Chimney Sweeper Collection

A photograph depicting a London chimney sweep. Sweeps not only suffered severely from sores
5313105 A photograph depicting a London chimney sweep. Sweeps not only suffered severely from sores, but they were also susceptible to prostate cancer

Engraving depicting the exterior of a Chimney Sweep's house, with a chimney brush over the door as an
5308766 Engraving depicting the exterior of a Chimney Sweep's house, with a chimney brush over the door as an advertisement

Pair of chimney sweeps on the roof tops (colour photo)
8643586 Pair of chimney sweeps on the roof tops (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pair of chimney sweeps on the roof tops)

An engraving depicting a chimney-sweep appearing in the drawing-room fireplace by mistake, 19th century
5312330 An engraving depicting a chimney-sweep appearing in the drawing-room fireplace by mistake, 19th century; (add.info.: 02/02/1877); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A cartoon depicting a child chimney sweep carrying his brushes, 19th century
5312328 A cartoon depicting a child chimney sweep carrying his brushes, 19th century; (add.info.: 02/02/1878); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a chimney-sweep appearing in the drawing-room fireplace by mistake, 19th century
5311220 An engraving depicting a chimney-sweep appearing in the drawing-room fireplace by mistake, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1877); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A chimney sweep, 1850
3478711 A chimney sweep, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a chimney sweep appearing in the drawing room fireplace. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

London street scenes
863261 London street scenes; (add.info.: London street scenes. Boy Chimney Sweep: Cab driver: Orange Seller: Water Board Man turning a stopcock: Digging up the road)

Cartoon depicting a chimney sweep calling out in a London Street. 1870 (engraving)
5669495 Cartoon depicting a chimney sweep calling out in a London Street. 1870 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Women taking over men's work during World War One, A chimney sweep, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934
3502772 Women taking over men's work during World War One, A chimney sweep, from The Pageant of the Century, pub.1934; (add.info.: Women taking over men's work during World War One)

Chimney sweep and boy
3478935 Chimney sweep and boy; (add.info.: Chimney sweep and boy, London, 17th century, circa 1688.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Young chimney sweep offering flower to a girl, 1910 (illustration)
1804741 Young chimney sweep offering flower to a girl, 1910 (illustration); (add.info.: Young chimney sweep, hungarian greeting card, c. 1910); Photo © CCI.

The character Oliver Twist
5308170 The character Oliver Twist.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the character Oliver Twist: Oliver pleading with the Magistrate not to allow the Parish to apprentice him to a chimney sweep)

Young chimney sweep with clover for good luck, c. 1920 (illustration)
1804742 Young chimney sweep with clover for good luck, c. 1920 (illustration); (add.info.: Young chimney sweep with clover for good luck, hungarian greeting card, c. 1920); Photo © CCI.

An engraving depicting a London chimney sweep. Sweeps not only suffered severely from sores
5313107 An engraving depicting a London chimney sweep. Sweeps not only suffered severely from sores, but they were also susceptible to prostate cancer

New Year's greeting card: a little girl dressed as a chimney sweep carries the number one from January 1st
IMB4827226 New Year's greeting card: a little girl dressed as a chimney sweep carries the number one from January 1st (first day of the year)

The chimney sweep is in the house, one of the children is afraid of the bogeyman, 1887, Germany, Historic
1900s, 19th-century, 3 people, afraid, anxious, arts, at home, building, buildings, businesses, childlike, children, chimney sweeper, chimney sweeps, commercial, concerned, content, contented

He took up a live coal and put it to Grimes pie, from The Water Babies pub
3949421 He took up a live coal and put it to Grimes pie, from The Water Babies pub.by Humphrey Milford Oxford University Press, c.1930 (colour litho) by Jackson

The chimney sweep is in the house, one of the children is afraid of the bogeyman, 1887, Germany
7279040 The chimney sweep is in the house, one of the children is afraid of the bogeyman, 1887, Germany by Unknown Artist

Chimney sweeps boy in May Day dress, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234196 Chimney sweeps boy in May Day dress, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimney sweeps boy in May Day dress, 1800s)

Georgian milkmaid serving cups of milk to a chimney sweep. 1831 (engraving)
7234817 Georgian milkmaid serving cups of milk to a chimney sweep.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"I have a silent sorrow here"(engraving)
7177663 " I have a silent sorrow here" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ramoneur; Chimney-sweeper; Kaminfeger (engraving)
7197326 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ramoneur; Chimney-sweeper; Kaminfeger (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ramoneur; Chimney-sweeper; Kaminfeger)

Chimney Sweeps, Thomas Pritchard, trade card (engraving)
984065 Chimney Sweeps, Thomas Pritchard, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimney Sweeps, Thomas Pritchard)

Chimney Sweeper on the first of May (coloured engraving)
610503 Chimney Sweeper on the first of May (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimney Sweeper on the first of May)

The Chimney Sweeper (engraving)
3635075 The Chimney Sweeper (engraving) by Gavarni, Paul (1804-66) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chimney Sweeper)

Сhimney sweep
Svetlana Melik-Nubarova

BLAKE: CHIMNEY SWEEPER. The Chimney Sweeper. Color relief etching by William Blake from his Songs of Experience, 1794

SONGS OF INNOCENCE, 1789. The Chimney Sweeper. Color relief etching by William Blake from his Songs of Innocence, 1789

Chimney Sweeper (Odezia atrata) adult pair, mating on grass, Italian Alps, Italy, July

Chimney Sweeper (Odezia atrata) adult, resting on leaf, Powys, Wales, july

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In this captivating digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting, we are transported back to the year 1887 in Germany. The scene unfolds inside a cozy house where a chimney sweep has made his presence known. As he goes about his work, one of the children gazes at him with a mixture of curiosity and fear. Perhaps tales of the bogeyman have fueled their apprehension, making them wary of this soot-covered figure. The artist skillfully captures the historic essence of this era, showcasing the life and struggles faced by chimney sweeps during that time. This particular painting is reminiscent of Humphrey Milford's renowned publication "The Water Babies, " published around 1930. Another intriguing element within this collection is an engraving from 1821 depicting a chimney sweep dressed in May Day attire. It showcases how these hardworking individuals were not only partakers in their trade but also participants in traditional festivities. Furthermore, we glimpse into Georgian society through an enchanting engraving from 1831 featuring a milkmaid serving cups of milk to a grateful chimney sweep. This heartwarming image highlights the interconnectedness between different social classes during that period. Amongst these various depictions lies an engraving titled "I have silent sorrow here. " Though its origins remain unknown, it evokes emotions and invites contemplation on the inner world and hidden burdens carried by those who undertake such laborious professions. Language barriers are effortlessly transcended as we encounter engravings like "Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Ramoneur; Chimney-sweeper; Kaminfeger. " These illustrations serve as universal symbols for chimney sweeps across cultures and languages. Trade cards also played their part in promoting services offered by professionals like Thomas Pritchard, whose engraved card showcased two diligent chimney sweeps amidst their daily duties. Lastly, we come across colored engravings portraying scenes such as "Chimney Sweeper on the first of May" and "The Chimney Sweeper.