House Hold Collection (page 3)

ITALY. Herculaneum. Lararium (household shrine). Roman art. Early Empire

The Badges of Cavalry Regimants in the British Army 1915
Thirty-one regiments, divided into three regiments of Household Cavalry and twenty-eight regiments of the line. Of these latter seven are regiments of Dragoon Guards, three of Dragoons

Advert for Mappin & Webb Princes Plate household items 1929
Mappin & Webb Princes Plate advert containing prices for cutlery set in a wooden box, octagonal cake basket, round pyrex dish, octagonal three tier cake stand, sauce boat

Advert for Andrews Liver Salts
Andrews inner cleanliness comes first. Refreshes the mouth and helps clean the tongue. Antacid in action, Andrews settles the stomach and corrects digestive upsets

Power of attorney

Ancient Greek city home
Entrance to a home in ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century woodcut

Wealthy familys home in ancient Rome
Well-to-do family consulting their house philosopher in ancient Rome. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Bride in ancient Rome
Dressing a Roman bride. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Roman woman taking drawing lessons
Woman taking art lessons in the atrium of a Roman home. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Fruit brought to ladies in ancient Greece
Ancient Greek ladies and attendant serving fruit. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a vase painting

Ancient Roman haruspex sacrifice
Roman haruspex ceremony, foreseeing the future by viewing the entrails of a sacrificial animal. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Reducing the Gas Bill
Comic illustration by Lawson Wood (1878-1957) showing a Scottish man blowing into his gas supply in an attempt to reduce bills watched by his son in a tartan kilt

Mrs Mop the Cleaner
Mrs. Mop, the quintessential charlady, equipped with her pan and brush, mop, squeegy, headscarf and apron on... Date: 1960s

Bloomers on Clothes Line
Three pairs of bloomers pegged out on a clothes line!

Furniture Removal Van
Four men load a large wooden window seat into the back of a L.N.E.R. (London & North Eastern Railway) furniture removal van

Cross-Section of House
A cross-section of a family house showing members of the household about their various tasks in the kitchen, drawing room, nursery and schoolroom

NEW DEAL: WPA POSTER. Training Center for Household Employees. American poster showing a domestic worker carrying a tray. The poster ran between 1936

Advert for Ronoleke hot water bottle
Every home should have at least one " Ronoleke" The worlds best hot water bottle. In case of illness a hot water bottle is nearly always necessary. 1926

1920s frigidaire

Sewing in the 18th C
Two french women in a sewing workshop doing needlework and taking advantage of the light coming from the huge windows. Date: Circa 1760

Electric oven dial
Electric oven temperature dial. The dial ranges from 0-260 degrees Celsius. Electricity is used to heat the air inside the oven

Pipes carrying solar-heated water on the Braamwisch Ecological Housing Estate, part of the Karlshohe Solar Project, Hamburg, Germany

Making silk in early China
Silk-making in the early days of China. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Reading the Bible in a Victorian home
Morning worship in a Victorian familys home. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

Burmese women and a spinning wheel
Burmese woman spinning, another at a loom (left), and a woman (right) from Ava, former capital of Burma. Antique hand-colored print

Greek girls playing outdoors
Girls outdoor recreation in ancient Greece. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wedding in ancient Rome
Marriage ceremony taking place in the atrium of a Roman home. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Two boys playing in old washing machine
Two young lads fooling about with (and inside!) an old washing machine. Perhaps they were harbouring dreams of a career in plumbing at this stage?!

Poster for Robin Starch, showing two smart little boys sitting on an enormous starched white Eton collar

Mazagan (El Jadida), Morocco
The Harem of a Moorish Minister embarking at Mazagan. The Portuguese fortification of Mazagan, now part of the city of El Jadida, 90-km southwest of Casablanca

Mangling Machine
Engraving of a woman using a mangle to squeeze excess water out of washed clothes

Clothes Lines - London
Drying sheets and general washing in the back yards of a row of terraced houses in London

Hot Water Bottle
A smartly dressed woman fills her hot water bottle from a kettle

The Torpedo Washer / 1888
THE TORPEDO WASHER - clothes cleaned by compressed air, in half the time of any other washer

Turning on the Cooker
Lady models with the new Prince II, Parkinson Crown cooker, in a domestic setting

Advert / Pochin Panshine
Pochins Panshine

Advert / Anchor Thread 2 / 2
Clarks Anchor Thread - skipping (2 of 2)

Flat Iron 1930S
An electric pressing iron, used by tailors

Pegging out Washing / 1875
Doing the laundry

House Hold Cods, the Chinese Quarters, San Francisco, Engraving 1876, Us, Usa, America, United States

House Hold Cods, the Chinese Quarters, San Francisco, Engraving 1876, Us, Usa, America, United States

Advert for The General Electric Company 1942
G.E.C. household electric appliances Whats next ? Yesterday the dolly... next the copper; today the eletric washer... and tomorrow

Mending household items 1943
Make Do and Mend. During World War Two women became very resourceful, they tackled repairs and maintenance of many clothing and household items, that today we would just throw away and replace. 1943

Advert for Vi-spring Mattress 1938
Its the inside that matters most! If you are buying mattress you will, of course, buy one of the spring-interior type to-day demanded by everybody with modern ideas of comfort

Advert for Flavel radiant-panel gas heater 1938
Don t dodge draughts Nearly every house has its own particular draught. Sometimes it is in the hall. Sometimes just round the dinning-room door. Chilly draughts.... ugh! Heres the way to tame them

Advert for Kolster-Brandes in expensive radios 1931
KB inexpensive radio, with three range of wave-lengths, short, medium and long. Comes in a walnut cabinet and stand. 1931

Advert for electric cookers by Belling 1931
Happy ladies ! Belling has made electric cooking cheap. 1. New visible heat boiling-griller and fastest in the world. 2. Temset automatic oven control. 3. All gleaming white mottled enamel finish

Advert for Solar aluminium hot water bottle 1933
Insist on solar cast aluminium oval hot water bottle. Keeps hot all night. Will not break. Will not chip. Will not dent. Will last for ever. Top filling. 1933

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Step into the world of vintage household items and discover a treasure trove of timeless elegance and practicality. From Lucas Lamps Advert illuminating your home with grace to an Advertisement for linoleum manufacturers, ensuring style meets functionality underfoot, these hints from yesteryears will transport you back in time. Imagine a grand entrance adorned with a Cast iron Victorian walking stick stand, welcoming guests with its regal charm. And as you stroll through the house, catch sight of the DOLLY TUB, reminding us of simpler times when laundry was done by hand. Delight in the vibrant hues offered by the Paint Chart from 1908, allowing homeowners to express their personality on every wall. Explore Houses for Sale in the 1920s and envision yourself living amidst architectural marvels that have stood strong for decades. Indulge your senses with an Advert for Shelley Vogue China from 1931 – delicate teacups and saucers that add sophistication to any tea party. Savor each sip as you hold onto a warm teapot while admiring its thermogram design. Discover craftsmanship at its finest with Wertheims Sewingmachine - a testament to precision engineering that has empowered countless individuals over generations. Unleash your creativity alongside Knitting Expert tools that turn yarn into wearable art. As Christmas approaches, immerse yourself in festive nostalgia through Christmas Cookery C1905 recipes - traditional flavors passed down through time. And keep your abode spotless effortlessly using an Upright Hoover vacuum cleaner - innovation designed to simplify daily chores without compromising on cleanliness. These glimpses into domestic life across different eras remind us of our shared history and how everyday objects can become cherished heirlooms. So embrace the beauty of household essentials past and present; they are not just functional but also tell stories waiting to be discovered anew.