Cleaning Collection (page 2)

WW2 - Laundry - It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line
WW2 humour - " Two British soldiers doing their laundry comment that " It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line!". Date: circa 1944

A Woman Vacuuming
New York, New York: 1929. Marie Bard, 22, who is the model for the 1930 Red Cross poster and US postage stamp illustrated by artist Lawrence Wilbur

Rinso Advert
RINSO washes while you sleep (snore !) - soak the clothes, thats all. (Made by Hudson s)

Advert, Surbiton and Kingston Laundry, Surrey
Advert, Surbiton and Kingston Laundry, Alfred Road, Spring Grove, Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey Date: 1897

The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho)
7157455 The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen)

Jesus Christ anointed by a sinful woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee (engraving)
7172445 Jesus Christ anointed by a sinful woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"They were all very busy in the playroom"(colour litho)
2813347 " They were all very busy in the playroom" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Vim advertising insert -- A Child Can Use It. circa 1900

Imperial Vacuum Cleaner advertisement, 1914
Advertisement for the Imperial Vacuum Cleaner from The Electric Appliances Company Ltd, claiming it would last a lifetime and offering the chance for a home demonstration of the machine in action

Blue and Yellow MACAWS / Blue and Gold macaws - X2 preening (Ara ararauna). Taman Burning Bali Bird Park, Bali Island, Indonesia

Thessaloniki, Greece - Bootblack Date: circa 1916

Picture No. 10783466
European Badger - resting (Meles meles) Date:

Cub Scouts cleaning fire engine

Boy Scouts cleaning street sign, London
Two Boy Scouts cleaning a street sign in Downshire Hill, Hampstead, north-west London during Scout Job Week. In their spare time

Big Ben with scaffolding, Palace of Westminster, London, and the musical notes of the chimes given below (in E Major). The scaffolding was erected in 1933 to enable renovation work to the clock

Proboscis Monkey JPF 10496 Adult male crossing Kinabatangan River, Riverine forest
JPF-10496 Proboscis / Long-nosed MONKEY - Adult male crossing Kinabatangan River, Riverine forest Borneo (Malaysia - Sabah)

Olive Thrush - bathing in birdbath - East and southern Africa, especially highland areas
ASW-4850 Olive Thrush - bathing in birdbath Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Turdus olivaceus East and southern Africa, especially highland areas. Alan J. S

Landlady discovers the lodger in the bath
The Lodger was in the bath. A landlady receives a nasty surprise as she comes across the lodger taking a bath

Canada - Ojibwa Girl cleaning the catch
The Ojibwa is the largest group of Native American peoples north of Mexico. They are equally divided between the United States and Canada

Suricate / Meerkat - adult grooming young Kalahari South Africa
CH-4438 Suricate / Meerkat - adult grooming young Kalahari South Africa Suricata suricatta Clem Haagner Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Maasai Giraffe - mother sucking young's ear, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya JFL01224
FL-3088 Maasai Giraffe - mother sucking youngs ear Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya Giraffa camelopardalis tippelski Ferrero Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Wandering Albatross - Pair preening (part of courtship behaviour), Albatross Island, South Georgia, Antarctica
JPF-14280 Wandering Albatross - Pair preening (part of courtship behaviour) Albatross Island, South Georgia, Antarctica, Islands in the southern ocean

Sea Otter - grooming in water (Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma, WA) B2A5726
TOM-1438 Sea Otter - grooming in water Enhydra lutris (Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma, WA) Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Weasel Male in moss, licking lips Close up of head West Wales, UK
BB-638 Weasel - Close-up of male in moss, licking lips West Wales, UK Mustela nivalis Brian Bevan Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Horse - new born thoroughbred foal
JD-734 Horse - new born thoroughbred foal John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lesser Kestrel - Female preening male. Extremadura, Spain BI002698
COS-1199 Lesser Kestrel - Female preening male Extremadura, Spain Falco naumanni Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Blue & Yellow Macaws x2 preening. Taman Burning Bali Bird Park, Bali Island, Indonesia
ANZ-618 Blue and Yellow MACAWS / Blue and Gold macaws - X2 preening Taman Burning Bali Bird Park, Bali Island, Indonesia. Ara ararauna Andrey Zvoznikov Please note that prints are for personal

Women Window Cleaners
A group of newly trained Georginas set off for their first job, carrying their ladders and buckets. Date: 1940s

Advert / Enameline Polish
ENAMELINE STOVE POLISH for polishing stoves, grates, ranges, etc

Carpet Sweeper
A young housewife using a carpet sweeper

Model Maid-Of-All-Work
The model maid of all work is kept busy in the scullery cleaning boots, boiling kettles and pans, and responding to the bells that are constantly rung for her

Girl Leaning Over Sink Little Mischief (chromolitho)
733486 Girl Leaning Over Sink Little Mischief (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Repair your own fur coat, 1944. Cleaning and repairing your fur coat and your raincoat at home in wartime. Date: 1944

Clearing Cloud from Machu Picchu
I had waited for an hour in the rainy afternoon until the cloud started to clear from the beautiful ancient ruins of Machu Picchu, Peru

Sword cutters are busy making officers ceremonial swords or refurbishing old ones in preparation for the Coronation. The Wilkinson Sword Co which still carries on this work has orders for over 2000

Scrubing Doorstep / 1920S
A Charwoman, who goes to work in her motorcycle and side car, kneels whilst scrubbing the steps of no. 47

Fisher's Lovebird ANZ 718 Agapornis fischeri © Andrey Zvoznikov / ardea. com
ANZ-718 Fischers / Peach-faced Lovebirds - Hybrid Ekaterinburg Zoo, Russia Latin Agapornis fischeri & Agapornis rosiecollis Andrey Zvoznikov contact details: prints@ardea.com tel

Woman washing by David Wright
Beautiful portrait of a woman, possibly the artists wife, Esme, sitting in a small metal bath. Date: c.1948

Kidney dialysis
MODEL RELEASED. Kidney dialysis

Pig. Large white cross piglet in bucket with bubbles
JD-19918 Pig. Large white cross piglet in bucket with bubbles John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dry cleaners
American Gas Appliance Co. Men Cleaning Overcoats

Borwicks Prize Medal Knife Powder
A tin of knife polish

Cleaning Day, by Ethel Parkinson. A little Dutch girl wields a mop, while a little boy kneels down and scrubs the floor

Kolynos Trade Card
Trade card for KOLYNOS dental cream, in the shape of a tube of toothpaste. It is described as cleansing - antiseptic - delicious

A Man Filleting Fish
A man in hat and overcoat fillets fish on a stall

JUSTICE CLEANED UP
Cleaning up British Justice

Cleaners Delivery Van
Achille Serre is THE cleaner for LOndons fashionable crowd, and this is the van in which your gowns and dress suits will be brought to you

Ruddy Duck - splashing in water
CAN-1657 Ruddy DUCK - bathing, splashing in water Oxyura jamaicensis John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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"A Complete Wash-out: Exploring the Art of Cleaning" In this captivating collection, William Heath Robinson takes us on a whimsical journey through the world of cleaning. From the iconic DOLLY TUB to the meticulous preening of a Quaker/Monk Parakeet in South America, these hints remind us of the beauty and importance of cleanliness. Step into Pullars Dye Works in Perth, Scotland with their enticing advert that promises vibrant colors and spotless garments. Meanwhile, in England's countryside, witness the transformation as roadside drainage ditches are cleared using a powerful JCB digger - nature reclaiming its purity. Marvel at the tender moment captured by Jesus Washing the Feet of his Disciples; an act symbolizing humility and servitude. The wringer and wet clothes dryer stand as timeless reminders of simpler times when hard work was required for pristine laundry. Ella Watson's stern gaze in Gordon Parks' photograph AMERICAN GOTHIC tells a tale of determination amidst adversity - her role as US Government Chairwoman demanding impeccable standards. Witnessing an adult Mute Swan preening itself gracefully along Cleveland's shores or Sun Conures indulging in self-care rituals brings forth a sense of tranquility from South America. And let us not forget our furry friends. Observe a Sea Otter meticulously grooming itself at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, WA - reminding us that even amidst chaos, there is solace to be found through personal care. Join us on this visual expedition where cleaning becomes an art form. Discover how these diverse moments encapsulate both simplicity and complexity while celebrating cleanliness as an essential aspect of life's harmony.