Grand Mother Collection (page 3)

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Young girl learning to sew, frontier America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Women preparing Thanksgiving dinner in a big kitchen, circa 1890. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cornish Grandmother repairs her Grandsons Clothing
No more Flora for you my Son!. A Cornish Grandmother takes her Grandson over her knee to repair his torn shorts, the result of too much enthusiastic running through the undergrowth

The Hesse- Cassel children
The children of Princess Margarete of Prussia and Prince Friedrich Karl of Hesse-Cassel: from left; Wolfgang (1896-1989), Friedrich Wilhelm (1893-1916), known as Freddy, Richard (1901-1969)

Changing a Nappy 1970S
A grandmother changes her grandsons nappy

Red Riding Hood Bed
The wicked wolf terrifies Red Riding Hoods grandmother by leaping onto her bed: she cowers under the sheets

Family of Hop Pickers
A family of hop pickers, including a baby, children, adults and grandmother, stop work for a break and something to eat and drink

Family group with baby, soldiers and sailor, February 1941 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N20287

Perrault, Charles (Paris 1628-Paris, 1703). French writer. Little Red Riding Hood. Engraving by Gustave Dore

President James A. Garfield and his family seated around a table. Lithograph, c1881
GARFIELD: FAMILY, c1881. President James A. Garfield and his family seated around a table. Lithograph, c1881

President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his extended family posing for a Christmas photograph in the East Room of
ROOSEVELT: FAMILY, 1939. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his extended family posing for a Christmas photograph in the East Room of the White House, 24 December 1939

FRANCE: ROYAL WEDDING. The wedding of Louis, Duke of Burgundy and Marie-Adelaide de Savoy, 7 December 1697. At left is Louis grandfather, Louis XIV; at right us Marie-Adelaides step-grandmother

FRENCH PEASANT, 1840. French Peasantry. Wood engraving, American, 1840

LOUIS, DAUPHIN OF FRANCE (1661-1711). Known as le Grand Dauphin. The birth of the son of the Grand Dauphin and Marie Christine of Bavaria, the Duke of Burgundy, 1682

ADDRESS TO THE DEIL. Steel engraving, English, 19th century, after a painting by William Kidd, illustrating Robert Burns poem Address to the Deil (Devil), 1785

EVICTION, 1873. A family being evicted by their landlord. Wood engraving, American, 1873

EVICTION, 1873. Wood engraving, American, 1873

PARENTS AND CHILDREN, 1810. Domestic Happiness: Thus situated we lived in the most harmonious and happy manner, a perfect contrast to the misery of my former days. Line engraving, c1810

CHILDREN PLAYING. The Dancing Dolls. Steel engraving by A. L. Dick after a painting by the Scottish painter John Burnet
CHILDREN PLAYING. The Dancing Dolls. Steel engraving by A.L. Dick after a painting by the Scottish painter John Burnet (c1784-1868)

CHRISTMAS FAMILY PARTY. Wood engraving, English, 1847

PHOTOGRAPHER, 1870. Photographing the baby. Wood engraving, American, 1870

POOR MANs CHRISTMAS, 1855. Wood engraving, American, 1855

CHRISTMAS EVE, 1855. Putting up the holly and mistletoe. Wood engraving, English, 1855, after a drawing by Myles Birket Foster

LONGFELLOW: HIAWATHA. The Song of Hiawatha by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The story of Osseo. Wood engraving after Felix O.C. Darley from a 19th century edition

GRANDMOTHER AND CHILD. Line engraving, American, late 19th century

Four generations of family
Four generations of the Polkinghorne family, 1897 Date: 1897

Pauvre grand mere

Hyman Bachwald, 167 Allen Street, New York. Neurotic and epileptic. Mother worked in factory previous to marriage, and while Hyman was coming. Her mentality is questioned

The Countess Spencer
Cynthia Elinor Beatrix Spencer (1897 - 1972), known until her marriage as Lady Cynthia Hamilton. The daughter of the third Duke of Abercorn, she married Viscount Althorp (later Earl Spencer) in 1919

Royal wedding: Princess Victoria Melita & Prince Ernst Ludwig
The wedding cake and gifts presented to Princess Victoria Melita of Edinburgh and Prince Ernst Ludwig, Grand Duke of Hesse on occasion of their marriage on the 19th April 1894 in Coburg, Germany

Cambridge-Abel Smith Balcombe wedding, 1931
Queen Mary(1867-1953)and her eldest grandchild Princess Elizabeth, later Queen Elizabeth II. Princess Elizabeth is pictured in the dress she wore on the occasion of her first appearance as a

Visiting Grandmother
Two sisters visit their grandmother. Date: 1901

Illustration, Going to See Grandmamma, showing a young mother taking two little girls to visit their grandmother. 1885

Queen Mary and Princess Elizabeth
Queen Mary and her granddaughter Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) on the occasion of the latters 18th birthday, 21 April 1944. Date: 1944

Princess Elizabeth goes to church
Accompanied by her grandmother, Queen Mary, and grandfather, King George V, Princess Elizabeth travels by carriage to a service at Crathie Church during a stay at Balmoral. 1932

Queen Mary and baby Princess Elizabeth
Queen Mary holds her granddaughter Princess Elizabeth at her christening, which took place in the private chapel of Buckingham Palace. Date: 1926

Little girl on a Happy Birthday postcard
A little girl with flowers and an apple, on a greetings postcard to wish my dear grand-daughter a Happy Birthday. circa 1910s

Princess Elizabeth at the National Pony Show
Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret, accompanied by their maternal grandmother, the Countess of Strathmore, watch with interest the equitation test for children under thirteen years at

Red Riding Hood by Katharine Cameron. Cameron was a Glasgow born illustrator and an associate of Jessie M King and the Mackintoshes. 1904

Red Riding Hood by Charles Folkard. Grandmother, what big teeth you have. A fairy tale by Charles Perrault 1923

Boys with Womenfolk
Two young boys with their mother and grandmother (in her WVS uniform) in England during World War Two, when most fathers were on active service away from home. Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

Little girl writes a letter to her granny
A little girl writes a letter to her grandmother, and makes sure to check her grammar before posting it. Date: 1908

Mother & Children 1940S
A grandmother (in WVS uniform), mother and her two sons, take a walk together. During World War Two, when men were on active service, women often had to cope alone. Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

When we went out with grandmamma - Mamma said, for a treat - oh dear, how stiff we had to walk as we went down the street ! 1885

Girls Shows Sewing / G ma
A young girl shows her sewing to her grandmother who inspects it over the top of her spectacles. Date: 1880

DAUMIER: VIRGIN & CHILD. The Virgin Holding the Infant Christ, with Saint Anne. Pen, wash and chalk drawing by Honor

TEA TRADE CARD, c1880. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company, New York. American merchants trade card, c1880

MAJESTIC RADIO AD, 1929. American magazine advertisement, 1929

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"Grandmother: A Legacy of Love and Wisdom" In the timeless bond between generations, Ruth and Naomi exemplify the enduring strength of a grandmother's love. Transporting us back to the grandeur of 1893's royal wedding, Queen Victoria herself extends heartfelt congratulations to the radiant bride. Princesses Victoria and Elisabeth of Hesse stand by their side, embodying the grace passed down through generations. Princess Alice and Victoria of Hesse share an intimate moment, revealing the tender connection between grandmother and granddaughter that transcends time. Through captivating imagery, we witness Queen Mary engaging in joyful conversation with Hubert Lascel at a regal gathering – a testament to how grandmothers effortlessly create lasting memories for their loved ones. Even within the hallowed halls of British Museum, Princess Elizabeth and Margaret find solace in their grandmother's presence as they explore history together. Currier & Ives' enchanting lithograph captures a cherished scene: "The Knitting Lesson. " Here we see a wise grandmother imparting her skills upon eager young minds - passing on not just knowledge but also treasured family traditions. Across cultures, even in Native American camps, grandmothers play an essential role in child care – nurturing future generations with unwavering tenderness and wisdom. An advertisement for Masons Herb Beer reminds us that grandmothers have always known what is best for our well-being. Their age-old remedies hold secrets passed down from generation to generation like precious heirlooms. Just like Little Red Riding Hood seeking guidance from her beloved grandma amidst life's challenges, we too turn to our own grandmothers for comfort during uncertain times, and are beacons of light guiding us through dark forests towards safety and understanding. Within every family lies hidden treasures – very great secrets whispered only into grandchildren's ears by loving grandmothers who trust them unconditionally with sacred knowledge. As twilight falls upon cozy evenings spent together, grandmothers weave enchanting fairy tales that transport us to magical realms.