Chimney Sweeps 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.

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)

Chimney sweeps in London, 1880
1579971 Chimney sweeps in London, 1880; (add.info.: Chimney sweeps in London circa 1880. Children were employed due to there small size, it permitted them to ascend into the chimney sacks)

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

Langage professionel. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1900 (colour litho)
3100221 Langage professionel. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1900 (colour litho) by Weiluc, Lucien Henri (Weil) (1873-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Langage professionel)

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 Sweeps, Thomas Tattenham, trade card (engraving)
984064 Chimney Sweeps, Thomas Tattenham, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimney Sweeps, Thomas Tattenham)

Punch cartoon: Contamination - two chimney sweeps (engraving)
6034745 Punch cartoon: Contamination - two chimney sweeps (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punch cartoon: Contamination - two chimney sweeps)

The Chimney Sweep (engraving)
602231 The Chimney Sweep (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chimney Sweep, depicting a man driving a horse-drawn carriage)

Frozen to death (colour litho)
2818153 Frozen to death (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frozen to death! The little chimney sweeps of the area around Fougeres)

Schützenhaus Chimney sweeps Restaurants
Schutzenhaus, Chimney sweeps, Restaurants in Landkreis Meiszen, Bicycles in Germany, Radeburg, 1903, Landkreis Meiszen

The City Tron Men, illustration from Kays Edinburgh Portraits by John Kay
XJF701496 The City Tron Men, illustration from Kays Edinburgh Portraits by John Kay, published c.1830s (engraving) by Kay

A Race of Chimney-sweeps on Donkeys, Samuel Percy, 1753-1819, British

Anthony Ashley-Cooper, British reformer C016 / 8865
Anthony Ashley-Cooper (1801-1885), British politician, philanthropist, and social reformer. Known as Lord Ashley, he succeeded his father in 1851 as the 7th Earl of Shaftesbury

Three Chimneysweeps
Three very young chimneysweeps in the United States of America Date: 1904

English Chimneysweeps
A London chimneysweep offers his services - or rather, those of his two lads who will go down the chimneys getting rid of the accumulated soot which they cart away in sacks

Boys Sold as Sweeps
Children sold by their parents to work as chimneysweeps

French Sweep Boys
LES RAMONEURS French chimneysweeps leave for the days work

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Step back in time to 1887 Germany with this captivating digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting depicting chimney sweeps. In a quaint house, the chimney sweep diligently carries out his work, ensuring that every nook and cranny is free from soot and debris. As he ascends into the darkness of the chimney, one of the children peeks around the corner, fearfully anticipating the arrival of the bogeyman. But little do they know that this brave sweep will protect them from any lurking dangers. The image evokes a sense of history and nostalgia as we glimpse into a bygone era when they were an integral part of society. The trade cards by Thomas Pritchard and Thomas Tattenham showcase their profession's importance, capturing their dedication to keeping chimneys clean. In another illustration titled "Contamination, " a Punch cartoon humorously portrays two chimney sweeps covered in soot after a long day's work. Their dirty appearance contrasts with their determined expressions, reminding us of their resilience despite societal prejudices. Not all aspects of being a chimney sweep were lighthearted though; some faced harsh realities like depicted in "Frozen to Death. " This poignant lithograph serves as a reminder that these workers endured challenging conditions during winter months while performing their vital role for society. Beyond Germany's borders, even British reformer Anthony Ashley-Cooper recognized the significance of these unsung heroes who kept our homes safe from fires caused by neglected chimneys. Lastly, Samuel Percy's artwork takes us on an unexpected journey where we witness a race between donkey-riding chimney sweeps—a whimsical scene that adds charm to our understanding of this unique occupation. From historic engravings to colorful lithographs and illustrations spanning centuries, each piece offers glimpses into different facets surrounding chimney sweeps' lives. So next time you cozy up near your fireplace or admire old architecture adorned with chimneys, take a moment to appreciate the legacy left behind by these hardworking individuals.