Housework Collection (page 5)

Welsh women washing linen in a stream, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234192 Welsh women washing linen in a stream, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Setesdal
7211461 Setesdal by Hansen, Asor (1862-1929); 43x48 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

The Confidante, (oil on canvas)
658843 The Confidante, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Edward (1861-1949); 47.7x56 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Confidante. Edward Antoon Portielje (1861-1949). Oil on canvas

Household utensils (colour litho)
7153910 Household utensils (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Household utensils.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Baking flat bread, 1921
6365239 Baking flat bread, 1921 by Torgersen, Thorvald (1862-1943); 65x74 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Devant l atre (At the oven). Peinture de David Teniers le jeune (1610-1690). Huile sur bois, 32 x 53 cm, 1633
FIA5326652 Devant l atre (At the oven). Peinture de David Teniers le jeune (1610-1690). Huile sur bois, 32 x 53 cm, 1633. art flamand, art baroque

Le grenier de l academie des Beaux Arts de Saint Petersbourg (The Attic of the Academie of Fine Arts in St Petersburg)
FIA5357087 Le grenier de l academie des Beaux Arts de Saint Petersbourg (The Attic of the Academie of Fine Arts in St Petersburg). Peinture de Pyotr Vasilyevich Basin (1793-1877)

Advertisement for Lux laundry soap (chromolitho)
7154036 Advertisement for Lux laundry soap (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy putting on a clean shirt, Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153642 Boy putting on a clean shirt, Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy putting on a clean shirt, Sunlight Soap)

Brookes Soap, Monkey Brand, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153420 Brookes Soap, Monkey Brand, advertisement (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brookes Soap, Monkey Brand)

The Little Ironer (engraving)
7167581 The Little Ironer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Ironer)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Servante; House-maid; Dienstmagd (engraving)
7197558 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Servante; House-maid; Dienstmagd (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Servante; House-maid; Dienstmagd)

Girl by the fireplace
7205702 Girl by the fireplace by Ender, Axel Hjalmar (1853-1920); 80x62 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Mechanisation of housework (litho)
7185868 Mechanisation of housework (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mechanisation of housework)

The Mask (engraving)
7186357 The Mask (engraving) by Chierici, Gaetano (1838-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mask. Painting depicting a mother in the kitchen angry at her son for scaring his little brother)

Interior, Grez, 1883
7176999 Interior, Grez, 1883 by Skredsvig, Christian Eriksen (1854-1924); 64x81 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Drawings for the Model Sanitary Steam Laundry, Southport, Merseyside (colour litho)
7200417 Drawings for the Model Sanitary Steam Laundry, Southport, Merseyside (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances (litho)
7157417 Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances)

Hudsons Soap powder, advertisement (colour litho)
7153647 Hudsons Soap powder, advertisement (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hudsons Soap powder)

Girls buying Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153497 Girls buying Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls buying Sunlight Soap)

"La femme de chambre"(a maid) Peinture de Wilhelm August Amberg (1822-1899) Mikhail Kroshitsky Art Museum
FIA5326013 " La femme de chambre" (a maid) Peinture de Wilhelm August Amberg (1822-1899) Mikhail Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol (Sebastopol) Ukraine by Amberg, Wilhelm (1822-99); M.P

La repasseuse. (Woman Ironing). Jeune femme en sous vetement, portant un neglige et bonnet de nuit en dentelle
FIA5377666 La repasseuse. (Woman Ironing). Jeune femme en sous vetement, portant un neglige et bonnet de nuit en dentelle, effectuant une tache domestique

A Pleasant Way to School (colour litho)
7181950 A Pleasant Way to School (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pleasant Way to School)

Learning the Lesson (colour litho)
7181943 Learning the Lesson (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Learning the Lesson)

Window cleaning (engraving)
7193778 Window cleaning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Window cleaning. Illustration for Cassells Family Magazine (1880).); © Look and Learn

Wheat flour for baking bread, Washburn Crosby Company, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153516 Wheat flour for baking bread, Washburn Crosby Company, advertisement (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheat flour for baking bread)

Washing day (colour litho)
7185217 Washing day (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing day. Illustration from Lots of Pictures (Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow)

Lesson in housewifery (engraving)
7192732 Lesson in housewifery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lesson in housewifery)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pelle (a main); Dust-pan; Kehrichtschaufel (engraving)
7197027 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pelle (a main); Dust-pan; Kehrichtschaufel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelle (a main); Dust-pan; Kehrichtschaufel

Young tailors working at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)
7157078 Young tailors working at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho) by Bulman, Henry Herbert (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153643 Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunlight Soap)

Advertisement for Ewbank carpet sweepers (colour litho)
7154074 Advertisement for Ewbank carpet sweepers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl helping her mother with the housework (colour litho)
7201762 Girl helping her mother with the housework (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl helping her mother with the housework)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin (engraving)
7195293 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin

The Flying Tea Ceremony Kettle (Tonda Chagama), c. 1770. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
The Flying Tea Ceremony Kettle (Tonda Chagama), c. 1770

Kitchen Scene, Japan, c. 1794 / 95. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Kitchen Scene, Japan, c. 1794/95

Preparing a Meal, Japan, c. 1798 / 99. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Preparing a Meal, Japan, c. 1798/99

House cleaning in preparation for the New Year, Japan, c. 1797 / 99
House cleaning in preparation for the New Year, Japan, c. 1797/99

House cleaning in preparation for the New Year, Japan, late 1790s

Drying Clothes (Monohoshi), Japan, c. 1790. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Drying Clothes (Monohoshi), Japan, c. 1790

Parrot (Omu), from the series "Floating World Versions of the Seven Komachi... c
Parrot (Omu), from the series " Floating World Versions of the Seven Komachi (Ukiyo Nana Komachi)", c. 1780

Mother-in-Law Teasing the Bride, from the series "A Collection of Humorous Poems
Mother-in-Law Teasing the Bride, from the series " A Collection of Humorous Poems (Haifu yanagidaru)", c. 1785

Yu Qianlou (Jp: Yu Kinro), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety
Yu Qianlou (Jp: Yu Kinro), from the series " Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety (Nijushiko)", c. 1825

Wang Xiang (Jp: O Sho), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety
Wang Xiang (Jp: O Sho), from the series " Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety (Nijushiko)", c. 1825

Premier Junior In Action
A woman cleaning a rug with a Premier Junior vacuum cleaner, circa 1930. (Photo by Hirz/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Caldron Scrubber, 1808-10 (oil on panel)
6620750 The Caldron Scrubber, 1808-10 (oil on panel) by Strij, Abraham van (1753-1826); 34A--27 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Gioco Delle Donne, E Sue Facende (Game of Wives, And Their Chores), 1654-1718
Gioco Delle Donne, E Sue Facende (Game of Wives [or Women], And Their Chores), 1654-1718. Board game: a woman spends all day doing housework, only to be beaten with a stick by her husband

Don t get the clothes too blue!, 1897. Creator: BW Kilburn
Don t get the clothes too blue!, 1897. [Woman in bloomers-style bicycling outfit instructing her husband how to do the laundry

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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.