Hassock Collection

My First Sermon, 1863, (1947). Creator: John Everett Millais
My First Sermon, 1863, (1947). The Artists Daughter in Winchelsea Church : portrait of Millais daughter Effie, aged about five, sitting upright and somewhat daunted

My Second Sermon, 1864, (1947). Creator: John Everett Millais
My Second Sermon, 1864, (1947). The Artists Daughter in Winchelsea Church : portrait of Millais daughter Effie, aged about five, having fallen asleep during the service

Old Woman and Child Reading a Book, 1840s. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville
Old Woman and Child Reading a Book, 1840s. An old woman sits with her feet propped on a hassock, looking pensively into the distance. The young girl at her side reads from a large book

The Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at St. Jamess Palace, 1840, (1901)
The Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at St. Jamess Palace, February 10, 1840, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901) and Albert (1819-1861)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Agenouilloir; Hassock; Kniepolster (engraving)
7194624 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Agenouilloir; Hassock; Kniepolster (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agenouilloir; Hassock; Kniepolster)

Comic birthday postcard, Two children in church Date: 20th century

Poster, Alexandre Dumass The Three Musketeers
Theatre poster featuring Cardinal Mazarin in a production of Alexandre Dumass The Three Musketeers

Children sitting in church, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
730887 Children sitting in church, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children sitting in church)

Georgian woman asleep in a church box pew
A smartly dressed Georgian era woman asleep in a church box pew, while other members of the congregation look on disapprovingly. From " R

Dr. Johnsons Pew in St. Clements, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Dr. Johnsons Pew in St. Clements, (1881). The seat used by Dr Samuel Johnson in the church of St Clement Danes in the City of London

man longish hair mustache seated hassock holding hat
man with longish hair and mustache, seated on hassock, holding hat; Gustave Le Gray (French, 1820 - 1884); about 1865; Albumen silver print

Poems of Childhood -- little girl praying
A little girl praying in a church near a stone effigy. Date: 1912

happiness, adventure, arctic region, babyhood, bag, beautiful, captivating, chatelaine
Fishermans hut with family in Lapland by J.F. Hockert, 1862, swedish painter; sweden; scandinavia; lapp interior; arctic region; fisherman; pretty wife; swedish settlers; laplanders; young couple;

Mens feet in a sand dune by the sea

Dried up lake with many cracks

Tuft of grass with rain drops, Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland, Europe

Two little girls in church for their first sermon, wearing fur muffs because its cold

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"Hassock: A Seat of Serenity and Reflection" Step into the world of art and history with these captivating images featuring the humble hassock. In John Everett Millais' iconic paintings, "My First Sermon" (1863) and "My Second Sermon" (1864), we witness the innocence and contemplation of young children as they kneel on their hassocks, absorbed in prayer. Travel back to 1840, where Queen Victoria's marriage to Prince Albert at St. James's Palace is immortalized in a stunning engraving titled "The Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. " Amidst the grandeur, notice how even royalty finds solace on a hassock during this sacred occasion. Explore different cultures through illustrations like "Le Vocabulaire Illustre, " which showcases various names for a hassock such as agenouilloir or kniepolster. It reminds us that regardless of language or tradition, this small cushion holds significance in providing comfort during moments of worship. Humor takes center stage with a comic birthday postcard depicting mischievous children fidgeting on their hassocks inside a church. Laughter intertwines with reverence as we realize that even amidst solemnity, joy can be found. Literature enthusiasts will recognize Alexandre Dumas' famous novel brought to life in an intriguing poster titled "The Three Musketeers. " Observe how one character rests upon a hassock while plotting adventures that will captivate readers for generations to come. Christmas brings warmth and unity as depicted in a charming chromolitho Christmas card showing children sitting together on their colorful hassocks within the church walls. The spirit of love permeates every corner during this festive season. Delve into Georgian times with an enchanting image capturing a woman asleep in her church box pew. Notice her peaceful expression while resting against her trusty hassock – an oasis amid spiritual devotion. Discover historical relics like "Dr. Johnson's Pew in St.