Middle Class Collection

Chinese man and a Malaysian woman
Chinese businessman and a Malaysian woman in traditional attire, 1800s. Antique hand-colored print

STOCK EXCHANGE, 1963. Stock brokers trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photographed by Thomas J. O Halloran, 26 September 1963

Afternoon Tea, 1914 (oil on canvas)
2962467 Afternoon Tea, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Fischer, Paul (1860-1934); 39.4x55.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Danish, out of copyright

Monstrosities of 1819 & 1820, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving)
2636975 Monstrosities of 1819 & 1820, pub. 1835 (hand coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The output of the Duke of Choiseul (1719-1785) of St. Peter
Giovanni Paolo Panini (1691-1765). Italian painter. The output of the Duke of Choiseul (1719-1785) of St. Peters Square in Rome, 1754. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

ATLANTIC CITY: BOARDWALK. A view of the boardwalk with people and wheeled chairs, and Hotel Traymore in the background. Photograph, c1910

The Garden (colour litho)
8633255 The Garden (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Garden. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

The School Room (colour litho)
8633251 The School Room (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The School Room)

French new year postcard depicting a beautiful woman, 1900
3666170 French new year postcard depicting a beautiful woman, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: French new year postcard depicting a beautiful woman 1900)

Family Portrait, 1828 (oil on canvas)
8715730 Family Portrait, 1828 (oil on canvas) by Baerentzen, Emilius Ditlev (1799-1868); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: By Emilius Baerentzen).

Girl, reading and daydreaming (colour litho)
8641358 Girl, reading and daydreaming (colour litho) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl, reading and daydreaming)

8622519

Lower middle class housing, Tooting, London (b/w photo)
8676225 Lower middle class housing, Tooting, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lower middle class housing, Tooting, London)

Portrait of a Young Man
CUL4847142 Portrait of a Young Man by Holbein, Ambrosius (c.1493-c.1519); State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: Portrait of a Young Man - Holbein, Ambrosius (1494-1519)

A young woman surrounded by pigeons in Piazza San Marco in Venice
3569882 A young woman surrounded by pigeons in Piazza San Marco in Venice by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Piazza San Marco)

Lively view of Piazza San Marco in Venice
3569870 Lively view of Piazza San Marco in Venice by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Piazza San Marco, Venice 1896 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Engraving depicting a middle class family at the kitchen table
3077847 Engraving depicting a middle class family at the kitchen table; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a middle class family at the kitchen table. Dated 18th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French new year postcard depicting a middle class couple in aromatic setting, 1900
3666172 French new year postcard depicting a middle class couple in aromatic setting, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

French new year postcard depicting a middle class mother and child, 1900
3665964 French new year postcard depicting a middle class mother and child, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

A young gentleman studying different subjects, 1850 (engraving)
3330933 A young gentleman studying different subjects, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young gentleman studying different subjects)

Illustration of a typical Japanese middle class family, 19th century (engraving)
3522223 Illustration of a typical Japanese middle class family, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: three people seated for a tea ceremony); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Poverty struck children, 1873
3479526 Poverty struck children, 1873; (add.info.: Middle class male is confronted by two poverty struck children. They have no shoes, little clothing and are clenching themselves for warmth)

Two aspects of women's lives during the 19th century
5310174 Two aspects of women's lives during the 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon satirising two aspects of women's lives during the 19th century)

French new year postcard depicting a pensive middle class woman, 1900
3665961 French new year postcard depicting a pensive middle class woman, 1900 by French Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

The Family (colour litho)
8633247 The Family (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Family. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

The Bedroom (colour litho)
8633250 The Bedroom (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bedroom. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

Combing sister's hair (engraving)
8634740 Combing sister's hair (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Combing sister's hair)

Victorian couple discussing tasks to be divided, 1888
3479873 Victorian couple discussing tasks to be divided, 1888; (add.info.: Illustration showing a Victorian couple discussing tasks to be divided in running a middle class English household)

A middle class family scene, 1850
3478307 A middle class family scene, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a middle class family scene. Illustrated by Frank Dadd (1851-1929). Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Railroad (colour litho)
8633254 The Railroad (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Railroad. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

People of Egypt: Egyptian Woman, Middle Class, Horma (colour litho)
8674027 People of Egypt: Egyptian Woman, Middle Class, Horma (colour litho) by Thackeray, Lance (fl.1901 d.1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian Woman, Middle Class, Horma)

French new year postcard depicting a middle class woman smiling and surrounded by flowers, 1900
3665966 French new year postcard depicting a middle class woman smiling and surrounded by flowers, 1900 by French Photographer

Gentlemen in top hats, 1876
3479452 Gentlemen in top hats, 1876; (add.info.: Gentlemen in top hats greet a lady wearing a fashionable hat. Dated 1876, London.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Street (colour litho)
8633253 The Street (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Street. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

The Kitchen (colour litho)
8633252 The Kitchen (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kitchen. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

The House (colour litho)
8633248 The House (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The House. Illustration for The Children's Object Book (Frederick Warne)

What are "The Middle Classes?" (litho)
8663498 What are "The Middle Classes?" (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: What are "The Middle Classes)

Upper middle class housing, Wimbledon (b/w photo)
8676223 Upper middle class housing, Wimbledon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Upper middle class housing, Wimbledon)

Illustration of a evening meal of a Japanese middle class family, 19th century (print)
3522215 Illustration of a evening meal of a Japanese middle class family, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Illustration of a evening meal of a Japanese middle class family)

A husband and wife discuss social and political issues in Victorian England, 1874
3478933 A husband and wife discuss social and political issues in Victorian England, 1874; (add.info.: A husband and wife discuss social and political issues in Victorian England)

"Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme", by the late C. R. Leslie...South Kensington Museum, 1864. Creator: W Thomas
"Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme", by the late C. R. Leslie, R.A., in the Sheepshanks Collection, South Kensington Museum, 1864. Engraving of a painting

Photo portrait of the merchant of the 2nd guild Vasily Ivanovich Karnakov, 1890. Creator: Akselrod
Photo portrait of the merchant of the 2nd guild Vasily Ivanovich Karnakov, 1890. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist

Group photo of Yakov Mamontov's family, 1883. Creator: Unknown
Group photo of Yakov Mamontov's family, 1883. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Group photo of the family of merchant Egorov Alexander Mikhailovich, 1880. Creator: Unknown
Group photo of the family of merchant Egorov Alexander Mikhailovich, 1880. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist period

Group photo: sisters, wife and sisters of the wife of the merchant GV Yudin, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Group photo: sisters, wife and sisters of the wife of the merchant GV Yudin, 1895. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province in the late tsarist

Lady on Sofa, c1850. Creator: Paul Gavarni
Lady on Sofa, c1850

Portrait of a Woman in a Leopard Cloak, c1545. Creator: Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
Portrait of a Woman in a Leopard Cloak, c1545. The luxuriousness of this gentlewoman's stole or mantel of European lynx is set off against a variation of a simple linen beguin headdress

Portrait of a Woman (with her Husband), 1647. Creator: Hendrick Bloemaert
Portrait of a Woman (with her Husband), 1647. One of a double portrait

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

The middle class, a diverse and vibrant group, transcends borders and cultures. In the bustling world of finance, a Chinese man and a Malaysian woman find themselves at the heart of the Stock Exchange in 1963. Surrounded by stock brokers trading on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, they navigate through this intricate web of financial transactions. Yet, the concept of middle-class living extends beyond Wall Street. Delving into history, we encounter monstrosities from 1819 & 1820 depicted in an engraving from 1835. This artwork serves as a reminder that even during times of economic turmoil, individuals strive to maintain their place within society. In another era altogether, we catch glimpses into opulent living spaces such as those found in St. Peter's output by the Duke of Choiseul (1719-1785). These grand interiors offer insight into how wealth was displayed and cherished throughout history. Moving away from aristocratic settings towards more accessible leisure activities, we find ourselves strolling along Atlantic City's boardwalk. Here people gather amidst wheeled chairs enjoying seaside pleasures - a testament to how middle-class families sought relaxation and entertainment together. Within their own homes lies another aspect of middle-class life - comfortable living rooms both in townhouses and country houses alike. These spaces serve as sanctuaries for families to come together after long days spent working or exploring various pursuits. Artistic depictions also capture moments where leisure meets social interaction: dancing in Barcelona's Lonja building or engaging in sports like tennis or croquet on lush lawns. These scenes highlight not only physical activity but also community bonds forged through shared interests. Ultimately, these hints paint a picture of what it means to be part of the middle class - hardworking individuals striving for financial stability while seeking enjoyment and connection with loved ones. Across time periods and continents, this socioeconomic group remains resilient yet ever-evolving; adapting to societal changes while cherishing the values that define them.