Miscellaneous Household Objects | ClipArt ETC

This ClipArt gallery offers 50 illustrations of household objects, including tools, utensils, vases and other decorations, and more for various purposes.

A small bell inside of a glass sphere.

Bell in globe

A small bell inside of a glass sphere.

A box for holding matches.

Match Box

A box for holding matches.

This wall bracket is ornamented with a female figure in the center, surrounded by foliage.

Wall Bracket

This wall bracket is ornamented with a female figure in the center, surrounded by foliage.

A cigar case is a carrier or tote for carrying cigars. The key aspect of a cigar case is its portability, and easy of carrying the cigars in jacket pockets etc.

Cigar Case

A cigar case is a carrier or tote for carrying cigars. The key aspect of a cigar case is its portability,…

Chain

A series of links or rings, connected together, used for various purposes.

A spool of yarn with a single cord of yarn fallen loose.

Cord

A spool of yarn with a single cord of yarn fallen loose.

This card dish is made out of metal and has birds of paradise as supporters of the tray.

Card Dish

This card dish is made out of metal and has birds of paradise as supporters of the tray.

This umbrella end is designed with an oval floral loop and an infant laying at the base. It is the knob found at the very top of the umbrella, where it ends.

Umbrella End

This umbrella end is designed with an oval floral loop and an infant laying at the base. It is the knob…

"A shaft-bearing secured to the floor, and used for running countershafts and lines when they cannot conveniently be suspended from the ceiling-joists." -Whitney, 1911

Floor Hanger

"A shaft-bearing secured to the floor, and used for running countershafts and lines when they cannot…

The Carton Pierre frame is French for paper-mache. The brackets and medallions are enclosed in the frame.

Carton Pierre Frame

The Carton Pierre frame is French for paper-mache. The brackets and medallions are enclosed in the frame.

"A box for holding snuff, especially one small enough to be carried in the pocket. When it was customary to take snuff, as in the eighteenth century, a snuff-box was a common present, whether of good will or ceremony. On this account, and for personal display, these boxes were often made of the most costly materials, highly finished portraits were set in their lids, and settings of diamonds or pearls were not unknown." —Whitney, 1889
<p>A snuff box with encrusted enamel and an enamel portrait.

Golden Snuff Box from the 18th Century

"A box for holding snuff, especially one small enough to be carried in the pocket. When it was customary…

This hand-bell is designed in the Louis Quatorze style, also known as Louis the 14th, during his reign between 1638 till 1715.

Hand-Bell

This hand-bell is designed in the Louis Quatorze style, also known as Louis the 14th, during his reign…

This hand-bell is designed in the Louis Quatorze style, also known as Louis the 14th, during his reign between 1638 till 1715.

Hand-Bell

This hand-bell is designed in the Louis Quatorze style, also known as Louis the 14th, during his reign…

A small bell rung by the hand.

Hand-bell

A small bell rung by the hand.

This hand-bell is found in Birmingham, England. The handle shows puck (mythological fairy character) seated on a snail and directing his course.

Hand-Bell

This hand-bell is found in Birmingham, England. The handle shows puck (mythological fairy character)…

This door handle is in a Gothic design and lined with glass and china.

Door Handle

This door handle is in a Gothic design and lined with glass and china.

Door Handle

The door handle is used to open or close a door.

The door handle is used to open or close a door. This door handle has a leaf design.

Door Handle

The door handle is used to open or close a door. This door handle has a leaf design.

Door Handle

The door handle is used to open or close a door.

Umbrella Handle

This umbrella handle is designed with a figure carved in the center.

Bottle Holder

This is a holding device for a receptacle having a narrow neck, usually no handles, and a mouth that…

Plant Holder

Pottery is the ceramic ware made by potters. Major types of pottery include earthenware, stoneware,…

This is a small paperboard enclosing a quantity of matches featuring a coarse striking surface on the exterior.

Match Box and Igniter

This is a small paperboard enclosing a quantity of matches featuring a coarse striking surface on the…

A case used for growing a plant that requires a moist atmosphere.

Wardian Case of Iron

A case used for growing a plant that requires a moist atmosphere.

Instrument to pull off boots; a boot-jack

Jack

Instrument to pull off boots; a boot-jack

This door knocker is made out of iron, used to knock on a door.

Door Knocker

This door knocker is made out of iron, used to knock on a door.

The door knocker is used to alert people inside the home to open the door by making a knocking noise.

Door Knocker

The door knocker is used to alert people inside the home to open the door by making a knocking noise.

The door knocker is used to alert people inside the home to open the door by making a knocking noise.

Door Knocker

The door knocker is used to alert people inside the home to open the door by making a knocking noise.

A marriage certificate from the late 19th century.

Marriage Certificate

A marriage certificate from the late 19th century.

A marriage license from the late 19th century.

Marriage License

A marriage license from the late 19th century.

A matchbook is a small cardboard folder enclosing a quantity of matches and having a coarse striking surface on the exterior. The folder is opened to access the matches, which are attached in a comb-like arrangement and must be torn away before use in contrast to a matchbox where the matches are loosely packed in the interior tray.

Match Box for Advertising

A matchbook is a small cardboard folder enclosing a quantity of matches and having a coarse striking…

Match Stick

A match is a consumable tool for lighting a fire in controlled circumstances. They are commonly sold…

This silver-mounted meerschaum is made out of a soft white mineral. This design is in the shape of a pipe and has a scene of St. George (Christian Saint) and the Dragon.

Silver-Mounted Meerschaum

This silver-mounted meerschaum is made out of a soft white mineral. This design is in the shape of a…

Materials used in building a roof.

Sheet Metal

Materials used in building a roof.

A pail in which a workman carries his lunch or dinner

Dinner Pail

A pail in which a workman carries his lunch or dinner

A pan designed to hold growing fern plants.

Fern Pan

A pan designed to hold growing fern plants.

This decorative panel is a British design. In the center is a figure of Queen Eleanor, and the background is a gold leaf design.

Decorative Panel

This decorative panel is a British design. In the center is a figure of Queen Eleanor, and the background…

An early model of a camera.

Photographic Apparatus

An early model of a camera.

A cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

Multiple Purpose Pillow

A cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

A Pipette

"A pipette holding 17.6 cc. milk and a test bottle for milk, used in the Babcock test."—The Federal…

This bell pull has a design of a figure in the center. It rings a bell when its pulled.

Bell Pull

This bell pull has a design of a figure in the center. It rings a bell when its pulled.

This bell pull has a design of a figure in the center. It rings a bell when its pulled.

Bell Pull

This bell pull has a design of a figure in the center. It rings a bell when its pulled.

This bell pull has a design of a figure in the center. It rings a bell when its pulled.

Bell Pull

This bell pull has a design of a figure in the center. It rings a bell when its pulled.

Bell Pull

The bell pull is used to summon the servants in a household. It is connected to a bell or bell wire…

A rod in a wire stirrup, suspended by a thread.

Rod in stirrup

A rod in a wire stirrup, suspended by a thread.

Towel Roller

A simple device to make holding towels easy.

"An iron implement placed at or near the door of a house, on which to scrape the dirt from the soles of the shoes." —Whitney, 1889
<p>A small, u-shaped device, attached to the ground.

Scraper for Shoes at the Front Door of a House

"An iron implement placed at or near the door of a house, on which to scrape the dirt from the soles…

"An instrument for cropping the snuff of a candle, usually fitted with a close box to receive the burnt snuff and retain the smoke and smell." —Whitney, 1889

Silver Snuffers from the 18th Century

"An instrument for cropping the snuff of a candle, usually fitted with a close box to receive the burnt…

"A machine for spinning flax into threads by hand. It consists of a wheel, band, and spindle, and is driven by foot or by hand...a, bench or stool; b, standards; c, driving band wheel grooved in its perimeter; d, treadle; e, rod which connects treadle with crank; f, cord-band which drives the flier-spindle; g, flier; h, distaff upon which the flax to be spun is placed, and which in use is held in the left hand of the operator." —Whitney, 1889

Spinning Wheel for Flax

"A machine for spinning flax into threads by hand. It consists of a wheel, band, and spindle, and is…

"A machine for spinning flax into threads by hand. It consists of a wheel, band, and spindle, and is driven by foot or by hand...a, bench; b, b1, standards; c, driving band-wheel with flat rim, turned by the peg k held in the right hand of the spinner; d, cord-band, crossed at e and driving the speed-pulley f; g, cord-band imparting motion to the spindle h; i, thread in process of spinning." —Whitney, 1889

Spinning Wheel for Wool

"A machine for spinning flax into threads by hand. It consists of a wheel, band, and spindle, and is…