House Hold Collection (#16)

Girl with Electric Iron
A girl using an electric iron

Albionette Stove 1896
The Albionette stove promises perfectly cooked food for all

Le Fages Glue
this Man Used Le Pages Liquid Glue in the Wrong Place

Woman Cleans Pans 1903
A woman cleans pans in her kitchen

The Politician
A short-sighted politician is so caught up in his newspaper he does not realise that his candle has set fire to the brim of his tricorne hat

Le Brossetier / Brushes
Le Brossetier : seller of brushes

Dusting a Television
A young housewife lifts up an ash tray as she dusts the television

Mopping Kitchen Floor
A young housewife mops her kitchen linoleum floor, using a squeegy mop

Family Moving Home
A French family move home with the help of a handcart

Combined Knocker / Bell
Waudes patented Knocker Bell, where one movement of the hand gives the two distinct sounds! Advertisement from a late 19th century trade catalogue

Washing Dishes / 1960S
A fashionable lady does the washing up

Laundry / Dolly Leg C19
A lady using a dolly leg

C9 Noble Household
A noble household : the lady of the house is waited on by her retainers in a richly ornamented salon

French Manoir Interior
The interior of a manoir - the head of the household arriving home where his family and friends are playing cards, dancing or chatting by the fire

New World Sewing Machine
A satisfied purchaser stands proudly behind her New World sewing machine

Carlton Hill Laundry
Washerwomen on Carlton Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland

Census in West End Home
The census in the West End: taking the tale of his household. The head of the house interviews the staff including the cook, maids, butler and footmen

Various Household Tasks
Various household tasks, including washing, ironing, hanging laundry out to dry, spinning and sewing

Using Bozerian W. Machine
Bozerians washing machine

Isabella Mary Beeton
ISABELLA MARY BEETON writer on cookery and household management

Mores Household
SIR THOMAS MORE English statesman and author with his household

ROMAN CAMP of the Praetorian Guard, the household guards of the Roman emperors, an elite force with very fancy housing

London / Cries / Broom-Man
The broom-man sells brush and hair brooms for carpets and rooms

London / Cries / Mat Man
The mat-man sells mats made from a strong fibre that adheres to the shell of the coconut and are very rare

Washing Machines 1888
Washing machine and wringing machine

Washing Day, Nigeria
Washing day in Nigeria, Africa, for this mother and her young children

Washing Day, Italy
Poor children of Castello, Italy, doing the family laundry on washing day

Tinsmith in Workshop
A tinsmith at work fashioning useful household objects such as watering cans out of tin; his children help in the workshop

Dusting for Excercise
A smiling young lady in shorts with buttoned falls dusts briskly with a feather duster - a great way to tone up the waist and bust without the need of a gym!

Warming Kettle by Fire
Keeping the water hot in a metal kettle by keeping it next to a hot coal fire on a long trivet

Japanese Greeting
When the head of a Japanese household returns home, he expects his womenfolk to display their respect in a suitably deferential and obsequious manner

Auction Sale in Home
Selling the furniture of a private household, the auctioneer holds up a chair

Ipso Washing Powder
IPSO - the Wonder Worker - washes by itself

Racial Types / Italy
An Italian mother is doing the laundry while her baby boy plays with a lemon and a butterfly in the laundry basket

Linen Cupboard
The famous and respected German opera singer Mme Schumann-Heink at home doing housework

Charles Rene D hozier
CHARLES RENE D HOZIER French genealogist of the kings household, comptroller of the arms and heraldry of France

Frantz Electric Cleaner
A house-proud lady vacuums her home with the Frantz Premier Electric Cleaner

Pyne - Trumpeter
SERGEANT TRUMPETER An official of the royal household, the Sergeant and his Trumpeters perform on ceremonial occasions

Moving House by Air
Household removals will be faster and easier by air, though one must expect the occasional mishap

She Paints a Chair
She paints a chair

Girl Knits Silhouette
she knits

Ww2 Salvage Handbill
BOMBS AND BULLETS FROM YOUR DUSTBIN - Every Woman can help to Win the War - every Patriotic household is asked to save every scrap of paper, rags, bottles, empty tins

Mail Order Catalogue
Direct Mail Service to your Home - clothing, tableware and household goods from Headquarters & General Supplies

Laundry Brittany
Washing clothes at Douarnenez, Bretagne

Jap Laundresses
Japanese women do their laundry on the river-bank, much like their sisters in France and Italy

Knife Grindr Portugal
His donkey waits patiently while a Portuguese knife- grinder exercises his trade

EYRA
Felis eyra. This beautiful byt probably aggressive wildcat is found in Mexico and Texas. It probably does not make a good household pet

She Hems a Curtain
She hems a curtain

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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.