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"Broom: A Symbol of Timeless Tales and Everyday Necessity" In the enchanting world of literature

Background imageBroom Collection: 'Vue d un interieur'Une domestique passe la serpillere dans l ombre d un couloir (d une ecole ?)

"Vue d un interieur"Une domestique passe la serpillere dans l ombre d un couloir (d une ecole ?)
FIA5341759 " Vue d un interieur" Une domestique passe la serpillere dans l ombre d un couloir (d une ecole ?). Peinture d Ivan Trofimovich Durnov (1801-1847)

Background imageBroom Collection: Les voisines - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries

Les voisines - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries
LSE4088927 Les voisines - Lithography, from Theatre des marionnettes du jardin des Tuileries, text and drawing by Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), Paris, 1863 by Duranty

Background imageBroom Collection: F. Infantryman

F. Infantryman
6523698 F. Infantryman by Henreaux, Lucien L. (pseudonym LSH) (active 1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Silhouettes -- Alphabet. Publisher unknown, 1904 (legal depot BNF)

Background imageBroom Collection: Le Whistle, number 28, Satirique en N & B, 1898_8_11: The beginning of the end - Anticlericalism

Le Whistle, number 28, Satirique en N & B, 1898_8_11: The beginning of the end - Anticlericalism, Antimilitarism
ICA4885930 Le Whistle, number 28, Satirique en N & B, 1898_8_11: The beginning of the end - Anticlericalism, Antimilitarism, Dreyfus affair - Eg with reactionaries, Sabre and pin, Dreyfus affair

Background imageBroom Collection: Le marchand de coups de baton - Lithography, extracted from Theatre des puppets du jardin des

Le marchand de coups de baton - Lithography, extracted from Theatre des puppets du jardin des Tuileries
LSE4088993 Le marchand de coups de baton - Lithography, extracted from Theatre des puppets du jardin des Tuileries, text and drawing by Louis Edmond Duranty (1833-1880), Paris, 1863 by Duranty

Background imageBroom Collection: Sorcerer by Apoux, n. d. 19th

Sorcerer by Apoux, n. d. 19th
LSE4093062 Sorcerer by Apoux, n.d. 19th. by Apoux, Joseph (1846-1910); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Sorcerer by Apoux, n.d. 19th.); © Leonard de Selva

Background imageBroom Collection: Sweeping Snow, 1890s (oil on canvas)

Sweeping Snow, 1890s (oil on canvas)
5672882 Sweeping Snow, 1890s (oil on canvas) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 23 x 18 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA

Background imageBroom Collection: The witches, if we believe the legends, were the first to practice aviation (witch on her broom)

The witches, if we believe the legends, were the first to practice aviation (witch on her broom)
LSE4095666 The witches, if we believe the legends, were the first to practice aviation (witch on her broom) - in " The adventures of aviation" by Xandaro by Xaudaro

Background imageBroom Collection: Postcard depicting a Witch preparing a potion (colour engraving)

Postcard depicting a Witch preparing a potion (colour engraving)
CHT163083 Postcard depicting a Witch preparing a potion (colour engraving) by Kardos, Boske (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorciere preparant une potion)

Background imageBroom Collection: Witches moving in the air. Illustration by Angelo Jank (1868-1940) for Jugend, 1899 DR

Witches moving in the air. Illustration by Angelo Jank (1868-1940) for Jugend, 1899 DR
GIA4794797 Witches moving in the air. Illustration by Angelo Jank (1868-1940) for Jugend, 1899 DR by Jank, Angelo (1868-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Witches moving in the air)

Background imageBroom Collection: Lady telling off servant for using Puryta Parchment, the fashionable writing paper (colour litho)

Lady telling off servant for using Puryta Parchment, the fashionable writing paper (colour litho)
3100900 Lady telling off servant for using Puryta Parchment, the fashionable writing paper (colour litho) by Hassall, John (1868-1948); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBroom Collection: The Great National Sweeping Up (colour engraving)

The Great National Sweeping Up (colour engraving)
XIR438843 The Great National Sweeping Up (colour engraving) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: play on words)

Background imageBroom Collection: House maid sweeping (engraving)

House maid sweeping (engraving)
3245365 House maid sweeping (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Background imageBroom Collection: The old woman (wife) by the stream, 1899

The old woman (wife) by the stream, 1899
7243440 The old woman (wife) by the stream, 1899 by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 45x68 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageBroom Collection: The memorable quarrel between Sancho Panza and Don Quixotes nie

The memorable quarrel between Sancho Panza and Don Quixotes nie
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. Of the memorable quarrel between Sancho Panza and Don Quixotes niece

Background imageBroom Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Mule that boasted of his family

La Fontaines Fables - Mule that boasted of his family
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Mule that boasted of his family

Background imageBroom Collection: Household utensils (colour litho)

Household utensils (colour litho)
7153910 Household utensils (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Household utensils.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imageBroom Collection: The Crossing Sweeper (colour litho)

The Crossing Sweeper (colour litho)
7181956 The Crossing Sweeper (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crossing Sweeper)

Background imageBroom Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hue dada!; Gee up neddy!; Juh! Pferdchen! (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hue dada!; Gee up neddy!; Juh! Pferdchen! (engraving)
7196372 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Hue dada!; Gee up neddy!; Juh! Pferdchen! (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hue dada!; Gee up neddy!; Juh! Pferdchen!)

Background imageBroom Collection: Leaves from Beatrices Book of Beauties II (colour litho)

Leaves from Beatrices Book of Beauties II (colour litho)
7201271 Leaves from Beatrices Book of Beauties II (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaves from Beatrices Book of Beauties II)

Background imageBroom Collection: The Curling Rink (colour litho)

The Curling Rink (colour litho)
GES74729 The Curling Rink (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection

Background imageBroom Collection: Flying leaf, number 5, Satirical in Colors: Les fils de cerbere - Commune de Paris / War / Siege

Flying leaf, number 5, Satirical in Colors: Les fils de cerbere - Commune de Paris / War / Siege
ICA4849315 Flying leaf, number 5, Satirical in Colors: Les fils de cerbere - Commune de Paris/War/Siege, Amour - Illustration by Moloch (1849-1909) by Moloch (Colomb B.) (1849-1909); (add.info)

Background imageBroom Collection: Dame au clavecin - Peinture de Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667), huile sur toile (82, 5x85 cm)

Dame au clavecin - Peinture de Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667), huile sur toile (82, 5x85 cm)
FIA5391772 Dame au clavecin - Peinture de Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667), huile sur toile (82, 5x85 cm), vers 1665 - Lady at a Virginal, Oil on canvas by G

Background imageBroom Collection: Wild flowers: Broom (colour photo)

Wild flowers: Broom (colour photo)
7168551 Wild flowers: Broom (colour photo) by Corke, Charles Essenhigh (1852-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Broom)

Background imageBroom Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Balayeur; Street-sweeper; Gassenkerher (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Balayeur; Street-sweeper; Gassenkerher (engraving)
7194810 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Balayeur; Street-sweeper; Gassenkerher (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balayeur; Street-sweeper; Gassenkerher)

Background imageBroom Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Balai; Broom; Kehrbesen (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Balai; Broom; Kehrbesen (engraving)
7194807 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Balai; Broom; Kehrbesen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balai; Broom; Kehrbesen)

Background imageBroom Collection: Des gens balayent la neige dans une rue en hiver - Oeuvre de Alexander Ivanovich Vakhrameyev

Des gens balayent la neige dans une rue en hiver - Oeuvre de Alexander Ivanovich Vakhrameyev (1874-1926)
FIA5386292 Des gens balayent la neige dans une rue en hiver - Oeuvre de Alexander Ivanovich Vakhrameyev (1874-1926), vers 1921 - Snow removal - Watercolour, white colour

Background imageBroom Collection: Les nouvelles du siege de Kars (Turquie, juillet a novembre 1855) (News about the Siege of Kars)

Les nouvelles du siege de Kars (Turquie, juillet a novembre 1855) (News about the Siege of Kars)
FIA5348757 Les nouvelles du siege de Kars (Turquie, juillet a novembre 1855) (News about the Siege of Kars) (episode de la guerre de Crimee, 1853-1856) Scene de rue

Background imageBroom Collection: Illustration by Leonce Burret (1865-1915) for the Cover of Le Rire

Illustration by Leonce Burret (1865-1915) for the Cover of Le Rire, 23 / 04 / 10 - Decouragement - Art, Daily Life
ICA4864081 Illustration by Leonce Burret (1865-1915) for the Cover of Le Rire, 23/04/10 - Decouragement - Art, Daily Life, Medaille - Painters artists by Burret

Background imageBroom Collection: Earning an Honest Penny (engraving)

Earning an Honest Penny (engraving)
7182171 Earning an Honest Penny (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earning an Honest Penny)

Background imageBroom Collection: London Cries, 'Buy a basket, buy a broom!'(colour litho)

London Cries, "Buy a basket, buy a broom!"(colour litho)
7181673 London Cries, " Buy a basket, buy a broom!" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Cries, " Buy a basket, buy a broom)

Background imageBroom Collection: Urinating on a broom to protect against future misfortune (engraving)

Urinating on a broom to protect against future misfortune (engraving)
7186108 Urinating on a broom to protect against future misfortune (engraving) by European School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBroom Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 93, Satirique en Couleurs, 1903_1_10: Paris, Arc de triomphe

L Assiette au Beurre, number 93, Satirique en Couleurs, 1903_1_10: Paris, Arc de triomphe, Metro - Paris (lithograph)
ICA4880993 L Assiette au Beurre, number 93, Satirique en Couleurs, 1903_1_10: Paris, Arc de triomphe, Metro - Paris (lithograph) by Cadel, Eugene (1865-1940); (add.info.: L Plate au beurre)

Background imageBroom Collection: ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES magpie, circa 1890 (illustration)

ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES magpie, circa 1890 (illustration)
7206924 ALPHABET OF GROTESQUES magpie, circa 1890 (illustration) by French School, (20th century); 16, 5x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: P: Pius)

Background imageBroom Collection: Girl helping her mother with the housework (colour litho)

Girl helping her mother with the housework (colour litho)
7201762 Girl helping her mother with the housework (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl helping her mother with the housework)

Background imageBroom Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin (engraving)
7195293 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charge (Femme de); Charwoman; Tagelohnerin

Background imageBroom Collection: Le postier (Postman). Peinture de Pyotr Nikolayevich Grusinsky (1837-1892), huile sur toile, 1861

Le postier (Postman). Peinture de Pyotr Nikolayevich Grusinsky (1837-1892), huile sur toile, 1861
FIA5341762 Le postier (Postman). Peinture de Pyotr Nikolayevich Grusinsky (1837-1892), huile sur toile, 1861, art russe 19e siecle. State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscou

Background imageBroom Collection: Brick Wall with Open Door and Shovel, 1852. Creator: Elizabeth Murray

Brick Wall with Open Door and Shovel, 1852. Creator: Elizabeth Murray
Brick Wall with Open Door and Shovel, 1852

Background imageBroom Collection: Women Admiring Peonies, c. 1789 / 1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho

Women Admiring Peonies, c. 1789 / 1801. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Women Admiring Peonies, c. 1789/1801

Background imageBroom Collection: House cleaning in preparation for the New Year, Japan, c. 1797 / 99

House cleaning in preparation for the New Year, Japan, c. 1797 / 99
House cleaning in preparation for the New Year, Japan, c. 1797/99

Background imageBroom Collection: Shikata nue, from the series 'Famous Scenes from Japanese Puppet Plays

Shikata nue, from the series "Famous Scenes from Japanese Puppet Plays
Shikata nue, from the series " Famous Scenes from Japanese Puppet Plays (Yamato irotake)", c. 1705/06

Background imageBroom Collection: Parody of Palace Attendants Burning Maple Leaves to Heat Sake from '

Parody of Palace Attendants Burning Maple Leaves to Heat Sake from " The Tale of Heike", c. 1750

Background imageBroom Collection: The Daruma Overcoat (Haori Daruma), from 'Three Pictures of Harmony

The Daruma Overcoat (Haori Daruma), from "Three Pictures of Harmony
The Daruma Overcoat (Haori Daruma), from " Three Pictures of Harmony (Waki sanpukutsui)", c. 1725/30

Background imageBroom Collection: House cleaning in preparation for the New Year, Japan, late 1790s

House cleaning in preparation for the New Year, Japan, late 1790s

Background imageBroom Collection: The Actors Ichimura Kamezo I as Jo and Ichimura Kichigoro as Uba in a scene from Takasago

The Actors Ichimura Kamezo I as Jo and Ichimura Kichigoro as Uba in a scene from Takasago, c. 1760

Background imageBroom Collection: A Priest Sweeping in the Snow, 1731. Creator: Torii Kiyonobu II

A Priest Sweeping in the Snow, 1731. Creator: Torii Kiyonobu II
A Priest Sweeping in the Snow, 1731

Background imageBroom Collection: Poem by Chunagon Asatada, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets, c

Poem by Chunagon Asatada, from an untitled series of Thirty-Six Immortal Poets, c. 1767/68

Background imageBroom Collection: Jo and Uba Greeting the Rising Sun, c. 1770 / 81. Creator: Utagawa Toyoharu

Jo and Uba Greeting the Rising Sun, c. 1770 / 81. Creator: Utagawa Toyoharu
Jo and Uba Greeting the Rising Sun, c. 1770/81



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"Broom: A Symbol of Timeless Tales and Everyday Necessity" In the enchanting world of literature, Cosette's humble broom in Victor Hugo's Les Miserables serves as a poignant reminder of her arduous journey towards freedom. Just like this young girl, the broom represents resilience and hope amidst adversity. Meanwhile, in bustling streets across the globe, mobile chimney sweeps rely on their trusty brooms to keep homes warm and safe. These unsung heroes diligently sweep away soot and debris, ensuring that families can enjoy cozy evenings by the fire. Stepping into a Netherlandish village landscape illustration, one might spot an intriguing scene where proverbs come alive. Amongst them stands a figure wielding a broom - an emblematic representation of cleanliness being next to godliness. Transporting us back in time is a retro-style desert scene featuring an old gas station and majestic saguaro cacti. Here, a solitary broom leans against weathered walls; its bristles whisper tales of countless swept floors and dusty journeys through forgotten highways. Amidst nature's symphony lies Emberiza calandra – the corn bunting perched gracefully on top of golden wheat fields. As it surveys its domain from high above, perhaps it contemplates how even the simplest tool like a broom has shaped human civilization over centuries. Ascending Ullapool's picturesque hillside reveals breathtaking vistas that capture hearts with their beauty. And yet amid this serene panorama lies evidence of human presence –a lone broom leaning against stone steps– reminding us that even amidst tranquility, everyday chores persist. Gordon Parks' iconic photograph "AMERICAN GOTHIC" immortalizes Ella Watson as she sits resolutely with her trusted companion –a sturdy broom– symbolizing strength and determination during challenging times when she served as US Government Chairwoman.