Chore Collection

Poster advertising Sunlight Soap -- for rest and leisure. Date: early 20th century

Churning milk to make butter
Girl working a churn on a spring morning. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Children on the Beach, St. Ives, 1886 (oil on canvas)
658034 Children on the Beach, St. Ives, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); 30.5x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Children on the Beach, St. Ives)

Advertisement for the Western Electric vacuum cleaner with a women patiently cleaning the carpet around her snoozing husband. Lets hope that cigarette falls into his lap and wakes him up. Date: c.1924

Clothes hanging on a washing line across a street on washday in Venice, Italy
Drying clothes hanging out to dry on a washing line across a street on washday in Venice, Italy

Nantucket fishing village in the 1800s
Pony cart hauling water in Siasconset village, Nantucket Island, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Quaker women spinning in church
Quaker ladies doing their chores while at worship services. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch colonists in early New Amsterdam
Dutch settlers outdoors along the Battery, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Natives gathering food in Florida, 1500s
Florida Native Americans gathering crocodiles, fish, and other wild animals and plants, 1591. Hand-colored Debry engraving of a LeMoyne painting

Dutch canal and tow-path, 1800s
Dog-cart with fresh vegetables and people towing a barge along a Dutch canal, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pair of horses pulling a plow - calendar illustration for the month of March. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Putting in seed on a bonanza farm, 1800s
Seeding grain on a bonanza farm, North Dakota, early 1890s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Italian cooks preparing a meal, 1500s
Cooks preparing food in an Italian kitchen, 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

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French-Canadian woman baking bread in an outdoor oven, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a turn-of-the-century illustration

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New England colonial couple in farmhouse dooryard, late 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

A Woman Vacuuming
New York, New York: 1929. Marie Bard, 22, who is the model for the 1930 Red Cross poster and US postage stamp illustrated by artist Lawrence Wilbur

Erie Canal boats wintering in New York harbor
Erie Canal boats anchored for the winter at the East River docks, New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Pueblo farmer plowing the soil near Laguna Pueblo, New Mexico, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Quilting party in western Virginia, 1850s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Young Dutch woman gathering cabbages in a basket, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Milking-time in a dairy barn, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Monks of Menilmontant or, The Saint-Simonien Capacities, 1820-30 (coloured engraving)
XIR157793 The Monks of Menilmontant or, The Saint-Simonien Capacities, 1820-30 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293403 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid cleaning. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293397 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid sewing. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293401 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid serving breakfast. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293400 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid shop for her employer, at the market. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Ironing and calendaring machine, 1871
3479208 Ironing and calendaring machine, 1871; (add.info.: Ironing and calendaring machine, heated by steam, gas, jets or a coal fire)

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293399 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid shop for her employer, at the butcher. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293398 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid shop for her employer, at the bakery shop. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293402 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid cooks in the kitchen. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Advert of "Sutton's Compound Cream of Ammonia". 1907 (lithograph)
FGL5471156 Advert of "Sutton's Compound Cream of Ammonia". 1907 (lithograph); (add.info.: English advertisement for a multi-purpose ammonia product: bath, tableware, carpet washing)

A hand-cranked washer, 1923 (illustration)
7485486 A hand-cranked washer, 1923 (illustration); (add.info.: Advances in laundry at the beginning of the 20th century: a new hand-cranked washer simplifies washing clothes by stirring them in)

Needlework by Candlelight (oil on canvas)
FNP270587 Needlework by Candlelight (oil on canvas) by Shaw, Arthur Winter (1869-1948); 53.3x43 cm; Private Collection.

U.S. soldiers in France, 16 Aug 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
U.S. soldiers in France, 16 Aug 1918. An American soldier doing his laundry with the help of a French woman as children watch in Lucy, France on August 16, 1918 during World War I.

Hamburg, school for young sailors, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Hamburg, school for young sailors, between c1915 and 1918. Sailors hanging laundry at a naval school in Hamburg, Germany during World War I.

The pilot's storage sheds, 1928. Creator: Dmitrii Innokent'evich Karatanov
The pilot's storage sheds, 1928. V. I. Surikov Museum of Art in Krasnoiarsk

The Pillar
Stack of porcelain plates balancing on an egg, fragility concept with copy space. Dina Belenko

Woman Sweeping the Yard outside the Inn at Vaugirard, 1865. Creator: Leon Bonvin
Woman Sweeping the Yard outside the Inn at Vaugirard, 1865

Household Work, 1866. Creator: Anders Gustaf Koskull
Household Work, 1866

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 9 (Maddi), 1830-1860. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 9 (Maddi), 1830-1860

Milkmaids on the Riverbank, Folio from a Rasikapriya (The Connoisseur's Delights), c1650. Creator: Unknown
Milkmaids on the Riverbank, Folio from a Rasikapriya (The Connoisseur's Delights), c1650

Women in a Kitchen, late 18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Women in a Kitchen, late 18th century

Woman at a Well in an Italian Farmhouse, c1660s. Creator: Unknown
Woman at a Well in an Italian Farmhouse, c1660s

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 5 (Jujaka), c1920-1940. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 5 (Jujaka), c1920-1940. The old brahmin Jujaka is poor but has a young, beautiful wife named Amittatapana

The Servant, 19th century. Creator: Jean Alexandre Joseph Falguiere
The Servant, 19th century

Model of a Woman Tending a Fire, 2134-1991 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Model of a Woman Tending a Fire, 2134-1991 B.C

Model of a Woman Grinding Grain, 2134-1991 B.C.. Creator: Unknown
Model of a Woman Grinding Grain, 2134-1991 B.C

Household Chores, 1794. Creator: Per Hillestrom
Household Chores, 1794

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"Embracing the Art of Chore: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time and witness the beauty of everyday chores that shaped our history. From the humble beginnings to modern innovations, these glimpses into the world of chores will leave you inspired and grateful for the conveniences we enjoy today. "Sunlight Soap: The Secret to Effortless Cleaning. " - This vintage poster captures the essence of a bygone era when Sunlight Soap revolutionized household cleaning routines. "Childhood Memories at St. Ives Beach, 1886" - Immerse yourself in this idyllic scene where children play freely on sandy shores while their parents attend to daily tasks nearby. "The Butter-Making Ritual: Churning Magic from Milk" - Discover how hard work and patience transform milk into delicious butter, an essential chore in many households throughout history. "Western Electric Vacuum Cleaner: A Woman's Trusted Companion" - Witness a woman's dedication as she meticulously cleans her home with the help of Western Electric's revolutionary vacuum cleaner, making housekeeping easier than ever before. "Washday Wonders in Venice, Italy" - Marvel at clothes hanging across Venetian streets on washday, a vibrant display showcasing both practicality and artistry amidst bustling city life. "Nantucket Fishing Village: Tales of Toil and Triumphs" - Explore the hardships faced by Nantucket fishermen as they brave treacherous waters to provide sustenance for their community, reminding us of the sacrifices behind every meal. "Spinning Wheels & Serenity: Quaker Women Unite" - Enter a peaceful church setting where Quaker women spin wool together, embracing simplicity and self-sufficiency through their communal efforts. "Dutch Colonists Forge New Paths in New Amsterdam".