Cosy Collection (#5)

Christmas Eve Fortune Telling, 19th century. Artist: Konstantin Makovsky
Christmas Eve Fortune Telling, 19th century. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Religious History, St Petersburg

Fit out Reading Rooms!, 1919. Artist: Alexander Apsit
Fit out Reading Rooms!, 1919

Peasant cottage interior, possibly Netherlands or northern France, 17th century. The husband, wearing wooden clogs, snoozes in the chimney corner by the fire on which cooking would be done

Saturday Night. Scene of a warm and cosy cottage interior. The mother washes a child in a tub in front of the range, while father reads his newspaper

Oh ah! let em ring again!, 1847. Artist: George Cruikshank
Oh ah! let em ring again!, 1847. Rebellion below stairs as the servants, snug in front of the range, fail to answer the house bells at the first ring

The Cosy Corner, novel with golfing theme, c1906-c1909

Susi - tucked up in her basket, 1950s

The Fortune Teller by J. R. Skelton
Four girls sit by the fire in their nightwear as one of them predicts the future - perhaps who they will marry - by consulting some playing cards. Date: 1914

Customer and barmaid, Halfway House, Rame, Cornwall
Customer and barman having a cosy chat at the Halfway House, Rame, Cornwall. circa 1980s

Spaniel and kitten cosying up
Unusual Friends - spaniel and kitten cosying up. 1950s

Home for Christmas
A festive scene showing a snow-covered but brightly lit house with its occupants outside waving to some Christmas visitors who are approaching in an open top car. Date: 1932

Somebody Elses House
A view of a cosy looking room viewed from outside. Date: 1935

Greetings card, Distant or Near, Old Friends are Dear. circa 1905

Rainbow Wool for French Knitting circa 1930s

Sea front with rain at Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Sea front on a rainy day at Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1913

WW1 poster, YMCA and YWCA
Poster, His Home Over There, YMCA and YWCA. More than 2000 Such Homes for Our Boys, United War Work Campaign, 11-18 November. circa 1918

Two kittens inside a muff on a cutout Christmas card
Two kittens inside a fur muff on a cutout Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Greetings card with medieval style interior, looking very cosy in the firelight. Date: circa 1920s

Waiting for Santa -- three children and a doll in one bed. late 19th century

Christmas card with dogs and fireplace
Handmade Christmas card with dogs and fireplace, and a string to pull to make Santa Claus appear. (2 of 2) circa 1890s

Queens dressing room, Balmoral, 1950s
The Queens Dressing Room at Balmoral Castle. With tartan carpet and comfortable chairs. Date: 1950s

Advert for Maple & Co furniture 1892
Fashionable furniture, from Maple & Co, in Tottenham Court Road. 1892

Family / Cottage Interior
A large and happy family in a cosy-looking cottage Date: circa 1850

Cartoon, Blackout regulations, WW1
Cartoon, Blackout regulations -- Keep your curtains drawn to avoid air raid warnings! Showing a young girl drawing the curtains at night so that enemy aircraft do not see any light from her home

Burns Birthplace Room
ROBERT BURNS Birthplace of Scotlands national poet - a cosy looking room in a cottage near Ayr Date: 1759 - 1796

Two children asleep in bed on a Christmas card, with bells and a star. Date: circa 1890s

Christmas and New Year card, Claridges, London
Christmas and New Year card (interior), Claridge s, London, from Bruno, the Restaurant Manager. With a photograph of the Drawing Room. Date: 20th century

Rural snow scene with cottage on a Good Wishes card. Date: circa 1890s

Rural snow scene with cottage on a New Year card
Rural snow scene with cottage, girl and dog on a New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Dog and cat on a Christmas card
Dog and cat by the fireside on a Christmas card -- the dog is surprised to find the cat emerging from his kennel. Date: circa 1890s

Cover design, Cecil Aldins Happy Family, showing a pig, a cat, a duckling, two rabbits and two dogs sitting in front of their fireplace. Date: 1912

American Red Cross Womens Bureau WW1 knitting booklet
Front cover of The American Red Cross Womens Bureau instructions for knitting comforts for soldiers. Photograph features a very handsome young man dressed in a knitted balaclava with extended chest

Fire safety -- correctly guarded coal fire
Fire safety -- a family in their sitting room with a correctly guarded coal fire

Fire safety at bedtime -- a staged photograph for a Safe at Night fire prevention scheme, 28 February 1969. This family have been woken by a smell of smoke

Cartoon, The Two Extremes of Public Opinion, WW1
Cartoon, The Two Extremes of Public Opinion, Optimism and Pessimism, during the First World War. On the left is a smiling, patriotic man reading the financial news

Sitting on the window seat
Children with book and toys seated in a cosy window alcove. Date: circa 1930

Little girl warming her toes by Muriel Dawson
A little girl sits in a chair, warming her toes at the stove, by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1927

Selfridges books advertisement by H. L. Oakley
Advertisement for London department store, Selfridges and its book department, featuring a silhouette of a tranquil, cosy scene showing a family seated by the fireside, all enjoying a good book

Forager the puppy joins the other animals by the fire
The Limit -- Forager the puppy joins Master Quack the duckling, Humpty and Dumpty the twin rabbits, Rags the puppy, Rufus the cat and Hungry Peter the piglet by the fire. Date: 1912

The duckling joins the other animals by the fire
Still They Come -- Master Quack the duckling joins Humpty and Dumpty the twin rabbits, Rags the puppy, Rufus the cat and Hungry Peter the piglet by the fire. Date: 1912

The rabbits join the other animals by the fire
A Growing Family -- Humpty and Dumpty the twin rabbits join Rags the puppy, Rufus the cat and Hungry Peter the piglet by the fire. Date: 1912

Rags the puppy joins cat and piglet by the fire
A Cosy Corner -- Rags the puppy joins Rufus the cat and Hungry Peter the piglet by the fire. Date: 1912

Little girl asleep, dreaming of her soldier father, WW1
A little girl asleep in an armchair, dreaming of her soldier father who is away fighting in the First World War. The caption is written in English and French. Date: 1914-1918

Group of five holidaymakers at a table
A group of five holidaymakers sitting at a table in an outdoor setting

Snow babies - Snow Flakes by Dorothy Wheeler
A group of cute snow babies tumble from the sky as it begins to snow again over a cosy looking town. Date: c.1925

Smiling teddy bear in green coat, blue scarf and black shoes, walking through room, window looking out on snowy landscape

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Cat Tiffanie 7 week old kittens in quilt cover Date:

Picture No. 11772057
Cat Tiffanie 7 week old kittens in quilt cover Date:

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"Embracing the Cozy: From Red Squirrels to Winter Fashion" Nestled in a drey, two red squirrels find solace in their cozy nest box, surrounded by a soft bed of lichen. Cecil Aldin's "A House Full" captures the essence of coziness as furry companions curl up together for a peaceful slumber. In Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's "Teasing the Cat, " we witness the warmth and comfort that can be found in playful moments shared with our feline friends. Even royalty seeks refuge within their own homes, as seen in this special sitting captured by ILN in May 1942 - an intimate glimpse into their cozy family life. The Malvern Water Cure offers not only physical healing but also a serene environment where one can unwind and embrace tranquility. During WW1, patriotism thrived even within British homes, creating an atmosphere filled with unity and warmth amidst challenging times. Muriel Dawson's enchanting painting showcases a little girl finding solace alongside her loyal canine companion - true coziness lies within these heartwarming connections. Jaeger's advert for women's trouser suits from 1938 highlights how fashion can seamlessly combine style and comfort for modern-day cosiness seekers. Mark Symons' masterpiece "The Day After Christmas" encapsulates the calmness that follows festive celebrations when we retreat to our snug havens to relax and recharge. Muriel Dawson strikes again with "Two By Two, " reminding us that sharing cozy moments with loved ones brings immeasurable joy and contentment into our lives. Winter fashion takes center stage in 1954 as people wrap themselves up in luxurious coats, scarves, and hats - embracing both style and warmth during colder months.