Housewifery Collection

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

Housewifery Lessons under the London School Board (b / w photo)
1604085 Housewifery Lessons under the London School Board (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Housewifery Lessons under the London School Board)

Housewifery, Surrey Lane School, Battersea, London, 1908. A group of girls are busy cleaning the outside of a house used as the domestic economy school

Housewifery Centre, Dulwich Hamlet School, Dulwich Village, London, 1907
Housewifery lesson, Housewifery Centre, Dulwich Hamlet School, Dulwich Village, London, 1907. A girl is setting the fireplace under the supervision of a woman, presumably a teacher

Spring cleaning; housewifery lesson, Denmark Hill School, Dulwich, London, 1908. Two girls are hard at work cleaning pictures

Housewifery lesson, Denmark Hill School, Dulwich, London, 1908. Two girls learn how to spring clean and specifically mend wallpaper

Housewifery, Barnsbury Park School, Islington, London, 1908. Two girls are cleaning babies feeding bottles

Housewifery lesson, Morden Terrace School, Greenwich, London, 1908. One girl polishes a table while another prepares to clean out a fireplace

Housewifery lesson, Dulwich Hamlet School, Dulwich Village, London, 1908. Four schoolgirls are busy taking the slats out of venetian blinds and cleaning them as part of their spring cleaning lesson

Housewifery lesson, Childeric Road School, Deptford, London, 1908. An attentive class of girls being taught how to bathe and dress a baby

Education / Housewifery
Board school girls are given a lesson in housewifery to prepare them from later life

Board School Ironing 19C
Board school girls receive a domestic education that will prepare them for housewifery. Here they are given a lesson in ironing

Board School Girl 1893
A board school girl learns the domestic arts that will prepare her for housewifery. Here she is given a lesson in drying clothes

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"Unveiling the Art of Housewifery: A Glimpse into Timeless Domestic Duties" Step back in time and witness the artistry through a collection of captivating artworks. From Woman Washing, c. 1934, to The Laundress, 1885, these masterpieces depict the laborious yet essential tasks that women undertook within their homes. In Woman Making Cakes (Kouk), 1635, we see a woman skillfully kneading dough with love and dedication. Her hands move with precision as she creates delectable treats for her family's enjoyment. Similarly, The Maid, c. 1875 portrays a domestic helper diligently tending to household chores while maintaining an air of gracefulness. Laundry Maids, 1926 captures the camaraderie among women as they tackle heaps of laundry together. Their synchronized movements reveal not only their efficiency but also their unity in facing arduous tasks head-on. Beyond physical labor lies innovation; A woman tuning an early crystal radio set Long Island NY, c. 1910 showcases how even amidst daily responsibilities, women sought intellectual stimulation and connection with the world beyond their homes. However, it was not always smooth sailing on this journey called housewifery. An engraving from 1791 depicts a young girl shedding tears over a dirty bonnet – perhaps overwhelmed by her role or longing for more freedom outside domestic confines. Yet amidst challenges arose triumphs; An operation in 1887 illustrates how women played crucial roles as caregivers within households when medical emergencies struck unexpectedly. Welsh women washing linen in a stream during the1800s reminds us that throughout history various cultures have developed unique methods to accomplish common household tasks - showcasing diversity and resourcefulness across different regions. Advertisements for Lux laundry soap and Sunlight Soap highlight how commercial products began infiltrating households during this era - revolutionizing cleaning routines and providing convenience for housewives.