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England, c1930s. Artist: Otto HolbrookEngland. Domestic architecture of the humbler sort is well exemplified in the pretty village of Thurlstone in Devonshire. These cottage homes are built of warm cob, thick-walled and snugly thatched
Grace Before Meat, c1665, (c1915). Artist: Jan SteenGrace Before Meat, c1665, (c1915). The painting is held by the National Gallery, London. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]
Dining room on the garden - Interior, 1937. From Verve - Vol.1, No. 1, December 1937. [Verve, France, 1937]
Ala De Retablo (Santa Barbara), 1438, (c1934). Artist: Robert CampinAla De Retablo (Santa Barbara), 1438, (c1934). Right panel of the Werl Triptych, painted by Robert Campin (sometimes called Master of Flemalle). Santa Barbara lived when Christianity was illegal
La Sagrada Familia (The Holy Family with a Little Bird), c1650, (c1934). Artist: Bartolome Esteban MurilloLa Sagrada Familia (The Holy Family with a Little Bird), c1650, (c1934). A tender domestic scene showing Virgin Mary winding a skein of thread and watching the Christ Child
La Fontaine (The Water Cistern), c1733, (1911). Artist: Jean-Simeon ChardinLa Fontaine (The Water Cistern), c1733, (1911). Painting held in The National Gallery, London. From The Connoisseur Vol XXX. [Otto Limited, London, 1911]
Native girls with their singular water vessels made of long shafts of Bamboo, Philippine Islands, 1907. [H. C. White Co. New York, London, 1907]
Is the Labourer worthy of his hire?, 1829. Artist: George CruikshankIs the Labourer worthy of his hire?, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]
Appendix. - How To Fold Table-Napkins, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]
Poultry and Feathered Game, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]
Fish, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]
Vegetables, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]
Fruit, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]
Preserved Meats, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]
Beef, 1907, (1907). From Mrs Beetons Everyday Cookery. [Ward Lock & Co. London and New York, 1907]
Washing Linen, c1800. Artist: Utagawa ToyokuniWashing Linen, c1800. From The Studio Volume 46. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1909]
Lady Orpen and Child, 1935. Artist: William Newenham Montague OrpenLady Orpen and Child, 1935. From Modern Masterpieces Part 1. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935.]
An Old Woman Peeling Pears, c1640. Painting held at The National Gallery, London. From A History of Painting, Volume IV by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C. Jack, London & Edinburgh, 1911]
A Wife / Une Femme Mariee, 1791. Artist: John Raphael SmithA Wife / Une Femme Mariee, 1791. From The Connoisseur Volume XX, edited by J. T. Herbert Baily. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]
From an etching in colours. By Mortimer Menpes, 19th century. Artist: Mortimer Luddington MenpesFrom an etching in colours. By Mortimer Menpes, 19th century. From The Studio Volume 14 by Ralph Nevill. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1898]
A Laundry Maid Ironing, c1765, (1905). Artist: Henry Robert MorlandA Laundry Maid Ironing, c1765. Painting held at the Tate, London. From The Connoisseur 1905 [Otto Limited, London, 1905.]
Caught!, 19th century, (1924) Artist: Fred WalkerCaught!, 19th century. From The Connoisseur Vol LXVIII [Otto Limited, London, 1924.]
Roman Lady and Slaves, c1910. Slavery in ancient Rome played an important role in Roman society and economy. Slaves performed many domestic services
French postcard
She learnt to peel onions without crying, 1906. Artist: Gordon Frederick BrowneShe learnt to peel onions without crying, 1906. A print from The Girls own Paper, 1 September 1906
Washing Day, 1905. Artist: Alf CookeWashing Day, 1905. A print from The Girls own Paper, 2 December 1905
Washerwomen on the banks of the Tigris, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. Artist: A KerimWasherwomen on the banks of the Tigris, Baghdad, Iraq, 1925. A print from Baghdad, Camera Studio Iraq, published by Hasso Bros, Rotophot AG, Berlin, 1925
Pressure cooker, 1688 (1956). From Denis Papins La maniere d amolir les os. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common
Trials of Bachelorhood. Artist: American Stereoscopic CompanyTrials of Bachelorhood. Stereoscopic card detail
The New Woman, Wash Day. Artist: American Stereoscopic CompanyThe New Woman, Wash Day. Stereoscopic card detail
Advertisement for Brookes Monkey Brand Soap, 1887. A print from The Illustrated London News, 2nd April 1887
Advert for Mansion antiseptic floor polish, 1933. A print from the London Opinion, Christmas number, 1933
A Woman and her Maid in a Courtyard, c1660-1661, (1933). Artist: Pieter de HoochA Woman and her Maid in a Courtyard, c1660-1661, (1933). From the collection of the National Gallery, London. Illustration from the Apollo, Volume XVIII, no 108, (December 1933)
Don t burn the dinner, late 19th century. Stereoscopic card. Detail
A maid ironing, 18th century. Artist: George MorlandA maid ironing, 18th century
Newar women pounding grain, Nepal, 1936. Artist: Ewing GallowayNewar women pounding grain, Nepal, 1936. The Newar are an indigenous people of the Kathmandu Valley. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler
Woman using a loom, Sweden, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Prince Alberts Studio, 1843. Cartoon of Prince Albert (1819-1861) as an artist, with Queen Victoria. Illustration from Punch or The London Charivari, Volume V, (London, 1843)
Domestic scene, ladies at their usual employments, 1847. Artist: EvansDomestic scene, ladies at their usual employments, 1847. Chinese women painting and playing musical instruments. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co)
Advertisement for Sunlight Soap, 1902. Not Yet One and Washing Done. Illustration from The Illustrated London News Record of The Coronation Service and Ceremony, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra
The Little Domestic, 1869, (1938). Artist: Pierre Edouard FrereThe Little Domestic, 1869, (1938). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume IV, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe
Cook, 1937. Artist: WA & AC ChurchmanCook, 1937. Churchmans Cigarette Series, The Navy At Work
Mabel Love (1874-1953), English actress and dancer, 1903
The New Woman. Artist: Excelsior Stereoscopic ToursThe New Woman. Stereoscopic Card Details
The Season of Strength, Middle Age, 1868. Artist: Currier and IvesThe Season of Strength, Middle Age, 1868. The four seasons of life
Kitchen and living-room in one, Twente, Netherlands, c1934. Illustration from La Hollande by Henry Asselin, (Van Munsters Uitgevers Maatschappij, Amsterdam, c1934)
Domestic life of the ancient Romans, (19th century). Artist: Adolphe ForestierDomestic life of the ancient Romans, (19th century)
Nearly worried to death by the Greatest Plague of Life, c1840s. Artist: George CruikshankNearly worried to death by the Greatest Plague of Life, c1840s. Cartoon sketch: Adventures of a lady in search of a good servant/by one who has been almost worried to death
