Pegged Collection

Housing slums in the Dalmarnock district of Glasgow the deralict tenament housing with its windows broken a load of washing is hung out to dry October 1963

Housing slums in the Dalmarnock district of Glasgow The deralict tenament housing with its windows broken A load of washing is hung out to dry October 1963

Comic postcard, A blow on the Hindenburg Line, WW1 - a satirical comment on the German defensive position on the Western Front, showing a German soldier with a line of washing. Date: circa 1916-1917

East End market barrow, London
Londons East End - a market barrow, with washing pegged out to dry in the background. Date: 1950s

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - The Sun is Out
The verse on the card contains the lines Coupon trouble grows - shes naught to dry - but pegs. Clothes rationing began in June 1941 and did not end until 1949

The first settlement of a new city (litho)
6005021 The first settlement of a new city (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first settlement of a new city)

Man looking at bloomers on a washing line (colour litho)
3093800 Man looking at bloomers on a washing line (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man looking at bloomers on a washing line)

Exterior view of a Birmingham terraced house showing a woman hanging out her laundry November 1971

DANTE / VIRGIL / HELL / SINNER
A sinner is pegged out on the ground of Hell, condemned to suffer thus for ever... Date: First published: 1307-21?

Grumpy old man, Portugal
A fat old man with grumpy expression looks at the camera as he sits in the street in Esposende, Portugal. He wears a beret Date: 1989

Bloomers on Clothes Line
Three pairs of bloomers pegged out on a clothes line!

A washing line near a terrace house in Manchester Circa 1955

Arlequin sur l Hippogryphe a la croisade Lojoliste Armee van den heylige lingue voor der jesuiten monarchy. Hooghe, Romeyn de, 1645-1708, artist, [1689], 1 print (broadside) : etching and engraving

Washing day - Before and After marriage! Before, " when I was a young and single chap I wore some shirts like this" (complete)

Prairie wigwam - home to an indigenous Mother and Uncle
Prairie wigwam - home to the indigenous mans Mother and Uncle, both of whom peep out of suitable holes in the decorated canvas covering. It looks as if the Uncle has already hit the bottle

Arlequin Sur L hippogryphe A La Croisade Lojoliste Armee Van Den Heylige Lingue Voor Der Jesuiten Monarchy. Hooghe, Romeyn De, 1645-1708, Artist, [1689], 1 Print (broadside) : Etching And Engraving

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"Pegged: A Glimpse into the Forgotten Realms of Housing Slums" Step into the hauntingly derelict tenement housing in the Dalmarnock district of Glasgow, where time seems to have stood still. These crumbling structures bear witness to a bygone era, telling tales of struggle and resilience. In an intriguing twist, a comic postcard from WW1 emerges, depicting a satirical comment on the German Hindenburg Line. This artifact offers a glimpse into the humor that soldiers used as coping mechanisms during times of war. Traveling across borders, we find ourselves amidst an East End market barrow in London during another tumultuous period - World War II. A comic postcard reminds us that even in dark times, sunshine can bring hope and laughter. Shifting gears once again, we stumble upon an artistic representation capturing the birth of a new city settlement. The lithograph transports us back to pioneering days when dreams were built from scratch and possibilities seemed endless. Amidst this journey through time and space, our attention is caught by a man captivated by bloomers hanging on a washing line. This color lithograph hints at hidden desires and secret indulgences lurking behind closed doors. Venturing further into realms unknown, Dante's Inferno comes alive with vivid imagery of sinners tormented within Hell's fiery depths. An exploration into human nature's darker side unfolds before our eyes. But not all is gloom; meet Portugal's grumpy old man who adds character to his surroundings with his unique charm. His wrinkled face tells stories untold while reminding us that beauty lies in embracing imperfections. Returning closer to home, we catch sight of Birmingham terraced houses adorned with laundry fluttering gently in the breeze. It serves as a reminder that ordinary moments can hold extraordinary significance if we take time to appreciate them fully. As our journey nears its end, Manchester circa 1955 greets us with a familiar sight - bloomers on a clothesline.