Renting Collection

Life in a Boarding House by Eric Ravilious
A modern boarding house in cross section, a mural painted by Eric Ravilious at Morley College for Working Men and Women. The paintings at the college were the gift of Sir Joseph Duveen

"Pit and tools for rent--work on your own", U. S. 99, Fresno County, California, 1939
U.S. 99. Fresno County. " Pit and tools for rent--work on your own." California. [ Garage; Electric Welding ]

Advert for a rentable Chancery Lane Safe Deposit, 1850
3330945 Advert for a rentable Chancery Lane Safe Deposit, 1850; (add.info.: Advert for a rentable Chancery Lane Safe Deposit. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Interior of the Chancery Lane Safe Deposit, 1850
3330944 Interior of the Chancery Lane Safe Deposit, 1850; (add.info.: Interior of the Chancery Lane Safe Deposit. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Interior of the Chancery Lane Safe Deposit, 1850
3330943 Interior of the Chancery Lane Safe Deposit, 1850; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Je ne loue pas aux gens qui ont des enfants!, 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
Je ne loue pas aux gens qui ont des enfants!, 1847. I don't rent to people with children! An elderly landlady, surrounded by pets

Un locataire qui doit trois termes, 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un locataire qui doit trois termes, 1847. A tenant who is behind with his rent. (Landlord looks annoyed as embarassed tenant raises hat). From Locataires et proprietaires, no. 20

Oh! Quant à la vue, vous ne trouverez pas mieux qu'ici!, 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
Oh! Quant a la vue, vous ne trouverez pas mieux qu'ici!, 1847. Landlord to prospective tenant standing on a chair to look out of the skylight: Oh

Un locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1er janvier, 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un locataire qui a eu un oubli le 1er janvier, 1847. A tenant who forgot something on January 1st. [Landlady brushing dust towards tenant who has neglected to pay his rent

Un locataire qui paye exactement son terme, 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un locataire qui paye exactement son terme, 1847. A tenant who pays his rent right on time. (Landlord stands aside out of politeness). From Locataires et proprietaires, no. 21

Je ne loue pas aux gens qui ont des enfants!... 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
Je ne loue pas aux gens qui ont des enfants!... 1847. I don't rent to people with children! An elderly landlady, surrounded by pets

Brigand de Propriétaire qui ne veut me faire faire des reparations qu'au beau temps... 1847
Brigand de Proprietaire qui ne veut me faire faire des reparations qu'au beau temps!, 1847. The landlord is a real robber...he chooses to make roof repairs only during good weather

De ce côté-là, vous voyez la tour St. Jacques... 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
De ce cote-la, vous voyez la tour St. Jacques... 1847. De ce cote-la vous voyez la tour St. Jacques la Boucherie!...(And from here you can see the tower of St. Jacques the Butcher!)

Ce logement est un peu cher, pour la place Royale... 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Ce logement est un peu cher, pour la place Royale... 1844. - 'Ce logement est un peu cher, pour la place Royale... - Un peu cher...un peu cher...mais je vois ai deja dit que de cette fenetre vous

Déménagé !... et pour me payer trois termes... il me laisse... 1847. Creator: Honore Daumier
Demenage !... et pour me payer trois termes... il me laisse... 1847. Landlord whose tenant has moved out. From Locataires et proprietaires, no. 5

Cartoon about rent increases brought in by the Commune of Paris, 1871, (c.1871). Creator: Leo Scherer
Cartoon about rent increases brought in by the Commune of Paris, 1871, (c.1871). A bewildered and furious tenant is presented with news of rent increases

A louer, logements de garçon entre le... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
A louer, logements de garcon entre le... 19th century. Tenants and landlords - For rent. Accommodation... between the Pont Neuf and the Pont des Arts

Skid Row, Howard Street, San Francisco, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Skid Row. Howard Street, San Francisco, California

Florida, South Beach, person riding bicycle in front of Century Hotel
2080-203357-01

NJ, Hoboken, Citibikes, bike share
2005-309267-01

NY, NYC, Lincoln Center, people

EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Florida, South Florida, Hollywood Beach, The Marlin Beachside aparthotel

Florida, South Florida, Hollywood, Seawind Inn

Tenants rent strike, Peckham, south east London, 1931, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Tenants rent strike, Peckham, south east London, 1931, (1933). Peckham was the scene of an extensive " war" during the November of 1931

Velib public bicycle rentals, Paris, Ile-de-France, France

U. S. 99, Fresno County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
U.S. 99. Fresno County, California. " Pit and tools for rent--work on your own." California. [ Garage; Electric Welding; Chew Mail Pouch Tobacco - Treat Yourself to the Best ]

Detail on main street of Nyssa, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Detail on main street of Nyssa, Oregon. [Signs: IGA (Independent Grocers Alliance) member - Home Store Owned by Home Folks; Pork Roast - 18 cents per lb; Beef Boil - 10 cents per lb; Cauliflower - 5

Boardinghouse, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Boardinghouse, Alabama. [Signs: Morris Hotel; Rooms 50c Up; Family Style Meals 35c 40c; Room and Board $ 30.00 per Mo(nth).']

Tenant farm rental sign, Alabama, 1936. Creator: Walker Evans
Tenant farm rental sign, Alabama. [ Lunch Room - For Rent: One Horse Farms; Two Horse Farms; 1 House & Filling Station; See Mrs Tipton... ]

Scribners for February 1895, contains the second of Robert Grant
1079145 Scribners for February 1895, contains the second of Robert Grants Articles illustrated by C.D. Gibson on " The Art of Living, The Dwelling: is it better to buy or rent

Anger, c. 1305 (fresco)
BEN102747 Anger, c.1305 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); Scrovegni (Arena) Chapel, Padua, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Fat couple visiting an estate agent (colour litho)
3641724 Fat couple visiting an estate agent (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fat couple visiting an estate agent)

Lodgings to Let, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving)
2489142 Lodgings to Let, pub. 1814 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Advert for Telephone Development Association 1929
Less than a crown a week, to rent a telephone, Paying nothing to be installed and pay nothing for calls or to receive. Date: 1929

Advertisement: An apartment to let, unfurnished (type)
982909 Advertisement: An apartment to let, unfurnished (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: An apartment to let, unfurnished)

Advertisement: A bed room to let, furnished for a single gentleman (type)
982894 Advertisement: A bed room to let, furnished for a single gentleman (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: A bed room to let)

Advertisement: Several small house to be let (type)
982892 Advertisement: Several small house to be let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: Several small house to be let)

Advertisement: A front attic to let (type)
982880 Advertisement: A front attic to let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: A front attic to let)

Advertisement: Coach house and stable to let (type)
982879 Advertisement: Coach house and stable to let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: Coach house and stable to let)

Advertisement: A second floor to let (type)
982913 Advertisement: A second floor to let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: A second floor to let)

Advertisement: A first floor to let (type)
982903 Advertisement: A first floor to let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: A first floor to let)

Advertisement: The Despatch lent to read (type)
982900 Advertisement: The Despatch lent to read (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: The Despatch lent to read)

Tin Man, trade card (engraving)
984015 Tin Man, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tin Man, trade card. Date, c 1756.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Advertisement: Lodgings for a single gentleman (type)
982896 Advertisement: Lodgings for a single gentleman (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: Lodgings for a single gentleman)

Advertisement: Apartments for single gentlemen (type)
982895 Advertisement: Apartments for single gentlemen (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: Apartments for single gentlemen)

Advertisement: A cellar to let (type)
982893 Advertisement: A cellar to let (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: A cellar to let)

Advertisement: A front parlour to let, furnished or unfurnished (type)
982877 Advertisement: A front parlour to let, furnished or unfurnished (type) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement: A front parlour to let)

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"Exploring the Diverse World of Renting: From Boarding Houses to Bicycle Rentals" Step into the captivating world as we delve into various aspects and historical moments surrounding this concept. In Eric Ravilious' "Life in a Boarding House, " we catch a glimpse of communal living, where individuals rent rooms and share their daily lives under one roof. Travel back to 1931 in Peckham, south east London, where tenants unite for a powerful rent strike. This act of solidarity showcases the determination and resilience of those fighting for fair housing conditions. Venturing to Paris, France, we encounter Velib public bicycle rentals. These convenient services allow people to rent bicycles on-demand, promoting eco-friendly transportation options while exploring the beautiful streets of Ile-de-France. In Fresno County, California during 1939, Dorothea Lange's lens captures U. S. Route 99 with its "Pit and tools for rent. " This image symbolizes self-sufficiency as individuals are empowered to work on their own projects using rented equipment. Continuing our journey through time, Lange's detailed photograph from Nyssa, Oregon in 1939 reveals the bustling main street filled with rental establishments. It highlights how renting has been an integral part of commerce throughout history. Walker Evans' poignant images take us back to Alabama in 1936. A boardinghouse stands as a testament to affordable accommodation options available through renting while a tenant farm rental sign signifies opportunities for agricultural pursuits amidst challenging times. As we explore different facets across time and space, let us not forget that even literature reflects this theme. Scribners Magazine from February 1895 features Robert Grant's story—a tale that may touch upon the intricacies and dynamics within landlord-tenant relationships. Beyond visual artistry lies timeless expressions such as Anger (c. 1305) depicted in fresco form or Skating (1810) captured on wove paper.