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Advert for Electrolux vacuum cleaner, 1925 Date: 1925
The Dutch Housewife, by Nicolaes Maes, in the National Gallery, London. Date: 1655
Two female domestic servants in discussion Date: circa 1900
Adam Interior, 13 Devonshire Place, London. 1906
Roman peasant women at a fountain, ItalyRoman peasant women washing clothes at a fountain, Italy. Date: early 19th century
Mandinka polygamist in a bark suit beats oneA Mandinka polygamist in a tree-bark suit beats one of his wives in the brutal ritual of Mumbo Jumbo. From Mungo Parks Travels in the Interior of Africa
Danube steppe cattle, Bos taurus var. dacicus. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
Domestic cat, Felis catus. Handcoloured steel engraving from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig, 1842
Interregnum timber and plaster houses on LongOld timber and plaster houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on the north side of Long Lane, Smithfield, 1810. Inhabited by soft wood turners
Porch of an old Interregnum house in HanoverSouth east view of the porch of an old Interregnum house known as General Monks house in Hanover Court, near Grub Street, 1809. Built circa 1650
Stuart Houses in the Foliated StyleStuart Houses from the reign of King Charles I in the Foliated Style on the west side of Little Moorfields, 1810. Oak timber house with plaster foliage
Old Stuart houses at the south corner of HosierOld Stuart houses from the reign of King James I at the south corner of Hosier Lane, Smithfield, 1795. External specimen of the Plain Gable Style. Demolished 1809
Houses on the south side of Leadenhall Street, 1796. Copperplate engraving drawn and etched by John Thomas Smith from his Topography of London, 1814
Room on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindar sRoom on the first floor of Sir Paul Pindars house, Bishopsgate Street, 1810. Wood panel walls, stone chimney piece and plaster ceiling and cornices
Upper room in a Tudor mansion on Hart StreetUpper apartment in a magnificent Tudor mansion standing on Hart Street, Crutched Friars, 1792. Internal specimen of the Decorated Style with oak panels and plaster ceiling and cornices, 16th century
A magnificent Tudor mansion standing on HartA magnificent Tudor mansion lately standing on Hart Street, Crutched Friars, 1792. External specimen of the Armorial Style with carved oak decoration, 16th century, reign of Henry VIII
South-east view of a Tudor house in Sweedon sSouth-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedons Passage, Grub Street, 1791. Formerly inhabited by Sir Richard Whittington and Sir Thomas Gresham
North-east view of a Tudor house in Sweedon sNorth-east view of an old 15th-century Tudor house in Sweedons Passage, Grub Street, 1791. Formerly inhabited by Sir Richard Whittington and Sir Thomas Gresham. Rebuilt 1805
Alpine ibex and domestic goatAlpine ibex, Capra ibex, and domestic goat, Capra aegagrus hircus. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals, 1836
Domestic mouse, Mus musculus. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardines Naturalists Library, Edinburgh, 1836
Domestic pig, wild boar and cochineal beetleDomestic pig, Sus scrofa domesticus 3, wild boar, Sus scrofa 4 and cochineal beetle, Dactylopius coccus 1, 2. Cochinelle, cochon domestique, sanglier
Fat-tailed and Merino sheep breedsFat-tailed sheep, Ovis aries 1, and Merino sheep, Ovis aries 2. Domestic sheep breeds. Mouton a grosse queue, mouton merinos
Domestic occupations of the Chamorro women of Agana (Hagatna), Guam, 19th century. Women preparing yams, grilling food, using a mortar and pestle, etc
Domestic water buffalo, Bubalus bubalus. (Pulo condor buffalo, Bos bubalus.) Handcoloured engraving after an illustration by Charles Hamilton Smith from Edward Griffiths The Animal Kingdom by
Advert, Jones & Campbell, Ironfounders, Larbert, ScotlandAdvert for Jones & Campbell, Ironfounders, Larbert, Scotland. 1905
Advert, J E Gibson & Co, Fireplaces, Falkirk, ScotlandAdvert for J E Gibson & Co, British Fireplaces, Falkirk, Scotland. 1905
Roanoid bakelite ceiling fitting with gallery, in marbled cream with egg and dart design. Date: 1930s
Roanoid bakelite ceiling fitting in marbled cream. Date: 1930s
Roanoid bakelite toothbrush holder in marbled cream. Date: 1930s
Roanoid bakelite soap holder in marbled cream with egg and dart design. Date: 1930s
Roanoid bakelite sponge holder in marbled cream and green. Date: 1930s
Roanoid bakelite glass holder in marbled cream. Date: 1930s
Roanoid bakelite bottle holder in marbled cream. Date: 1930s
Roanoid bakelite bathroom fittings in marbled cream -- splash-back with shelf, glass holder, sponge holder, toothbrush holder, mirror, and a lamp above. Date: 1930s
Roanoid bakelite shelf and brackets in marbled cream. Date: 1930s
Silhouette, Sans Souci, carefree family relaxing
Silhouette, Family on a sofa
Anxious to Please - Le Desir De Plaire. 1743
W Heath Robinson - The New Revolving Dining Table to Dispense with Waiting
W Heath Robinson - Precautions to Muffle Footsteps when going late to bed
Carol singers in snow, cosy firesideDecorative Christmas frieze, Carol singers in the snow, and a cosy fireside
Advert, Watsons Matchless CleanserAdvertising showcard, Watsons Matchless Cleanser. circa 1890
Advertising poster, Furniture, Laming & Sons, SpilsbyAdvertising poster, Home Made Furniture, Laming & Sons, Ashby Road, Spilsby, Lincolnshire
National Childrens Home, CardiffInmates in training for domestic service at National Childrens Home (NCH), Cardiff. Date: 1915
The Winding of the Skein. 1870
The Pink Note, notice of termination of employmentThe Pink Note - notice of termination of employment. 1870
Cover design, Television Scrap Book. 1950s
Victorian morals - punctuality is important because it subserves the peace and good temper of a family. 19th century
