Mops Collection

Strong Cheese repels diner and waiter
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Cheese: " Supply much stronger, but very little demand." This commodities phrasiology is illustrated by a waiter struggling to cope

The Stratford-on-Avon Mops
The two Statute of Mop Fairs in Stratford-on-Avon are held on the day after Michaelmas Day and the second Friday in October - their institution dates back to the days of Richard I

Border Collie Soaking Up the Serene Forest Escape: A Green Oasis
Davorin Baloh

Lady riding side-saddle on a donkey
A pretty young lady is transported in style on a donkey, sheletered from the midday sun by a parasol. Her boyfriend is less lucky, gallantly trotting along in her wake on foot

A touch of gout - an elderly gentleman mops his brow whilst his wife and young daughter attend to him Date: Nineteenth century

Brushmaker: Craftsman at bench prepares brushes to receiving backing. Around workshop are brooms
538684 Brushmaker: Craftsman at bench prepares brushes to receiving backing. Around workshop are brooms, brushes and mops of various sizes, 1823 (engraving) by English School

Cecil Wray in the Pillory The Rights of the Commons, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving)
2962503 Cecil Wray in the Pillory The Rights of the Commons, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Brush Salesman. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1966. Date: 1966

"Rule of Three"(litho)
1037149 " Rule of Three" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Rule of Three")

Sir Cecils Budget for Payng the National Debt, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving)
2962497 Sir Cecils Budget for Payng the National Debt, pub. 1784 (hand coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Private Collection; (add.info)

Brushmaker, John Grant, trade card (engraving)
984054 Brushmaker, John Grant, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brushmaker, John Grant, trade card)

Cleaners from Dene School, Thornaby, were armed with their mops and brooms when they set off on the March of the Mops to raise money for the school choir Hungary fund

Mops and brooms stand to attention. Institute of Houseworkers in Croydon where char-ladies and cleaners learn how to clean in a correct manner. December 1950 P000224

Pug peaking up behind a rock MR

Molly Mops Cottage, Dorchester, Oxfordshire - good example of the brick and flint building style common throughout Chilterns area. Date: 1980s

DOG - Pug puppy crouching on front paws
JD-22754 DOG - Pug puppy crouching on front paws John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

DOG - Pug puppy (head shot)
JD-22750 DOG - Pug puppy (head shot) John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Venezuela - Broom, brush and mop salesman
Venezuela - Mobile Broom, brush and mop salesman, his wares stacked neatly in panniers carried on the flanks of his noble mule steed. Date: circa 1950s

Picture No. 10983311
DOG - Pug with paws over ledge wearing hat Digital Manipulation Date:

Tabby and white kitten with a mop
Unusual Friends - tabby and white kitten with a mop. 1950s

Young lady cries after receiving a retort from her boyfriend
Taking a Hot Return - cricket analogy used on a humorous(ish?) postcard showing a girl upset after receiving a harsh retort from her beau. Date: 1908

Picture No. 11050250
Dog Pug lying down Date:

Picture No. 11050249
Dog Pug sitting down Date:

Picture No. 11050248
Dog Pug sitting down Date:

Picture No. 11050247
Dog Pug sitting down Date:

Picture No. 10900034
DOG - Pug with paws over ledge Date:

Brushmaker: Craftsman at bench prepares brushes to receiving backing. Around workshop are brooms, brushes and mops of various sizes. Hand-coloured wooodcut from The Book of English Trades London 1823

Two chubby light brown pugs, one sitting and one lying down, with black faces and ears

Two Pug dogs (Canis familiaris) lying down, side view

DOG - Pug puppy scratching
JD-22752 DOG - Pug puppy scratching John Daniels contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

DOG - Pug puppy laying down
JD-22753 DOG - Pug puppy laying down John Daniels contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Gas Council advertisement 1954
Advertisement by the Gas Council stressing that the gas industry makes the best use of the nations coal, allowing busy housewives the luxury of instant hot water with Mr Therms Sink Water-heaters

Lady Sailor
A stylish young woman mops the deck of her boat, moored on the banks of the River Stour, England, getting it ready for a spot of Easter sailing!

Brush Maker 1827
The brush maker making hair brushes, carpet brooms and mops. He also makes wooden coal hods and measures for coal and corn

Mopping Kitchen Floor
A young housewife mops her kitchen linoleum floor, using a squeegy mop

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"Mops: From Cheese to Donkeys, a Journey through Time" In the world of mops, there is more than meets the eye. It's not just about cleaning floors; it's about stories and moments that have shaped history. Take for instance the peculiar incident where strong cheese repels both diners and waiters alike. Who would have thought that even mops could play a role in culinary preferences? Travel back to the enchanting town of Stratford-on-Avon, where an annual event called "The Stratford-on-Avon Mops" took place. Picture a lady gracefully riding side-saddle on a donkey, capturing hearts with her elegance amidst the cheerful festivities. But let us not forget those times when mopping was more than just a chore. In the nineteenth century, an elderly gentleman suffering from gout would mop his brow while his caring wife and young daughter attended to him with utmost love and concern. It reminds us of simpler times filled with familial warmth. Venturing into Molly Mops Cottage in Dorchester, Oxfordshire takes you on a journey through time as well. Imagine stepping into 1823, witnessing craftsmen at their benches meticulously preparing brushes to receive backing. Brooms, brushes, and mops of various sizes fill every corner of this workshop—a testament to their dedication and skill. Delving further into history brings us face-to-face with intriguing engravings like "Cecil Wray in the Pillory The Rights of Commons. " This hand-colored engraving transports us back to 1784 when public shaming was still prevalent. On another note entirely lies "The Brush Salesman, " tirelessly promoting his wares across towns and villages—his livelihood dependent on convincing customers that his brushes are superior. And who can ignore Sir Cecil's efforts in paying off national debt? A hand-colored engraving titled "Sir Cecils Budget for Payng the National Debt" showcases how even the most influential figures of their time had to resort to creative measures.