Paterfamilias Collection

Cartoon, Enthusiasm of Paterfamilias
Varying reactions to the newspaper accounts of the glorious charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava - Papa thinks only of the glory, his womenfolk think of the dead October 1854

Paterfamilias. --Street Scene in Pompeii (engraving)
655150 Paterfamilias.--Street Scene in Pompeii (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paterfamilias.--Street Scene in Pompeii)

Art Caricature in Germany (engraving)
1060545 Art Caricature in Germany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art Caricature in Germany)

The Meeting of the British Association at Bath (engraving)
1041560 The Meeting of the British Association at Bath (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of the British Association at Bath)

Our Great Watering Place (colour litho)
1037808 Our Great Watering Place (colour litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Great Watering Place)

Cowes Race Week (litho)
1046013 Cowes Race Week (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cowes Race Week)

The New Photography (engraving)
1041952 The New Photography (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Photography)

PATERFAMILIASS CENSUS 1861
Paterfamilias filling up the census return. The head of a large Victorian family, consisting of several generations, fills in the census Date: 1861

Paterfamilias Reading The Times. 1862

at home, family, grand pa, paterfamilias, pretty girl, 19th, bygone, child, childhood
Girl with Grandfather, 1873, grandpapa; paterfamilias; at home; family; pretty girl; grand pa;

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"Paterfamilias: A Glimpse into the Enthusiasm of a Bygone Era" Step into the world of paterfamilias, where family values and traditions were held dear. In this captivating cartoon, we witness the enthusiasm radiating from the head of the household as he takes charge. The street scene in Pompeii engraving captures an era when paterfamilias played a pivotal role in society. With his stern yet loving gaze, he guided his family through life's challenges with unwavering strength. Art caricatures in Germany depict paterfamilias as a figure of authority and respect. The Meeting of the British Association at Bath engraving showcases how these men gathered to exchange knowledge and ideas, shaping their communities for generations to come. Our Great Watering Place litho reveals another side to paterfamilias - one that indulges in leisurely pursuits. Cowes Race Week litho portrays him amidst sailing regattas, embracing adventure while still upholding familial responsibilities. In The New Photography engraving, we see how technology revolutionized capturing precious moments. Paterfamilias eagerly embraces this innovation, cherishing memories alongside his loved ones. PATERFAMILIASS CENSUS 1861 highlights the importance placed on recording family history and lineage. Paterfamilias Reading The Times shows him staying informed about current affairs so he can guide his family wisely through an ever-changing world. The Census engravings offer glimpses into everyday life during this period - bustling streets filled with families going about their daily routines under paterfamilias' watchful eye. At home, surrounded by loved ones, grandpa assumes his role as paterfamilias with pride. His presence brings warmth and stability to childhoods filled with laughter and love; a testament to enduring familial bonds that transcend time itself.