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Illustration by Cecil Aldin, A Dog Day. After rolling in the mud, the dog goes upstairs and rolls over and over on Aunt Browns bed. Date: 1904
Flat feet remedy, illustration by William Heath RobinsonA new method of curing flat feet and restoring the natural arch to the pedal extremities, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C
Bull terrier and dachshund puppy sleeping in a chairA bull terrier and a dachshund puppy sleeping in a chair -- Turps or Tirpz (short for Tirpitz or Turpentine) finds a new use for bull terriers (Aldins own dogs). Date: 1930
Pillow seller. Augustus reign (1st c. BF- 1st c. )Pillow seller. Augustus reign (1st c.BF- 1st c.). Roman art. Early Empire. Relief. ITALY. TUSCANY. Florence. Galleria degli Uffizi (Uffizi Gallery)
Army Sports Meeting at Greenwich Park, WW1A sports meeting, organised by the Y.M.C.A. with various military sporting types competing in a number of competitions in Greenwich Park, London
The Shadow on the Wall by George StuddyThe Shadow on the Wall -- Bonzo feels like the heroine of " Cat and the Canary" -- lying on a muddy paw-printed pillow, he sees the shadow of a vengeful hand above his head
Toddler with Christmas stocking by Muriel DawsonA toddler with a Christmas stocking, by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1929
Toddler with Noahs Ark, by Muriel DawsonA toddler sits playing with a Noahs Ark, by Muriel Dawson. Date: 1927
Blue Eyes by Muriel Dawson -- a baby propped against a pillow. Date: 1927
In Dreamland by Muriel Dawson -- a toddler sleeps, holding her doll. Date: circa 1920s
Baby in a cot by Muriel DawsonA baby in a cot by Muriel Dawson. Date: circa 1920s
Cartoon, Night in Venice, showing people sitting out on the roofs of their houses during a hot summer night. It was the last contribution to The Bystander by the cartoonist Horace Sydney
Alls Well by Muriel Dawson -- a baby sleeps peacefully. Date: 1930
Not At Home by Muriel Dawson -- a baby asleep clutching a toy dog. Date: 1930
Inside a colourful girls bedroom. Complete with cusions, makeup mirror and cabinet, and changing screen
Advert for Peter Robinsons men & women accessories 1915Suggestion of practical christmas gifts for the lady and gentleman. 1915
Gideon J PillowGIDEON JOHNSON PILLOW American general whose conduct both in the Mexican war and as a confederate general in the Civil War was not that of an officer or a gentleman. Date: 1806 - 1878
Grannie Makes LaceMiss Mary Bates, aged 85, of Clifton Road, Cliftonville, Margate, England, can still see well enough to make lace pillow cases without the aid of spectacles. Date: early 1930s
Japanese Woman O-Koto-San goes to sleep - Goodnight! Date: circa 1905
Old & Young LacemakersA young girl worker using a spinning wheel to spin thread for pillow lace, Honiton, Devon, England. Date: early 1930s
Old Lace MakerAn old woman lace maker, making pillow lace, at Honiton, Devon, England. Date: early 1930s
Granny making LaceGranny making Buckingham Pillow Lace at Quainton, Aylesbury. Date: 1907
Leo the Friendly Lion. From Playhour (date unknown)
Poster advertising Allenburys baby food, showing a cheeky little boy in bed. 20th century
Tomb and effigy of Boleslas V of Poland
Woman Asleep in BedA young woman sleeps peacefully in bed Date: 1930s
Bear asleep in bed after a long dayA bear asleep in bed after a long day. His slippers are on the floor at the foot of the bed, and a jar of honey sits ready for his breakfast
Lady sleeping in an armchairA young woman asleep in an armchair, her head resting against a soft cushion, placed against the armrest. Pastel study by Raymond Sheppard
Girl lying downA girl lying down on cushion on her front, her head cupped in her hands. Watercolour study by Raymond Sheppard
Puppy Asleep in CotTowser goes to sleep in the babys cot
The Civil war in America: Midnight storm on the MissippiFederal flotilla at anchor, off Fort Pillow. The storm occurred on the night of May 20th 1862, when lightning just missed hitting the amunition boat with 25, 000 pounds of gun powder on board
Illustrations of the American Civil war. Federal flotilla onPosition of the Federal flotilla on the Missippi River, off Fort Pillow, shortly before its evacuation
Campbells Veg SoupAdvert for Campbells canned condensed vegetable soup showing a trio of healthy young children indulging in a pillow fight
Teddy on the BedA lovely old Edwardian teddy bear takes pride of place on a little boys brass bed
A Devonshire lace-makerLace-making was a typical cottage industry and could be carried out independently by women in their homes. The woman in the picture sits by the hearth in a cottage with a bolster-style pillow firmly
Lady Makes BedA housewife with an elegent hairstyle makes the bed
Patriotic Pillow 1915Dress by Jessie Porter: triple skirt in a lightweight striped fabric, the upper skirt in plain black, vest bodice with dentate edge, wide brimmed hat. Girl: short double smock
Female Type / Match GirlA little match girl in a provocative pose
Lively Child / Tired MumA lively and inquisitive child tires her mother, who longs for a bit of peace and quiet, but doesn t like to check the enquiring mind
Six Boys Bedtime FightSix boys home for the holidays have a bedtime fight
Family / Comic / Having Doll- Put that pillow back where it belongs! - But I m going to have a doll!
Young Girl AsleepShe nestled on her pillow and soon fell asleep
Emperors Reading DeviceThe Emperor Frederick in his study at Charlottenburg can read at ease with this clever book-holding device given to him as a present from the Queen
Girl in CotA young girl plays with her doll and toy zebra whilst in bed
German Baby in BasketA German baby all tied up with ribbons in her basket, wearing a little cap
The Ufton Dole, near Aldermaston, Berkshire, England. A custom dating back to 1583, whereby two pillow slips and one blanket are distributed every 5 years
Little girl asleep, dreaming of fairiesA little girl asleep in bed, dreaming of fairies, some of them carrying trays of delicious cakes!