Bed Time Collection (#2)

Silhouette, Early to Bed, Early to Rise
Early to Bed, Early to Rise -- silhouette showing a little boy standing in front of his bed, stretching and yawning

Luvisca blouse
A mother reads a bedtime story to her children, wearing a jumper blouse of Courtaulds Luvisca, reinforced with a basque and with a V shaped neckline. 1931

The Truth About Grown-Ups by William Heath Robinson
A baby, who should really be fast asleep in his cot, instead regales a gathered group of elves and pixies in his bedroom with tall tales about the deeds of his parents

Bedtime by Molly Benatar
Charming illustration to accompany a short poem about bedtime, showing sweet children in their pyjamas making their way to bed

And sent them to bed

Dunderpate goes up the stairs to bed with a candle in his hand, whistling happily. Date: 1938

A charm against Fairies by M. Reed
A rather alarming illustration (at least to any new parents) depicting a baby being spirited away by fairies who leave a wizened changeling of their race in its place while its mother sleeps

Mother Story-Telling
A mother tells a bedtime story to her daughter` Date: 1931

Bedtime Story 1930S
A loving mother reads a bedtime story to her child beside a table lamp. reflected in a dressing table mirror. Date: 1930s

Jumbo Jet Bedtime Story

Mother and two little girls at bedtime
A mother and her two little girls at bedtime. 1917

Sleep, Babies, Sleep. A little girl puts her toys and dolls into a cradle and kisses them goodnight. 20th century

Girl & Doll Off to Bed
A girl in her nightdress about to take her doll to bed 1915

Sick Girl in Bed
A sick girl in bed drinks a bowl of hot broth with a marked lack of enthusiasm Date: circa 1900

Insomnia. Computer artwork of sheep leaping over a persons head to illustrate insomnia. In the background are crescent moons

Boys teddy bear
MODEL RELEASED. Boys teddy bear. Teddy bear being held by a 4-year-old boy. Cuddly toys can provide a child with companionship, and can be a comfort at night after a nightmare

Boy with teddy bear
MODEL RELEASED. Boy with teddy bear. 4-year-old boy smiling and holding a teddy bear. Cuddly toys can provide a child with companionship, and can be a comfort at night after a nightmare

Little girl asleep on her mothers lap at bedtime
A little girl asleep on her mothers lap at bedtime, watched by her elder sister. The photograph is entitled Hush Lightly Tread

Sleepyhead by Muriel Dawson
A little blonde girl, yawning and rubbing her eyes, wanders up to bed in her dressing gown, laden with soft toys

Two Little Sleepyheads by Muriel Dawson
Two children make their way to bed wearing dressing gowns and with their arms around each other

Sentimental Postcard - Mother and daughters

Balloon Barrage by Renee Charron
A young woman, rumpled stockings just visible, hides beneath an eiderdown quilt with a bunch of balloons while a baby Cupid flutters above her bed waiting to strike. Goodness knows what is going on

The Sand Fairy / Jacobs
A small girl is either woken up, or helped with her insomnia by a sand fairy who appears in her dormitory unobserved by anyone else

Campbells Veg Soup
Advert for Campbells canned condensed vegetable soup showing a trio of healthy young children indulging in a pillow fight

Children / Bedtime 1883
Mother takes her three children up the stairs to bed at 8 o clock

Girls & Dogs at Bedtime
Four little girls in the nursery at bedtime, playing with their two dogs - they re not going to get to sleep at this rate

Husband / Wife / Disgruntled
A thin husband and rather well-built wife having a disagreement at bedtime

Candle Light at Bedtime
A mother checks on her 2 sleeping children by candle light while they sleep

Exotic bedtime
A man wearing just a loincloth gently covers a woman with long blonde hair with her bed sheets

Mother Tucks Son In
A rather glamorous mother looks dotingly at her son whom she has just tucked into bed with his cuddly koala bear for company

Mother Tucking Son In
A mother tucks her rather excitable-looking son into bed

Girl Asleep in Bed 19C
FAST ASLEEP !

Child / Mother / Praying
A mother teaches her child to pray

Twin girls and their nanny at bedtime -- even Nanny can t tell them apart

Bedtime Undressing 1884
The maid helps Margery get undressed and ready for bed

Mother and sleeping child
A mother instructs her sleeping child with hypnotism to help it sleep

Maid sees little girl asleep
The maid is pleased to see that Margery is already fast asleep

Maid tells children its bedtime
The maid comes to remind Freddy and Margery that its their bedtime

Sleepy boy
MODEL RELEASED. Sleepy boy. Head of a sleepy 6- year-old boy lying in bed rubbing his eye

Brother Wakes Brother
One brother awakens another

Girl Blowing Candle
Good Night ! a little girl in her nightie blows out her candle

In and out of Cots
Three girls prepare for bed - two are already in their cots, the third is not

Young Girl-Still Sleepy
Still Sleepy! A mother checks on her tired little daughter

BABYs BEDTIME 1931
Its babys bedtime: mother and daughter say goodnight

Children / Fireside 1930
Two children at the fireside with their mother: its nearly bedtime

Children at Fireside
Two girls, a boy and a toddler sit on a fur rug at the fireside: its nearly bedtime

Six Boys Bedtime Fight
Six boys home for the holidays have a bedtime fight

Medicine Goes Down
A good little girl lets Mummy give her a spoonful of medicine during a pause from a bedtime story

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"Embrace the tranquility of bedtime with these timeless rituals and cherished moments. " Transport yourself to a bygone era with an enchanting Advert for Gossage Soap from 1900, where dreams come alive in the comfort of your bed. As the sun sets, let The Evening Prayer guide you into a peaceful slumber, soothing your soul and preparing you for a restful night ahead. Dive into the whimsical world of Muriel Dawson's Bedtime, where imagination takes flight as children embark on magical adventures before drifting off to sleep. Join The Bath Parade by Muriel Dawson as little ones splash and play, cleansing away their worries before snuggling up under cozy blankets for bedtime stories. Let bedtime reading be your gateway to new worlds and endless possibilities - lose yourself in captivating tales that transport you far beyond the confines of your bedroom walls. Discover His Share by Muriel Dawson, an endearing illustration capturing tender moments shared between parent and child during those precious last minutes before sleep claims them both. Step back in time to the 1950s when getting out of bed was met with resistance - relish in nostalgia as we remember those days when mornings seemed so distant and warm covers were too enticing to leave behind. Witness a delightful scene featuring a Red Squirrel nestled on a bed alongside its beloved doll companion - reminding us that even nature craves comfort at bedtime. Embark on an ethereal journey with Wynken, Blynken & Nod as they sail through starlit skies while lulling weary minds into dream-filled realms where anything is possible. Immerse yourself in Bed-Time c. 1902 artwork; feel the gentle strokes of charcoal, watercolor, and oil on board whisking you away to simpler times when evenings were spent basking in serenity within our own private sanctuaries.