1700s – HomeThingsPast

Posts about 1700s written by Helen

Hyde Hall cgpartifact

History of earliest washing machines, Schäffer, Beetham's washing mill, first inventions

History of starching clothing and household linen - Middle Ages, Renaissance, Victorian starch products

Cleaning and laundry expenses in 17th century London, at Bedford House

Hyde Hall cgpartifact

History of earliest washing machines, Schäffer, Beetham's washing mill, first inventions

Hasteners, meat screens, roasters, hasters - heat-reflecting fireside screens and boxes

18th century American kitchen – HomeThingsPast

Even in the somewhat more delicate form of the Ludwig, the value and impact of the limited edition commemorating 375 years of the Peace of Westphalia are very much present. Selected details such as the white enameled dial, red rhombuses in the minute markers, and the leaf shape of the tempered blue hands further link this Roman watch from Glashütte with tradition.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig 33 – 375 Years of The Peace of Westphalia in White with Stainless Steel Case

Card tables and a social life – HomeThingsPast

History of housekeeping, household antiques, domestic objects