Group of one or more people living in the same dwelling and sharing meals or living accommodation; may consist of a single family or other grouping of people

The Virgin Mary as an infant among maids. Engraving.

The newly born Virgin Mary is washed by maids; her mother lies in white on the bed. Coloured engraving by P. Bouttats.

A family group in their drawing room at evening prayer with the father reading from a large volume. Engraving by W. Holl after E. Prentis.

Demographic trends in the European region : health and social implications / edited by Alan D. Lopez and Robert L. Cliquet.

1 print : engraving ; image 11.2 x 15.4 cm

1 print : line engraving, with watercolour

The householder's companion / by Francis Minton.

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Demographic trends in the European region : health and social implications / edited by Alan D. Lopez and Robert L. Cliquet.

The Virgin Mary as an infant among maids. Engraving.

A family group in their drawing room at evening prayer with the father reading from a large volume. Engraving by W. Holl after E. Prentis.

The newly born Virgin Mary is washed by maids; her mother lies in white on the bed. Coloured engraving by P. Bouttats.

The householder's companion / by Francis Minton.