Homely Collection

Mary MacDonald outside her crofters cottage, Outer Hebrides
Portrait of Miss Mary MacDonald, a very old lady - now deceased - outside her thatched crofters cottage, or Black House, Outer Hebrides. Scotland. See also PD000264 - ME No. 12445824 Date: circa 1986

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Mauritania, Lekhcheb, Woman followed by a dromedary Date: 16/06/2006

Cosy Corner, from A Home series, c. 1895 (w / c on paper)
3086704 Cosy Corner, from A Home series, c.1895 (w/c on paper) by Larsson, Carl (1853-1919); 32x43 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

The Cowgate (colour litho)
3652668 The Cowgate (colour litho) by Riddel, James (1857-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cowgate. Illustration for Traditions of Edinburgh by Robert Chambers illustrated by James Riddel)

Washington at Home, pub. 1867 (engraving)
2652869 Washington at Home, pub. 1867 (engraving) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Washington (1732-99); Martha Washington (1731-1802);

Armchair and slippers of a soldier away on duty awaiting his return home (colour litho)
5999996 Armchair and slippers of a soldier away on duty awaiting his return home (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Domestic Pleasures (oil on canvas)
SNM126774 Domestic Pleasures (oil on canvas) by Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779); 42.5x35 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; French, out of copyright

Robert Burns Cottage, Ayrshire (colour photo)
3096599 Robert Burns Cottage, Ayrshire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Burns Cottage, Ayrshire)

First World War Soldier with his Godmother, c. 1916 (colour litho)
CHT293210 First World War Soldier with his Godmother, c.1916 (colour litho) by Laforge, Lucien (1889-1952); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

At the close of the day, when his labour was done, he would take his violin and accompany himself... (engraving)
2791685 At the close of the day, when his labour was done, he would take his violin and accompany himself... (engraving) by English School

A Simple Coffee-Room in a Quiet Country House, at the Dorset Arms, Withyham (b / w photo)
5990136 A Simple Coffee-Room in a Quiet Country House, at the Dorset Arms, Withyham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Homely duties at wayside cottages near Spott, East Lothian (b / w photo)
6022740 Homely duties at wayside cottages near Spott, East Lothian (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Homely duties at wayside cottages near Spott)

A Simple Dining-Room in a Quiet Country House, at the Dorset Arms, Withyham (b / w photo)
5990162 A Simple Dining-Room in a Quiet Country House, at the Dorset Arms, Withyham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Birth (panel)
WAG13366 The Birth (panel) by Bird, Edward (1772-1819); 47.6x66 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: model used for the mother is Sarah Elton)

DUTCH PEASANTS EATING
Two Dutch peasants enjoy a hearty meal. Date: 17th century

Ecuador, Fernandina Island, Espinosa Point. Marine iguana portrait

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Vintage hardback books on a wooden bookshelf

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Vintage hardback books on a wooden bookshelf

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Corbin Norton house on Ocean Avenue in Oak Bluffs

Tea table with strawberries and jam
Tea table set out with freshly picked strawberries, a pot of jam, and cups of tea poured out. 1936

Getting ready for school - The Promotion of Health Poster
Idyllic domestic scene inside a family kitchen. Older children are getting ready for school and while one daughter of the house sits and has her hair brushed by mother

Victorian childrens Christmas party by Pauline Baynes
A Pauline Baynes illustration of a Victorian childrens Christmas party showing a typical Victorian drawing room with its homely clutter of bric-a-brac and elaborate decoration

The Orphans - two children play draughts, watched by a woman. 19th century

Women WW1 Work Our Womanhood
A tribute to the women who have filled jobs previously undertaken by men who have gone off to fight. The verse celebrates the way that women have responded to the call

Evie Greene in dressing room
Evie Greene (1875 1917), actress brushing her hair at the dressing table Date: 1908

Rural snow scene with cottage on a Good Wishes card. Date: circa 1890s

Cover design, Cecil Aldins Happy Family, showing a pig, a cat, a duckling, two rabbits and two dogs sitting in front of their fireplace. Date: 1912

Reminder of England in a YMCA hut in France, WW1
A Y.M.C.A. hut in France with the end wall painted with a mural done by a British officer, assisted by YMCA workers, showing a scene of English countryside

Home Gardening magazine, September 1928
Home Gardening magazine featuring a suggestion for the layout of a front garden the design of which was apparently specially prepared by one of the greatest authorities in the country

Illustration in grey-blue, view down two sides of house on corner, showing ground floor and first floor

Illustration in purple, view down two sides of house on corner, showing ground floor and first floor

The Birth of the Virgin, 1504-08 (oil on canvas) (see also 204962)
XIR352330 The Birth of the Virgin, 1504-08 (oil on canvas) (see also 204962) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); 129 x 126 cm; Galleria dell Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

The Happy Mother (oil on canvas)
BAL34200 The Happy Mother (oil on canvas) by Bruycker, Antoine de (1816-84); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; Belgian, out of copyright

The Birth of the Virgin, detail of servants in the background, 1504-08 (oil on canvas)
XIR204962 The Birth of the Virgin, detail of servants in the background, 1504-08 (oil on canvas) (detail of 352330) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); Galleria dell Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Florence Nightingale (1820 -1910) English nurse, in her carriage in the Crimea. It is a homely vehicle corresponding to the womanly simplicity of her whom it was employed to convey

Vietnamese Pot Bellied Pig in its Sty

Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, Paqueta Island, Colored gate

Mauritania, Traditional house in Oualata

Mauritania, Eating in the house garden in Oualata

Mauritania, Gate in Oualata

Mauritania, Pattern in a house of Oualata

Mauritania, Adrar, Dromedaries and a Craw

Royal Wedding 1947 - the couple at home
Artists impression of Princess Elizabeth (Queen Elizabeth II) with her new husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, pictured talking by a fireside while a portrait of Queen Elizabeth I hangs

Sudan, North (Nubia), Decorated roof

Edwardian Housekeeper
Mrs. Jean Davies, the housekeeper of the Edwardian Country House

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"Embracing the Homely Charm: From Modernist House to Crofters Cottage" Step into the world comfort with these captivating glimpses into different abodes. In Gerrard's Cross, Bucks, a Modernist House stands as a testament to contemporary design and sleek lines. Its living room invites you to unwind in style, surrounded by minimalist elegance. On the Outer Hebrides, Mary MacDonald finds solace outside her crofters cottage. The simplicity of her surroundings reflects the beauty of nature and a humble way of life. As children prepare for school, "The Promotion of Health Poster" reminds us that home is where we learn essential values like cleanliness and well-being. Transporting us back in time, an engraving titled "Washington at Home" takes us to 1867 when domestic scenes were captured with intricate detail. It serves as a reminder that even historical figures sought refuge within their own four walls. From cozy corners depicted in watercolor on paper from A Home series circa 1895 to vibrant lithographs showcasing everyday life on The Cowgate - each image captures moments that make a house feel like home. An oil painting called "The Lesson" portrays familial bonds through education while another lithograph depicts an armchair and slippers awaiting the return of a soldier - reminding us that homes are filled with love and longing even during times apart. "DDE-90021177, " an enigmatic title concealing its true meaning yet evoking curiosity about what lies behind closed doors. With "Domestic Pleasures, " an oil painting on canvas celebrates simple joys found within our own sanctuary - whether it be reading by candlelight or sharing laughter around the hearth. A photograph transports us to Robert Burns Cottage in Ayrshire, capturing not just bricks and mortar but also the spirit of Scotland's beloved poet who once called it home. Lastly, we glimpse into history as we witness a First World War soldier with his godmother in a touching lithograph from c.