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Chores Collection (#12)

"Embracing the Art of Chores: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" In the days of old, a dolly tub stood as a symbol of hard work and cleanliness

Background imageChores Collection: Heres a sly camera shot through a side gate, 'Mrs

Heres a sly camera shot through a side gate, "Mrs
Heres a sly camera shot through a side gate, " Mrs. Worthless" throws all and sundry into the dustbin, bread, potatoes peelings, and other kitchen waste

Background imageChores Collection: Pictures of Anthony Astell a singer and dancer who 'chars'

Pictures of Anthony Astell a singer and dancer who "chars"
Pictures of Anthony Astell a singer and dancer who " chars". September 1968 P016881

Background imageChores Collection: Domestic Scenes A woman peeling potatoes in her kitchen sink, getting dinner ready

Domestic Scenes A woman peeling potatoes in her kitchen sink, getting dinner ready. February 1953 D613-001

Background imageChores Collection: Domestic Scenes A woman ironing in the living room of her home February 1953

Domestic Scenes A woman ironing in the living room of her home February 1953 D613

Background imageChores Collection: A young mixing ingredients together in a bowl in his kitchen at home. December 1952 C6055

A young mixing ingredients together in a bowl in his kitchen at home. December 1952 C6055

Background imageChores Collection: Study for 'The Danaides', 1922-1925. Creator: John Singer Sargent

Study for "The Danaides", 1922-1925. Creator: John Singer Sargent
Study for " The Danaides", 1922-1925

Background imageChores Collection: Girl Carrying a Basket, 1882. Creator: Winslow Homer

Girl Carrying a Basket, 1882. Creator: Winslow Homer
Girl Carrying a Basket, 1882

Background imageChores Collection: The Milk Maid, 1878. Creator: Winslow Homer

The Milk Maid, 1878. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Milk Maid, 1878

Background imageChores Collection: Pierrot, 1889. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler

Pierrot, 1889. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Pierrot, 1889

Background imageChores Collection: Landscape with a Woman at a Well [lower left], c. 1735 / 1746. Creator: Canaletto

Landscape with a Woman at a Well [lower left], c. 1735 / 1746. Creator: Canaletto
Landscape with a Woman at a Well [lower left], c. 1735/1746

Background imageChores Collection: Landscape with a Woman at a Well, c. 1735 / 1746. Creator: Canaletto

Landscape with a Woman at a Well, c. 1735 / 1746. Creator: Canaletto
Landscape with a Woman at a Well, c. 1735/1746

Background imageChores Collection: The Figurine, 1921. Creator: William McGregor Paxton

The Figurine, 1921. Creator: William McGregor Paxton
The Figurine, 1921

Background imageChores Collection: Woman Holding Clean Laundry Shirts Wearing Polka Dot Dress And Apron Pride Housewife

Woman Holding Clean Laundry Shirts Wearing Polka Dot Dress And Apron Pride Housewife
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Woman Holding Clean Laundry Shirts Wearing Polka Dot Dress And Apron Pride Housewife

Background imageChores Collection: Hanging the Laundry out to Dry, 1875. Creator: Berthe Morisot

Hanging the Laundry out to Dry, 1875. Creator: Berthe Morisot
Hanging the Laundry out to Dry, 1875

Background imageChores Collection: The Farmstead, 1848. Creator: David Cox the elder

The Farmstead, 1848. Creator: David Cox the elder
The Farmstead, 1848

Background imageChores Collection: Bolton Abbey, 1844. Creator: David Cox the elder

Bolton Abbey, 1844. Creator: David Cox the elder
Bolton Abbey, 1844

Background imageChores Collection: Cottage Interior, Trossavon near Bettws-y-Coed, 1844-1847. Creator: David Cox the elder

Cottage Interior, Trossavon near Bettws-y-Coed, 1844-1847. Creator: David Cox the elder
Cottage Interior, Trossavon near Bettws-y-Coed, 1844-1847

Background imageChores Collection: Washerwomen in Front of a Cottage, 1769. Creator: Johann Georg Wille

Washerwomen in Front of a Cottage, 1769. Creator: Johann Georg Wille
Washerwomen in Front of a Cottage, 1769

Background imageChores Collection: Italian Courtyard and Figures, 1843-1921. Creator: Cavaliere Pio Joris

Italian Courtyard and Figures, 1843-1921. Creator: Cavaliere Pio Joris
Italian Courtyard and Figures, 1843-1921

Background imageChores Collection: Moody Young Teen Date: 1944

Moody Young Teen Date: 1944

Background imageChores Collection: Twin Girls Do Washing Date: 1948

Twin Girls Do Washing Date: 1948

Background imageChores Collection: Family Does Laundry Date: 1948

Family Does Laundry Date: 1948

Background imageChores Collection: Doing the Dishes Date: 1947

Doing the Dishes Date: 1947

Background imageChores Collection: Boy Brushing Teeth Date: 1938

Boy Brushing Teeth Date: 1938

Background imageChores Collection: A stitch in time saves nine 1866

A stitch in time saves nine 1866
A middle class mother sews her daugthers clothing with the little watching her. Date: 1866

Background imageChores Collection: Cleaning, Young child helping mother in kitchen

Cleaning, Young child helping mother in kitchen

Background imageChores Collection: England, London, woman hanging out washing

England, London, woman hanging out washing

Background imageChores Collection: Water chore, Masindi, Uganda, Africa

Water chore, Masindi, Uganda, Africa

Background imageChores Collection: Womans Hand Cleaning Window

Womans Hand Cleaning Window

Background imageChores Collection: Cleaning the floor

Cleaning the floor
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Background imageChores Collection: Food presentation

Food presentation
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Background imageChores Collection: Window washer

Window washer
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Background imageChores Collection: Clothing Hanging on a Clothesline

Clothing Hanging on a Clothesline
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Background imageChores Collection: Dish washing solution

Dish washing solution
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Background imageChores Collection: Woman with Shopping Cart

Woman with Shopping Cart
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Background imageChores Collection: Woman with oven

Woman with oven
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Background imageChores Collection: Woman with solution

Woman with solution
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Background imageChores Collection: Farmer

Farmer
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Background imageChores Collection: Woman Holding Folded Towels

Woman Holding Folded Towels
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Background imageChores Collection: Man Carrying Objects

Man Carrying Objects
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Background imageChores Collection: Woman Making Coffee

Woman Making Coffee
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Background imageChores Collection: Man Washing Dishes

Man Washing Dishes
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Background imageChores Collection: Rocket ship

Rocket ship
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Background imageChores Collection: Unhappy Woman Leaning on Mop

Unhappy Woman Leaning on Mop
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Background imageChores Collection: Mom and Mini-Me Daughter Doing Laundry

Mom and Mini-Me Daughter Doing Laundry
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Background imageChores Collection: Stirring liquid on the stove

Stirring liquid on the stove
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Background imageChores Collection: Woman with refrigerator

Woman with refrigerator
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Background imageChores Collection: Woman with tea

Woman with tea
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"Embracing the Art of Chores: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" In the days of old, a dolly tub stood as a symbol of hard work and cleanliness. The poster advertising Sunlight Soap reminds us that even they are be brightened with effective tools. "Children on the Beach, St. Ives, 1886" captures a moment when chores blended with play under the sun's warm embrace. From San Lucas Toliman to Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, women washing clothes exemplify dedication to their families' well-being across Central America. Amundsen Winter Quarters remind us that even in extreme conditions, they were essential for survival and comfort. An advertisement for the Western Electric vacuum cleaner showcases how technology revolutionized household tasks while women patiently cleaned away dust and dirt. Clothes hanging on a washing line across a street in Venice transport us to washday traditions where every piece tells its own story amidst picturesque surroundings. Ladies in a kitchen epitomize teamwork and camaraderie as they tackle daily household duties together. The humble washing board takes center stage as an enduring tool used by generations past to achieve spotless laundry results before modern appliances took over. A farm boy working alongside his plough horse serves as a reminder that some they can deeply intertwined with our connection to nature and land. Girls wash dolls' clothes - learning responsibility from an early age through imaginative play fosters independence and empathy. Children hanging out washing on the line at Cookham Nursery School teach us that even little hands can contribute meaningfully to shared responsibilities within their community. In this captivating journey through time and cultures, we witness how they have shaped societies worldwide – from ancient rituals rooted in cleanliness to modern innovations easing everyday burdens – reminding us that these seemingly mundane tasks carry profound significance within our lives.