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A Cosy Diner - Workmen have lunch amid the air raidsKeep Calm and Carry On. A quite fantastic photograph showing two workmen engaged in repairing air raid damage in the London area continue with their private luncheon although the sirens have sounded
Sifting with gold powder, fig. 6. Drawing shows a hand holding a tube, possibly made of bamboo, for sifting gold powder. Date 1878?
Little girl asleep, dreaming of her soldier fatherA little girl asleep in an armchair, dreaming of her soldier father who is away fighting in the First World War. The caption is written in English and French. 1915
The Crystal GazersTwo girls sit in front of a fire and gaze into a crystal ball, wondering what the future holds. Date: 1911
The Toast by W. R. S. StottAn early 19th century scene showing four jovial gentlemen raising a toast in front of a blazing fire. Date: 1936
Car of the 1920SA lady in a striking coat enters an elegant car : her chauffeur is exposed to the elements, but she herself will be cosy inside unless she chooses to lower the roof. Date: 1920s
Britannia and Eve front cover, December 1941Front cover of Britannia and Eve magazine, Christmas number, featuring a glamorous blonde woman carrying off a woolly scarf and bobble hat with aplomb
Christmas WaveA small girl, wrapped up warm against the cold waves a mittened hand as she opens the door to a house emitting a cosy glow. Her sledge is left abandoned on the snowy steps
Seen in a FlashA woman in a backless, bias cut evening dress, typical of the early 1930s, stands in front of the fire, which helpfully casts a light through the transparent chiffon of her skirt to reveal a pair of
Theres No Place Like Home. By P. E. StrettonA cosy scene showing two dogs relaxing by a fireplace
Tea and Tattle by Cyril R. HallwardCosy scene showing a group of women in a typical late Victorian sitting room or parlour. The picture shows them drinking tea and talking
Victorian SmokersA lady and gentleman enjoy the cosy companionship of a shared cigarette. Quite shocking considering its about 1880
Thermometer Frame 1868Everyone knows that thermometers need to be kept snug and warm, so readers of the magazine are invited to embroider this cosy frame for their instrument
Sunny Stories for Tiny FolkStylised front cover illustration of a childrens book from the 1920s showing three little enjoying a cosy afternoon knitting and reading
Otter & Chinchilla FurA full-lengthcoat in luxurious sea otter fur with cuffs & a padded all-round collar in chinchilla
English Cottage InteriorA family of four in a simple English cottage
Triplex Kitchen GrateA kitchen, complete with Triplex grate, which has separate heating compartments
Carols Indoors 16 / 17CA family party sing carols by the fireside
70S FAMILYA proud young couple and their five children, including a new baby
Maid tells children its bedtimeThe maid comes to remind Freddy and Margery that its their bedtime
Gas Fire 1960SThe ultimate in modern chic - a coal-effect gas fire with marble effect surround! This lucky woman warms herself by it with her cat, a sherry and reel-to-reel tape player
GRANDFATHERs CLOCK 1860A grandfather sits next to a grandfather clock in a cosy room
A Corner SeatA COSY CORNER with the characteristic furnishings of an artistic family - china vases, lettered inscription, Chinese fan, fabric covered seats, drapes
Woman Toasts at GrateA woman sits and toasts a piece of bread at a fire grate. Date: 1903
Skiwear for 1913Striped fabric used vertically to emphasize the column like silhouette: tubular skirt with decorative panel, long line jacket worn with a long, fringed scarf
Keeping Warm in BedKeeping warm!
Woman in Outdoor DressThe evenings can be cold in Rabat, so she wears this cosy outfit by Jeanne Lanvin
Jockey Club InteriorThe Jockey Club, Newmarket - A cosy corner
A family at home, gathered round the pianoA family enjoying a cosy evening at home, gathered round the piano
Saying goodnight to the new baby