Scene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. Artist: John LeechScene from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, 1843. The irascible, curmudgeonly Ebenezer Scrooge, sitting alone on Christmas Eve, is visited by the ghost of Marley, his late business partner
Game of Chess, 1835Game of Chess, pub by Thomas McLean, 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
Vase of Flowers on a Mantelpiece, c. 1900. Creator: Edouard VuillardVase of Flowers on a Mantelpiece, c. 1900
The Wise Virgins Resting Whilst Awaiting the Arrival of The Husband, ca. 1635
The Bottle, 1847. Artist: George CruikshankThe Bottle, 1847; showing an interior domestic scene with the father sitting in front of the fire smoking having been discharged from his employment because of his drunkeness
Emperor Charles V with the Fuggers in Augsburg, 1530, (1936). Creator: UnknownEmperor Charles V with the Fuggers in Augsburg, 1530, (1936). Kaiser Karl V. Bei Fugger in Augsburg, 1530. German businessman
Interior view of the Kings Audience Chamber in Windsor Castle, Berkshire, 1818. The Kings Audience Chamber was refurbished for King George III by William Chambers in the late 18th century
Elm Bank, York, 1901Elm Bank, York. Lower Part of the Hall. W. G. and A. J. Penty, Architects. George Walton, Decorator, 1901. Elmbank, Yorkshire, as decorated by George Henry Walton (1867-1933)
The Greyhound, 1910, (1914). Artist: Sir John LaveryThe Greyhound, 1910. Sir Reginald Lister and Eileen Lavery; The Last British Minister, the Drawing Room, British Legation, Tangier. After an original oil painting by Sir John Lavery (1856-1941)
E-5: English Cottage Kitchen of the Queen Anne Period, 1702-14, United States, c. 1937
J. L. Toole as Caleb Plummer in Dot, mid-late 19th century, (1901). CreatorJ.L. Toole as Caleb Plummer in " Dot", mid-late 19th century, (1901). English actor, actor-manager and theatrical producer John Lawrence Toole (1830-1906)
The Music Room, Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath, c1950. Creator: Shirley MarkhamThe Music Room, Kenwood House, Hampstead Heath, c1950. Kenwood House in north London was remodelled by Robert Adam from 1764-1779
The Cabinet Room at Number 10, Downing Street, London, 1927. Interior with table ready for a meeting, Classical columns, bookshelves and fireplace at the Prime Ministers residence
Highclere Castle, Hampshire - The Earl of Carnarvon, 1910. Highclere Castles a country house in the Jacobethan style, with a park designed by Capability Brown
Kensington Palace. The Sussex Library, c1841. Artist: Henry MelvilleKensington Palace. The Sussex Library, c1841. The Duke of Sussex sat in a specially designed library chair. From London Interiors with their Costumes & Ceremonies from Drawings made by permission of
Alfred in the Neat-Herds Cottage, 1776. Artist: I HallAlfred in the Neat-Herds Cottage, 1776. King Alfred, in disguise, is rebuked by the Neat Herds Wife, for letting the cakes burn. Alfred the Great (849-899), Anglo-Saxon king of Wessex from 871
The ballroom at Fontainebleau, 16th century
White House interior, Old Green Room (1st interior photo?) Presidents study, between 1860 and 1880. Creator: UnknownWhite House interior, Old Green Room (1st interior photo?) Presidents study, between 1860 and 1880. [On the table is a copy of the Diana of Gabii sculpture]
Man in Venetian costume standing before a large fireplace, right arm outstretched... ca. 1770-1800. Creator: AnonMan in Venetian costume standing before a large fireplace, right arm outstretched, ca. 1770-1800
Inside of a Kitchen at Newcastle, from "Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales", 1800. Creator: John HillInside of a Kitchen at Newcastle, from " Remarks on a Tour to North and South Wales, in the year 1797", January 1, 1800
Fireplace Tiles, c. 1936. Creator: John DixonFireplace Tiles, c. 1936
Fireplace Tile, c. 1936. Creator: John DixonFireplace Tile, c. 1936
Mr. James A. Colston, president of Bethune-Cookman College and his father... Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon ParksWinter Park, Florida. Mr. James A. Colston, youthful president of Bethune-Cookman College, talking with his father about the administrative problems
Fireplace in Frank Tengles home, Hale County, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker EvansFireplace in Frank Tengles home. Hale County, Alabama. [Advertisements for Progressive Farmer and Southern Ruralist magazine; 666 remedy for head or chest colds ; Alka-Seltzer; Thedfords
Cotton room, formerly prayer meeting room, Frank Tengles farm, Hale County, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker EvansCotton room, formerly prayer meeting room. Frank Tengles farm. Hale County, Alabama. [Sign: Please be quite (sic) Every body is welcome ]
Fireplace in bedroom of Floyd Burroughs cabin, Hale County, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker EvansFireplace in bedroom of Floyd Burroughs cabin. Hale County, Alabama
Design for the Overmantel of a Chimneypiece with Bust of Pompilius Numa, n. dDesign for the Overmantel of a Chimneypiece with Bust of Pompilius Numa, n.d
Misery at Home, n. d. Creator: Rodolphe BresdinMisery at Home, n.d
Flemish Interior, from Revue Fantaisiste, 1856. Creator: Rodolphe BresdinFlemish Interior, from Revue Fantaisiste, 1856
Interior, Peasant House in Haute-Garonne, 1858. Creator: Rodolphe BresdinInterior, Peasant House in Haute-Garonne, 1858
Flemish Interior, 1856. Creator: Rodolphe BresdinFlemish Interior, 1856
Fireplace Ornament, c. 1939. Creator: Andrew TopoloskyFireplace Ornament, c. 1939
Overmantel and Cornice from Great House in Cassiobury Park, Hertfordshire, England, c. 1685
Fire Screen, England, c. 1900. Creators: William Arthur Smith Benson, W. A. SFire Screen, England, c. 1900
Fireplace Surround, Norwich, c. 1875. Creators: Thomas Jeckyll, BarnardFireplace Surround, Norwich, c. 1875
Pair of Firedogs Representing Venus and Mars, Paris, c. 1769
Mantel, Staffordshire, 1830 / 45. Creator: Charles James MasonMantel, Staffordshire, 1830/45
Fireplace, c. 1936. Creator: Charles SquiresFireplace, c. 1936
Fireback, c. 1882. Creator: Wellington and BurrageFireback, c. 1882. Designed by Elihu Vedder
Mantel, 1813. Creator: Samuel Field McIntireMantel, 1813. Wooden fire surround with carved grape vines, cornucopia, and baskets of fruit and flowers. Made for Oak Hill, Elizabeth Derby Wests country estate in South Danvers, Massachusetts
Fireboard, c. 1820. Creator: StimpFireboard, c. 1820. Painted board used to dress the fireplace during the summer months. From the John Moseley House, Southbury, Connecticut. Possibly made by Stimp
Fireplace Surround, 1901. Creator: Louis J. MilletFireplace Surround, 1901. Art Nouveau thistle design in mosaic tiles. Designed by George Washington Maher
February from The Medallion Months, Flanders, before 1528. Creator: UnknownFebruary from The Medallion Months, Flanders, before 1528. Circle of Bernard Van Orley
Fireplace Waffle Iron, c. 1939. Creator: Manuel G. RunyanFireplace Waffle Iron, c. 1939
Interior, c. 1936. Creator: M. Rosenshield-von-PaulinInterior, c. 1936
Paper Fire Grate Cover, c. 1937. Creator: Vincent P. RoselPaper Fire Grate Cover, c. 1937
White Statuary Marble Mantel Design, Elevations and Plan, 1877
Andiron or Fire Dog, c. 1941. Creator: Paul PoffinbargerAndiron or Fire Dog, c. 1941