Femme Au Travail Collection

Mount Fuji, seen from the Shizuoka plantations - Fuji From Tea Garden Shizuoka - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4982352 Mount Fuji, seen from the Shizuoka plantations - Fuji From Tea Garden Shizuoka - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Mount Fuji)

Spinning cotton - Spinning cotton - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979896 Spinning cotton - Spinning cotton - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Spinning cotton - Spinning cotton - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF

Scene with washerwomen and a woman busy at her toilet, spied on by a man hidden behind a fan
LSE4316410 Scene with washerwomen and a woman busy at her toilet, spied on by a man hidden behind a fan. Painting by Danwon (Kim Hongdo) (1745-1806), ink on paper, Korean art

Corset designer - Corset maker, Paris, early 19th century, in chocolate brown bodice, pink petticoat
FLO4658483 Corset designer - Corset maker, Paris, early 19th century, in chocolate brown bodice, pink petticoat, green gloves - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by

Merchant de plaisir - Biscuit or cookie seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white bodice and bonnet
FLO4658449 Merchant de plaisir - Biscuit or cookie seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white bodice and bonnet, over blue petticoat

Embroiderer - Embroiderer, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by
FLO4658365 Embroiderer - Embroiderer, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from "

Lingere - Seamstress, Paris, early 19th century, in lace bonnet and collar, black velvet dress
FLO4658600 Lingere - Seamstress, Paris, early 19th century, in lace bonnet and collar, black velvet dress, carrying boxes - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by

Ecaillere - Oyster shucker of Paris, in bonnet, shawl and clogs, wearing a long white apron with pocket - Handcoloured
FLO4658519 Ecaillere - Oyster shucker of Paris, in bonnet, shawl and clogs, wearing a long white apron with pocket - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie

Student of a dance school - Female dance student, Paris, 19th century, in white petticoat and blue bodice
FLO4658507 Student of a dance school - Female dance student, Paris, 19th century, in white petticoat and blue bodice, stockings

Demoiselle de boutique - Shop girl of Paris, wearing a bonnet, lace collar and long coat
FLO4658434 Demoiselle de boutique - Shop girl of Paris, wearing a bonnet, lace collar and long coat and carrying a bolt of fabric - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration

Cordonniere - Female cobbler or shoe repairer, Paris, early 19th century, in grey dress with black apron, white collar
FLO4658387 Cordonniere - Female cobbler or shoe repairer, Paris, early 19th century, in grey dress with black apron, white collar

Merciere ambulante - Itinerant haberdasher, Paris, early 19th century, in black apron over green coat with epaulettes
FLO4658384 Merciere ambulante - Itinerant haberdasher, Paris, early 19th century, in black apron over green coat with epaulettes

Cuisiniere - Female cook, Paris, early 19th century, in striped bonnet, lace collar
FLO4658346 Cuisiniere - Female cook, Paris, early 19th century, in striped bonnet, lace collar, white apron over white top

Young Girls Writing, Reading and Sewing - Japanese girls writing, reading
CSO4979966 Young Girls Writing, Reading and Sewing - Japanese girls writing, reading and sewing - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Young Girls Writing)

Two Young Women Doing Laundry - Washing at home - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4980137 Two Young Women Doing Laundry - Washing at home - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Two Young Women Doing Laundry - Washing at home - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo)

Portrait of a worker, late 19th-early 20th century (illustration)
8672361 Portrait of a worker, late 19th-early 20th century (illustration); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of the book "The novel of the worker" by Charles de Vitis)

Prehistory: The first weaver
THT4429453 Prehistory: The first weaver.; (add.info.: Prehistory: The first weaver.); © Jacques Marthelot. All rights reserved 2023

Florist, Paris, early 19th century, in bonnet, lace collar, shawl and dark blue coat
FLO4658621 Florist, Paris, early 19th century, in bonnet, lace collar, shawl and dark blue coat, carrying a box of flowers - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by

Blanchisseuse - Laundress of Paris, early 19th century, in bonnet, shawl, red dress and black apron
FLO4658578 Blanchisseuse - Laundress of Paris, early 19th century, in bonnet, shawl, red dress and black apron, holding a basket of laundry - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an

Servante mistress - Servant mistress, Paris, early 19th century, in red striped petticoat, white apron and bonnet
FLO4658523 Servante mistress - Servant mistress, Paris, early 19th century, in red striped petticoat, white apron and bonnet

Lace whitener - Lace laundress, Paris, early 19th century, in long brown coat, shawl
FLO4658506 Lace whitener - Lace laundress, Paris, early 19th century, in long brown coat, shawl, white lace bonnet and collar - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by

Ouveuse de loge - Usher at a lodge, Paris, early 19th century, in brown coat, black apron, white lace bonnet
FLO4658490 Ouveuse de loge - Usher at a lodge, Paris, early 19th century, in brown coat, black apron, white lace bonnet, holding a key and carrying a stool

Cantiniere de la garde nationale - Sutler to the National Guard, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet
FLO4658470 Cantiniere de la garde nationale - Sutler to the National Guard, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet, green shawl, with black apron

Cremiere - Dairywoman, Paris, early 19th century, wearing a white apron and bonnet, with blue dress
FLO4658444 Cremiere - Dairywoman, Paris, early 19th century, wearing a white apron and bonnet, with blue dress, and carrying a tray of cloth-covered curds and whey

Student of a singing school, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress, bonnet and gloves
FLO4658429 Student of a singing school, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress, bonnet and gloves, carrying a book and rolled music charts - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an

Repasseuse - Female presser, Paris, early 19th century, ironing clothes on a table
FLO4658424 Repasseuse - Female presser, Paris, early 19th century, ironing clothes on a table, wearing a blue dress with white scarf, and her hair in ringlets and a bignon

Bouquetiere - Flower seller, Paris, early 19th century, in red dress, white apron and bonnet
FLO4658402 Bouquetiere - Flower seller, Paris, early 19th century, in red dress, white apron and bonnet, carrying a basket of flowers - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an

Parisians reading newspapers in the Tuileries Garden, an old woman holds the press stand under an umbrella
FLO4718450 Parisians reading newspapers in the Tuileries Garden, an old woman holds the press stand under an umbrella, her clients are gentlemen

Maitresse lingere - Laundry mistress, Paris, early 19th century, wearing a frilled dress, lace collar and bonnet
FLO4658571 Maitresse lingere - Laundry mistress, Paris, early 19th century, wearing a frilled dress, lace collar and bonnet

Hair Braider of hair, Paris, early 19th century, in long dress, black apron, lace collar
FLO4658552 Hair Braider of hair, Paris, early 19th century, in long dress, black apron, lace collar, with her hair in ringlets - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by

Bonne d'enfant - Child's maid, Paris, early 19th century, in blue coat with green and white apron
FLO4658494 Bonne d'enfant - Child's maid, Paris, early 19th century, in blue coat with green and white apron, carrying a child's bonnet

Faienciere - Crockery seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet, purple apron
FLO4658463 Faienciere - Crockery seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress and bonnet, purple apron, with basket of pottery - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an

Servant at the baths, Paris, early 19th century, in lace bonnet and collar, pink dress and white apron
FLO4658457 Servant at the baths, Paris, early 19th century, in lace bonnet and collar, pink dress and white apron, carrying a dish of soap

Chapeliere - Hatter, Paris, early 19th century, in dusty pink dress, black apron, brown cap
FLO4658631 Chapeliere - Hatter, Paris, early 19th century, in dusty pink dress, black apron, brown cap, making a top hat with her foot on a footrest - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine

Modiste - Milliner, Paris, early 19th century, in bonnet, lace collar, shawl, green apron over yellow dress
FLO4658595 Modiste - Milliner, Paris, early 19th century, in bonnet, lace collar, shawl, green apron over yellow dress, carrying a hat box - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an

Couturiere - Dressmaker, Paris, early 19th century, in bonnet, lace collar, dress and apron
FLO4658593 Couturiere - Dressmaker, Paris, early 19th century, in bonnet, lace collar, dress and apron, carrying a bag of fabric - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration

Chambermaid - Chambermaid, Paris, early 19th century, wearing long red dress, white apron
FLO4658583 Chambermaid - Chambermaid, Paris, early 19th century, wearing long red dress, white apron, bonnet and collar - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by

Merchant a toilette - Seller of cosmetics and grooming items, Paris, 19th century, in long coat, patterned bonnet
FLO4658563 Merchant a toilette - Seller of cosmetics and grooming items, Paris, 19th century, in long coat, patterned bonnet, fringed shawl

Merciere - Haberdasher of sewing items, Paris, early 19th century, in orange dress, black apron, white bonnet
FLO4658543 Merciere - Haberdasher of sewing items, Paris, early 19th century, in orange dress, black apron, white bonnet, and green shawl

Eleve peintre - Student painter, Paris, early 19th century, in straw bonnet, gold shawl, and blue dress
FLO4658527 Eleve peintre - Student painter, Paris, early 19th century, in straw bonnet, gold shawl, and blue dress, carrying a case of oils, book

Knitter -Female knitter, Paris, early 19th century, in red coat, black bonnet
FLO4658493 Knitter -Female knitter, Paris, early 19th century, in red coat, black bonnet and apron - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante

Merchant de toile - Fabric seller, early 19th century, in black apron over white dress, bonnet and gloves
FLO4658409 Merchant de toile - Fabric seller, early 19th century, in black apron over white dress, bonnet and gloves, carrying a bolt of cloth

Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from " Ouvrieres de
FLO4658408 Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie Lante from " Ouvrieres de Paris" (Tradeswomen of Paris), Paris

Straw hat merchant - Straw hat seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress with frilled cuffs and hem
FLO4658394 Straw hat merchant - Straw hat seller, Paris, early 19th century, in white dress with frilled cuffs and hem, lace collar

Bonne - Maid, Paris, early 19th century, in lace collar, scarlet shawl, white apron
FLO4658378 Bonne - Maid, Paris, early 19th century, in lace collar, scarlet shawl, white apron and green dress - Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Gatine after an illustration by Louis-Marie

Lingere ambulante - Itinerant seamstress, Paris, early 19th century, in blue dress with black apron and scarlet shawl
FLO4658557 Lingere ambulante - Itinerant seamstress, Paris, early 19th century, in blue dress with black apron and scarlet shawl

Satin workshop. After being coated with a mixture of wax and starch, the printed canvas is placed on a hot grille
LSE4313955 Satin workshop. After being coated with a mixture of wax and starch, the printed canvas is placed on a hot grille

Pinching workshop. Brushing is the application of indigo blue on canvas. In the workshop, two foremen, stick in hand
LSE4313939 Pinching workshop. Brushing is the application of indigo blue on canvas. In the workshop, two foremen, stick in hand, watch a worker who has just filled her pot with blue

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"Femme au travail: A Glimpse into the World of Women's Labor" Step inside the satin workshop, where a meticulous process unfolds. The printed canvas, coated with a mixture of wax and starch, is carefully placed on a hot grille. Suspended from ceiling joists, a glass wheel enchassee on a yard adds luster to the fabric. In the pinching workshop, two foremen attentively observe as a worker fills her pot with indigo blue. Brushing this vibrant hue onto canvas requires precision and skill. Travel back in time to 1750 Paris and witness the bustling life of an oyster saleswoman known as an ecaillere. Adorned in her characteristic cap, she embodies the spirit of trade in that era. Eugene Damascus captures nature's beauty through his brushstrokes. Picking dandelions or admiring lavender fields becomes an art form in his paintings from the 19th century French Art movement. Experience resin freezing firsthand through an engraving illustrating "Dans la foret d'Arcachon. " Witness how recolation of barras creates stunning natural formations. Venture into an urban cabaret where chicha distillation takes place. Paul Marcoy's drawing transports us to this Andean drink haven enriched by peanuts and fruit fermentation. Journey to Mascareignes Islands along Riviere des Roches and encounter lavandieres hard at work. Draped in traditional attire captured by Jules Ferrario's illustrations from "Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, " these women embody timeless labor traditions. The First World War brings forth societal changes depicted humorously by Henry Gerbault's cartoon for Le Rire Rouge magazine cover. Feminism progresses even within cafe terraces as women take up traditionally male roles like coffee boys. A merchant diligently manages her account book during the 19th century—an engraving capturing both business acumen and resilience.