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Pillows Collection (#2)

"Pillows: A Journey through Time, Dreams, and Comfort" Saucy Postcard - Lady lovers bemoan

Background imagePillows Collection: Young Boy Rollerskating with Pillows, 1924 (b/w photo)

Young Boy Rollerskating with Pillows, 1924 (b/w photo)
5974444 Young Boy Rollerskating with Pillows, 1924 (b/w photo) by Harris & Ewing (1905-45); Private Collection

Background imagePillows Collection: Effie Millais, nee Gray (1828-1897), 1873 (oil on canvas)

Effie Millais, nee Gray (1828-1897), 1873 (oil on canvas)
7333483 Effie Millais, nee Gray (1828-1897), 1873 (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); 128x112 (framed) cm; Perth Museum & Art Gallery, Scotland; (add.info.: Artist: Millais)

Background imagePillows Collection: Lady with a Little Dog, detail, 1890 (oil on canvas)

Lady with a Little Dog, detail, 1890 (oil on canvas)
7332001 Lady with a Little Dog, detail, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Corcos, Vittorio Matteo (1859-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Vittorio Matteo Corcos); Ghigo Roli

Background imagePillows Collection: Lady with a Little Dog, 1890 (oil on canvas)

Lady with a Little Dog, 1890 (oil on canvas)
7332046 Lady with a Little Dog, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Corcos, Vittorio Matteo (1859-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Vittorio Matteo Corcos); Ghigo Roli

Background imagePillows Collection: The Countess of Rasty on the Sofa, 1878 (oil on canvas)

The Countess of Rasty on the Sofa, 1878 (oil on canvas)
7332063 The Countess of Rasty on the Sofa, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Giovanni Boldini); Ghigo Roli

Background imagePillows Collection: Woman on the sofa, 1891 (oil on canvas)

Woman on the sofa, 1891 (oil on canvas)
7331989 Woman on the sofa, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Giani, Giuseppe (1829-85); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Giuseppe Giani); Ghigo Roli

Background imagePillows Collection: No title

No title
7305491 No title by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Krohg (1852-1925)); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imagePillows Collection: The Lacemaker, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)

The Lacemaker, c. 1925 (oil on canvas)
7296612 The Lacemaker, c.1925 (oil on canvas) by Anonymous; 44.5 x 40 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; (add.info.: Imitator of Johannes Vermeer)

Background imagePillows Collection: The awakening, woman with a mirror (colour litho)

The awakening, woman with a mirror (colour litho)
7150431 The awakening, woman with a mirror (colour litho) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: The awakening, woman with a mirror)

Background imagePillows Collection: Sweet Seventeen (coloured engraving)

Sweet Seventeen (coloured engraving)
958010 Sweet Seventeen (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweet Seventeen.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePillows Collection: Detail of Philippe de France, 1687 (oil on canvas)

Detail of Philippe de France, 1687 (oil on canvas)
XIR244958 Detail of Philippe de France, 1687 (oil on canvas) by Mignard, Pierre (1612-95); 232 x 304 cm; Chateau de Versailles, France; (add.info.: Philippe de France, duc d Anjou (1683-1746))

Background imagePillows Collection: Faded flowers from a lover (colour litho)

Faded flowers from a lover (colour litho)
7150570 Faded flowers from a lover (colour litho) by Lard, Francois-Maurice (1864-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: Faded flowers from a lover)

Background imagePillows Collection: A Young Girl and a Young Boy on a Sofa (oil on canvas)

A Young Girl and a Young Boy on a Sofa (oil on canvas)
6436387 A Young Girl and a Young Boy on a Sofa (oil on canvas) by Brejat, Anne Marie Henriette (fl.19th century); 160x140 cm; Private Collection

Background imagePillows Collection: On the couch (colour litho)

On the couch (colour litho)
7150450 On the couch (colour litho) by Coraboeuf, Jean Alexandre (1870-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the couch)

Background imagePillows Collection: A French bed imported from Paris

A French bed imported from Paris
6339756 A French bed imported from Paris by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A French bed imported from Paris)

Background imagePillows Collection: A small four-poster bed for a young lady of fashion

A small four-poster bed for a young lady of fashion
6339774 A small four-poster bed for a young lady of fashion by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: A small four-poster bed for a young lady of fashion)

Background imagePillows Collection: A drawing-room sofa designed by John Taylor, upholsterer and furniture designer at Bedford Court

A drawing-room sofa designed by John Taylor, upholsterer and furniture designer at Bedford Court, Covent Garden
6339807 A drawing-room sofa designed by John Taylor, upholsterer and furniture designer at Bedford Court, Covent Garden, London 1821-1829 by British School

Background imagePillows Collection: The beautiful Laurette (colour litho)

The beautiful Laurette (colour litho)
7150548 The beautiful Laurette (colour litho) by Rolshoven, Julius C. (1858-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beautiful Laurette)

Background imagePillows Collection: The awakening of Spring (colour litho)

The awakening of Spring (colour litho)
7150429 The awakening of Spring (colour litho) by Bos, George van den (1835-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: The awakening of Spring)

Background imagePillows Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Oreiller; Pillow; Kopfkissen (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Oreiller; Pillow; Kopfkissen (engraving)
7196896 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Oreiller; Pillow; Kopfkissen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oreiller; Pillow; Kopfkissen)

Background imagePillows Collection: Sick girl sleeping (litho)

Sick girl sleeping (litho)
7201419 Sick girl sleeping (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sick girl sleeping. Illustration from What To Do If Its Catching (Newton Chambers and Co Ltd)

Background imagePillows Collection: Girl reading in bed (chromolitho)

Girl reading in bed (chromolitho)
7157088 Girl reading in bed (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl reading in bed)

Background imagePillows Collection: 'The Bonny Fish ye re sellin '(engraving)

"The Bonny Fish ye re sellin "(engraving)
7188337 " The Bonny Fish ye re sellin " (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePillows Collection: Scene from La Malade Imaginaire, play by Moliere (engraving)

Scene from La Malade Imaginaire, play by Moliere (engraving)
7186377 Scene from La Malade Imaginaire, play by Moliere (engraving) by Sylvestre, Joseph-Noel (1847-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from La Malade Imaginaire, play by Moliere)

Background imagePillows Collection: Sleeping child, 1882 (oil on canvas)

Sleeping child, 1882 (oil on canvas)
OVR390541 Sleeping child, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 44x37 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; (add.info.: Sophus Gaihede; ); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imagePillows Collection: Portrait of a Lady thought to be Lucy Harington (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Lady thought to be Lucy Harington (oil on canvas)
7076629 Portrait of a Lady thought to be Lucy Harington (oil on canvas) by Somer, Paul van (c.1576-1621) (circle of); 92.1x74.9 cm; Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imagePillows Collection: The Nubian Guard (oil on board)

The Nubian Guard (oil on board)
7076450 The Nubian Guard (oil on board) by Ernst, Rudolphe (1854-1932); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imagePillows Collection: End of term in college dormitory (b / w photo)

End of term in college dormitory (b / w photo)
3620760 End of term in college dormitory (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: End of term in college dormitory)

Background imagePillows Collection: Page of Advertisements (engraving)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1047512 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Background imagePillows Collection: Seaside Comforts (colour litho)

Seaside Comforts (colour litho)
3096410 Seaside Comforts (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seaside Comforts. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePillows Collection: Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork)

Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork)
3084417 Cushion cover, 1850-80 (Berlin woolwork) by English School, (19th century); 46.5x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Background imagePillows Collection: Wounded Chasseur kisses the beloved Tricolour, 1914-19 (litho)

Wounded Chasseur kisses the beloved Tricolour, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359670 Wounded Chasseur kisses the beloved Tricolour, 1914-19 (litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imagePillows Collection: Deep in Thought

Deep in Thought
WH48217 Deep in Thought by Caro-Delvaille, Henry (1876-1928); Private Collection; Photo eWhitford & Hughes, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imagePillows Collection: Couple drinking tea in bed, Card (chromolitho)

Couple drinking tea in bed, Card (chromolitho)
730706 Couple drinking tea in bed, Card (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple drinking tea in bed)

Background imagePillows Collection: Angels watching over children in bed, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Angels watching over children in bed, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731374 Angels watching over children in bed, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angels watching over children in bed)

Background imagePillows Collection: Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, pub. 1810 (hand coloured engraving)

Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, pub. 1810 (hand coloured engraving)
3051763 Matins at D-wn-ng College, Cambridge, pub. 1810 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePillows Collection: Invalid child (chromolitho)

Invalid child (chromolitho)
2811586 Invalid child (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invalid child. Illustration for Golden Hours by Mrs Sale Barker with illustrations from designs)

Background imagePillows Collection: A Victorian Christmas card of sleeping cats waking up to see a mouse, c

A Victorian Christmas card of sleeping cats waking up to see a mouse, c
3603512 A Victorian Christmas card of sleeping cats waking up to see a mouse, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imagePillows Collection: A Victorian mechanical Christmas card of two sleeping children visited by Santa Claus

A Victorian mechanical Christmas card of two sleeping children visited by Santa Claus
3604526 A Victorian mechanical Christmas card of two sleeping children visited by Santa Claus once the card is opened, c. 1890 (colour litho) by English School

Background imagePillows Collection: Sleeping hotel porter (colour litho)

Sleeping hotel porter (colour litho)
3094388 Sleeping hotel porter (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sleeping hotel porter. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePillows Collection: Two maids changing bed clothes (colour litho)

Two maids changing bed clothes (colour litho)
3093970 Two maids changing bed clothes (colour litho) by Vincent, Rene (1871-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two maids changing bed clothes)

Background imagePillows Collection: Lady reading the newspaper in bed

Lady reading the newspaper in bed. circa 1900

Background imagePillows Collection: Indecision

Indecision. circa 1900

Background imagePillows Collection: Advert for Viyella Sheets in Colours

Advert for Viyella Sheets in Colours
Advertisement for Viyella Sheets in Colours, modern sheets with warmth -- Summer Colour with Winter Comfort. Date: 1930

Background imagePillows Collection: Mother cat reading to kittens on a postcard

Mother cat reading to kittens on a postcard
Mother cat reading to her two kittens at bedtime on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePillows Collection: Cat in bed on a Dutch greetings postcard

Cat in bed on a Dutch greetings postcard
Cat having breakfast in bed on a Dutch greetings postcard -- Good morning. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePillows Collection: Cat couple in bed on a greetings postcard

Cat couple in bed on a greetings postcard -- Eastbourne is the place for a jolly rest cure. Date: circa 1890s

Background imagePillows Collection: Advertisement, Oetzmann and Company (engraving)

Advertisement, Oetzmann and Company (engraving)
1058991 Advertisement, Oetzmann and Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Oetzmann and Company)




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"Pillows: A Journey through Time, Dreams, and Comfort" Saucy Postcard - Lady lovers bemoan (?) bad weather: Even stormy skies can't dampen the cozy embrace of a fluffy pillow. Under the Milky Way at Hunting Island Lighthouse: As night falls, pillows become our celestial companions under the starry sky. Boy in Bed with Soldiers: Pillows transform into forts and battlegrounds as imagination takes flight during bedtime adventures. Cinderella by Arthur Rackham: Like a magical carriage ride to dreamland, pillows cradle us in enchantment every night. C17 FEATHER PLUCKER: Feather-filled pillows offer a touch of history and timeless comfort for those seeking ultimate relaxation. The Virgin with the Swaddled Child, 1520 (engraving): Just like Mary's tender care for baby Jesus, pillows provide gentle support for peaceful slumber. Tom dreams of Injun Joe, c. 1885 (engraving): Pillows transport us to far-off lands where dreams intertwine with reality in mysterious ways. Many kittens and a Santa cat on a Christmas card: Snuggled up on soft pillows, furry friends find warmth and joy amidst holiday cheer. KLM Constellation plane interior with passengers: From long-haul flights to short naps on-the-go, travel becomes more comfortable with trusty travel pillows by our side. R. S Hudson Limited Omo Advertisement: Freshly laundered sheets meet plump pillows – an irresistible invitation to sink into blissful sleep each night. Flower Fruit And Thorn Piece (oil on canvas): Like an artist's masterpiece brought to life, decorative throw pillows add beauty and personality to any space. Handley Page O / 700 O / 7 : High above the clouds or nestled at home sweet home – pillows offer a soft landing for weary souls.