Footstool Collection (#4)

Gilbert Elliot 1st Earl Minto 1751-1814 Viceroy
Gilbert Elliot, 1st Earl of Minto (1751-1814), Viceroy of British India and Governor General of the Dutch East Indies (1812-14), Portrait of Gilbert Elliot, first count of Minto (1751- 1814)

Victorian man and woman discussing a letter
A Victorian man holding a letter is looking worried while his wife plainly thinks he should read it. From Frank Fairlegh, or Scenes from the Life of A Private Pupila by Frank E Smedley (1818-1864)

Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm and a fortune teller, WW1
Cartoon, Kaiser Wilhelm goes to consult a fortune teller to find out when the war will end. Date: 1916

French Theatre -- Les Trois Galans
Les Trois Galans [Galants] (The Three Gallants or Suitors), a farce. Showing one of the gallants sitting on a chair, holding up a glass of wine. Date: 16th century

Ricketts children (3)
West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Kevis/1/R185 Walter Kevis Collection 1894

Just like Mother! A little girl tries on a corset
Just like Mother! A little French girl tries on a corset and checks out the result in an ornate full-length gilt-edged mirror with the aid of a footstool. Date: circa 1905

Two sisters conversing
The Sisters - two sisters conversing. 1851

A High Class Chinese Lady and her Servant
A High Class Chinese Lady pictured with her Servant. Date: circa 1905

The last pawning. 18th century. Colored engraving. The Artistic Illustration, 1886

Nicolas Joaquin Arteta Calisto (1771-1849). Portrait
Nicolas Joaquin Arteta Calisto (1771-1849). Bishop and first archbishop of Quito. Chapter house. Cathedral of Quito. Ecuador

Couch and footstool with bone carvings and glass inlays. 1st
Roman Art. Couch and footstool with bone carvings and glass inlays. 1st2nd century A.D. Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York. United States

Couple on an adjustable greetings card. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Exhausted Housewife
A young overworked housewife or stressed out working woman with a sore neck, lies back in a comfortable armchair and puts her feet up on a leather footstool. Date: early 1930s

George Frederick Watts
GEORGE FREDERICK WATTS English painter and sculptor Date: 1817 - 1904

Tabouret Stool 1809
A drawing room tabouret (stool); footstool; dejeuner and work table and a drawing room chair Date: 1809

Romantic couple in historical costume on a greetings card -- Dearest maiden, I love you more than breath of summer roses. Date: circa 1890s

Tapestry designs, Weldons Beautiful Needlework
Tapestry designs for home furnishings, a double page spread in Weldons Beautiful Needlework magazine. Date: circa 1920s

Domestic interior with large fireplace
Domestic interior with a large fireplace covered with ornaments. The wallpaper, carpet and chair covers are all patterned, and there are several pictures on the walls and tables. Date: 1920s

Business card design, woman reading
Business card design, made in France, depicting a woman sitting comfortably in an armchair under a standard lamp, reading a book. Date: 20th century

AD: FURNITURE, 1927. American advertisement for Karpen Furniture, 1927

The Cats Lunch (oil on canvas)
XIR64477 The Cats Lunch (oil on canvas) by Gerard, Marguerite (1761-1837); Musee Fragonard, Grasse, France; French, out of copyright

Combing My Ladys Tresses
BAL56388 Combing My Ladys Tresses by Beranger, Jean Baptiste (1814-83); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Yelizaveta Demidova, c. 1805 (oil on canvas)
BAL412364 Portrait of Yelizaveta Demidova, c.1805 (oil on canvas) by Lefevre, Robert (1755-1830); 190x143 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Sultan Shahjahan, Begum of Bhopal (engraving)
XJF406283 Sultan Shahjahan, Begum of Bhopal (engraving) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Feeding the pet bullfinch
BAL34202 Feeding the pet bullfinch by Teschendorff, Emil (1833-94); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; German, out of copyright

Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1, Portrait of the Artists Mother, 1871 (oil
XIR30805 Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1, Portrait of the Artists Mother, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 144.3x162.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris

Portrait of Robert Morris (1734-1806) (litho)
KW254745 Portrait of Robert Morris (1734-1806) (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of John Hancock (1737-93) (litho)
KW254731 Portrait of John Hancock (1737-93) (litho) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: president of Congress (1775-77)

Portrait of William Henry Seward (1801-72)
KW254665 Portrait of William Henry Seward (1801-72) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Secretary of State under Abraham Lincoln)

Madame Riesener and her Sister, Madame Longroy, 1802 (oil on canvas)
XIR182665 Madame Riesener and her Sister, Madame Longroy, 1802 (oil on canvas) by Riesener, Henri Francois (1767-1828); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Johann Schenck (1660-1712) (oil on canvas)
XIR182591 Portrait of Johann Schenck (1660-1712) (oil on canvas) by Netscher, Constantin (1668-1723); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Blois

Portrait of Tchien Lung Emperor of China, The Qianlong Emperor, Chien-lung Emperor Qing Dynasty

A Family Concert at Chateau Renescure (oil on canvas)
XIR16728 A Family Concert at Chateau Renescure (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

1766273; out of copyright

1766272; out of copyright

1766271; out of copyright

PHOTOGRAPHER, 1864. The Photographer. Engraving after a painting by William Bromley, 1864

PAULINE CHASE (1885-1962). American stage actress. Photograph, 8 November 1909

GEORGE III & NAPOLEON, 1804. The King of Brobdingnag and Gulliver. King George III of Great Britain and members of his family watching Napoleon, First Consul of France

WOMENs RIGHTS, 1915. Progress. Satirical American cartoon comment, 1915, by Alanson Burton Walker, on the supposed strides made by women since Puritan times

James A. Garfield: Family
JAMES A. GARFIELD: FAMILY. President James A. Garfield (1831-1881) at home with his family. Lithograph, American, 1882

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From self-care to ancient elegance, the footstool takes center stage in various settings and eras. A young lady delicately indulges in a pedicure, finding solace on her trusty footstool. In another scene, a lady seated gracefully under her umbrella enjoys the company of her footstool and jewel box from a Greek vase engraving. The it also finds its place amidst garden tea parties, adding comfort and style to leisurely gatherings. Fashion plates showcase its versatility as it complements elegant attire effortlessly. Even recycled from a ship's teak wood, the footstool retains its charm while embracing sustainability. Traveling back to 1809 during Napoleon's Egyptian expedition, we witness an exotic fusion of classical elements in furniture design: a tabouret, dejeuner table, worktable, drawing-room chair - all accompanied by an exquisite footstool. Waring and Gillow advertisements further highlight this timeless piece's allure. In Victorian times, amidst discussions over letters or witnessing French theatre performances like 'Les Trois Galans, ' the presence of a well-crafted footstool adds sophistication and comfort to any occasion. Venturing into Bombay (Mumbai), India with Bohra merchants or exploring seductive tales through illustrations from Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Pierre Chodlerlos de Laclos pub. , we find that even across cultures and narratives, the humble footstool remains ever-present. Whether serving practicality or enhancing aesthetics throughout history and around the world, the versatile footstool proves itself indispensable – offering both functionality and beauty.