Domestic Life Collection (page 9)

Suburbia
A couple washing their car outside their house in the suburbs, circa 1930. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Electric Light is a modern necessity, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Electric Light is a modern necessity, 1920. The Roaring Twenties were marked by significant development in the production of domestic electric appliances for households

Japanese Housewife
A Japanese housewife cuts up radishes in her kitchen, circa 1930. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Holy Family, c1888, (1914). Creator: Willy Martens
The Holy Family, c1888, (1914). The Virgin Mary breastfeeds the infant Jesus, as Joseph works at his carpentry bench. Painting in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Traditional Japanese Woodblock female by window
Utagawa Toyokuni, a pupil of Utagawa Toyoharu, was a pre-eminent designer of actor prints from the mid 1790s until his death

Traditional Japanese Woodblock of a women in room
A wonderful Ukiyo-e print by the master Kunisada (1786-1865), was in his own time was the most popular and successful print designer in Japan

Vintage Japanese Woodblock print of House Interior
This wonderful colourful Oban woodblock print is by Yamazaki Toshinobu, (1857-1885) Son of a barber; He created thirty woodblock prints of the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion

French satirical cartoon - Les Poires
Vintage engraving of a French satirical cartoon, Les Poires. An old man pinches the bottom of the maid as she talks to his wife. 19th Century, C Leandre

Hamax disinfectant, marketing shot, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Hamax disinfectant, marketing shot, 1963. Hamax cleaning products operated from their South Yorkshire base in Mexborough for many years, producing products such as bleaches and disinfectants

Family Portrait, c. 1890. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Tessa at Home. From George Eliots Romola, 1862-63, (1923). Artist: Frederic Leighton
Tessa at Home. From George Eliots Romola, 1862-63, (1923). Romola (1862-63) is a historical novel by George Eliot set in the fifteenth century

The Fishermans Wife, 1885 (c1940). Artist: Arthur Hacker
The Fishermans Wife, 1885. Painting held at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, Vol. 1, edited by T. Leman Hare [Odhams Press Ltd, London, c1940]

Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century. Artist: Jean Pierre Alexandre Antigna
Painting, title unknown, mid 19th century

The Departure, 19th / early 20th century. Artist: James Tissot
The Departure, 19th/early 20th century. From a private collection

The Young Servant, 1882. Artist: Camille Pissarro
The Young Servant, 1882. From the Tate Gallery, London

College Comforts
1824: A Oxford College freshman taking possession of his rooms. Original Artwork: Drawn and engraved by Robert Cruikshank for The English Spy, 1824 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

En voilà un genre agréable!.. 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
En voila un genre agreable!.. 1842. Monsieur s'amuse a lire le soir et il s'endort, quand il se reveille il prend son livre, a quatre heures il revient de son bureau il me demande son volume

Est-il permis de revenir de Bercy dans un état pareil.. 1843. Creator: Honore Daumier
Est-il permis de revenir de Bercy dans un etat pareil.. 1843. - Est-il permis de revenir de Bercy dans un etat pareil...un homme etabli...que je suis malheureuse mon Dieu!

Depuis que Virginie a obtenu le septième accessit.. 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Depuis que Virginie a obtenu le septieme accessit.. 1844. Depuis que Virginie a obtenu la septieme accessit de poesie a l'Academie francaise il faut que ce soit moi...moi capitaine de la garde

Feeding Marie, 1906. Creator: Joakim Skovgaard
Feeding Marie, 1906

The suitor's visit, 1855-1856. Creator: Wilhelm Marstrand
The suitor's visit, 1855-1856

Hidatsa mother, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hidatsa mother, c1908. Hidatsa Indian woman posed, half-length, facing left, carrying child on her back

Washing wheat-San Juan, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Washing wheat-San Juan, c1905. Two San Juan Indians dipping baskets of wheat into an acequia, or irrigation ditch, to dissolve dirt and to float away debris from the wheat kernels

Going to camp, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Going to camp, c1908. Apsaroke woman carrying firewood in snow

Home of the Havasupai, c1903. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Home of the Havasupai, c1903. Havasupai woman seated in doorway of wickiup made from small trees, brush, reeds and earth; peach orchard blooms in background, sandstone canyon wall behind

A winter day-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A winter day-Apsaroke, c1908. Apsaroke woman standing in snow scooping water from a stream with a can, bucket beside her

When winter comes, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
When winter comes, c1908. Dakota woman, carrying firewood in snow, approaches tipi

Winter-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Winter-Apsaroke, c1908. Apsaroke woman carrying firewood in snow, approaching a tipi

Hide stretching-Apsaroke, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hide stretching-Apsaroke, c1908. Apsaroke woman stretching hide that has been secured to the ground by stakes, tipi in background, cliff on left

Drying meat, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Drying meat, c1908. Two Dakota women hanging meat to dry on poles, tent in background

The wood gatherer-Sioux, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The wood gatherer-Sioux, c1908. Dakota woman carrying firewood on her back in snow

A heavy load, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A heavy load, c1908. Dakota woman carrying firewood on her back in snow

The fire drill-Koskimo, c1914. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The fire drill-Koskimo, c1914. Koskimo man, full-length portrait, seated on ground, facing down, using a fire drill

Rich Yakuts, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Rich Yakuts, 1890. The album "Views of the Yakutsk Region" contains 151 photographs. Subjects include the Lena River shore; various forms of river transport--including boats, rafts

Girl at the hearth, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. Creator: I Popov
Girl at the hearth, late 19th cent - early 20th cent. The album "Peoples of Siberia" contains twenty-seven photographs depicting Yakuts and Buryats, everyday life, festivals, meetings

Heller Toren model actress 1964 posing with her knee on a chair while holding the back rest, wearing pink tights and a white shirt

The Preparatory School for Young Ladies
863230 The Preparatory School for Young Ladies by Leech, John (1817-64); (add.info.: The Preparatory School for Young Ladies. Practical cookery education for girls)

Original Singer sewing machine
circa 1895: Original Singer sewing machine dated 1854 and in working order. Isaac Merritt Singer invented the world's first practical sewing machine in 1850. (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

Traditional Japanese Woodblock of a couple
Utagawa Toyokuni, 1735-1814, was a pre-eminent designer of actor prints from the mid 1790s until his death. This charming print shows a male and female

The Piki Maker, Hopi, 1904 (orotone)
1197653 The Piki Maker, Hopi, 1904 (orotone) by Curtis, Edward Sheriff (1868-1952) ; 25.4x20.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

The Kitchen; La cuisine, c. 1906 (oil on cradled panel)
826051 The Kitchen; La cuisine, c.1906 (oil on cradled panel) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 76x104 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kitchen; La cuisine. Louis Valtat (1869-1952)

After School; Apres l'Ecole, c. 1916 (oil on canvas)
653582 After School; Apres l'Ecole, c. 1916 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 65x81 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After School; Apres l'Ecole. Louis Valtat (1869-1952)

Woman in Yellow sewing; Femme en Jaune Cousant, 1931 (oil on canvas)
652288 Woman in Yellow sewing; Femme en Jaune Cousant, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 25.5x20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in Yellow sewing; Femme en Jaune Cousant)

The Journalist 1837 and 1897. jpg
Contrasting cartoons of a careworn and harassed hack, working in the Fleet Prison (where he is obliged to live because of his debts), in 1837 and a fat

Enigmes Joyeuses pour les Bons Esprits, Plate 2, ca. 1615. Creators: Jan van Haelbeeck, Jean le Clerc
Enigmes Joyeuses pour les Bons Esprits, Plate 2, ca. 1615

Kitchen Scene with Kitchen Maid Preparing Fish, Christ at Emmaus in the Background, fr... ca. 1603
Kitchen Scene with Kitchen Maid Preparing Fish, Christ at Emmaus in the Background, from Kitchen and Market Scenes with Biblical Scenes in the Background, ca. 1603

Woman Washing, c. 1934 (watercolor)
7276859 Woman Washing, c. 1934 (watercolor) by Johnson, Malvin Gray (1896-1934); 45.72x30.48 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Domestic Life: From Colonial Williamsburg to Slums near the Taj Mahal" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of domestic life. Journey through history, from Colonial Williamsburg to the bustling streets of Gin Lane, as we delve into the intricacies of everyday existence. Transport yourself to a bygone era with butter making at its finest. Witness skilled hands churning creamy goodness, creating golden blocks that would grace tables across generations. The House of Seven Gables stands tall, whispering tales of family secrets and hidden treasures within its ancient walls. In a quaint room filled with innocence and laughter, children play amidst timeless toys. Edouard Vuillard's masterpiece captures their joyous spirits frozen in time - a reminder that childhood memories are eternally cherished. The vibrant hues of Villefranche sur Mer come alive as we take a close-up look at blue shutters adorned with yellow pansies. A picturesque scene that paints domestic bliss against nature's canvas. Travel afar to San Lucas Toliman where women diligently wash clothes along Lake Atitlan's shores. Their resilience shines through as they navigate daily chores amidst breathtaking landscapes - an ode to strength found within simplicity. Yet not all dwellings boast such beauty; slums lurk just kilometers away from one of the world's wonders - the Taj Mahal. This stark contrast serves as a poignant reminder that often shaped by circumstances beyond our control. Witness innovation unfold before your eyes with early washing machines revolutionizing household chores forevermore. These marvels brought convenience and efficiency into homes worldwide, transforming mundane tasks into moments for leisure and relaxation. Indulge in teatime traditions captured delicately on pencil and watercolor by unknown artists who sought solace in this cherished ritual. Sip fragrant brews while basking in serene ambiance – an art form itself woven into daily routines around the globe. Travel across continents to the enchanting landscapes of Edo period Japan.