Airing Collection

Union Workhouse, Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland
Female lunatic inmates sit in an airing yard at the Cootehill Union Workhouse, County Cavan, Ireland

Airing Court at Fountain Mental Hospital, Tooting, Surrey
Children and nurses enjoy playing with toys in an airing court at the Fountain Hospital at Tooting in Surrey (now South London)

Victoria-Albert / Carriage
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert taking an airing in Hyde Park, London in a fine open carriage led by four blinkered greys

Incidents in the Daily Life of HH Hadj Abdeslam, Prince of Wazzam, Grand Shereef of Morocco (engraving)
1046644 Incidents in the Daily Life of HH Hadj Abdeslam, Prince of Wazzam, Grand Shereef of Morocco (engraving) by Durand

A woman draped in a sheet, illustration for Mitsou by Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954)
STC240031 A woman draped in a sheet, illustration for Mitsou by Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette (1873-1954) published 1930 (etching & drypoint) by Chahine

In the Spring (w / c with scratching out on paper)
CH401677 In the Spring (w/c with scratching out on paper) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 18.5x23.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Her Majesty and the Duchess of Kent taking an airing in their Phaeton (engraving)
960010 Her Majesty and the Duchess of Kent taking an airing in their Phaeton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St Marylebone Workhouse Inmates
Aged male inmates of Londons St Marylebone workhouse sit in their airing yard, chatting, reading newspapers and smoking pipes. Date: circa 1905

The Recreations of London-by-the-Sea (chromolitho)
1064048 The Recreations of London-by-the-Sea (chromolitho) by Duncan, John (1866-1945) after; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recreations of London-by-the-Sea)

Promenade sur l eau, Airing on the water (colour litho)
730037 Promenade sur l eau, Airing on the water (colour litho) by Deveria, Achille (1800-57) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Promenade sur l eau, Airing on the water)

Out for an Airing (engraving)
1627382 Out for an Airing (engraving) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Out for an Airing. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 September 1893)

An Airing in Hyde Park, 1796 (coloured engraving)
619539 An Airing in Hyde Park, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Days, Edward (fl.1796); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

View of a town house garden in The Hague, 1775 (oil on panel)
488104 View of a town house garden in The Hague, 1775 (oil on panel) by La Fargue, Paulus Constantin (1729-82); 38.1x55.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Housewives Washing Controversy Woman hanging up clothes to dry in her North Kensington home May 1952 © Mirrorpix

GIRL & DOLL IN GARDEN GIRL & DOLL IN GARDEN
A girl takes her doll into the garden for an airing in her pram : the kitten follows... Date: circa 1880

OUT FOR AN AIRING
Out for an airing the nursemaid takes baby for an airing in the park - but her attention is distracted... Date: 1849

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Japan, Tokyo, Exterior or an apartment block with futon mattresses hung over balcony rails to dry

Indigenous children North America Black white photographs
Indigenous children of North America, Black and white photographs of babies, Swaddling, 1905 postcards, 1905, Off For An Airing

Mice as fume detectors on a submarine, WW1
White mice as fume detectors on board a submarine, WW1. An officer is giving the mice an airing on deck

Suffragette, Airing their Views!. Two young suffragettes in fashionable dress discuss Votes, Votes. Date: circa 1910

Morning camping scene
A morning camping scene, with bedding airing

Drawings Prints, Print, Cits, Airing, Themselves, Sunday, Artist, Thomas Rowlandson
Drawings and Prints, Print, Cits Airing Themselves On A Sunday, Artist, After, Thomas Rowlandson, Sir Henry William Bunbury, British, London 1757-1827 London, British, Mildenhall

so the Little Fir-Tree Went Off in its Wheelbarrow, and Tried to Sit in It
" so the Little Fir-Tree Went Off in its Wheelbarrow, and Tried to Sit in it with a Jaunty Air, as if it was only being Taken for a Pleasant Airing." Drawn by Duncan

Sketch Book of Hendschel, out for an Airing, Engraving 1876

Two young ladies in calico gowns, taking an airing in a phaeton, from Gallery of Fashion
BAL3876 Two young ladies in calico gowns, taking an airing in a phaeton, from Gallery of Fashion (colour litho) by Repton, Humphry (1752-1818); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; English

Incidents in the Daily Life of H. H. Hadj Abdeslam, Prince of Wazzam, Grand Shereef
INCIDENTS IN THE DAILY LIFE OF H.H. HADJ ABDESLAM, PRINCE OF WAZZAM, GRAND SHEREEF OF MOROCCO, 1889: 4. The Prince and his Retinue chasing the Wild Boar. 5

So The Little Fir-tree Went Off In Its Wheelbarrow
so The Little Fir-tree Went Off In Its Wheelbarrow, And Tried To Sit In It With A Jaunty Air, As If It Was Only Being Taken For A Pleasant Airing. Drawn By Duncan

Sketch Book of Hendschel, out for an Airing, Engraving 1876

Infirmary airing ground, NIPRCC East Harling, Norfolk
The infirmary airing ground at the East Harling, Norfolk, branch of the National Institutions for Persons Requiring Care and Control

Laundry on an Italian Submarine; Second World War, 1943
Photograph showing the crew of an Italian submarine airing their blankets and bedding on arrival at Malta in 1943. When Italy fell that year

Girl / Doll / Kitten / Garden
A girl takes her doll into the garden for an airing in her pram, while her kitten follows

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"Airing: Exploring the Refreshing Escapes and Daily Rituals" Step into the past as we embark on a journey through various historical moments, capturing the essence of "airing" in different settings. From the Union Workhouse in Cootehill, County Cavan, Ireland to the Airing Court at Fountain Mental Hospital in Tooting, Surrey, these locations have witnessed countless individuals seeking solace and respite. Imagine strolling alongside Victoria-Albert carriages or witnessing incidents unfolding in the daily life of HH Hadj Abdeslam, Prince of Wazzam, Grand Shereef of Morocco through intricate engravings. Delve deeper into history as you encounter a woman draped in a sheet within Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette's Mitsou illustration from 1930 or immerse yourself in vibrant watercolors depicting springtime scenes with delicate scratching out on paper. Witness royalty taking leisurely rides as Her Majesty and the Duchess of Kent enjoy an airing in their Phaeton carriage captured forever by an engraving. Discover stories hidden within St Marylebone Workhouse Inmates' lives or explore London-by-the-Sea recreations depicted through vivid chromolithographs. Feel your heart skip a beat as you envision promenades on water with "Promenade sur l'eau, " a captivating color lithograph that transports you to serene waterscapes. Uncover more enchantment with "Out for an Airing, " where characters come alive through detailed engravings showcasing their adventures. Finally, take a step back to Hyde Park's bustling atmosphere during 1796 when people embraced nature's embrace while enjoying outdoor activities - all beautifully illustrated through colored engravings. Join us on this captivating journey exploring diverse interpretations of "airing. " Whether it be seeking tranquility amidst workhouses or embracing leisurely pursuits across time and space – let these glimpses inspire your own quest for rejuvenation and escape from the ordinary.