Nursemaids Collection

Long Branch Beach, New Jersey, 1874
Engraving showing a beach scene with nursemaids, babies and children at Long Branch, Monmouth County, New Jersey, 1874

Cartoon depicting a nursemaid in training who is lacking in skills, 19th century
5308983 Cartoon depicting a nursemaid in training who is lacking in skills, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a nursemaid in training who is lacking in skills)

Cartoon depicting nursemaids wheeling their carriages past the barracks
5308712 Cartoon depicting nursemaids wheeling their carriages past the barracks by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting nursemaids wheeling their carriages past the barracks)

Au Bon Marche trade card (chromolitho)
963853 Au Bon Marche trade card (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Bon Marche trade card with an anthromorophic image of animals in a stable)

Boy and a toy horse - Young boy on nursemaids knee playing with his wooden horse. Artist: Millicent Sowerby Date: circa 1920

The Nursemaid (colour litho)
732470 The Nursemaid (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Nursemaid, with a woman pushing a pram as she looks back at a man in the background)

Brought Home (engraving)
1057124 Brought Home (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brought Home. Illustration for The Graphic)

WETNURSE CIRCA 1600
The wet-nurse of Gabrielle dEstrees, mistress of Henri IV of France Date: circa 1600

OUT FOR AN AIRING
Out for an airing the nursemaid takes baby for an airing in the park - but her attention is distracted... Date: 1849

Smoking nursemaid or nanny with charge
A nursemaid, in charge of a toddler in a pram, sits and enjoys a smoke from a cigarette in a holder. Date: 1928

Source Size = 1756 x 1803
New York Nursemaids, 1870

Source Size = 3898 x 2502
Chinese Nursemaids on the Parade Ground, Hong Kong

Two Housemaids and toddler - Edwardian England Date: circa 1900s

Nurses with two little girls
Two little girls sit on the lap of their nurse, another nurse standing behind them. c. 1910

Nanny in Outdoor Dress
Nanny in her outdoor uniform Date: circa 1910

Lady & Nursemaid
The nursemaid holds the baby for its mother to see during the morning visit to the nursery that she manages to make between her other social engagements Date: 1903

Nursemaid Flirting
The nursemaid flirts with a soldier in the Park

Royal Children / Windsor
Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII, 1841- 1910) and his elder sister Victoria, Princess Royal ( 1840-1901) are wheeled through Windsor Forest in a carriage

Servants / Nursemaid
Nanny in her uniform

Nursemaid and Girl 1884
Margery is woken up by the nursemaid after dreaming about all her favourite nursery rhyme characters

Pampered Pets
Pampered pets : the fin-de- siecle woman is accused of devoting herself to her dog, to the neglect of her children who are entrusted to the dubious care of nursemaids

Nanny and Baby
Nanny and infant

Nursemaid in Nursery
The nursemaid baths the youngest child, while his sister waits her turn

In the Nursery
The nursemaid baths the youngest, while three older children play

2 Nannies, 3 Children
Two nursemaids pose with their three charges outside a summerhouse

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"Nursemaids: A Glimpse into the Past of Long Branch Beach, New Jersey in 1874" Step back in time to Long Branch Beach, New Jersey, in the year 1874. A vibrant and bustling scene unfolds before your eyes as nursemaids wheel their carriages past the barracks. This captivating moment is immortalized in a charming cartoon that captures the essence of this era. The Au Bon Marche trade card, adorned with vivid chromolithography, transports us further into this enchanting world. As we explore deeper, we encounter a young boy engrossed in play with his beloved toy horse – an innocent reminder of childhood joy amidst the duties of these dedicated caregivers. A striking colour lithograph titled "The Nursemaid" catches our attention next. It portrays a nurturing figure tending to her charge with utmost care and tenderness—a testament to the vital role nursemaids played during this period. Intriguing engravings like "Brought Home" offer glimpses into domestic life at that time. They depict scenes where families are reunited after an outing or perhaps a day's work—highlighting how they were integral parts of households and cherished members of their communities. Our journey takes us even further back as we stumble upon a wet nurse from circa 1600—an intriguing artifact showcasing historical practices surrounding infant care and nourishment. Moving forward again, we encounter another delightful scene entitled "Out for an Airing. " Here, nursemaids take advantage of fresh air while strolling alongside their charges—a practice still prevalent today but captured beautifully through art centuries ago. Amongst these images emerges one particularly unconventional portrayal—a smoking nanny or nursemaid accompanied by her ward. This thought-provoking depiction raises questions about societal norms and attitudes towards childcare during that era. As we conclude our exploration through history's lens, it becomes evident that these caregiver figures have left indelible imprints on society.