Home Work Collection

Mali, Timbuktu. An Islamic teacher corrects a childs homework on a wooden slate in Timbuktu. Since ancient times, Timbuktu has been a place of Islamic learning

Learning to read
MODEL RELEASED. Learning to read. 6 year old boy learning to read

Edina and Lena knitwear Haute Couture have every garment hand knitted, one of their arteas is Plymouth and Joan Latham (37) recruits home knitters here

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

The Laundress, 1885 (oil on canvas)
7276973 The Laundress, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Tanner, Henry Ossawa (1859-1937); 49.53x65.41 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Woman Making Cakes (Kouk), 1635 (engraving)
1730938 Woman Making Cakes (Kouk), 1635 (engraving) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (after); (add.info.: Woman making cakes (" kouk" ), engraving by Rembrandt, 1635)

The Maid, c. 1875 (oil on canvas)
5859641 The Maid, c.1875 (oil on canvas) by Bonvin, Francois (1817-87); 44.5--30.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Francois Bonvin (1817-87))

Laundry Maids, 1926 (oil on canvas)
7216659 Laundry Maids, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Vejrych, Rudolf (1882-1939); (add.info.: Rudolf Vejrych was a Czech painter)

A woman tuning an early crystal radio set Long Island NY, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
1720327 A woman tuning an early crystal radio set Long Island NY, c. 1910 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Woman tunes an early crystal radio set Long Island NY c)

A young girl cries over a dirty bonnet in a room. 1791 (engraving)
7234854 A young girl cries over a dirty bonnet in a room. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

An operation, 1887
7215874 An operation, 1887 by Schjelderup, Leis (1856-1933); 79x105 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Welsh women washing linen in a stream, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234192 Welsh women washing linen in a stream, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Household utensils (colour litho)
7153910 Household utensils (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Household utensils.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Advertisement for Lux laundry soap (chromolitho)
7154036 Advertisement for Lux laundry soap (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy putting on a clean shirt, Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153642 Boy putting on a clean shirt, Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy putting on a clean shirt, Sunlight Soap)

Brookes Soap, Monkey Brand, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153420 Brookes Soap, Monkey Brand, advertisement (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brookes Soap, Monkey Brand)

The Little Ironer (engraving)
7167581 The Little Ironer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Ironer)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Servante; House-maid; Dienstmagd (engraving)
7197558 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Servante; House-maid; Dienstmagd (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Servante; House-maid; Dienstmagd)

Mechanisation of housework (litho)
7185868 Mechanisation of housework (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mechanisation of housework)

The Mask (engraving)
7186357 The Mask (engraving) by Chierici, Gaetano (1838-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mask. Painting depicting a mother in the kitchen angry at her son for scaring his little brother)

Interior, Grez, 1883
7176999 Interior, Grez, 1883 by Skredsvig, Christian Eriksen (1854-1924); 64x81 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Drawings for the Model Sanitary Steam Laundry, Southport, Merseyside (colour litho)
7200417 Drawings for the Model Sanitary Steam Laundry, Southport, Merseyside (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances (litho)
7157417 Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Goblin domestic appliances)

Hudsons Soap powder, advertisement (colour litho)
7153647 Hudsons Soap powder, advertisement (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hudsons Soap powder)

Girls buying Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153497 Girls buying Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls buying Sunlight Soap)

A Pleasant Way to School (colour litho)
7181950 A Pleasant Way to School (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Pleasant Way to School)

Learning the Lesson (colour litho)
7181943 Learning the Lesson (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Learning the Lesson)

Window cleaning (engraving)
7193778 Window cleaning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Window cleaning. Illustration for Cassells Family Magazine (1880).); © Look and Learn

Wheat flour for baking bread, Washburn Crosby Company, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153516 Wheat flour for baking bread, Washburn Crosby Company, advertisement (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wheat flour for baking bread)

Washing day (colour litho)
7185217 Washing day (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing day. Illustration from Lots of Pictures (Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow)

Lesson in housewifery (engraving)
7192732 Lesson in housewifery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lesson in housewifery)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pelle (a main); Dust-pan; Kehrichtschaufel (engraving)
7197027 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pelle (a main); Dust-pan; Kehrichtschaufel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelle (a main); Dust-pan; Kehrichtschaufel

Young tailors working at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho)
7157078 Young tailors working at Dr Barnardos childrens home, Stepney Causeway, London (chromolitho) by Bulman, Henry Herbert (1872-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153643 Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunlight Soap)

Advertisement for Ewbank carpet sweepers (colour litho)
7154074 Advertisement for Ewbank carpet sweepers (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl helping her mother with the housework (colour litho)
7201762 Girl helping her mother with the housework (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl helping her mother with the housework)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin (engraving)
7195293 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin

"Verbs"(engraving)
2786833 " Verbs" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Verbs." Illustration for Chatterbox (1881)

An extraordinary flight (colour litho)
2777898 An extraordinary flight (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An extraordinary flight)

Teddy doing his homework

STUDYING, 19th CENTURY. A father helping his son study. Wood engraving, English, mid-19th century

Summer Homework
Two children do a spot of outdoor homework at their desks, beneath an avenue of shady trees. Date: early 1930s

Boy doing Homework
A schoolboy ponders over his maths homework. Date: 1960s

Pupil in library, Marlborough College
Pupil studies in the library of Marlborough College. Date: 1962

Child doing homework
MODEL RELEASED. Homework. Young boy writing his homework

Girl using a laptop computer
MODEL RELEASED. Girl using a laptop computer. She is eight years old

Boy drawing in an exercise book
MODEL RELEASED. Boy drawing in an exercise book. He is six years old

Boy holding school book
MODEL RELEASED. Boy holding a school exercise book. He is six years old

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"Home Work: Unveiling the Stories of Domestic Labor Through Art and History" Step into the world of "home work" as we embark on a captivating journey through time, exploring the significance and hidden narratives behind various domestic tasks. From Mali's enchanting Timbuktu to modern-day learning to read initiatives, this caption delves into the diverse aspects of home work. Edina and Lena knitwear Haute Couture takes center stage with their meticulous craftsmanship, where every garment is hand-knitted with love and dedication. Their creations are not mere clothing but pieces of art that embody tradition and skill. Travel back in time to witness women engaged in everyday chores like washing clothes or making cakes. In "Woman Washing, c. 1934, " watercolor brings life to a scene depicting a woman immersed in her task, while "The Laundress, 1885" captures the essence of labor through oil on canvas. Artistic expressions also shed light on social dynamics within households. In "The Maid, c. 1875, " an oil painting portrays a maid at work, hinting at power imbalances prevalent during that era. Similarly, "Laundry Maids, 1926" showcases how these workers were integral parts of society yet often overlooked. Beyond household duties lies innovation; discover a woman tuning an early crystal radio set in Long Island NY circa 1910—a testament to female ingenuity breaking barriers even then. However, not all aspects evoke joyous tales; some reveal hardships endured by individuals throughout history. An engraving from 1791 depicts a young girl crying over a dirty bonnet—an emotional reminder that even mundane objects hold sentimental value for those struggling against adversity. Medical advancements are also intertwined with domestic settings as seen in "An operation, 1887. " This artwork highlights how homes became impromptu operating theaters when necessary—showcasing resilience amidst challenging circumstances.