Chore Collection

Poster advertising Sunlight Soap -- for rest and leisure. Date: early 20th century

Churning milk to make butter
Girl working a churn on a spring morning. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Children on the Beach, St. Ives, 1886 (oil on canvas)
658034 Children on the Beach, St. Ives, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); 30.5x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Children on the Beach, St. Ives)

Advertisement for the Western Electric vacuum cleaner with a women patiently cleaning the carpet around her snoozing husband. Lets hope that cigarette falls into his lap and wakes him up. Date: c.1924

Clothes hanging on a washing line across a street on washday in Venice, Italy
Drying clothes hanging out to dry on a washing line across a street on washday in Venice, Italy

Nantucket fishing village in the 1800s
Pony cart hauling water in Siasconset village, Nantucket Island, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Quaker women spinning in church
Quaker ladies doing their chores while at worship services. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch colonists in early New Amsterdam
Dutch settlers outdoors along the Battery, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Natives gathering food in Florida, 1500s
Florida Native Americans gathering crocodiles, fish, and other wild animals and plants, 1591. Hand-colored Debry engraving of a LeMoyne painting

Dutch canal and tow-path, 1800s
Dog-cart with fresh vegetables and people towing a barge along a Dutch canal, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pair of horses pulling a plow - calendar illustration for the month of March. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Putting in seed on a bonanza farm, 1800s
Seeding grain on a bonanza farm, North Dakota, early 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Italian cooks preparing a meal, 1500s
Cooks preparing food in an Italian kitchen, 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

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French-Canadian woman baking bread in an outdoor oven, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a turn-of-the-century illustration

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

A Woman Vacuuming
New York, New York: 1929. Marie Bard, 22, who is the model for the 1930 Red Cross poster and US postage stamp illustrated by artist Lawrence Wilbur

Erie Canal boats wintering in New York harbor
Erie Canal boats anchored for the winter at the East River docks, New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pueblo farmer plowing the soil near Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Quilting party in western Virginia, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Young Dutch woman gathering cabbages in a basket, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Milking-time in a dairy barn, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Monks of Menilmontant or, The Saint-Simonien Capacities, 1820-30 (coloured engraving)
XIR157793 The Monks of Menilmontant or, The Saint-Simonien Capacities, 1820-30 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

By the canal-Maricopa, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
By the canal-Maricopa, c1907. Photograph shows a Maricopa woman sitting on the bank of a canal, holding a clay pot

Buffalo berry gatherers-Mandan, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Buffalo berry gatherers-Mandan, c1908

Winnowing wheat, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Winnowing wheat, c1905. Tewa woman winnowing wheat in front of pueblo building

The fruit gatherers, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The fruit gatherers, c1905. Two Tewa girls picking fruit with basket, bowls on the ground

Preparing salmon-Wishram, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Preparing salmon-Wishram, c1910. Tlakluit Indian woman, sitting on ground, placing salmon fillets on wood plank, woven reed mat in background, Washington State

Street Scene-San Juan, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Street Scene-San Juan, c1927

Acoma water carriers, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Acoma water carriers, c1905. Four Acoma Indians gather to collect water

Cleaning wheat-San Juan, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cleaning wheat-San Juan, c1905. Two Tewa people processing wheat outside pueblo structure, San Juan Pueblo, New Mexico

Pounding fish-Wishram, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Pounding fish-Wishram, c1910. Tlakluit woman seated with mortar and pestle

The piki maker-Hopi, c1906. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The piki maker-Hopi, c1906. Hopi woman making bread inside pueblo

In the village of Santa Clara, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
In the village of Santa Clara, c1905. Two Pueblo women carrying jugs on their heads; trees, rail fence, stick structure along dirt path in the background

Zuni bread maker, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Zuni bread maker, c1903. Zuni woman making bread

Zuni water carriers, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Zuni water carriers, c1903. Two females, full length, wearing blankets, pots on heads

En Al Leih, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
En Al Leih, c1903. En Al Leih, Indian woman, half-length portrait, facing left, with decorated clay pot on head

El Kantara March 17, 1886", Algeria, 1886. Creator: Fritz von Dardel
El Kantara March 17, 1886", Algeria, 1886. Some men draw water for their horses

Design: Mrs. Holle, 1943. Creator: Anny Dollschein
Design: Mrs. Holle, 1943

A girl feeding chickens and pigeons, around 1850/1855. Creator: Georg Decker
A girl feeding chickens and pigeons, around 1850/1855

Female Migrant from Arkhangelsk Province to Krasnoyarsk in Siberia. Old Believer, 1904. Boris Vasilievich Smirnov (1881-1954)

Thor: Electric Washing Machine - Chas E. Beck & Co. Ltd, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Thor: Electric Washing Machine - The Bugbear of Washing-day and the solution - Chas E. Beck & Co. Ltd. 1920. The Thor washing machine was the first electric clothes washer sold commercially in

The Net Binder, 1862 (painting)
7432245 The Net Binder, 1862 (painting) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 33x29 cm; (add.info.: Adolph Tidemand (1814-1876)); Photo © O. Vaering

The Young Housewife (oil on canvas)
NGW185004 The Young Housewife (oil on canvas) by Bonvin, Francois (1817-87); 40.5x32.1 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

A group of men serving out food 1930s (precise date unknown)

A man sits at his table darning his socks, February 1937

The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, ca. 1560-63. Creator: Philip Galle
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins, ca. 1560-63

Hawthornden, c1870. Hawthornden Castle on the River North Esk in Midlothian, Scotland, a 15th-century ruin, with a 17th-century house. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol

A Maid, 19th century. Artist: Wilhelm Amberg
A Maid, 19th century. Found in the collection of the M Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol, Ukraine

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"Embracing the Art of Chore: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time and witness the beauty of everyday chores that shaped our history. From the humble beginnings to modern innovations, these glimpses into the world of chores will leave you inspired and grateful for the conveniences we enjoy today. "Sunlight Soap: The Secret to Effortless Cleaning. " - This vintage poster captures the essence of a bygone era when Sunlight Soap revolutionized household cleaning routines. "Childhood Memories at St. Ives Beach, 1886" - Immerse yourself in this idyllic scene where children play freely on sandy shores while their parents attend to daily tasks nearby. "The Butter-Making Ritual: Churning Magic from Milk" - Discover how hard work and patience transform milk into delicious butter, an essential chore in many households throughout history. "Western Electric Vacuum Cleaner: A Woman's Trusted Companion" - Witness a woman's dedication as she meticulously cleans her home with the help of Western Electric's revolutionary vacuum cleaner, making housekeeping easier than ever before. "Washday Wonders in Venice, Italy" - Marvel at clothes hanging across Venetian streets on washday, a vibrant display showcasing both practicality and artistry amidst bustling city life. "Nantucket Fishing Village: Tales of Toil and Triumphs" - Explore the hardships faced by Nantucket fishermen as they brave treacherous waters to provide sustenance for their community, reminding us of the sacrifices behind every meal. "Spinning Wheels & Serenity: Quaker Women Unite" - Enter a peaceful church setting where Quaker women spin wool together, embracing simplicity and self-sufficiency through their communal efforts. "Dutch Colonists Forge New Paths in New Amsterdam".