Working From Home Collection

Female homeworker using treadle spinning wheel, 1880 (engraving)
863950 Female homeworker using treadle spinning wheel, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Female homeworker using a treadle spinning wheel)

The Lace-Maker, 1885. Creator: Georg Pauli
The Lace-Maker, 1885

Emportez donc ça plus loin...il est impossible de travailler... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Emportez donc ca plus loin...il est impossible de travailler... 1844. Emportez donc ca plus loin...il est impossible de travailler au milieu d'un vacarme pareil...allez vous promener a la petite

The scene at Minskip near Boroughbridge, north of Harrogate, Yorkshire, England in the old house of Mr and Mrs Booth. Under the original old beams, they and two girl assistants work at their looms

Lace Making in an Irish Cottage, 1886. Creator: Marianne Stokes
Lace Making in an Irish Cottage, 1886. From " The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

A Woman Spinning, Plate 4 from Five Feminine Occupations, ca. 1640-57

Two Women Sewing, Plate 1 from Five Feminine Occupations, ca. 1640-57

The Cobbler (chromolitho)
733274 The Cobbler (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cobbler.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Saying Grace, c. 1650 / 1655. Creator: Frans van Mieris
Saying Grace, c. 1650/1655

Bedouins using a laptop in the Sahara, Douz, Kebili, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Bedouin using a laptop in the Sahara, Douz, Kebili, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

Power nap, artwork
Power nap. Artwork of an office worker taking a lunchtime nap, also known as a power nap. Studies of sleeping for a short period in the middle of the day show that this can improve concentration

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"Embracing the Evolution: Working from Home Through the Ages" In a quaint village of Minskip near Boroughbridge, Yorkshire, history whispers tales of remote work long before its modern-day prominence. Lace Making in an Irish Cottage, 1886, immortalizes the industrious spirit that thrived within home walls. Centuries earlier, Plate 4 from Five Feminine Occupations (ca. 1640-57) showcases a woman spinning diligently at her wheel while Plate 1 depicts two women sewing meticulously. These timeless images remind us that even then, productivity knew no boundaries. The scene shifts to The Cobbler (chromolitho), where skillful hands mend shoes amidst domestic surroundings. A testament to adaptability and resourcefulness - working from home transcends time and trades. Saying Grace by Frans van Mieris transports us back to the mid-17th century when devotion intertwined with daily life. Here we witness how one could find solace in prayer during breaks from their laborious tasks at home. Fast forward to our contemporary era; technology has revolutionized remote work beyond imagination. Bedouins using laptops against the backdrop of Sahara's vastness in Douz, Kebili exemplify this remarkable transformation – bridging continents through digital connectivity. From North Africa to every corner of our globe today – power naps become essential for those who embrace flexible schedules and seize opportunities offered by working remotely. An artwork captures this phenomenon beautifully as it celebrates rejuvenation amidst a bustling world. As we reflect on these diverse snapshots throughout history and across cultures, let us appreciate how far we have come while acknowledging that working from home is not merely a trend but an enduring human endeavor shaped by innovation and resilience.