House Hold Collection (#12)

Household Shopping Without Tears
The coffee counter of an American supermarket, untroubled by rationing in 1948. The concept of the supermarket where all manner of goods could be bought in one place

Buying a House 1960S
A happy family stand outside their brand new home, Sold by Hugh Howard of Wimbledon Common, London

Servants Washing Line
The intimate apparel of the female servants of the Edwardian Country House blows in a good drying wind out side the attic room window

Housewife Washing Up
A glamorous houswife, happy in her work, washes the dishes by hand at the kitchen sink

Polishing a Silver Tray
An Edwardian butler polishes a silver tray until he can see his face in it

Dusting for Exercise
A young lady in shorts with buttoned falls gives these windows a vigorous rub with a checked cloth - a great way to tone up the waist and bust without the need of a gym!

Social / Belgium / 17C
A Flemish household at table in a dining/bedroom

Buy a Broom
Selling brooms in the street

Ornaments for Stoves
Any ornaments for your fire- stoves ? - a music-hall song reflects the Victorian passion for decorating every corner of the home with knick-knacks and ornaments

Electricity at Christmas
Humorous series of sketches from the ILN Christmas number 1879 suggesting the antics of an electrical household over the Christmas period

Housewife Cook Tasting
A housewife tastes one of her creations with a spoon, wearing a frilly apron, and standing in an immaculate kitchen

Hanging Clothes on Line
A little girl hangs out clothes belonging to her dolls to dry on a washing line

Dusting a Coffee Table
A young housewife dusts her marble effect coffee table

Mopping Linoleum 1940S
A typical housewife wearing a snood, uses a wet mop to clean the kitchen lino

Housewife Using Twin Tub
A young housewife uses wooden pincers to pull her laundry out of the washing half of the Twin Tub washing machine to put it into the spinning half

Housewife Vacuuming
A young housewife in a pink gingham mini dress, vacuums her living room

Doing the Drying Up
A happy young housewife in a red top dries up her yellow plastic collinder

Lassie Tramples Washing
It is the firm belief of postcard makers that the Scots are too canny to waste money on a washing machine - instead they trample the washing, the way the French do grapes

Dyeing with Maypole
Dyeing - with Maypole Soap

Window Wash Stuff 1919
Bon Ami for crystal-clear windows - in both cake or powder form

Scranton Curtains 1919
A lady relaxes contentedly over her breakfast, secure in the knowledge that her curtains - by Scranton, of course - reflect her elegance and good taste

Kirks Flake Soap
Kirks Flake White Soap - nothing so dainty or delicate in lingerie, laces, linens or woolens, but what it can be washed in absolute safety with Kirks Flake White

Old Dutch Cleanser 1919
Old Dutch Cleanser keeps all cooking and kitchen utensils spotless and sanitary, saving time, money and labor

Congoleum Rugs 1919
Congoleum rugs are a popular, sanitary floor-covering

The Workless man-of -all-work
Illustration of a man reading the paper whilst all the household work is done by machinery. The sketch depicts what was then considered a glimpse into the future

Soda Crystallising
Washing soda is an essential household product : in the crystallising house it is converted into convenient crystal form

SUGAR OVEN
Household sugar is normally sold in the form of large loaves, shaped like dunces caps : these are prepared in the fill-house then baked in the oven

Decorating a Door / 1940S
A woman, wearing a floral over dress, stands on a step ladder to give a door a fresh coat of paint

Coupon Allocation 1940S
Household management : A housewife and her adult daughter have a cup of tea and a cigarette together as they work out their coupon allocation around the table

Woman Crocheting 1940S
A young woman sitting in her armchair sews together crocheted squares, todays equivalent of knitting blankets for the troops during World War Two

Knitting with Mother
A little boy watches his mother knitting. Clothing was rationed during World War Two the ability to knit for the whole family and make-do and mend was crucial

Cooking Supper
Hey good looking, what you got cooking? A glamorous, happy housewife gets her casserole out of the kitchen oven

Pouring Tea
Lady poses while pouring tea. The groceries lie partially unpacked on the table

Tasting the Soup
Lady lightly blows on the soup before testing it from the pot

Lady Makes Bed
A housewife with an elegent hairstyle makes the bed

Housewife Pours Coffee
An immaculate young housewife pours coffee into two cups, and all seems right with the world

Scrubbing Lino
Cleaning linoleum with a scrubbing brush, soap and a metal pail of fresh water and lots of elbow grease!

Woman Sews Paper Pattern
A woman smiles as she sews. She has paper patterns pinned onto the fabric and wears a thimble to protect her finger

Domestic Tableware
Domestic tableware of a Victorian household

Housewife / Basket
A young housewife smiles as she opens the front door before going shopping with her basket over her arm

American Washing Machine
A maid operates a primitive- looking washing machine, made in America

Shown Property to Rent
The owner of an apartment looks dubiously at the overdressed lady, accompanied by her manservant and the estate agent, who is interested in renting it

Weaving and Spinning
Spinning, weaving, sewing, all in progress in this industrious household

Woman Giving Birth 17Thc
A woman in a wealthy household gives birth, attended by various womenfolk; her husband proudly points to the baby

French Brush Seller
A French Brush seller with a wide variety of brushes for sale from small hand brushes to larger varieties for floors and chimneys

Moving to a Council Flat
Moving home, from three rooms over a stable to a London County Council flat

Dry goods store in Japan selling household decorations, wallpaper and posters

Sewing Machine Girl
A gentleman walking down Londons Regent Street is struck by the sight of a pretty girl operating a sewing machine in a shop window

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Step into the world of vintage household items and discover a treasure trove of timeless elegance and practicality. From Lucas Lamps Advert illuminating your home with grace to an Advertisement for linoleum manufacturers, ensuring style meets functionality underfoot, these hints from yesteryears will transport you back in time. Imagine a grand entrance adorned with a Cast iron Victorian walking stick stand, welcoming guests with its regal charm. And as you stroll through the house, catch sight of the DOLLY TUB, reminding us of simpler times when laundry was done by hand. Delight in the vibrant hues offered by the Paint Chart from 1908, allowing homeowners to express their personality on every wall. Explore Houses for Sale in the 1920s and envision yourself living amidst architectural marvels that have stood strong for decades. Indulge your senses with an Advert for Shelley Vogue China from 1931 – delicate teacups and saucers that add sophistication to any tea party. Savor each sip as you hold onto a warm teapot while admiring its thermogram design. Discover craftsmanship at its finest with Wertheims Sewingmachine - a testament to precision engineering that has empowered countless individuals over generations. Unleash your creativity alongside Knitting Expert tools that turn yarn into wearable art. As Christmas approaches, immerse yourself in festive nostalgia through Christmas Cookery C1905 recipes - traditional flavors passed down through time. And keep your abode spotless effortlessly using an Upright Hoover vacuum cleaner - innovation designed to simplify daily chores without compromising on cleanliness. These glimpses into domestic life across different eras remind us of our shared history and how everyday objects can become cherished heirlooms. So embrace the beauty of household essentials past and present; they are not just functional but also tell stories waiting to be discovered anew.