Apron Collection (#7)

A mistress of a clothes shop and her staff playing a game of a little bird told me
FLO4677624 A mistress of a clothes shop and her staff playing a game of a little bird told me. The women wear bonnets, aprons, and black dresses

Hindering Choice. Three women in frilled dresses flirt with a waiter in a long apron at a cafe
FLO4677297 Hindering Choice. Three women in frilled dresses flirt with a waiter in a long apron at a cafe. Women no longer drink wine because of their delicate nerves, but they quaff kirsch

France, Centre: Carpenters and their apprentices with their professional tools, 1900
LUX4810391 France, Centre: Carpenters and their apprentices with their professional tools, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre: Carpenters and their apprentices with their professional tools)

France, Pays de la Loire, Loire-Atlantique (44), Nantes: A walking merchant of chestnuts, 1900
LUX4811728 France, Pays de la Loire, Loire-Atlantique (44), Nantes: A walking merchant of chestnuts, 1900; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Loire-Atlantique (44)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Portrait of a carpenter in professional clothing with a saw, 1900
LUX4805940 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: Portrait of a carpenter in professional clothing with a saw, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

First World War: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: a war wounded is evacted in a military ambulance, 1918
LUX4798650 First World War: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Tours: a war wounded is evacted in a military ambulance, 1918; (add.info.: First World War: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Portrait of a woman with a baby in her arms
3560384 Portrait of a woman with a baby in her arms by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1919 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Peasant woman from Brittany, c.1886 (oil on canvas)
8714410 Peasant woman from Brittany, c.1886 (oil on canvas) by Koefoed, Hans Christian (1849-1921); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Hans Christian Koefoed)

Dancing Roman Woman, before 1838 (oil on card)
8711981 Dancing Roman Woman, before 1838 (oil on card) by Marstrand, Wilhelm (1810-73); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info)

Girl Peeling Apples (oil on panel)
8711850 Girl Peeling Apples (oil on panel) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Gabriel Metsu)

The Marchioness, c.1920 (colour litho)
1122858 The Marchioness, c.1920 (colour litho) by Reynolds, Frank (1876-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Curiosity Shop published by Hodder & Stoughton c.1920)

Women's costume of Bourg de Batz, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho)
8677237 Women's costume of Bourg de Batz, Loire-Inferieure (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Bourg de Batz, Batz-sur-Mer)

Women's costume of Saint-Enogat, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677225 Women's costume of Saint-Enogat, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Saint-Enogat, Ille-et-Vilaine)

Women's costume of Saint-Servan, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677222 Women's costume of Saint-Servan, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Saint-Servan, Ille-et-Vilaine)

Women's costume of Plumelin, Morbihan (colour litho)
8677210 Women's costume of Plumelin, Morbihan (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Plumelin, Morbihan, Brittany, France)

The violin (colour litho)
8635580 The violin (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The violin. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Senior Deacon conducting candidate around the lodge (engraving)
8673091 Senior Deacon conducting candidate around the lodge (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Country Maid (colour litho)
8674336 The Country Maid (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Country Maid)

In the hopfield (colour litho)
8672767 In the hopfield (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the hopfield. Children picking hops in the countryside)

Royal Arch Duegard and sign and Royal Arch Grand Hailing sign (engraving)
8673125 Royal Arch Duegard and sign and Royal Arch Grand Hailing sign (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The "Heave-Over" and sign of a Mark Master (engraving)
8673115 The "Heave-Over" and sign of a Mark Master (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Heave-Over" and sign of a Mark Master)

Initiation of the candidate as a Master Mason into the Third Degree (engraving)
8673109 Initiation of the candidate as a Master Mason into the Third Degree (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trades: Butcher (colour litho)
8641498 Trades: Butcher (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butcher. Illustration for one of a set of playing cards used in the game Jack of All Trades)

I wonder why master won't kiss me (colour litho)
8656567 I wonder why master won't kiss me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "With every good wish for the festive season)

V for vivandiere (woman canteen keeper in the military) (chromolitho)
8677333 V for vivandiere (woman canteen keeper in the military) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Q for quenouille (spinner) (chromolitho)
8677331 Q for quenouille (spinner) (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Q for quenouille (spinner). Woman or girl with a distaff used in spinning

S for Swiss (chromolitho)
8677329s for Swiss (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.:s for Swiss. Woman in traditional Swiss costume carrying a tray of drinks)

Women's costume of Saint-Brieuc, Cotes-du-Nord (colour litho)
8677272 Women's costume of Saint-Brieuc, Cotes-du-Nord (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Saint-Brieuc, Cotes-du-Nord)

Women's costume of Parame, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho)
8677248 Women's costume of Parame, Ille-et-Vilaine (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women's costume of Parame, Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany)

A widow taking down telegraph wires put on her rooftop (engraving)
8664231 A widow taking down telegraph wires put on her rooftop (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: War on the wires)

England's unknown heroes (colour litho)
8656797 England's unknown heroes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: England's unknown heroes. The man who rang the bell at a tea shop)

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Angel, Angling, Anvil, Apple, Apron, Arab, Archer, Arm-chair, Armor, Arrest, Arrow, Artist (engraving)
8651540 Angel, Angling, Anvil, Apple, Apron, Arab, Archer, Arm-chair, Armor, Arrest, Arrow, Artist (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel)

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French postcard of, 1900 depicting two traditionally dressed French boys against a 100 Cent banknote
3665638 French postcard of, 1900 depicting two traditionally dressed French boys against a 100 Cent banknote by French School

Chinese Punishment, c.1870-1889 (albumen print)
1766825 Chinese Punishment, c.1870-1889 (albumen print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese Punishment. Unknown Photographer, 1870s-80s.); Photo © Christie's Images

Woman seen from the back, 1888 (oil on canvas)
8711028 Woman seen from the back, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Hammershoi, Vilhelm (1864-1916); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: By Vilhelm Hammershoi)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): A family poses in front of the entrance to his farm, 1910
LUX4727376 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): A family poses in front of the entrance to his farm, 1910; (add.info.: France, Centre)

Photograph of a group of Alsatian spinners
3566897 Photograph of a group of Alsatian spinners; (add.info.: Alsace, Bas-Rhin district, France 1866 Photographer: Lallemand & Hart); Alinari Archives, Florence

Embroidered Apron from the Joseon dynasty
3118888 Embroidered Apron from the Joseon dynasty; (add.info.: Embroidered Apron from the Joseon dynasty. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

two freemasons greeting each other. 1905
5305969 two freemasons greeting each other. 1905; Universal History Archive/UIG

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205685 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter T Cooper)

Fish from Wales, England, 1865
JAB4120332 Fish from Wales, England, 1865; (add.info.: Fish from Wales, England, 1865); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

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In the realm of craftsmanship, aprons serve as loyal companions to artisans like coopers meticulously crafting wooden barrels. Their sturdy fabric shields them from wood shavings and resinous stains, allowing their skills to flourish unhindered. During the tumultuous times of the First World War, aprons became a symbol of resilience and determination for women in the Land Army. In Truro, Cornwall circa 1917, these brave ladies donned their aprons with pride as they fearlessly worked the land, ensuring food security amidst chaos. Stepping into Alice's whimsical wonderland brings us face-to-apron with peculiar scenes. Inside the White Rabbit's house, an oversized apron hangs on a hook - a reminder that even in fantasy realms, practicality has its place. History weaves tales of compassion too; St Elizabeth of Hungary spun wool for the poor while wearing her humble apron in 1901. Her selflessness is immortalized through this simple garment that protected her clothes but also embodied her commitment to helping those less fortunate. The clangs and sparks emanating from blacksmiths' forges are accompanied by resilient leather aprons shielding them from flying embers. These protectors allow skilled hands to shape metal into formidable tools and works of art alike. Childhood games often mirror reality; thus we find young girls playing nurse while adorned with makeshift aprons fashioned from bedsheets or scraps of cloth. Their nurturing spirits shine through as they care for imaginary patients with boundless love and empathy. Amidst bustling city streets lies Leeds' Grand Theatre where performers adorn themselves backstage with elegant satin-lined stage aprons before captivating audiences under dazzling lights - a testament to both glamour and hard work behind-the-scenes. As majestic Zeppelins soared across European skies in 1933, crew members wore specialized fire-resistant flight suits complete with durable leather aprons. The zeppelin's galley bustled beneath these protective garments, ensuring that even amidst the clouds, culinary excellence prevailed.