Dustpan Collection

Aerial view, Market Place, Banbury, Oxfordshire
Aerial view of the Market Place, Banbury, Oxfordshire. Date: circa 1908

A maid using an improved dustpan
5310254 A maid using an improved dustpan; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a maid using an improved dustpan which enabled her to hold the pan with her foot while sweeping dust into it with the broom)

A dustpan with a reservoir
5310256 A dustpan with a reservoir; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a dustpan with a reservoir to prevent dust already collected from falling out during use. When full the pan was emptied through F)

House Cleaning, 1882 (oil on board)
704543 House Cleaning, 1882 (oil on board) by Hayllar, Jessica (1858-1940); 28x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

House maid sweeping (engraving)
3245365 House maid sweeping (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

CAMUNI hunting scene, petroglyphs on Permian sandstone
6202859 CAMUNI hunting scene, petroglyphs on Permian sandstone by Prehistoric; (add.info.: CAMUNI hunting scene, petroglyphs on Permian sandstone)

London chimney sweep (b / w photo)
3637742 London chimney sweep (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London chimney sweep)

May Yohe as Phyllis in The Lady Slavey Date: 1890s

A Victorian greeting card of two kittens playing with a wooden bucket and dustpan, c
3603460 A Victorian greeting card of two kittens playing with a wooden bucket and dustpan, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

The First Place, 1860 (oil on canvas)
695565 The First Place, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Erwood, A. (fl.1860); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Illustration for Posture in Housework (b / w photo)
6025766 Illustration for Posture in Housework (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Posture in Housework)

Two women hunting spiders (colour litho)
5999914 Two women hunting spiders (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two women hunting spiders. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Enlisted German soldiers relaxing during their time off
Enlisted German soldiers having a lot of fun during their time off. They pose for a photograph drinking, with pet dog, playing cards and er.. holding a dustpan and brush! Date: 1908

Household Staff - Upper Middle Class
A truly superb photograph of British Small Country Household Staff of the 1910s - Upper Middle Class (from left to right)

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

Woman playing boys kimono pattern snowy bamboo
Woman and playing boys, Woman in kimono with a pattern of snowy bamboo, looking at two boys playing a daimyo procession. At the front a boy with a broom in his right hand as a spear

Old Maid card game - Mrs Fox Washes Up. circa 1950s

Man and woman performing a comic sketch
Man and woman in costume, performing a comic sketch. Date: C.1942

Black and white digital illustration of dustpan

1860, playing wooden flute, candle, candle holder, children, dustpan, listening, pot
The Lesson on the flageolet; children; 1860, Playing wooden flute; wooden chair; stick; candle; candle holder; pot; round hat; dustpan; stable door; listening;

Advertisement for Lifeguard soap -- little girl and adult female models posing (Sandra Palmer and Geraldine Hill). 1959

Street Urchin offers appraisal of passing pretty lady
The London Street Urchin (to companion over the way) - " Ow would that suit yer, Bill?". A young scamp offering an honest appraisal to his pal of a passing well-dressed

Man and woman performing a comic sketch
Man and woman in costume, performing a comic sketch

Repairman
People You See. Repairman. From Teddy Bear (2 January 1965)

PIANIST, 1876. Artistic recreation. Wood engraving, American, 1876

Mrs Mop Sweeps Up
Good old Mrs Mop, always handy with a dustpan and brush! Date: 1960s

Valentines Dustpan
Valentines improved dust pan can be operated with the foot, thus eliminating stooping and avoiding backache : in theory, anyway

Orderly Boy
An orderly boy

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"Dustpan: A Glimpse into the Past and Present of House Cleaning" In this captivating aerial view, we find ourselves transported to the bustling Market Place in Banbury, Oxfordshire, and is here that our story begins, as we delve into the fascinating history of the humble dustpan. Dating back to 1882, an oil on board painting titled "House Cleaning" showcases a housemaid diligently sweeping away dirt and debris with her trusty dustpan. This engraving captures not only a domestic scene but also provides us with a glimpse into the daily lives of Victorian households. Traveling further back in time, we encounter CAMUNI hunting scenes depicted through petroglyphs on Permian sandstone. Amidst these ancient carvings lies evidence suggesting that even our ancestors recognized the importance of cleanliness and tidiness. Fast forward to London during the era of chimney sweeps captured in black and white photography. These hardworking individuals relied heavily on their trusty dustpans to keep chimneys free from soot and grime. Venturing across continents, May Yohe's portrayal as Phyllis in The Lady Slavey transports us to another world altogether. Yet even amidst grandeur and opulence, one can spot a discreet dustpan tucked away - a reminder that cleanliness knows no boundaries. A charming Victorian greeting card reveals two playful kittens engaging with a wooden bucket and dustpan; reminding us that cleaning tools have long been intertwined with moments of joyous playfulness. "The First Place, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1860 takes center stage next. While it may depict humans competing for glory in sportsmanship, it subtly reminds us that maintaining cleanliness is key - even when striving for victory. An illustration dedicated to posture in housework sheds light on how proper ergonomics were considered crucial while using a dustpan. Black-and-white photography captures two women fearlessly hunting spiders – showcasing both their bravery and the versatility of this indispensable tool.