Broom Collection

The March of Intellect, (1828?). Artist: Robert Seymour
The March of Intellect, (1828?); showing a juggernaut figure with London University on its head and balloons issuing from its pipe, sweeping and kicking to one side lawyers, vicars, and quack doctors

Cosette, illustration from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
XEE4149981 Cosette, illustration from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, 1862 after Emile Antoine Bayard - Representation of Cosette

Retro Style Desert Scene with Old Gas Station and Saguaro Cactus on a sunny day

Emberiza calandra, corn bunting
Plate 26 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 3 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Ullapool - view from the hill
Ullapool, Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland on the banks of Loch Broom - panoramic view from a nearby hill

Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape
CH11386 Netherlandish Proverbs illustrated in a village landscape by Brueghel, Pieter the Younger (c.1564-1638); Private Collection; (add.info)

AMERICAN GOTHIC, 1942. Ella Watson, a US Government Chairwoman. Photograph by Gordon Parks, 1942

Mobile Chimney Sweep
A chimney sweep stands with his equipment beside his car which has a model of a chimney on the roof with a broom sticking out of the top, to advertise his trade

PEARS SOAP ADVERTISEMENT. Engraved English advertisement, 1889

Cinderella ballet, Ugly Sisters trying to dance
The Ugly Sisters try to follow their dancing master while Cinderella stands disconsolately by the fire. A scene from a ballet version of Cinderella, based on French and Spanish fairytales

Off to Fairyland by Muriel Dawson
A small child engrossed in a huge book of fairy tales

Cinderella by Arthur Rackham
Ella, aka Cinderella, sitting in rags with a broom in her hand. Date: 1919

Lightning Struck a Flock of Witches, mid-late 19th century

Sillouette of a witch riding on a broomstick with black cat on her back

Victorian London boys begging and sweeping street, 1870
Vintage engraving of Victorian London boys begging and sweeping street. Mothers Last Words, Mrs Sewell, c.1870

Colorful brooms, Philippines

HSET2A-00054
New England colonial couple in farmhouse dooryard, late 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Record Sleeve, Pinky and Perky
78rpm Record Sleeve, Pinky and Perky, the sensational TV singing stars. 1958

Cosette, illustration from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
XEE4149978 Cosette, illustration from Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, 1862 after Emile Antoine Bayard - Representation of Cosette

Chimney sweep, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
Chimney sweep, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Farmers in grass coats, Japan
Three farmers in grass coats, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Metamorphosis - black cats transforming themselves into witches
CHT163096 Metamorphosis - black cats transforming themselves into witches, late 19th century (colour litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The slippers An interior of house in Holland - Painting by Samuel Hoogstraten (1626-1678
JLJ4591163 The slippers An interior of house in Holland - Painting by Samuel Hoogstraten (1626-1678) (ec flam) 17th century Sun 1, 03x0, 70 m Paris, Musee du Louvre by Hoogstraten

Trigonometry Point
A Trigonometry Point at Buvita in the Belgium Congo, topped off with a broom!

Five children building a snowman in a wood
Five Edwardian children building a snowman in a wood

Mother Goose, superstar in velvet, feathers and fur, the dames a show-stopper with any audience. Empire Theatre, Liverpool. 27th December 1982

The New Playmates - Siblings and new bunnies
The New Playmates - A young brother and sister meet a basket of new bunnies. circa 1920s

Eve-of-the-Wedding Party, 1889. Artist: Alexei Ivanovich Korzukhin
Eve-of-the-Wedding Party, 1889. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St Petersburg

At the Skating Carnival - Pretty lady reveller with a broom
At the Skating Carnival - Pretty lady reveller wearing a very stylish black dress with red floral pattern with a broom. Date: 1905

CALEDONIAN GAMES, 1890. The Roaring Game of Curling at the International Caledonian Games
CALEDONIAN GAMES, 1890. The " Roaring Game" of Curling at the International Caledonian Games. Engraving, American, 1890

A curling match. Wood engraving, 1843
CURLING, 1843. A curling match. Wood engraving, 1843

Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America, North America

Comic postcard, Woman in expensive underwear chats to cleaning lady Date: 20th century

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The Rear Courtyard of Charlottenborg Palace, 1828 (oil on canvas)
8724031 The Rear Courtyard of Charlottenborg Palace, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Sodring, Frederik Hansen (1809-62); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: By F. Sodring).

Butcher's shop, Mayfair, London (b/w photo)
8676253 Butcher's shop, Mayfair, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butcher's shop, Mayfair, London)

Scotch broom, Sarothamnus scoparius
5856087 Scotch broom, Sarothamnus scoparius; (add.info.: Scotch broom, Sarothamnus scoparius. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Common broom tree, Cytisus scoparius
5855065 Common broom tree, Cytisus scoparius; (add.info.: Common broom tree, Cytisus scoparius. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn)

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293403 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid cleaning. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

There was an Old Lady of Winchelsea, who said, If you Niddle or Pin shall see (coloured engraving)
8634412 There was an Old Lady of Winchelsea, who said, If you Niddle or Pin shall see (coloured engraving) by Lear, Edward (1812-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

100 old time Bible words (litho)
8673187 100 old time Bible words (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 100 old time Bible words)

Colporter - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4981258 Colporter - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Colporter - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

United States, State of South Carolina: Port of the city of Charleston seen from the belfry of the Church of St
NWI4967355 United States, State of South Carolina: Port of the city of Charleston seen from the belfry of the Church of St. Michael, years 1880

Workers' holiday day, meals and leisure - Work men's holiday - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980219 Workers' holiday day, meals and leisure - Work men's holiday - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Workers' holiday day)

Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile side, sweepers sitting on the sidewalk smoke the shisha, 1900
LUX4778853 Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile side, sweepers sitting on the sidewalk smoke the shisha, 1900; (add.info.: Egypt, Cairo: Cook cruise, Nile side)

Spanish broom, Spartium junceum, and broom, Genista tridentata (Chamaespartium)
FLO4668550 Spanish broom, Spartium junceum, and broom, Genista tridentata (Chamaespartium). Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch

United Kingdom, London: Somerset House, 1895 - Statue Wellington, tramway, post office, Salisbury
LUX4815812 United Kingdom, London: Somerset House, 1895 - Statue Wellington, tramway, post office, Salisbury; (add.info.: United Kingdom, London: Somerset House, 1895 - Statue Wellington, tramway)

First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing the city of Paris throwing the Germans out of these walls
LUX4739374 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing the city of Paris throwing the Germans out of these walls, titled: 'No garbage before my door', 1914

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"Broom: A Symbol of Timeless Tales and Everyday Necessity" In the enchanting world of literature, Cosette's humble broom in Victor Hugo's Les Miserables serves as a poignant reminder of her arduous journey towards freedom. Just like this young girl, the broom represents resilience and hope amidst adversity. Meanwhile, in bustling streets across the globe, mobile chimney sweeps rely on their trusty brooms to keep homes warm and safe. These unsung heroes diligently sweep away soot and debris, ensuring that families can enjoy cozy evenings by the fire. Stepping into a Netherlandish village landscape illustration, one might spot an intriguing scene where proverbs come alive. Amongst them stands a figure wielding a broom - an emblematic representation of cleanliness being next to godliness. Transporting us back in time is a retro-style desert scene featuring an old gas station and majestic saguaro cacti. Here, a solitary broom leans against weathered walls; its bristles whisper tales of countless swept floors and dusty journeys through forgotten highways. Amidst nature's symphony lies Emberiza calandra – the corn bunting perched gracefully on top of golden wheat fields. As it surveys its domain from high above, perhaps it contemplates how even the simplest tool like a broom has shaped human civilization over centuries. Ascending Ullapool's picturesque hillside reveals breathtaking vistas that capture hearts with their beauty. And yet amid this serene panorama lies evidence of human presence –a lone broom leaning against stone steps– reminding us that even amidst tranquility, everyday chores persist. Gordon Parks' iconic photograph "AMERICAN GOTHIC" immortalizes Ella Watson as she sits resolutely with her trusted companion –a sturdy broom– symbolizing strength and determination during challenging times when she served as US Government Chairwoman.