Sweeping Collection (page 8)

The Manner of Feeding Silkworms, 1753. Artist: Benjamin Cole
The Manner of Feeding Silkworms, 1753. A silkworm farm, showing the interior of the rearing house or Magnangerie and the collection of mulberry leaves on which the caterpillars (worms) were fed

The Holy Family, 19th century. St Joseph works as carpenter in the background, while Mary sews and the boy Jesus sweeps the room

Aztec education of boys (left) and girls (right). Boys are shown being punished by a father who holds him over a fire of burning chillies while lecturing him

Clearing snow on the Champs Elysees, German-occupied Paris, winter, 1941

Carpet sweeper, c1900s. A startled insect hurries to escape from a woman using a carpet sweeper, which the insect has confused with an automobile

Heavy surf at Cape Reigna, New Zealand 3n
North Island, New Zealand - 11 May 2012 Fierce breakers from the Tasman Sea crash against Cape Reigna, the northern-most point of the North Island of New Zealand

Heavy surf at Cape Reigna, New Zealand 1n
North Island, New Zealand - 11 May 2012 Fierce breakers from the Tasman Sea crash against Cape Reigna, the northern-most point of the North Island of New Zealand

Heavy surf at Cape Reigna, New Zealand 2n
North Island, New Zealand - 11 May 2012 Fierce breakers from the Tasman Sea crash against Cape Reigna, the northern-most point of the North Island of New Zealand

Mysterious objects washed up on Ninety Mile Beach, New Zealand
Ninety Milke Beach, New Zealand - 10 May 2012; Looks like an alien has washed up on the endless Ninety Mile Beach in North Island, New Zealand. No? OK, perhaps some seaweed, then

Tabby kitten and sweeping brush
Unusual Friends - tabby kitten and sweeping brush. 1950s

Responsibility: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Responsibility - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: Let us all take more responsibility, not only for ourselves and our families, but for our communities and our country

Greetings card in the shape of a dustpan and brush with a picture of a housemaid and her suitor. Date: circa 1890s

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An aerial view of Mala Wharf in the north side of Lahaina town, Maui, Hawaii, USA. This is a popular snorkle and diving destination

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Orore Point on the South Island of New Zealand

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Heavy surf at Cape Reigna in New Zealand

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Cairns at Bruce Bay on the South Island of New Zealand

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Heavy surf at Cape Reigna in New Zealand

Illustration depicting two men playing curling, 19th century
Illustration depicting two men playing curling

What Did She Find There But Real Ripe Strawberries. Illustration By Arthur Rackham From Grimms Fairy Tale, The Three Little Men In The Wood, Published Late 19Th Century

The Great Kobuk Sand Dunes Under An Arctic Midnight Sunset, Kobuk Valley National Park, Northwest Alaska, Arctic, Summer

The Great Kobuk Sand Dunes With The Shadows Of The Arctic Midnight Sunset, Kobuk Valley National Park, Northwest Alaska, Arctic, Summer

Sweeping The Empire State Bldg
New York, New York: c. 1931. A workman sweeping the highest sidewalk in the world, the 81st story of the Empire State Building, the worlds tallest building

Sweeping brush with comic verse on a Christmas card
Sweeping brush with comic verse on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Comic postcard, Underground Movement Date: 20th century

Workmen sweeping snow on a Christmas card -- New brooms sweep clean. Date: circa 1890s

Sweeping brush with comic verse on a Christmas card
Sweeping brush sticking out of a window with comic verse on a Christmas card -- Where I hang out. Date: circa 1890s

Sweeper, 1746. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Sweeper, 1746

A Good Riddance, George V sweeps away German titles
A Good Riddance. King George V abolishes the German titles held by members of the British royal family. A royal proclamation on 17th July 1917 declared that the House of Saxe-Coburg

Three chimney sweep boys on a cutout Christmas card, held together by a long brush. circa 1890s

French cartoon, anarchist newspapers
French political cartoon -- Fin du trimestre (End of term) -- a woman is upset to see what she thinks are anarchistic newspapers in her house. 19th century

Royal Navy men in Malta, WW1
Royal Navy men in Malta during the First World War. They are standing on a fire tender made by J Stone of Deptford, SE London. One person is in fancy dress, with their face covered, holding a fan

The Little Red Hen, the picture of domestic efficiency, sweeps her front doorstep while an nterested looking fox lurks nearby. Date: c.1915

A maid-of-all-work sweeps a step, c. 1900
A rather resentful looking maid-of-all-work sweeps a step, c. 1900 Date: c. 1900

Katsura tree (Cercidiphyllum) during a summer rain

Christmas card in the shape of a brush. Date: circa 1890s

FDR Re-Elected
8th November 1940: American President Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) speaking to a crowd of 25, 000 at Madison Square Gardens, New York, before his sweeping re-election for a third term

Young girl cleaning and tidying. Source unknown

Greater London Council (GLC)-LFB Press Conference
The Leader of the GLC (standing), Paddy Henry, Chairman of the GLCs Fire Brigades Committee (to his left) and Joe Milner, Chief Officer of the LFB (far right)

India, Ladakh, Thiksey. Young novice monk sweeping up the tsampa crumbs at morning prayers or puja, Thiksey Monastery

Myanmar, Burma, Mrauk U. An old man sweeps the road at Mrauk U

Washington Street, Antofagasta, Chile, South America
Washington Street in the port city of Antofagasta, Chile, South America. Date: circa 1910

Little Folks Misfitz Playing Cards - Cinderella. early 20th century

Christmas card, scarecrow and snowman -- Scare away all troubles this Christmas. circa 1905

Prince Henry of Wales - later Duke of Gloucester
Prince Henry of Wales, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974) sweeping leaves with a childs besom broom. He also has a miniature rake and wheelbarrow. Date: circa 1903

Taymouth Castle - Drive sweeping round to large white building - two round towers, one square tower. Part of Box 3 Boswell Collection Series of Ancient Britain. Date: circa 1900

Two cats clearing snow on a movable Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

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"Capturing the Beauty: Multicoloured beach huts on the long sweeping beach of Llanbedrog, Llyn Peninsula" "Effortless Elegance: Advertisement for the Western Electric vacuum cleaner with a woman patiently cleaning" "A Glimpse into History: Victorian London boys begging and sweeping street, 1870" "Inspiring Soaring Heights: Downward came Pegasus, in wide sweeping circles (colour litho)" "A Whimsical Celebration: Birthday card featuring a Chimney Sweep Dog" "Theatrical Grandeur: Stage model for the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner (1813-83)" "Dedicated to Cleanliness: Railway Cleaner ensuring spotless tracks and platforms" "The Roar of Passionate Support: The Kop at Anfield football stadium, home of Liverpool F. C. December 1966" "Preserving Timeless Charm: Dunkeld captured in a 19th-century engraving with its sweeping landscapes" "A Visionary Journey Ahead: The March of Intellect shaping society's future (1828?) by Robert Seymour" "Eve-of-the-Wedding Revelry: A glimpse into an enchanting celebration in 1889 by Alexei Ivanovich Korzukhin" "Unleashing Imagination on High Seas.