thonet, Michael (1796-1871); 86.7x40.8x42 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Bentwood side chair)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Dish, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)

Dish, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)
3084456 Dish, c.1815 (glazed stoneware) by English School, (19th century); 26.7x8.4 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Glazed stoneware oval dish with a scalloped rim)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)

Armchair, c. 1810 (beech & cane)
3084424 Armchair, c.1810 (beech & cane) by English School, (19th century); 84x54.5x51.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Playing cards, 1789-1801 (card)

Playing cards, 1789-1801 (card)
2972986 Playing cards, 1789-1801 (card) by English School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Set of fifty-two playing cards with plain backs)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Maiolica plate, 1575-1625 (ceramic)

Maiolica plate, 1575-1625 (ceramic)
2972982 Maiolica plate, 1575-1625 (ceramic) by Italian School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) plate

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Guilbaud Cabinet, 1693-1712 (walnut)

Guilbaud Cabinet, 1693-1712 (walnut)
2972975 Guilbaud Cabinet, 1693-1712 (walnut) by English School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Occasional table, detail, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)

Occasional table, detail, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)
2972966 Occasional table, detail, c.1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Occasional table, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)

Occasional table, c. 1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood)
2972965 Occasional table, c.1890 (ebony, mother-of-peal & coloured wood) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Reindeer from Noahs ark, c. 1840 (wood)

Reindeer from Noahs ark, c. 1840 (wood)
3084489 Reindeer from Noahs ark, c.1840 (wood) by German School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain)

Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain)
3084485 Teapot stand, 1775-99 (porcelain) by English School, (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: stand made from porcelain)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084479 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94

Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94
3084474 Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Dish, c. 1700-20 (glazed porcelain)

Dish, c. 1700-20 (glazed porcelain)
3084465 Dish, c.1700-20 (glazed porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); diam: 22.9 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: made in Fujian, China c.1700-1720)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy)

Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy)
2973003 Ornament, 1837-1901 (taxidermy) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Vase, 1800-1900 (glazed earthenware)

Vase, 1800-1900 (glazed earthenware)
2972994 Vase, 1800-1900 (glazed earthenware) by Turkish School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Glazed earthenware vase with floral decoration)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (textile & paper)

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (textile & paper)
2972987 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (textile & paper) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Clock, 1660-70 (brass & metal)

Clock, 1660-70 (brass & metal)
2972970 Clock, 1660-70 (brass & metal) by English School, (17th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Teapot with two cups and saucers, c. 1750-1780 (porcelain)

Teapot with two cups and saucers, c. 1750-1780 (porcelain)
2972936 Teapot with two cups and saucers, c.1750-1780 (porcelain) by Chinese School (18th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Sauceboat, 1800-25 (porcelain)

Sauceboat, 1800-25 (porcelain)
2972921 Sauceboat, 1800-25 (porcelain) by Chinese School (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Hard-paste porcelain sauceboat with a serrated rim)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Tea caddy, c. 1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter)

Tea caddy, c. 1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter)
3084433 Tea caddy, c.1740 (oak, mahogany & pewter) by English School, (18th century); 18.8x25.8x15.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Balloon back chair, c. 1865 (carved mahogany & modern velour upholstery)

Balloon back chair, c. 1865 (carved mahogany & modern velour upholstery)
3084387 Balloon back chair, c.1865 (carved mahogany & modern velour upholstery) by English School, (19th century); 85.5x49.5x49 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Vase, c. 1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel)

Vase, c. 1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel)
3084441 Vase, c.1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel) by German School; height: 23 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Cream jug, c. 1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain)

Cream jug, c. 1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain)
3084481 Cream jug, c.1880 (glazed hard-paste porcelain) by English School, (19th century); 5.5x12.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Cream jug in Aesthetic style)

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Page from Designs for furniture and decorations for complete home furnishing

Page from Designs for furniture and decorations for complete home furnishing
3084420 Page from Designs for furniture and decorations for complete home furnishing, 1892 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 25.2x36.3 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imageLifestyle And Culture Collection: Tea caddy, c. 1840 (mahogany inlaid with brass & zinc)

Tea caddy, c. 1840 (mahogany inlaid with brass & zinc)
2973005 Tea caddy, c.1840 (mahogany inlaid with brass & zinc) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London



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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world through these exquisite artifacts. Each piece tells a unique story, offering a glimpse into the past and showcasing the intricate craftsmanship of bygone eras. As you turn the pages of this sample book from 1890-1895, delicate textiles and ornate paper designs transport you to a time when attention to detail was paramount. The cabinet on stand, dating back to 1652, is an elegant fusion of ebony, fruitwood, and ivory - a testament to the opulence that once adorned noble households. The fire screens from 1840-50 exude warmth as they stand proudly in front of crackling hearths. Crafted from rosewood, their rich tones add a touch of sophistication to any room. Meanwhile, fans made between 1890 and 1950 showcase both woodwork mastery and cotton artistry - functional accessories that were also works of art. A work box from around 1830 reveals not only practicality but also beauty with its varnished horse chestnut adorned with transfer-printed patterns. Similarly enchanting is the carved wooden tea caddy from circa 1860 featuring intricate incised details alongside zinc accents. Intriguing figurines like camels and rhinos standing before Noah's ark offer glimpses into religious narratives cherished during the mid-19th century. A delicate porcelain tea bowl hailing from 1775-99 showcases elegance fit for aristocratic tea ceremonies. Rest upon an upholstered side chair crafted around 1685 using beech wood – feel history beneath your fingertips as you imagine who may have sat there centuries ago. Adorn your hat with gilt metal wire hat pins reminiscent of fashion trends between1850-1900. Finally, marvel at a variety teapot delicately painted onto porcelain in1876; it serves as both functional vessel for brewing tea and artistic centerpiece for any tea party.