Housework Collection (page 2)

Needlework by Candlelight (oil on canvas)
FNP270587 Needlework by Candlelight (oil on canvas) by Shaw, Arthur Winter (1869-1948); 53.3x43 cm; Private Collection

The Pillar
Stack of porcelain plates balancing on an egg, fragility concept with copy space. Dina Belenko

Two women with bowls in their laps sit on a terrace. Creator: Pietro Liberi
Two women with bowls in their laps sit on a terrace

Household Work, 1866. Creator: Anders Gustaf Koskull
Household Work, 1866

The Washerwoman, mid-late 18th century. Creator: Jean-Simeon Chardin
The Washerwoman, mid-late 18th century

Household Chores, 1794. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Household Chores, 1794

Allons bon!...la v'là qui...verse du cirage dans mon chocolat!... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Allons bon!...la v'la qui...verse du cirage dans mon chocolat!... 1844. Allons bon!...la v'la qui au lieu de lait, verse du cirage dans mon chocolat!...satane roman va!...'

Une femme comme moi...remettre un bouton?... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Une femme comme moi...remettre un bouton?... 1844. Une femme comme moi...remettre un bouton?...vous etes fou!... - Allons bon

La Mère est dans le feu de la composition, 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
La Mere est dans le feu de la composition, 1844. La mere est dans le feu de la composition, l'enfant est dans l'eau de la baignoire

8 heures du matin, 1839. Creator: Honore Daumier
8 heures du matin, 1839. 8 o'clock in the morning. (Le menage) Le spectacle de la nature eleve l'ame! Mr. Coquelet, pour se delasser des soins du menage

Interior with mother and children, 1799-1856. Creator: Abraham Lion Zeelander
Interior with mother and children, 1799-1856. Woman with sewing basket surrounded by domestic paraphernalia and half-completed tasks

Dorpsstraat, 1832-1880. Creator: Jan Weissenbruch
Dorpsstraat, 1832-1880. Village street

Washerwoman, 1820-1872. Creator: Hendrik Abraham Klinkhamer
Washerwoman, 1820-1872. Overturned basket of laundry, washtub and small girl

A Woman Polishing Copper Pans, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
A Woman Polishing Copper Pans, c18th century

Interior with farming family around the table, 1758-1808. Creator: Christina Chalon
Interior with farming family around the table, 1758-1808

Farmer's family feeding the pigs, 1758-1808. Creator: Christina Chalon
Farmer's family feeding the pigs, 1758-1808

Maid sweeping the hallway of a house, 1837. Creator: Louis Henri de Fontenay
Maid sweeping the hallway of a house, 1837

The servant girl, 1631-1677. Creator: Willem van Odekercken
The servant girl, 1631-1677

Peasant Family Singing, 1640-1677. Creator: Pieter Jacobsz. Duyfhuijsen
Peasant Family Singing, 1640-1677. Woman working while family members make music

The Kitchen Maid, 1820. Creator: Jan de Ruyter
The Kitchen Maid, 1820

Woman Drawing Water from a Well, 1799. Creator: Jacobus Johannes Lauwers
Woman Drawing Water from a Well, 1799

Peasant Family in their Cottage, 1817. Creator: Cornelis Kruseman
Peasant Family in their Cottage, 1817. Mother spinning yarn as she minds her child, while her husband fills his clay pipe with tobacco

Interior of a barn, 1646. Creator: Egbert van der Poel
Interior of a barn, 1646. Woman preparing food while a child watches

Kitchen by Lamplight, 1817. Creator: Adriaan Meulemans
Kitchen by Lamplight, 1817

The Caldron Scrubber, 1808-1810. Creator: Abraham van Strij
The Caldron Scrubber, 1808-1810

Woman Ironing, 1912. Creator: Wouters, Rik (1882-1916)
Woman Ironing, 1912. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Brooke's Soap monkey brand; An interesting rubber, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Brooke's Soap monkey brand; An interesting rubber, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

In a migratory camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
In a migratory camp. California

Aged woman with three of her twenty-two grandchildren, Kern county migrant camp, California, 1936
Aged woman with three of her twenty-two grandchildren, Kern county migrant camp, California. [Sign: Warning! No Visitors. By Order of Health Officer']

Wife of migratory worker in auto camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Wife of migratory worker in auto camp. California

Japanese relocation, California, 1942. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Japanese relocation, California. Ester Naite, an office worker from Los Angeles, is shown operating an electric iron in her quarters at Manzanar, California

In a migratory labor camp, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
In a migratory labor camp. California

Blue Monday in a California migratory camp, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Blue Monday in a California migratory camp

Drying Clothes (Monohoshi), Japan, c. 1790. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Drying Clothes (Monohoshi), Japan, c. 1790. Detail from a larger artwork

Laundry facilities in migratory labor camp, Imperial Valley, California, near Calipatria, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Laundry facilities in migratory labor camp. Imperial Valley, California, near Calipatria

Orange pickers camp, Tulare County, California, 1938. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Orange pickers camp. Tulare County, California. Rent one dollar per week

Huang Xiang (Ko Kyo), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China... c. 1848/50
Huang Xiang (Ko Kyo), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50

The Rolls Rapide Twin Tub washing machine - look what you get! A bargain at 39 guineas! Date: 1961

Tommy Steele and his parents at his new £5000 house in Catford, London
Tommy Steele and his parents at his new £ 5000 house in Catford, London. Tommy helps with the washing in the garden. 25th August 1957

Publicity of the CGE (Compagnia generale di elettricit-Milano), illustration taken from the magazine "L'Illustrazione Italiana" of september 1954

Scenes of Dutch Life: Home interior
3787620 Scenes of Dutch Life: Home interior; (add.info.: Scenes of Dutch Life: Home interior. Liebig collectible card illustration (French series title: Scenes de la vie hollandaise'). 1913

"Overflow!" woman cleaning the pavement with a broom Venice Burano. Date of Photograph:1952

Table for the banquet in Raglan Castle park, near Cardiff, England Great Britain England, Cardiff, Raglan. Date of Photograph:1868 ca

Interior of an Algerian shack Algeria. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Two women doing domestic chores, in traditional Swiss dress Europe. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Two women doing the wash Japan. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Two girls at a loom Japan. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

A group of ladies making the washing in a river Switzerland Geneva. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930

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"From Sunlight Soap to Hoover Vacuum Cleaners: A Journey through Housework" Step into the past and discover the evolution with these captivating images and advertisements. Intriguingly, a poster advertising Sunlight Soap takes us back in time, reminding us of the importance of cleanliness in every household. The Western Electric vacuum cleaner advertisement showcases a patient woman diligently cleaning her surroundings, highlighting the dedication required for maintaining a pristine home. The artwork "St. Alkmunds, Shrewsbury, 1801" by John Varley transports us to another era, where women were responsible for keeping their homes immaculate. This timeless piece captures the essence of domesticity and reminds us of the long-standing tradition of housekeeping. Fast forward to more modern times; we witness a woman effortlessly vacuuming her living space—a testament to how technology has revolutionized our daily chores. Even Charles Dickens recognized the significance of housekeeping in his novel "David Copperfield, " emphasizing its role in shaping characters' lives. A glimpse into the 1930s reveals an image of a woman at her kitchen sink—an iconic representation that resonates with many generations who have spent countless hours washing dishes and ensuring cleanliness prevails within their homes. Advertisements for Hoover—the world's best vacuum cleaner—showcase spring cleaning rituals and highlight this brand's commitment to making housework more manageable. From electric washing machines to Mary Ann electric vacuum cleaners, these adverts demonstrate how innovation has made mundane tasks easier over time. As we explore these snapshots from history, it becomes evident that housework is not just about tidying up—it represents dedication, pride in one's home, and even societal norms that have shaped our understanding of gender roles throughout different eras. So next time you embark on your own journey through household chores, remember that behind each task lies a rich tapestry connecting generations past and present—a testament to resilience and adaptability as we strive to create comfortable and inviting homes for ourselves and our loved ones.