Ideal Collection

An Ideal Home No. V. The Spare Room by William Heath Robinson
This is W. Heath Robinsons solution of the spare room problem, a brilliant idea which renders it possible to entertain in the smallest flat without the slightest difficulty

An Ideal Home No. II. The Folding Garden
This folding garden for flat dwellers with a love of open-air life will appeal to all householders who enjoy rustic amenities in a urban setting. The second of the Ideal Home designs by W

The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI. Sports Without Broad Acres by
The difficult problem of how to enjoy games and field sports when you live in a block of flats has triumphantly solved. The sixth in the series of Ideal Home designs by W. Heath Robinson

An Ideal Home No. I by William Heath Robinson
The first in the series of the Ideal Home designs by W. Heath Robinson. The illustrations from The Sketch depict ingenious space creating ideas for the spatially challenged home

An Ideal Home No. IV. Top-Floor Chicken Farm by William Heat
The beauty and simplicity of this solution of the problem of how to keep chickens in the top floor of the bijou flat will appeal to readers who like to get as much as possible for their rent

An Ideal Home No. III. Space Economy At A Wedding Reception
The third of the Ideal Home designs by W. Heath Robinson. The illustrations from The Sketch depict ingenious space creating ideas for the spatially challenged home

Silver Cross advertisement
Advertisement for Silver Cross prams (or baby coaches), featuring an immaculately turned out young 1950s mother wearing an off the shoulder pink dress with pearls, heels and long yellow gloves

Garden of the Gods Recreation Area, Shawnee National Forest, Illinois

Old Mans Cave Upper Falls, Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio

Cucumber Falls, Ohiopyle State Park, Pennsylvania

Benzaiten or Benten
Alternative names for the goddess of grace and beauty, the tutelary genius of the island of Enoshima, the type of ideal womanhood

Ransomes Lawnmowers Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for an Ideal Homes Exhibition stand for Ransomes, Sims and Jefferies Ltd. promoting Ransomes Lawnmowers. The image shows a decorative green model on a tidy lawn

French poster, The Future Lies in Socialism
A French poster which declares that The Future Lies in Socialism, showing men who have fought in the First World War facing up to the octopus monster of commercialism, foreign gold

The Post Office and Library, Greendale Road, Port Sunlight. Date: circa 1910

Military spy - a camera carrying pigeon
A pigeon as a military spy. A camera small enough to be attached on a bird to capture ariel images, ideal for war time spying. The camera is automatic and takes a photograph at regular intervals

Ideal Scientist
The ideal scientist - interested in the old as well as the new, anatomy as well as astronomy, the laws of chance and of mathematics, the skill of chess, the hues of a rose

Advert for Ideal Central Heating
Advert illustrating the benefits of installing an Ideal central heating system. Date: 1939

Utopiae Insulae Figura (Map of the New Island of Utopia
5615728 Utopiae Insulae Figura (Map of the New Island of Utopia) from the 1516 first edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535)

Germany, Bavaria, Lenggries, rearward Laengentalalm in the Laengental

Manchester, England - Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, England - the busy Piccadilly Street and Piccadilly Gardens showing shop fronts, cars, and businesses. circa 1910s

Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth Is feet
Sir Walter Raleigh lays his cloak at Queen Elizabeth Is feet to prevent her from getting muddy feet. The fanciful, romantic tale of the cloak

Young man in underwear with headphones in colorful light

Bare-chested man laughing

Bare-chested young man smiling, portrait

Raphael Kirchner - Art Nouveau lady holding looking upward
Pretty Art Nouveau lady with a pink camelia in her hair and holding a frond looking upward - fine illustration by Raphael Kirchner. Date: circa 1903

Communist Factory Worker
A young man, the ideal of the heroic communist worker, working at a complicated piece of machinery in a cellulose paper factory in Balakhna, Russia

Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c. 1894 (b / w photo)
DGC437487 Eugen Sandow, in classical ancient Greco-Roman pose, c.1894 (b/w photo) by Falk, Benjamin J. (1853-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Suffrage Pilgrimage 1913
An advert for the Burberry coat, The Ideal Coat for the Pilgrimage. Date: 1913 July

Ideal Home Exhibition - Heath Robinson Home
William Heath Robinsons Ideal Home - " The Gadgets". Displayed at the Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition at London Olympia. Date: 1934

An Ideal Landscape on Mars according to Professor Lowell (colour litho)
5210970 An Ideal Landscape on Mars according to Professor Lowell (colour litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

MEXICO 0374
CENTRAL AMERICA/ MEXICO/ YUCATAN PENINSULA/ QUINTANA ROO/ ISLA MUJERES. Isla Mujeres exotic tropical beach with blue-sky and white clouds

Young man wearing bathing trunks, leaning against a concrete wall

Bare-chested cowboy leaning on a cow gate

Christian graces

Woodcut from 1518 third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535
5615729 Woodcut from 1518 third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) published in Basel showing the author conversing with the protagonist Raphael Hythloday about the ideal society he

Election poster depicting Theodore Roosevelt as the Apostle of Prosperity
PNP254465 Election poster depicting Theodore Roosevelt as the Apostle of Prosperity, 1903 (colour litho) by American School

North Cascades Highway at Rainy Pass, Washington State

Glass Perfume Bottle
A swinging scent spray: A scent spray which swings on a pivot is a useful and decorative novelty and an ideal last minute Christmas present. Date: 1936

Palais Ideal
Chevals palace - the architect and his dog, with a friend, stand in front of the South Facade

Scene during Spanish American War 1898. An almost ideal natural gun-pit was found near the beach(1910?) by F. C
529751 Scene during Spanish American War 1898. An almost ideal natural gun-pit was found near the beach(1910?) by F. C. (Frederick Coffay) Yohn, 1875-1933 ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Client: Ideal Home - Roden Norman
Client: Ideal Home - Shoot to promote the selling of advertising space - the Advertisement Manager was Roden Norman (pictured). Date: circa late 1960s

The School of Plato, 1898 (oil on canvas)
XIR59073 The School of Plato, 1898 (oil on canvas) by Delville, Jean (1867-1953); 260x605 cm; Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Philosopher's Garden by Jean Delville).

Book cover design for the series: "The Ideal Library" of publishing company... 1914 or earlier
Book cover design for the series: "The Ideal Library" of publishing company L.J. Veen, 1914 or earlier. A man in a frock coat pulls a curtain aside

Book cover design for the series: "The Ideal Library" of publishing company... 1914 or earlier
Book cover design for the series: "The Ideal Library" of publishing company L.J. Veen, 1914 or earlier. A man in a frock coat pulls a curtain aside

Ideal reconstruction of tomb of Pope Julius II
Ideal reconstruction of Michelangelos tomb of Pope Julius II installed in St Peters Basilica in the Vatican, with the figures of Michelangelo and Pope Julius looking

Lord Ganesh Ganpati Goddess and Lakshmi Miniature Painting on Ivory
3609913 Lord Ganesh Ganpati Goddess and Lakshmi Miniature Painting on Ivory by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Goddess Lakshmi Miniature Painting on Ivory
3609912 Goddess Lakshmi Miniature Painting on Ivory by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Goddess Lakshmi Miniature Painting on Paper
3609788 Goddess Lakshmi Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

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"Creating an Ideal Home: A Fusion of Imagination and Practicality" Step into the world of William Heath Robinson's "An Ideal Home" series, where innovation meets whimsy. In "No. V. The Spare Room, " he showcases a clever design that maximizes space without compromising comfort. Meanwhile, in "No. II. The Folding Garden, " he invites us to explore a garden that effortlessly transforms to adapt to different needs. "The Sketch Ideal Home No. VI. " takes us on a journey through sports without vast acres, proving that creativity knows no bounds when it comes to recreation. And in "No. I, " Robinson presents his vision of an ideal dwelling, combining elegance with functionality. In "No III. , Space Economy At A Wedding Reception, " we witness how every inch is utilized efficiently for celebration and joyous gatherings. Furthermore, Robinson's ingenuity shines through in "No IV. , Top-Floor Chicken Farm, " demonstrating how even urban spaces can accommodate sustainable farming practices. Amidst these imaginative creations lies the timeless charm of Silver Cross advertisements – epitomizing the perfect blend of style and safety for your little ones. Venturing beyond home interiors, let's explore nature's wonders at Garden of the Gods Recreation Area in Shawnee National Forest or immerse ourselves in serenity at Cucumber Falls within Ohiopyle State Park or Old Mans Cave Upper Falls nestled within Hocking Hills State Park. As we delve into diverse cultures, Benzaiten (or Benten) beckons us with her grace and wisdom from Japanese folklore – reminding us that ideals transcend borders. Finally, a French poster boldly proclaims that our future lies in socialism – challenging conventional notions and sparking conversations about societal progress. In this collage of captivating hints, we find inspiration for creating our own ideal homes – spaces where imagination flourishes alongside practicality; where nature intertwines seamlessly with human ingenuity; where cultural diversity enriches our understanding; and where the pursuit of an ideal future fuels our collective aspirations.