Housework Collection (page 3)

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

Portrait of a woman doing domestic chores, in traditional Swiss dress Europe. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Pair of women in the court of Tagliapietra in Venice Venice court of Tagliapietra. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Courtyard of a stone house with an external staircase, in Jerusalem. A man in traditional dress is peering down into a large well, while another draws water from a smaller well Israel Jerusalem

Women drawing water from the moresca fountain of Ravello, Italy Ravello Fountain Eighteenth Century, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Egyptian statuette of a woman grinding grain, held at the Museo Archeologico of Florence Florence Museo Archeologico Statuette Fifth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa

Manor house near Alberobello, Bari Alberobello. Date of Photograph:1974

Woman washing clothes Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

"Workers that braid in Campi" Campi Bisenzio. Date of Photograph:1950 ca

"Woman working at the Bucciano press" (Siena) Siena Bucciano. Date of Photograph:1946

"Washerwoman" Italy. Date of Photograph:1960 ca

Daily life: housework Cecina. Date of Photograph:04/1962

Cobbler, scene of work Italy. Date of Photograph:1965 ca

Egyptian sculpture in wood of a woman kneading flour. The Archaeological Museum, Florence. Florence The Archeological Museum Sculpture New Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization

Egyptian sculpture in wood of a kneeling woman grinding wheat. Museo Archeologico, Florence Florence Museo Archeologico Statuette Fifth Dynasty, Old Kingdom, Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa

Attendants working around a well in the courtyard of the Albergo della Luna (Moon Hotel) in Amalfi. Amalfi Moon Hotel Courtyard. Date of Photograph:1879-1910 ca

Woman at a wool winder; drawing by Jacopo Bellini, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Early Renaissance, Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods

Women from Sardegna at the loom Sardinia. Date of Photograph:1903

Women in tradtional sardinian costume, winding wool with a skein-winder Bono. Date of Photograph:1903

Farcical scene; drawing by Francisco Goya, in the Prado Museum in Madrid Spain Madrid, Prado Museum Drawing Romanticism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D

Maid who prepares the dough for beer, polychrome wood, Egyptian Art in the Sixth Dynasty (2350 BC-2190 BC), Archaeological Museum, Florence Florence Archaeological Museum Sculpture Sixth Dynasty

View of a farmhouse, with some men working, near Villa Salviata in the environs of Florence Florence Villa Salviati. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Winter, tapestry made from a cartoon by Agnolo Bronzino for the Palazzo Vecchio, now in the Royal Apartments of the Palazzo Pitti, Florence Florence palazzo Pitti

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Digitale Sammlung Interieur Mit Maler Janssens
Interieur mit Maler, lesender Dame und kehrender Magd, Janssens, Pieter, 1665ca. - 1670

The Net Binder, 1862 (painting)
7432245 The Net Binder, 1862 (painting) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 33x29 cm; (add.info.: Adolph Tidemand (1814-1876)); Photo © O. Vaering

The Young Housewife (oil on canvas)
NGW185004 The Young Housewife (oil on canvas) by Bonvin, Francois (1817-87); 40.5x32.1 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Les Dawson lends a hand at his mother-in-laws house in Unsworth, near Bury, and the proud mum in law is Mrs Ada Plant, who was on hand to see all the jobs were done around the house

Hotel Landlady Mrs Maureen Roach puts up another line of washing outside the Bulls Head Hotel, Brecon, a market town and community in Powys, Mid Wales, 25th July 1977

A housewife stoning the steps in Nelson Street, Manchester. 1st December 1961

Aston Villa footballer Ray Graydon at home with his wife Sue and their pet dog cindy. 22nd February 1974

Model Nicki Howarth poses in the kitchen, holding a broom and smoking a cigarette. 27th September 1972

A group of men serving out food 1930s (precise date unknown)

A man sits at his table darning his socks, February 1937

A housewife spring cleaning her bedroom with a vacuum cleaner

Wilfred Pickles seen here under the thumb. January 1947

Rev Roy Allison - finalist in national contest Husband of the Year, September 1967

Hampden Park, Glasgow Queens Park strips hanging out after being washed washing hanging out to dry at hampden stadium 1971

An old woman cleaning the toilet. November 1969 Z10818-001

An old woman cleaning the toilet. November 1969 Z10818

Woman Housewife Wear Apron Living Room Run Vacuum Cleaner Door Window With Curtains
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: Woman Housewife Wear Apron Living Room Run Vacuum Cleaner Door Window With Curtains Floral Print Chair Carpet Floor

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, ca. 1560-63. Creator: Philip Galle
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, ca. 1560-63

Hamax disinfectant, marketing shot, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Hamax disinfectant, marketing shot, 1963. Hamax cleaning products operated from their South Yorkshire base in Mexborough for many years, producing products such as bleaches and disinfectants

A Maid, 19th century. Artist: Wilhelm Amberg
A Maid, 19th century. Found in the collection of the M Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol, Ukraine

The Little Street, c1658. Artist: Jan Vermeer
The Little Street, c1658. From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Young Servant, 1882. Artist: Camille Pissarro
The Young Servant, 1882. From the Tate Gallery, London

Depuis que Virginie a obtenu le septième accessit.. 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Depuis que Virginie a obtenu le septieme accessit.. 1844. Depuis que Virginie a obtenu la septieme accessit de poesie a l'Academie francaise il faut que ce soit moi...moi capitaine de la garde

Interior with a Woman Embroidering and Rocking a Child in a Cradle, 1671. Creator: Jan Siberechts
Interior with a Woman Embroidering and Rocking a Child in a Cradle, 1671

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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.