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Advert for Lux, soap powder, featuring Miss 1926 Date: 1926
Advert for Lux, soap powder, with hints for holiday clothes packing, 1926 Date: 1926
A bobby on the beat, who has stopped to enjoy a bit of pie from a friendly cook in one house, gets surprised by the heat of a stove. Date: 1912
A smiling young woman in a headscarf and apron washing up or preparing food in a kitchen or scullery. Tea towels hang from the airer above, assorted ladles and pans are close to hand
A member of the Wardens Service fitting a gas maskShorlty after the Munich Agreement, a member of the Wardens Service (and his assistant - far right) - not yet issued with their uniforms - fit gas masks in the living room of a family in Sunderland
Domestic goats and fallow or venison deerDomestic goats, Capra aegagrus hircus, and fallow or venison deer, Dama dama. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Smellies translation of Count Georges Buffons History of the Earth
Thoroughbred Arabian horse ImaumThoroughbred Arabian horse. Imaum, Celebrated Arabian, Property of J.F. Herring, Esq. 1848. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by E
Two lovers in a parlour disturbed by prying maids moving glasses in a cupboard. Miseries Domestic. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Parson cursing foxhunters and hounds trampling his garden after a fox. Despite a warning sign reading Steel traps spring guns set in this garden. The Enraged Vicar
Man suffering from gout greeted painfully by a sailorMan suffering from painful gout in his limbs greeted by a muscular sailor with a strong handshake and a stamp on the foot. Miseries Personal
Fashionable couple disturbed by stupid, stone-coldFashionable couple disturbed at home in the morning by stupid, stone-cold idle relatives. Miseries of the country. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed
Views of the spa town of Bad Liebenstein, Germany, 1817. The schloss or hotel with the ruins on top of the mountain, nearer view of the hotel with 72 rooms, and house of Louise Eleonore
Cartoon, Unfair Trade Winds (International Free Trade)Cartoon, Unfair Trade Winds -- a satirical comment on competitive trade from overseas, adversely affecting the economy at home. Date: 1884
George Stephenson at Darlington - embroideryEngraving of a painting by A. Rankley, " George Stephenson at Darlington in 1823." Stephenson would often drop in on Joseph Pease to talk with him about the progress of the Darlington
Cartoon, The Irrepressible Lodger (Electoral Reform)Cartoon, The Irrepressible Lodger -- a satirical comment on Disraelis agreement to include lodgers in his Reform Bill, declaring himself the Father of the Lodger Franchise
Advert, Bon Ami cleaning and polishing cake and powder. 1922
Advert, Wesson Oil for cooking and salads. 1926
Advert, Westinghouse electric iron -- mother and daughter ironing. 1922
Cover design, W J Harris & Co Ltd Sewing Machines Cover designCover design, W J Harris & Co Ltd, Sewing Machines brochure. 1920s
Tray with lemonade jug and two glasses. 1922
The Sportsmans Present The Sportsmans PresentThe Sportsmans Present. circa 1835
Advert, The Presidents Thanksgiving Cake Advert, The Presidents Thanksgiving CakeAdvert, The Presidents Thanksgiving Cake - Mary Lyles Wilson recipe. 1926
Supper Dishes cooked in the New World Gas CookerSupper Dishes cooked in the New World Regulo-Controlled Gas Cooker. 1920s
Advert, Realsilk stockings. 1926
Modern American Bathroom. 1926
Advert, Kraft Cheese. 1926
Advert, Johnsons Polishing Wax Advert, Johnsons Polishing WaxAdvert, Johnsons Polishing Wax. 1926
James Watt studying the force of steamJames Watt as a boy, studying the force of steam. 18th century
Advert, Esmond Jacquard Blankets. 1922
Advert, Colgates FAB Washing Powder Advert, Colgates FAB Washing PowderAdvert, Colgates FAB Washing Powder. 1922
Advert, Cannon Towels -- absorb quickly, wear well, cost less. 1926
Woman sorting out laundry on four poster bed. 1926
Two women chatting at the fireside. 1926
Advertisement for Frigidaire refrigerators - no other gift can give such satisfaction. 1926
Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! (Disraeli)Cartoon, Lodger Franchise v Dual Voting! A satirical comment on the arguments surrounding the extension of the franchise in Disraelis Reform Bill
Cartoon, Don t You Smell Fire? (Mr and Mrs Bull)Cartoon, Don t You Smell Fire? Mrs Britannia Bull tells her husband John that he should investigate a nasty smell of something smouldering -- smoke can be seen on the right
Silhouette, Tea in the Drawing Room. late 19th century
The Garricks at breakfast, Southampton Street, LondonDavid Garrick and his wife Eva Maria at breakfast in their home at Southampton Street, Strand, London. 18th century
Early struggles 1858Interior scene of a city dwellings, in the harsh winter months with snow on the rooftops outside and few coal on the grate, a family have got behind in their rent and a broker has come round
First womens village council in Findon, Sussex, May 1918Photograph of the first womens village council in Findon, Sussex, established in 1917. The accompanying article describes the origins of the council in the innate female concern for domestic affairs
Women queuing with their dogs for RSPCA advice, Sept 1939A group of women queuing with their dogs for advice on pet safety from two RSPCA doctors. The Sphere informs the reader of clinics in London established by the RSPCA to offer information with regards
Advert for B. T. H. electric refrigerator 1931With three years guarantee and lifetime of trouble-proof refrigeration the B.T.H. electric refrigerator. Date: 1931
Woman pressing a seam under a damp clothWoman using a hot iron to press a seam under a damp cloth. Date: circa 1940
Woman tacking a hem before stitching itWoman tacking a hem with tacking cotton before stitching it. Date: circa 1940
Using a sewing machine to attach a lacy edging. Date: circa 1940
Sewing items, including needles, pins, scissors and threadSewing items: needles, pins, scissors, thread, chalk, thimble and tape measure. Date: circa 1940
Promotional postcard for BEA - Domestic and InternationalPromotional postcard for BEA - Domestic, Cross-Channel and International Services and Routes. Date: 1947
Advert for Electrolux vacuum cleaner, 1925 Date: 1925