Home Economics Collection

Beef, Veal, Pork, and Mutton Cuts, 1802 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF271073 Beef, Veal, Pork, and Mutton Cuts, 1802 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Home Economics Section, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Home Economics Section, between 1910 and 1920
Home Economics Section, between 1910 and 1920. USA. Women in an industrial kitchen

Class in cooking, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Class in cooking, 1904

Domestic Science class, 1915. Creator: Unknown
Domestic Science class, 1915

A Class in Cooking, E. T. I. School, 1903. Creator: Unknown
A Class in Cooking, E. T. I. School, 1903

Eight teenage girls wearing aprons and chef caps learning to cook...Washington DC high school, 1899
Eight teenage girls wearing aprons and chef caps learning to cook as teacher instructs at a Washington, D.C. high school, (1899?)

Northfield School, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, Circa 1978. Cookery Class

The cookery class in progress at Ty Celyn Sec Mod School, Cardiff - 1st Nov 1964

Breakfast lesson in home economics class for women. Carlisle Indian School, Pa. 1901

Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. Cooking class, 1901. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Carlisle Indian School, Carlisle, Pa. Cooking class, 1901

African-American women weaving rug in home economics class at Hampton Institute, Va. 1899 or 1900
African-American women weaving rug in home economics class at Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. 1899 or 1900

Classroom scene in Washington, D.C. elementary school - cooking class, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Classroom scene in Washington, D.C. elementary school - cooking class, (1899?)

Girls posed in home economics class, 1st Division, Washington, D.C. (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Girls posed in home economics class, 1st Division, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

Home economics class, 2nd Division, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Home economics class, 2nd Division, (1899?)

Students in the home economics class, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Daytona Beach, Florida. Students in the home economics class

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781796 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - game dishes: Barded partridges, Roast partridges, Roast surrey fowls, Larded guinea fowl)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781754 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - invalid trays (from 1 to 3): 1

Advertisement for Diamond Dyes (colour litho)
3105730 Advertisement for Diamond Dyes (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Diamond Dyes.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Cooking school class in College Settlement. The boss temperance sermon, c
1220118 Cooking school class in College Settlement. The boss temperance sermon, c.1895 (b/w photo) by Riis, Jacob August (1849-1914); Museum of the City of New York

The School Room as it Ought to be, 1879
1574593 The School Room as it Ought to be, 1879 by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: The School Room as it Ought to be: Music master, left)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781801 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - dressed vegetables: Stuffed tomatoes, Vegetable marrow a la creme, Spinach, Potato croquettes)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781793 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - poultry: Roast fowls, Roast goose, Roast turkey with savoury balls, Roast duck, Boiled chicken)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781758 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - chaudfroid dishes: Turkey en chaudfroid, Chaudfroid of salmon, Decorated chaudfroid of ham)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781757 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - dessert fruit (from 1 to 12): Apricots, White cherries, Black cherries; White

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781756 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - fancy cakes: cakes and gateaux showing various styles of icing and decoration)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781797 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - sweets and gateaux: Eclairs, Assorted pastry, Rice and apple gateau, Gateau St Honore, Simnel cake)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781789 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - fish dishes (from 1 - 7): Scallops au Gratin, Red mullet, Salmon au naturel, Mayonnaise of lobster

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781788 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - cold entrees: Chicken medaillons, Cold border of salmon, Beef galantine, Zephires of duck)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781784 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - game (from 1 - 10): Cock widgeon, Dumb bird, Blackbird, Pintail, French partridge, Rabbit

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781782 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - soups (from 1 - 10): Mutton Broth, Pot -au - feu, Tomato soup, Kidney soup

Cuts of Pork, illustration from a French Domestic Science Manual by H
CHT289133 Cuts of Pork, illustration from a French Domestic Science Manual by H. de Puytorac, published by Editions Fernand Nathan, late 19th century (colour litho) by French School

A Lesson in Domestic Science (b&w photo)
STC116885 A Lesson in Domestic Science (b&w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Titlepage to American Cookery, written by Amelia Simmons
AQS257146 Titlepage to American Cookery, written by Amelia Simmons, published by Hudson & Goodwin, 1796 (lithograph) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Front cover of the Almanach de la Bonne Cuisine et de la Maitresse de Maison
CHT168343 Front cover of the Almanach de la Bonne Cuisine et de la Maitresse de Maison, 1860 (coloured engraving) by French School

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781798 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - salads (from 1 to 10): Cucumber, Beetroot and potato, Macedoine, Tomato, Russian, Italian, Prawn

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781750 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - dressed vegetables: Stuffed tomatoes, Vegetable marrow a la creme, Spinach, Potato croquettes)

Among the most lively curiosity was held in Budapest the contest of the queens of the house (colour litho)
2778048 Among the most lively curiosity was held in Budapest the contest of the queens of the house (colour litho) by Beltrame

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781761 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - dinner table. Caption reads: The floral decorations are kept low to facilitate conversation)

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781749 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - salads (from 1 to 10): Cucumber, Beetroot and potato, Macedoine, Tomato, Russian, Italian, Prawn

Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print)
3781748 Mrs Beetons cookery book illustration, 1861 (print); (add.info.: Mrs Beetons cookery book - bacon and ham (from 1 to 12): Forelock, Collar, Streaky, Prime - back, Small back, Flank

Boys cookery club at Huncliffe School, Saltburn. 1972

Cooking up something special for harvest time are these pupils of Royds Hall High School, Paddock. About 20 fifth formers baked the giant harvest sheaf loaf measuring 22in by 16in as part of their

Parent Mrs Rifat Khan demonstrates the art of Asian cooking to these youngsters at an international day at Stile Common Infants and Nursery School

Flour power... Brownie helper Diane Felton shows these members of St Franciss Fixby Brownies how to make scones. The little marvels are (from left) Katie Meehan, Cara Felton

Holme Valley Scouts have held their annual indoor cooking competition. Judge Mr Martyn Leach is seen checking the efforts of brothers Marcus and Robert Wilson and Nicholas and Jonathan Turner

Mrs Sally Phillippe with some of her first year cookery class at Northfield School, Billingham. 23rd November 1978

Young girl rolling out dough in cookery class at Cookham Nursery School. October 1952 C4852-003

Benefits of using the Singer sewing machine, 1880. A home and family transformed into models of comfort and smartness by the housewifes industry with the help of the sewing machine invented by Isaac

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"Exploring the Art of Home Economics: From Classic Recipes to Timeless Lessons" Step into the world of home economics, where culinary skills and domestic knowledge intertwine. This captivating journey begins with an engraving from 1802 showcasing various cuts of beef, veal, pork, and mutton – a testament to the importance of understanding meat preparation. Fast forward to 1943 in Daytona Beach, Florida, where students immerse themselves in the practicality of home economics. Under the watchful eye of their teacher Gordon Parks, these young minds learn invaluable life skills that will shape their futures. Delving deeper into history, we encounter Mrs Beeton's cookery book illustrations from 1861. These intricate prints transport us back to a time when homemakers sought guidance on creating delectable dishes for their families. The pages come alive with vibrant colors as Diamond Dyes' advertisement showcases how even mundane tasks like dyeing fabrics can be transformed into an art form. In another corner of education lies a cooking school class at College Settlement. Here, amidst lessons on culinary techniques and flavorsome recipes, students also receive moral teachings through "The Boss Temperance Sermon. " Home economics encompasses not only practicality but also instilling values that contribute to well-rounded individuals. As we envision what an ideal classroom should look like in 1879 according to "The School Room as it Ought to be, " we see eager learners engaged in hands-on activities related to home management and cooking. Mrs Beeton's cookery book illustrations once again grace our presence – timeless reminders that this field transcends generations. Home economics is more than just learning how to prepare meals; it is about fostering self-sufficiency and nurturing creativity within one's own abode. Whether it be mastering traditional recipes or adapting them for modern tastes, this discipline empowers individuals with essential life skills while celebrating the joys found within every kitchen.