Stepladder Collection

Soho, London - 8 Newburgh Street W1 - Deja Vu, a painted psychedelic shop front viewed from Lowndes Court. 1973

Pow Street, Workington, Cumbria, UK
Scene in Pow Street, Workington, Cumbria, UK. circa 1910s

London Fire Brigade repair workshop, Lambeth HQ, with a mechanic working on top of a fire appliance

Elise Robert & Dorothy Kohn, Oct 1917. Creator: Bain News Service. Elise Robert & Dorothy Kohn, Oct 1917
Elise Robert & Dorothy Kohn, Oct 1917. Elise (Elyse) Robert and Dorothy Kohn putting 2nd Liberty Loan posters on the side of the Waldorf Astoria in New York City during World War I

The Peace Rejoicings - Hoisting the Royal Standard at the Tower of London, 1856. Creator: W Thomas
The Peace Rejoicings - Hoisting the Royal Standard at the Tower of London, 1856. Celebrating the end of the Crimean War. From "Illustrated London News", 1856

Home Economics Section, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Home Economics Section, between 1910 and 1920
Home Economics Section, between 1910 and 1920. USA. Man and woman with scientific apparatus

No. 2 (ni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko...c.1798/1800)
No. 2 (ni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800

Hampton Institute, Va. 1899 - Classroom scenes - testing combined draught of animals, 1899 or 1900
Hampton Institute, Va. 1899 - Classroom scenes - testintg combined draught of animals, 1899 or 1900

Hochst Group
An example of a Hochst group figurine, comprising of some men carefully tending to the appearance of the seated woman, one is holding a mirror

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DOGS. cross breed Collie with its head on a Jack Russell cross breed, hug, studio white background Date: 18-03-2019

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DOGS. cross breed Collie with its head on a Jack Russell cross breed, hug, studio white background Date: 18-03-2019

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Cross Breed dog and Jack Russell Terrier in the studio Date: 18-03-2019

The Hydropaths: Second Treatment (plate 2), 1843. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
The Hydropaths: Second Treatment (plate 2), 1843

"Oh! What a falling off was there!"(chromolitho)
982589 " Oh! What a falling off was there!" (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Oh! What a falling off was there)

People reading and writing (chromolitho)
1093358 People reading and writing (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: People reading and writing)

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2786509 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 27 June 1908. Signed Marc Saurel.); © Look and Learn

Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo
2639451 Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Getting ready for Christmas (chromolitho)
5223814 Getting ready for Christmas (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Getting ready for Christmas)

Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950352 Plate 405. Carrying Hand of Bricks up a Ladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 27.6x26.7 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

View inside a rope and sail cloth factory, East London
View inside the Sir Joseph Huddart and Co rope and sail cloth factory, Limehouse, East London -- a workman operates a strand-registering machine. Date: 1842

"I won t sleep up-stairs, "said Teddy - G, "I want a window, I want to see. "(colour litho)
2776749 " I won t sleep up-stairs, " said Teddy - G, " I want a window, I want to see." (colour litho) by Campbell, Floyd V

Pruning trees on the streets of Paris (colour litho)
2779291 Pruning trees on the streets of Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pruning trees on the streets of Paris)

Philippe Lebon, French engineer and chemist (chromolitho)
1094164 Philippe Lebon, French engineer and chemist (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philippe Lebon (1767-1804)

Coming of Autumn 1906
Woman picking apples while standing on a stepladder. Date: 1906

Plate 110. Ascending Stepladder, Two Steps at a Time, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950161 Plate 110. Ascending Stepladder, Two Steps at a Time, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 20x36.8 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover

Study Day at the Louvre, c. 1840-49 (colour litho)
CHT418405 Study Day at the Louvre, c.1840-49 (colour litho) by Provost, A (fl. 1834-1855); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Nuns in a convent preparing to celebrate Epiphany (litho)
5997249 Nuns in a convent preparing to celebrate Epiphany (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nuns in a convent preparing to celebrate Epiphany)

Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo
2639452 Syed Ali training Indiarani, while other staff and keepers look on, London Zoo, June 1922 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info)

Caricature on French womens hairstyles of the 18th Century (coloured engraving)
977737 Caricature on French womens hairstyles of the 18th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man on top of a stepladder in a bookshop (colour litho)
6030782 Man on top of a stepladder in a bookshop (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plate 109. Ascending Stepladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper)
3950006 Plate 109. Ascending Stepladder, 1872-85 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 19.1x37.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy, Andover, MA

The Queens Library, St. Jamess Palace, from
STC170315 The Queens Library, St. Jamess Palace, from The History of the Royal Residences, engraved by Richard Reeve (b.1780), by William Henry Pyne (1769-1843), 1819 (litho) by Wild

Dancers from the Jill Day Show seen here in rehearsal. March 1957 A328-001

Dancers from the Jill Day Show seen here in rehearsal. March 1957 A328

Decorator
A decorator smooths the plaster of a new wall, circa 1950. (Photo by George Marks/Retrofile/Getty Images)

The Zoological Garden, Brussels, 1854. Creator: Louis-Pierre-Thé
The Zoological Garden, Brussels, 1854

Carpenter with Ladder, Hammer, Level, and Toolbox, 1860s-70s. Creator: Unknown
Carpenter with Ladder, Hammer, Level, and Toolbox, 1860s-70s

[Carpenter and Apprentice], ca. 1844. Creator: William Henry Fox Talbot
[Carpenter and Apprentice], ca. 1844

Love at its Height - a couple embrace at top of stepladder
Love at its Height - a couple embrace at the top of a wooden stepladder Date: circa 1920s

Spring cleaning, 1944. Creator: Shirley Markham
Spring cleaning, 1944. Painting done age 13. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

The Thrust of the Modern Liners Mighty Engines, 1936. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. 1, edited by Clarence Winchester. [The Amalgamated Press Ltd. London]

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

Sir Edward Burne-Jones, English artist, 1890. Artist: Barbara Leighton
Sir Edward Burne-Jones, English artist, 1890. Burne-Jones (1833-1898) painting The Star of Bethlehem in his studio. One of the second wave of Pre-Raphaelite painters

Removing German emblems from German Embassy, Carlton House Terrace, London, 1914. From The Manchester Guardian History of the War - 1914, Vol. I.. [John Heywood Ltd, London, 1914]

Mr. Churchill was returned for Epping, as a Conservative, 1929, (1945). In the General Election of 1929 the Labour Party secured a majority, but Mr

Varnishing Day at the Royal Academy, 1877. Artist: George Du Maurier
Varnishing Day at the Royal Academy, 1877. From the 19th June 1877 edition of Punch Magazine

The studio of Paul-Jacques-Aime Baudry, c1880-1882. A print from Modern Artists, prepared under the direction of FG Dumas, JS Virtue and Co, London, c1880-1882

Ernest Renan, French philosopher and writer, 1890. A photograph from Album de Photographies dans L Intimite de Personnages Illustres, 1860-1905, 3rd album, Editions MD, Paris

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"Stepladder: A Symbol of Versatility and History in London" Step into the vibrant streets of Soho, London, where 8 Newburgh Street W1 proudly displays its collection of stepladders. These humble tools have witnessed the hustle and bustle of city life for decades. From the London Fire Brigade repair workshop to Lambeth HQ, stepladders have been essential in reaching great heights to ensure safety and protect lives. They have played a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity of iconic buildings across the city. But their significance extends beyond practicality. The Hochst Group recognized their potential as a marketing tool, featuring them prominently in Lever Brothers Twink Advertisement. This clever campaign showcased how these ladders could elevate any product or brand. Delving further into history, we discover that stepladders date back centuries. In fact, archaeological findings from 1313-1409 reveal early prototypes used by craftsmen during medieval times. These simple yet ingenious devices allowed artisans to reach new levels of creativity. Artists also found inspiration in stepladders' functionality. Charles Emile Jacque's masterpiece "The Hydropaths: Second Treatment (plate 2), 1843" captures an intriguing scene where a ladder is employed as part of an unconventional therapy session – showcasing how even unconventional methods can lead to progress. "Oh. What a falling off was there. " exclaims a chromolitho print depicting someone losing balance on a ladder – reminding us that caution must always accompany ambition when climbing towards success. Beyond work-related scenarios, everyday scenes come alive with people reading and writing while perched on their trusty stepladders. Their versatility allows individuals to adapt comfortably to various situations while pursuing knowledge or leisure activities. Even art finds its place within this narrative; Le Rire magazine featured an illustration highlighting the whimsical side of ladders through vivid colors and intricate details - proving that even mundane objects can become objects of fascination.