Living Quarters Collection

Cutaway view of an American warship
Hull of an American man-of-war cut open amidships, showing deck plans and quarters, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

18th Royal Irish Regiment Camp, Sebastopol, May 1856 (b / w photo)
NAM375345 18th Royal Irish Regiment Camp, Sebastopol, May 1856 (b/w photo) by Robertson, James (1813-88); National Army Museum

Model of a soldier's living quarters on Folly Island, South Carolina
3028891 Model of a soldier's living quarters on Folly Island, South Carolina,; Private Collection; (add.info.: Model of a soldier's living quarters on Folly Island, South Carolina)

World War 1: German soldiers cosy home
3786910 World War 1: German soldiers cosy home; (add.info.: World War 1: German soldiers cosy home. Illustration published on 4 November 1915. Illustrirte Zeitung, Nr)

World War I: Indian encampment in France
3787021 World War I: Indian encampment in France; (add.info.: World War I: Indian encampment in France. Two soldiers going to sacrifice a sheep and a goat. British Indian Army at the Western Front)

Improved Cottage Dwellings for the Labouring Classes, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Improved Cottage Dwellings for the Labouring Classes, 1857. The accommodation for each family consists of three sleeping-rooms, a general living room, and two stores

Looking toward the Chicago and North Western railroad classification yard. 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
Looking toward the Chicago and Northwestern [i.e. North Western] railroad classification yard. The trestle runs from the ice house to the yard

The freight house at a Chicago and Northwestern Railroad yard, Chicago, Ill. 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
The freight house at a Chicago and Northwestern Railroad yard. In the foreground are old cars used as living quarters for some yard workers and itinerant help; Chicago, Ill

Winter Quarters in Virginia, Army of the Potomac, 1866 (oil on canvas)
938814 Winter Quarters in Virginia, Army of the Potomac, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Lambdin, George Cochran (1830-96); 41x51.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

View of Blue Boar Inn yard, no. 30 Aldgate, c. 1850 (w / c on paper)
GHL170594 View of Blue Boar Inn yard, no.30 Aldgate, c.1850 (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); 20.3x24.4 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, generally known as Fort Hell
3951221 Quarters of Men in Fort Sedgwick, generally known as Fort Hell. May 1865 (albumen print mounted on wove paper) by O Sullivan, Timothy (1840-82); 17.8x22.9 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art

The Tenements during the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13
3106129 The Tenements during the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Living quarters in a French cave, World War I, 1915. A print from the Le Flambeau (the Torch), 18th September 1915

Seeings Believing, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
Seeings Believing, 1883. Mr Punch watches approvingly as the President of the Local Government Board goes into the courts

Mammons Rents!, 1883. Artist: Joseph Swain
Mammons Rents!, 1883. A rent collector has come to collect the weeks payment from one of Londons poorest families. The well-fed

USA, MD, Baltimore. Wall detail of the living quarters inside the fortified walls of Fort McHenry

CA, Owens Valley, Manzanar National Historic Site, relocation center for Japanese Americans interned during WWII, cemetery

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"Exploring Living Quarters Through Time: From Warships to Palaces, Camps to Tenements" Step aboard an American warship with a cutaway view, and witness the intricate living quarters that housed brave sailors during their missions. Travel back in time to May 1856 at the 18th Royal Irish Regiment Camp in Sebastopol, captured through a captivating black and white photograph. Marvel at the grandeur of Belvedere Palace in Vienna, Austria, where opulent living quarters once hosted royalty and nobility. Take a glimpse into history as you look towards the bustling Chicago and North Western railroad classification yard in 1942 through Jack Delano's lens. Explore the freight house at a Chicago and Northwestern Railroad yard in 1942 - witness where workers found respite amidst their busy schedules. Immerse yourself in Winter Quarters of Virginia's Army of the Potomac painted on canvas - envision soldiers finding solace after battles ended in 1866. Transport yourself to cobbled streets near Aldgate with a watercolor painting from around 1850 showcasing life within Blue Boar Inn yard no. 30. Discover Fort Sedgwick's infamous "Fort Hell" as you explore men's quarters within its walls - gain insight into soldiers' lives during challenging times. Join explorers during the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13) as they make temporary homes within tenements - experience camaraderie amidst harsh conditions. Witness World War I history unfold as French caves become makeshift living quarters for soldiers seeking shelter from conflict raging above ground. Step into these diverse living spaces throughout history; see how people adapted, thrived or survived under various circumstances depicted by talented artists like Joseph Swain capturing moments that evoke emotions even today.