Guidelines Collection

Rules to be Observed by a Victorian Family -- a typical summary of Victorian values, with advice including: Waste Not, Want Not; Do everything at its proper time; Be punctual, be regular

Title-page to Thomas Youngs Dies Dominica, 1639 (woodcut)
618946 Title-page to Thomas Youngs Dies Dominica, 1639 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The duties of children towards their parents (engraving)
731956 The duties of children towards their parents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The duties of children towards their parents)

First page of the statutes of the French Academy, 1635 (ink on paper) (see also 179947)
BLT179948 First page of the statutes of the French Academy, 1635 (ink on paper) (see also 179947) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Girl Pointing to a Chart of the Food Groups, 1949 (screen print)
3035926 Girl Pointing to a Chart of the Food Groups, 1949 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a young girl pointing to a pie chart of the major food)

Illustration of the Basic Food Groups, 1946 (screen print)
2622221 Illustration of the Basic Food Groups, 1946 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vintage diagram of the Basic Seven Food Groups; screen print)

Two pages from the statutes of the French Academy, 1635 (ink on paper) (see also 179947)
BLT179946 Two pages from the statutes of the French Academy, 1635 (ink on paper) (see also 179947) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Information card, Hotel de Normandie
Information card for the Hotel de Normandie, which may or may not be in Normandy, northern France. Date: early 20th century

Womens Beauty Tips - The Best Colour for Your Type - colour suggestions for different hair colours, blonde, brunette, grey, white, medium and redhead. 1958

With the Army by Denis Cowles, WW1 cartoon
With the Army - 1. Teaching recruits to " carry the left foot about 12 inches to the left." " Infantry Training 1914." Something of a misinterpretation of infantry training

What to do in the case of air or sea raids, WW1
What to do in the case of further air or sea raids during the First World War. Showing cross sections of buildings, and photographs of air raid damage to buildings in Kings Lynn

Italian School book containing Fascist rules and guidelines Circa 1930

Cover of an Italian school book containing Fascist guidelines c1935. From 1919 all secondary school teachers had to take an oath of loyalty to the National Fascist Party (PNF)

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"Guidelines: Navigating the Path of Victorian Family Life" Step into the past and discover the rules that governed a Victorian family's daily existence. From an information card at Hotel de Normandie to Thomas Youngs Dies Dominica woodcut, these guidelines shaped their lives. Intricate engravings depict the duties of children towards their parents, emphasizing respect and obedience. These timeless values were etched in ink on paper, as seen in the first page of the statutes of the French Academy from 1635. Fast forward to more recent times, where a girl points to a chart of food groups in a vibrant screen print from 1949. This illustration highlights how guidelines for healthy eating have evolved over time. The importance of nutrition is further emphasized by another screen print from 1946 showcasing basic food groups. As society progressed, so did our understanding of what fuels our bodies best. Delving back into history, we encounter two pages from the statutes of the French Academy once again. Ink on paper preserves these age-old guidelines that shaped literary excellence centuries ago. Moving beyond academia, women sought beauty tips through "The Best Colour for Your Type. " Guidelines helped them enhance their natural features and embrace their individuality with grace and confidence. Even during times of war like World War I, guidelines played a crucial role. A cartoon titled "With The Army" humorously reminds soldiers about following regulations while serving their country. Meanwhile, an informative guide instructs civilians on what to do during air or sea raids—a testament to how they are save lives even amidst chaos and uncertainty. Lastly, we glimpse into Italy's past with a school book containing Fascist rules and guidelines circa 1930—an eerie reminder that not all guidance leads down benevolent paths. Throughout history, they have been woven into society's fabric—shaping families' dynamics or dictating societal norms. They serve as signposts guiding us through life's labyrinth, reminding us of the importance of structure and order.