Gossiping Collection (#7)

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

Cartoon, At Deauville, WW1
Cartoon, At Deauville, showing four fashionable French women gossiping about war rumours. Date: 1915

Cartoon, Logic, WW1
Cartoon, Logic. Two French women out for an autumn walk gossip about another woman who is working in a factory, making shells as part of the war effort. Date: 1915

Cartoon, German women gossipping, WW1
Cartoon, German women gossipping about a diner in a restaurant -- He must be a horrible French spy! Hes eating his veal without jam! Date: 1915

Barber and two passing gentlemen having a chat
The local barber having a chat outside the barbers with the local bakery delivery man and another local younger lad. They are photographed in The Horsefair, Malmesbury, Wiltshire. England

Tea Time in silhouette
Two chic women of the 1920s enjoy a gossip over a cup of tea and a cigarette in a tea shop. Date: 1926

Breton Peasants, 1894 (oil on canvas)
XIR83800 Breton Peasants, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); 66x92.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Breton Peasants, 1894 (oil on canvas) (detail of 83800)
XIR696609 Breton Peasants, 1894 (oil on canvas) (detail of 83800) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

To whom I have related the affair, illustration from Pride & Prejudice
XJF451394 To whom I have related the affair, illustration from Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen, edition published in 1894 (engraving) by Thomson

The Gossips, 1887 (oil on canvas)
BAL39352 The Gossips, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Epp, Rudolf (1834-1910); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; German, out of copyright

Swimmers on Trouville beach, 1869 (oil on wood)
XIR386490 Swimmers on Trouville beach, 1869 (oil on wood) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 31x48 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Baigneurs sue la plage de Trouville; ); French

Characters from Cosi fan tutte by Mozart, 1840 (w / c on paper)
XPH330394 Characters from Cosi fan tutte by Mozart, 1840 (w/c on paper) by Lyser, Johann Peter (1803-70); Staatsbibliothek, Berlin, Germany; German, out of copyright

Has Harry given you a ring? Letty asked, suddenly, Chapter XXV
XJF315770 " Has Harry given you a ring?" Letty asked, suddenly, Chapter XXV: Letitia has her innings, from Great-Grandmamma Severan by Leslie Keith, published in Leisure Hour

The Gossips (w / c on paper)
XPG379874 The Gossips (w/c on paper) by Langley, Walter (1852-1922); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Series Actualites, Ah! yes those comets they always predict great misfortunes
XIR287274 Series Actualites, Ah! yes those comets they always predict great misfortunes, plate 573, illustration from Le Charivari, 30th October 1858 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier

Series Actualites, the comet, Ah! ma pauv madame Chaffarou, plate 392
XIR287271 Series Actualites, the comet, Ah! ma pauv madame Chaffarou, plate 392, illustration from Le Charivari, 1857 (litho) (b/w photo) by Daumier

Mrs Mary Robinson accompanied by the Prince of Wales and her husband Thomas Robinson
KW282173 Mrs Mary Robinson accompanied by the Prince of Wales and her husband Thomas Robinson (litho) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ocheta Milkcow Woman, 1803 (colour litho)
XCF272254 Ocheta Milkcow Woman, 1803 (colour litho) by Atkinson, John Augustus (1775-1831); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Village Well, 1864 (w / c & gouache on paper)
XYC281113 The Village Well, 1864 (w/c & gouache on paper) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99); 25.1x34.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Scottish, out of copyright

The Triumph of Music, c. 1820 (w / c, pen & ink over wash on paper)
XYC258604 The Triumph of Music, c.1820 (w/c, pen & ink over wash on paper) by Burney, Edward Francis (1760-1848); 30.8x46 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

The Nannies, 1820 (colour litho)
XIR234162 The Nannies, 1820 (colour litho) by Chalon, John James (1778-1854); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; English, out of copyright

A Renaissance Hall (oil on board)
XKH234245 A Renaissance Hall (oil on board) by Delen, Dirck van (1605-71); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; Dutch, out of copyright

The Three Gossips (oil on canvas)
XIR155411 The Three Gossips (oil on canvas) by Grosclaude, Louis (1784-1869); Jean-Pierre Pescatore Museum, Luxembourg; French, out of copyright

Washerwomen in Antibes, 1869 (oil on canvas)
XIR155307 Washerwomen in Antibes, 1869 (oil on canvas) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); 15x13 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Two Young Girls, c. 1911 (pencil and w / c on paper)
XKH155157 Two Young Girls, c.1911 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Muller or Mueller, Otto (1874-1930); 49.2x38 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

A Conversation in the Street (oil on panel)
BAL121427 A Conversation in the Street (oil on panel) by Vrel or Frel, Jacobus (fl.1654-62); 35.6x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Dutch, out of copyright

Card depicting a fireside scene (colour litho)
BAL11087 Card depicting a fireside scene (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Two women whispering in studio, (B&W), portrait

Two young women chatting, having coffee and cake, (B&W)

Two women having coffee and cake (B&W)

Meeting at the Crossroads - Slavonia, Croatia
Peasant folk meet for a chat at the Crossroads in Slavonia, a historical region in eastern Croatia. Date: circa 1917

WW2 - Comic Postcard - Here is the News! Three women gossip over a mid-morning cup of tea. Lets hope secrets of national importance are not being flagrantly shared! Date: circa 1942

Ladies complaining od bad language from the pub
It must have been awful. Mrs Baggs: (after receiving a tornado of abuse from over the road) " Well, I never eard sich langwidge in all my life.I never was called such names before

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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.