Renting Collection

Life in a Boarding House by Eric Ravilious
A modern boarding house in cross section, a mural painted by Eric Ravilious at Morley College for Working Men and Women. The paintings at the college were the gift of Sir Joseph Duveen

"Pit and tools for rent--work on your own", U. S. 99, Fresno County, California, 1939
U.S. 99. Fresno County. " Pit and tools for rent--work on your own." California. [ Garage; Electric Welding ]

Florida, South Beach, person riding bicycle in front of Century Hotel
2080-203357-01

NJ, Hoboken, Citibikes, bike share
2005-309267-01

NY, NYC, Lincoln Center, people

EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Florida, South Florida, Hollywood Beach, The Marlin Beachside aparthotel

Florida, South Florida, Hollywood, Seawind Inn

Tenants rent strike, Peckham, south east London, 1931, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Tenants rent strike, Peckham, south east London, 1931, (1933). Peckham was the scene of an extensive " war" during the November of 1931

Velib public bicycle rentals, Paris, Ile-de-France, France

U. S. 99, Fresno County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
U.S. 99. Fresno County, California. " Pit and tools for rent--work on your own." California. [ Garage; Electric Welding; Chew Mail Pouch Tobacco - Treat Yourself to the Best ]

Detail on main street of Nyssa, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Detail on main street of Nyssa, Oregon. [Signs: IGA (Independent Grocers Alliance) member - Home Store Owned by Home Folks; Pork Roast - 18 cents per lb; Beef Boil - 10 cents per lb; Cauliflower - 5

Boardinghouse, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Boardinghouse, Alabama. [Signs: Morris Hotel; Rooms 50c Up; Family Style Meals 35c 40c; Room and Board $ 30.00 per Mo(nth).']

Tenant farm rental sign, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Tenant farm rental sign, Alabama. [ Lunch Room - For Rent: One Horse Farms; Two Horse Farms; 1 House & Filling Station; See Mrs Tipton... ]

Scribners for February 1895, contains the second of Robert Grant
1079145 Scribners for February 1895, contains the second of Robert Grants Articles illustrated by C.D. Gibson on " The Art of Living, The Dwelling: is it better to buy or rent

Anger, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN102747 Anger, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Fat couple visiting an estate agent (colour litho)
3641724 Fat couple visiting an estate agent (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fat couple visiting an estate agent)

Lodgings to Let, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving)
2489142 Lodgings to Let, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Advert for Telephone Development Association 1929
Less than a crown a week, to rent a telephone, Paying nothing to be installed and pay nothing for calls or to receive. Date: 1929

Advertisement: An apartment to let, unfurnished (type)
982909 Advertisement: An apartment to let, unfurnished (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: An apartment to let, unfurnished)

Advertisement: A bed room to let, furnished for a single gentleman (type)
982894 Advertisement: A bed room to let, furnished for a single gentleman (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: A bed room to let)

Advertisement: Several small house to be let (type)
982892 Advertisement: Several small house to be let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: Several small house to be let)

Advertisement: A front attic to let (type)
982880 Advertisement: A front attic to let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: A front attic to let)

Advertisement: Coach house and stable to let (type)
982879 Advertisement: Coach house and stable to let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: Coach house and stable to let)

Advertisement: A second floor to let (type)
982913 Advertisement: A second floor to let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: A second floor to let)

Advertisement: A first floor to let (type)
982903 Advertisement: A first floor to let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: A first floor to let)

Advertisement: The Despatch lent to read (type)
982900 Advertisement: The Despatch lent to read (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: The Despatch lent to read)

Tin Man, trade card (engraving)
984015 Tin Man, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tin Man, trade card. Date, c 1756.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Advertisement: Lodgings for a single gentleman (type)
982896 Advertisement: Lodgings for a single gentleman (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: Lodgings for a single gentleman)

Advertisement: Apartments for single gentlemen (type)
982895 Advertisement: Apartments for single gentlemen (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: Apartments for single gentlemen)

Advertisement: A cellar to let (type)
982893 Advertisement: A cellar to let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: A cellar to let)

Advertisement: A front parlour to let, furnished or unfurnished (type)
982877 Advertisement: A front parlour to let, furnished or unfurnished (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: A front parlour to let)

Thomas Brawn, Plough Inn, Princes Street, Leicester Fields, London, trade card, 18th Century (engraving)
3657231 Thomas Brawn, Plough Inn, Princes Street, Leicester Fields, London, trade card, 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Brawn)

Steward, from a series entitled Country Characters, 1799 (etching with w / c)
XCF290988 Steward, from a series entitled Country Characters, 1799 (etching with w/c) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 23x17 cm; Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, CA, USA; English

Advertisement: This house to let (type)
982911 Advertisement: This house to let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: This house to let)

Advertisement: To Let (type)
982910 Advertisement: To Let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: To Let)

Advertisement: Two parlours and kitchen to let unfurnished (type)
982908 Advertisement: Two parlours and kitchen to let unfurnished (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: Two parlours and kitchen to let unfurnished)

Advertisement: Lodgings to let (type)
982907 Advertisement: Lodgings to let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: Lodgings to let)

Advertisement: A room to let unfurnished (type)
982902 Advertisement: A room to let unfurnished (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: A room to let unfurnished)

Advert for Chancery Lane Safe Deposit 1887
Chancery Lane safe deposit is to provide for the use of the public an absolutely secure but inexpensive depositoryfor titile deeds, jewellery

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, To Let signs outside houses and flats

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England, West Sussex, Bognor Regis, To Let signs outside houses and flats

Signing the New Lease, 1868, (c1930). Creator: Erskine Nicol
Signing the New Lease, 1868, (c1930). A tenant, still wearing his coat, signs papers for a property in the presence of an estate agent. Painting in the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester

Bits of Old Cambridge - The Lodging House Keeper (and her little black cat, possibly the power behind the throne...). Date: 1903

Advert for Chancery Lane safe deposit 1888
Chancery Lane Safe Deposit, interior showing entrance, cash box room, vestibule, strong room and safes and telephone room for the use of renters. Date: 1888

Advert for Chancery Lane safe deposit 1886
Fire-proof safes for all valuables; cash boxes, jewellery and title deeds. 1886

Du Maurier / London Season
Comment on the aristocracy - renting a house for the London Season Date: 1886

Chacun la sienne
No. 10/50. Chacun la sienne. The Kaiser, Franz-Joseph and Sultan Mehmed V Reshad renting their clothes having lost face. Leon

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"Exploring the Diverse World of Renting: From Boarding Houses to Bicycle Rentals" Step into the captivating world as we delve into various aspects and historical moments surrounding this concept. In Eric Ravilious' "Life in a Boarding House, " we catch a glimpse of communal living, where individuals rent rooms and share their daily lives under one roof. Travel back to 1931 in Peckham, south east London, where tenants unite for a powerful rent strike. This act of solidarity showcases the determination and resilience of those fighting for fair housing conditions. Venturing to Paris, France, we encounter Velib public bicycle rentals. These convenient services allow people to rent bicycles on-demand, promoting eco-friendly transportation options while exploring the beautiful streets of Ile-de-France. In Fresno County, California during 1939, Dorothea Lange's lens captures U. S. Route 99 with its "Pit and tools for rent. " This image symbolizes self-sufficiency as individuals are empowered to work on their own projects using rented equipment. Continuing our journey through time, Lange's detailed photograph from Nyssa, Oregon in 1939 reveals the bustling main street filled with rental establishments. It highlights how renting has been an integral part of commerce throughout history. Walker Evans' poignant images take us back to Alabama in 1936. A boardinghouse stands as a testament to affordable accommodation options available through renting while a tenant farm rental sign signifies opportunities for agricultural pursuits amidst challenging times. As we explore different facets across time and space, let us not forget that even literature reflects this theme. Scribners Magazine from February 1895 features Robert Grant's story—a tale that may touch upon the intricacies and dynamics within landlord-tenant relationships. Beyond visual artistry lies timeless expressions such as Anger (c. 1305) depicted in fresco form or Skating (1810) captured on wove paper.