Gossiping Collection (#6)

Newly Engaged couple at a large Dinner Party. Date: circa 1905

Gossip at a wayside inn at Botten, overlooking the Voxli Lake - view toward Haukeli Mts. Norway, c1905. From " The Underwood Travel Library - Norway". [Underwood & Underwood, London ]

Happy New Year card - turning over a new leaf
Happy New Year greetings postcard - turning over a new leaf and do a bit of washing for a change! Rather than idle chit chat on the doorstep, get the washing done...!!! Date: circa 1910s

Public learn of Constitutional Crisis in the British Royalty
December 3rd, 1936 - A group of women discuss the Constitutional Crisis in the British Royalty they have been reading about in their newspaper Date: 1936

James II receiving news of the landing of the Prince of Orange, (c1890). Artist: Frederick Heath
James II receiving news of the landing of the Prince of Orange, (c1890). Engraving after a painting exhibited in 1850: James II in his Palace of Whitehall

Le Roman Chez La Portiere, 1919. Artist: Jean Veber
Le Roman Chez La Portie re, 1919. Neighbours getting gossip from the concierge. From Modern Woodcuts and Lithographs by British and French Artists, by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd

Easy Retouch, Black and white, Photography, waist up, side by side, gesturing, sitting
Two young women talking in living room (B&W)

Fulmars (Fulmarus glacialis) on water, feeding at a fish processing plant outfall. Grundafjordur, Iceland, March

Common / Eurasian crane (Grus grus) calling at sunset, silhouetted. Lake Hornborga, Sweden, April

Costers, 1920. Artist: George Belcher
Costers, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Covent Garden Scene - Women Workers Seated, c1862-1935

Gossip in the hold, c1843-c1886. Artist: John Morgan
Gossip in the hold, c1843-c1886. Two fishermen and a boy gossiping in the hold of a boat

Punch room at Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. Artist: Michael Walters
Punch room at Tetleys brewers, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 1968. The punch room at Tetleys headquarters, Huntsman house in Leeds. The ticker tape can be seen streaming out of the machines

Camp gossips-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Camp gossips-Atsina, c1908. Four Atsina women and a dog, their backs to camera, sitting some distance from tipis and others

Bethlehem women gossiping 1898 West Bank Israel
Bethlehem women gossiping. 1898, West Bank, Israel

The spiteful old ladies, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
XJF451395 The spiteful old ladies, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, edition published in 1894 (engraving) by Thomson

Four women drinking wine, talking in living room (B&W)

Luxurious Cafe 1744
A typically luxurious cafe is the venue for the socialising and gossip of the bourgeousie. Date: 1744

Chatting at over the garden gate
Two elderly gentlemen from Upperton, West Sussex, September 1935 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N12077

Careless Talk Costs Lives - World War II poster
A poster instructing civilians to " Keep it under your hat" and not to gossip, in case vital information is inadvertently passed to the enemy

Outdoor gathering of people talking, 1937. Artist: Louis Guichard
Outdoor gathering of people talking, 1937. From Verve - Vol.1, No. 1, December 1937. [Verve, France, 1937]

Rip Van Winkle, 1907. Artist: Arthur Rackham
Rip Van Winkle, 1907. Printed by Carl Hentschel Ltd. From The British Printer Vol. XX. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1907]

A group of women talking, 1937. From Verve - Vol.1, No. 1, December 1937. [Verve, France, 1937]

A Wayside Gossip, c1903. Artist: HC Wharton &Co
A Wayside Gossip, c1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1903-4, edited by William Gamble. [A. W. Penrose & Co. London, 1903-4]

In the Blue Country or Colloque Sentimentale, c1895. Artist: Charles Conder
In the Blue Country or Colloque Sentimentale, c1895. Painting held by the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 65. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Castle Rheinstein, near Bingen, Germany. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Castle Rheinstein, near Bingen, Germany. A castle overlooking the River Rhine. Stereoscopic card detail

Rue Galande, 1915. Artist: Lucien Gautier
Rue Galande, 1915. From Paris Past and Present. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

A barbers shop in Tunis, 1875. Artist: John Evan Hodgson
A barbers shop in Tunis, 1875. A print from the The Graphic, (3 July 1875)

Conversation, 1888. Artist: Paul Weimar
Conversation, 1888. Found in the collection of the State M Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas, Lithuania

Les Parau Parau (Conversation), 1891. Artist: Paul Gauguin
Les Parau Parau (Conversation), 1891. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

The Peruvian pavilion at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France

Farmer Reunion, 1858. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque nationale de France, Paris

Scene at Covent Garden fruit and vegetable market, London, early 20th century. Market women discuss the merits of cauliflowers while in the left background a porter is carrying a stack of baskets or

A Ladies Race, 1872. Artist: Joseph Swain
A Ladies Race, 1872. A ladies race fails to get under way as the female riders cannot stop gossiping. Punch regularly poked fun at women trying their poor best to participate in the sport of men

Victorian women asking advice of each other
Vintage engraving of Victorian women asking advice of each other, The Leisure Hour, 1872

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Robot women gossiping

The Gossip - How the Devil does She know all that? early 19th century

My Dear ! ! by H M Bateman
Cartoon by the master of social satire, H. M. Bateman, showing three women gossiping over tea and cakes while a small dog looks

Chatting on Bond Street
Two gentlemen pass the time of day next to the W.H. Smith newspaper and magazine kiosk, outside Sothebys auction house on Bond Street, London. Date: late 1960s

High-Waisted Frocks 1918
The silhouette at the close of decade: skirts have become less full but narrow at the hem, waist-lines remain high. Hats: high crowns & narrow brims. Shoes: high heals & bows. Date: 1918

Three Frenchwomen in fashionable outfits, WW1
Three Frenchwomen in fashionable outfits. High Empire waists, short full skirts and high hairstyles. Gingham dress: plain sailor collar

Feminine Boater 1919
Soft crowned hat with chin strap, accordian pleated short tubular skirt, short coatee, boater style hat, checked suit with open jacket with a narrow belt at the bustline. Date: 1919

Cartoon, Bad Neighbourhoods. Two women stop in the street to pass the time of day, and comment on a nosy neighbour. Date: 1918

Cartoon, Gossiping in the background. The older ones watch the younger ones dance. One of the men is still in uniform, for the war is only recently over. The other man is in evening dress

Whitechapel Pub
Whitechapel, London - women outside a pub Date: 1907

Vignette design, two Mexican women chatting. Date: circa 1910s

Four sewing cats on a Christmas card
Four sewing and gossiping cats on a Christmas card -- The School for Scandal. Date: circa 1890s

Cartoon, A false rumour, WW1
Cartoon, A false rumour from the Western Front. Four market women talk about cannibalism among the troops. Date: 1916

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"Gossiping: A Timeless Tale of Whispers and Chatter" Step back in time to the glamorous 1950s with Harvey Nichols advertisement, where gossip was as fashionable as the latest Paris fashions. The air filled with secrets and rumors, adding an intriguing allure to society's elite. In c1887, Sir Ernest Albert Waterlow captured the essence of Galway Gossips, showcasing two women engrossed in a conversation that transcended time. Their animated gestures and hushed tones hinted at scandalous tales being shared. During WWII, a powerful message emerged through the iconic "Careless Talk Costs Lives" poster. It reminded us all that idle chatter could have dire consequences for national security. Words whispered carelessly had the power to change lives forever. Henri Clark's poignant music sheet titled "The Poor Washerwoman" depicted a woman burdened by her own trials while others gossiped around her. This artwork served as a reminder of how gossip can harm those who are already struggling. Meanwhile, Liverpool housewives gathered on street corners, holding parcels but also sharing stories that traveled faster than their footsteps. These women found solace in exchanging news amidst their daily routines. Drecoll, Poiret, and Jenny showcased three daytime outfits that were not only fashion-forward but also perfect for engaging in lively conversations over tea or cocktails. Fashion became intertwined with gossip culture - each outfit telling its own story. "The Ladies in the Refectory, " painted on cardboard in 1893-94 by an unknown artist, portrayed women bonding over meals while indulging in juicy tidbits about their peers' lives. Gossip provided entertainment during mundane moments. A thought-provoking cartoon from years gone by questioned societal norms surrounding sex before marriage – sparking discussions among friends and neighbors alike about moral values and personal choices. Promoting connectivity beyond face-to-face encounters came an advert promoting the Post Office Telephone Service in 1932.