Middle Class Collection (#9)

On the Omnibus, 1880 (oil on canvas)
XIR177196 On the Omnibus, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Delondre, Maurice (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Artists Daughter, 1905 (oil on canvas)
BAL131927 The Artists Daughter, 1905 (oil on canvas) by Repin, Ilya Efimovich (1844-1930); 87.6x179.7 cm; Private Collection; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; Russian, out of copyright

1249167; out of copyright

Interior of a Dining Room, 1816 (oil on canvas) (see 113187 for detail)
BAL106942 Interior of a Dining Room, 1816 (oil on canvas) (see 113187 for detail) by Drolling, Martin (1752-1817); 64x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Interieur d une salle a Manger; ); French

The bottle is produced for the first time - Plate I, The bottle
XJF169280 The Bottle, Plate I, The bottle is produced for the first time: the husband induces his wife Just to take a drop, 1847, (engraving) by Cruikshank

Arrival of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonesuch Palace and men and women from Tudor society
XJF105365 Arrival of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonesuch Palace and men and women from Tudor society, 1582 (engraving) by Hoefnagel

NEW YORK: SEVENTH AVENUE. Scene at Seventh Avenue and West 30th Street in New York City. Photographed by Joseph Byron, 1904

NEW YORK: CHINATOWN, c1900. Mott Street in Chinatown, lower Manhattan, c1900

NEW YORK STREET, c1900. Gentleman Jim Corbetts saloon in New York, c1900

CASTLE GARDEN, 1852. Lithograph, American, 1852

WALKING DOWN BROADWAY. Cartoon sequence from an American newspaper of 1873, depicting types of New Yorkers encountered on a walk from 10th Street south to Wall Street

SANTA CRUZ BEACH, c1908. Uniformed men in formation performing with rifles on the beach in front of the Neptune Casino in Santa Cruz, California. Panorama, c1908

ATLANTIC CITY: BOARDWALK. A panoramic view of the skyline seen from the Garden Pier in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Photographed by H.B. Smith, c1917

ATLANTIC CITY: BEACH. A panoramic view of the beach and boardwalk from pier, Atlantic City, New Jersey. Photograph, c1897

ATLANTIC CITY: PAGEANT. A bird s-eye of view of the beauty pageant parade along the shore in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

BIRKENHEAD PARK, 1847. Crowds in Birkenhead Park, Birkenhead, England, on the occasion of its opening, 5 April 1847. Contemporary English wood engraving

VIENNA: PRATER, c1800. A promenade in the Wiener Prater, the park in Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria. Watercolor, Austrian, c1800

JACOBIN: CARICATURE. I am going to join the Jacobins. French caricature etching of a Jacobin from the time of the French Revolution, early 1790s

TOWER OF LONDON: MUSEUM. Visitors walking through the old horse armory

MEXICO: GUANAJUATO, c1850. Mexicans of various social classes enjoying the countryside near Guanajuato, Mexico. The Dam of La Olla (Presa de la Olla) is in the background

CANADA: EMIGRANTS, 1830. British emigrants recently arrived in Canada, having escaped the economic depression in the aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars. Illustration by C.W. Jefferys

ELECTRIC LAMP, 1908. A woman pulling the switch on an electric lamp, which has a base in the form of a sculpted female figure. Photographed by a Chicago, Illinois studio, 1908

SPZAKOWSKI: SELF-PORTRAIT. Self-Portrait, 1912, by the Polish photographer Waclaw Szpakowski

RURAL STATION, 1907. She had been doing a little shopping and telephoned him to meet her at the train. Stereograph view, American, 1907

LUMIERE BROTHERS, 1896. Auguste, standing left, and Louis Lumiere, standing center, the French motion picture pioneers, with friends playing backgammon at La Ciotat on the French Riviera, 1896

PEDDLER, 1889. The Country Peddler. Drawing, 1889, by Edward Windsor Kemble (1861-1933)

ROWLANDSON: ANTIQUARIANS. The Reception of a New Member in the Society of Antiquarians. Watercolor by Thomas Rowlandson, 1782

CORSET BUYERS UNION, 1914. Delegates of the Corset Buyers Association labor union, photographed on the steps to the White House in Washington, D.C. 1914

SILHOUETTE: DAILY LIFE. Coffee drinking scene. Silhouette with ink and watercolor by an unknown artist, probably German or French, early 19th century

WOMENs FASHION, c1860. Carte-de-visite photograph, New York, c1860

WOMENs FASHION, c1860. American photograph, c1860

WOMENs FASHION, c1910. American woman, one Jane Jennings, photographed at a Brooklyn studio, c1910

AMERICAN FAMILY, 1895. Familiy portrait taken on the occasion of the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs Dow, probably in New England, 1895

FAMILY REUNION, 1895. The Brooks family gathered on the front lawn during a family renunion, 1895

AMERICAN FAMILY, c1885. Original Cabinet photograph, American, c1880-85

FAMILY, c1880-85. Parents and children. Original cabinet photograph, German, c1880-85

AMERICAN FAMILY, c1880-85. Original cabinet photograph, American, c1880-85

NEW YORK FAMILY, c1900. A family playing chess in their New York City apartment, c1900

PARENTS AND CHILDREN, 1906. The George W. Perkins Family, 1906

MIDDLE CLASS CHILDREN, 1900. Four siblings photographed in an American photographs studio, c1900

PARENTS AND CHILDREN, 1845. Daguerreotype, c1845, by Southworth & Hawes of an unidentified American family

AMERICAN FAMILY, c1880. Original cabinet photograph, c1880

FAMILY GROUP, c1890. An American family. Photographed, c1890

AMERICAN FAMILY, c1890. Original cabinet photograph, c1890

MIDDLE CLASS CHILDREN, 1900. Photograph, American, c1900

PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY, c1880. Original cabinet photograph

AMERICAN FAMILY, c1880. American family from Crown Point, New York, c1880. Photographed by E.M. Johnston of Crown Point

FAMILY GROUPS: COUPLES. Original cabinet photograph, c1890

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The middle class, a diverse and vibrant group, transcends borders and cultures. In the bustling world of finance, a Chinese man and a Malaysian woman find themselves at the heart of the Stock Exchange in 1963. Surrounded by stock brokers trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, they navigate through this intricate web of financial transactions. Yet, the concept of middle-class living extends beyond Wall Street. Delving into history, we encounter monstrosities from 1819 & 1820 depicted in an engraving from 1835. This artwork serves as a reminder that even during times of economic turmoil, individuals strive to maintain their place within society. In another era altogether, we catch glimpses into opulent living spaces such as those found in St. Peter's output by the Duke of Choiseul (1719-1785). These grand interiors offer insight into how wealth was displayed and cherished throughout history. Moving away from aristocratic settings towards more accessible leisure activities, we find ourselves strolling along Atlantic City's boardwalk. Here people gather amidst wheeled chairs enjoying seaside pleasures - a testament to how middle-class families sought relaxation and entertainment together. Within their own homes lies another aspect of middle-class life - comfortable living rooms both in townhouses and country houses alike. These spaces serve as sanctuaries for families to come together after long days spent working or exploring various pursuits. Artistic depictions also capture moments where leisure meets social interaction: dancing in Barcelona's Lonja building or engaging in sports like tennis or croquet on lush lawns. These scenes highlight not only physical activity but also community bonds forged through shared interests. Ultimately, these hints paint a picture of what it means to be part of the middle class - hardworking individuals striving for financial stability while seeking enjoyment and connection with loved ones. Across time periods and continents, this socioeconomic group remains resilient yet ever-evolving; adapting to societal changes while cherishing the values that define them.