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Cupboard Collection (#15)

Step into the world of intrigue and sensuality as scenes from the Kama Sutra unfold within the confines of a humble cupboard nestled in the Juna Mahal fort

Background imageCupboard Collection: Georgian Porter carrying large furniture

Georgian Porter carrying large furniture
Georgian Porter carrying a large piece of strapped to his (bent) back. furniture Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCupboard Collection: FALSE BOOKCASE

FALSE BOOKCASE
A false corner cupboard bookcase, concealing a drinks shelf, radio and speakers! Date: early 1930s

Background imageCupboard Collection: Cabinet maker, Shoreditch, London 1940s

Cabinet maker, Shoreditch, London 1940s
A man screws doors to a cabinet or cupboard at a cabinet makers in Shoreditch, London. 1940s

Background imageCupboard Collection: Hubbard / Cupboard & Dog

Hubbard / Cupboard & Dog
Old Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard To get her poor dog a bone When she came there The cupboard was bare And so the poor dog had none Date: c.1870

Background imageCupboard Collection: Hubbard / Tuck Series 1

Hubbard / Tuck Series 1
Old Mother Hubbard she went to the cupboard to get her poor dog a bone, but when she got there the cupboard was bare and so the poor dog had none

Background imageCupboard Collection: ADVERTISING: KITCHEN, 1947. You ll Be Sure of the Finest When You Plan Your New American Kitchen

ADVERTISING: KITCHEN, 1947. You ll Be Sure of the Finest When You Plan Your New American Kitchen
ADVERTISING: KITCHEN, 1947. " You ll Be Sure of the Finest When You Plan Your New American Kitchen" : American magazine advertisement, 1947, for American Kitchens

Background imageCupboard Collection: Kitchen cupboard

Kitchen cupboard. Womans hand taking a packet of rice cakes from a kitchen cupboard

Background imageCupboard Collection: Indoor games

Indoor games. Board and skill games stacked on a shelf

Background imageCupboard Collection: Nurse at the Medical Centre, Hendon

Nurse at the Medical Centre, Hendon
Scene at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, Hendon, north west London, with a nurse selecting medicines from a cupboard, while referring to a checklist on a clipboard

Background imageCupboard Collection: Cupboard Love by Ethel Parkinson

Cupboard Love by Ethel Parkinson
A little Dutch boy snuggles up to a little Dutch girl, but alas its only her basket of fruit hes interested in. Date: early 20th century

Background imageCupboard Collection: Girl and Boy sitting on cushions

Girl and Boy sitting on cushions
A Brother and sister sit on cushions, their backs to a panelled wall in a watercolour sketch by Raymond Sheppard. There is also an additional pen and ink study (right)

Background imageCupboard Collection: Man puzzling over a game of draughts

Man puzzling over a game of draughts
A man puzzling over a game of draughts, which he appears to be playing solo. He holds a long churchwarden pipe in his mouth. Date: early 20th century

Background imageCupboard Collection: Cupboard Love

Cupboard Love
Lady dressed in a printed drop waist dress seductively reaching into a cupboard. Suzanne Meunier was a French artist who produced a number of erotic illustrations for The Sketch

Background imageCupboard Collection: Dried Milk & Eggs

Dried Milk & Eggs
An open kitchen cupboard, stocked with dried milk and dried egg powder, essential items during World War Two rationing

Background imageCupboard Collection: Children / Nursery Toys

Children / Nursery Toys
A boy and girl in the nursery: the girl feeds her doll while her brother retrieves his horse from the toy cupboard

Background imageCupboard Collection: Dame Marjorie book, Dedication

Dame Marjorie book, Dedication
Dedication: Dame Marjorie is about to open up the cupboard and show the treasures inside to the children

Background imageCupboard Collection: Woman offering drinking water to devotees at Jagdish temple, Udaipur, Rajasthan

Woman offering drinking water to devotees at Jagdish temple, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Background imageCupboard Collection: Altar, Day of the Dead, Patzcuaro, Michoacan state, Mexico, North America

Altar, Day of the Dead, Patzcuaro, Michoacan state, Mexico, North America ;

Background imageCupboard Collection: Interior of Habitation Saint Joseph (St

Interior of Habitation Saint Joseph (St. Joseph), Institut Kreol des Seychelles, island of Mahe, Seychelles, Africa

Background imageCupboard Collection: Zen ambiance installed into an old farm house conversion

Zen ambiance installed into an old farm house conversion, Amber, near Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India, Asia

Background imageCupboard Collection: Colonial style bed

Colonial style bed, antique South Indian storage box, hand painted cupboards in home in Dehra Dun, Himalayan foot hills, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Background imageCupboard Collection: Detail of hand painted cupboard doors in bedroom

Detail of hand painted cupboard doors in bedroom, residential home, Dehra Dun, Himalayan foot hills, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Background imageCupboard Collection: Detail of reproduction hand painted china cupboard door knobs in a home

Detail of reproduction hand painted china cupboard door knobs in a home, near Ahmedabad, Gujarat state, India, Asia

Background imageCupboard Collection: German Kitchen 1904

German Kitchen 1904
Impressive kitchen with Arts & Crafts cupboard and dresser

Background imageCupboard Collection: The Linen Cupboard / 1921

The Linen Cupboard / 1921
A housewife arranges her linen in her linen cupboard

Background imageCupboard Collection: French Children Homework

French Children Homework
French country children do their homework: two at a table and two sitting on a rug on the floor

Background imageCupboard Collection: Girls in German Kitchen

Girls in German Kitchen
Two little girls search for something in the kitchen cupboard, while food cooks on the hob

Background imageCupboard Collection: Bain Chemical Telegraph

Bain Chemical Telegraph
Bains chemical telegraph, exhibited at the Crystal Palace, London

Background imageCupboard Collection: Woodworking 18th C

Woodworking 18th C
Cabinet makers at work in a workshop, using various tools. One is making a table, another assembles pieces of a cupboard

Background imageCupboard Collection: Linen Cupboard

Linen Cupboard
The famous and respected German opera singer Mme Schumann-Heink at home doing housework

Background imageCupboard Collection: Mother Hubbard / Cupboard

Mother Hubbard / Cupboard
Old Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard To get her poor dog a bone When she came there The cupboard was bare And so the poor dog had none

Background imageCupboard Collection: Art Deco Cupboards

Art Deco Cupboards
A stylish set of matching Art Deco cupboard, wardrobe and bedside table intended for those who crave a tasteful ambiance even in the bedroom




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Step into the world of intrigue and sensuality as scenes from the Kama Sutra unfold within the confines of a humble cupboard nestled in the Juna Mahal fort. This unexpected setting becomes a sanctuary for passion, where lovers explore their desires amidst ancient walls steeped in history. Amidst these captivating scenes, an advertisement for Elizabeth Ann kitchen units catches your eye. It transports you to a modern realm where functionality meets style, offering a glimpse into how kitchens have evolved over time. As you continue your journey through time, you stumble upon an intriguing moment in 1874 when Gladstone and Disraeli engage in political discourse. Little did they know that their conversation would be forever immortalized within the confines of this cupboard. Returning to more intimate settings, another scene from the Kama Sutra unfolds before your eyes. This time accompanied by an English Rose kitchen advertisement, reminding us that even amidst pleasure and desire, practicality remains essential. Transporting yourself further back in time to the 1930s, you witness a woman gracefully cooking in her kitchen – capturing both nostalgia and simplicity. The image evokes memories of cherished family moments spent around delicious meals prepared with love. Venturing beyond domesticity, an aristocratic French lady emerges from her bathrobe-clad cocoon within this magical cupboard. As she dresses herself with elegance and poise, it serves as a reminder that beauty can be found even within our most private rituals. Curiosity leads you towards an unusual bed cupboard – perhaps designed for secret rendezvous or clandestine hideaways? Its hidden compartments whisper stories untold; secrets locked away behind wooden doors safeguarded by Ratner's sturdy safe stands. A folding advertisement for Sunlight Soap beckons attention next - showcasing its ability to cleanse not only clothes but also souls burdened by life's stains. A reminder that cleanliness is not limited to physical spaces alone but extends to our inner selves as well.