Cleaning Collection (page 7)

Advert, Watson's Matchless Cleanser for every household and laundry use. Date: 1927

ARP Cleansing and decontamination facility
Air Raid Precautions (ARP) - Gas Cleansing and decontamination facility. Date: 1937

Manufacture of Ostrich Feathers - Washing 1907
After the ostrich feathers complete there journey from Cape Town, South Africa, bales of cruelly plucked feathers arrive by boat to London, the Worlds feather market

Photograph showing two Civil Guardsmen cleaning their kit in their barracks, Spain, 1936. The Civil Guard were a cross between a military unit and a police force

A group of women standing over a couple of barrels cleaning fish. Date: 1908

A young boy brushes his shoes. Date: 1910

Woman Bathing, c. 1897 (pastel on primed canvas)
3550948 Woman Bathing, c.1897 (pastel on primed canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 78.7x63.5 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Washing Day at Balmarcara, c. 1860 (w/c on paper)
MAN277432 Washing Day at Balmarcara, c.1860 (w/c on paper) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 18.3x27.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; © Manchester Art Gallery

Circular planing machine used during the building of the Crystal Palace, London, 1851
866100 Circular planing machine used during the building of the Crystal Palace, London, 1851. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Universal History Archive/UIG

Puma (Puma concolor) female, cleaning paw of compacted snow, Torres del Paine National Park / Estancia Laguna Armarga, Patagonia, Chile

Lavender on the feet and Resurrection of Lazarus 1569 (painting)
6359761 Lavender on the feet and Resurrection of Lazarus 1569 (painting) by Campi, Bernardino (1522-c.1590); (add.info.: Chapel of the SS Sacramento, First span south side, Bernardino Campi)

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Mr and Mrs Jaguar - Panthera Onca
Mathilde Guillemot

Group of Clarion angelfish (Holacanthus clarionensis) cleaning an Oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) as it swims over the reef, Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Oceanic manta ray (Mobula birostris) rolling over on its back as it is cleaned by Clarion angelfish (Holacanthus clarionensis), Revillagigedo Islands, Mexico, Pacific Ocean

Darwin's Small ground finch (Geospiza fuliginosa) cleaning Alcedo giant tortoise (Chelonoidis vandenburghi) of ticks, Alcedo Volcano, Isabela Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Sunny Day, 1899 (oil on canvas)
LAF470905 Sunny Day, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Claus, Emile (1849-1924); 92.7x73.5 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Cleaning Lady (oil on canvas)
490030 The Cleaning Lady (oil on canvas) by Baes, Firmin (1874-1945); 138.2x113.2 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Detail of The Wards at Saint John's Hospital, 1778 (oil on canvas)
490196 Detail of The Wards at Saint John's Hospital, 1778 (oil on canvas) by Beerblock, Johannes (1739-1806); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Pilate washing his hands, 1486-1528 (pen and black ink on paper)
7308325 Pilate washing his hands, 1486-1528 (pen and black ink on paper) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 16.6x13.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Two woman at work in the kitchen, cleaning vegetables, 1880, Austria
7279216 Two woman at work in the kitchen, cleaning vegetables, 1880, Austria by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two woman at work in the kitchen, cleaning vegetables)

Street cleaning worker
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

On North Americans outdoor assembly line... North American Aviation, Inc. Inglewood, Calif
On North Americans outdoor assembly line, a painter cleans the tail section of a P-51 fighter prior to spraying the olive-drab camouflage of the U.S. Army, North American Aviation, Inc

Mrs. Viola Sievers, one of the wipers at the roundhouse giving a giant "H"... Clinton, Iowa, 1943
Mrs. Viola Sievers, one of the wipers at the roundhouse giving a giant " H" class locomotive a bath of live steam, Clinton, Iowa. Mrs

C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant " H class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Photograph shows Marcella Hart at left, Mrs. Elibia Siematter at right

C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers employed at the roundhouse cleaning one of the... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers employed at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant " H" class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Photograph probably shows Mrs. Marcella Hart and Mrs. Viola Sievers

Women wipers of the Chicago and North Western Railroad cleaning one of the... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Women wipers of the Chicago and North Western Railroad cleaning one of the giant " H" class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Mrs. Marcella Hart and Mrs. Viola Sievers

Cleaning an engine near the roundhouse, C. M. St. P. & P. R. R. Bensenville, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Cleaning an engine near the roundhouse, C. M. St. P. & P. R.R. Bensenville, Ill

Woman Washing, c. 1934 (watercolor)
7276859 Woman Washing, c. 1934 (watercolor) by Johnson, Malvin Gray (1896-1934); 45.72x30.48 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

I am having a fine holiday (colour litho)
3642826 I am having a fine holiday (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I am having a fine holiday. Postcard, early 20th century)

The Laundress, 1885 (oil on canvas)
7276973 The Laundress, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Tanner, Henry Ossawa (1859-1937); 49.53x65.41 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Healthy skin keeps him on the job c. 1944
7265328 Healthy skin keeps him on the job c.1944 by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Federal Security Agency - U.S)

Mother Serval (Leptailurus serval) nuzzling and cleaning her kitten, aged two months, in savannah, Masai Mara national reserve, Kenya, East Africa

Mirror of Elegance (Furyu kesho kagami) (color woodblock print; oban)
5859280 Mirror of Elegance (Furyu kesho kagami) (color woodblock print; oban) by Shucho, Tamagawa (18th-19th century); 38.8x25.6 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

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Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), captive in Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, southwest England. Date: 17/06/2006

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Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), captive in Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, southwest England. Date: 17/06/2006

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Yellownose Goby (Elacatinus randalli) & Great Star Coral (Montastraea cavernosa), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

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Yellownose Goby (Elacatinus randalli) & Great Star Coral (Montastraea cavernosa), Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles, Caribbean Date: 07/11/2007

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Australia, New South Wales, Murramarang National Park, Eastern Gray Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus)grooming itself on beach along Tasman Sea on summer afternoon Date: 17/07/2007

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Japan, Jigokudani Monkey Park. A snow monkey grooms another while sitting in a hot spring. Date: 07/02/2004

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Lined sweetlip fish is being cleaned by red- fin wrasse, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Surgeonfish, Raja Ampat Islands, Irian Jaya, West Papua, Indonesia. Date: 12/08/2006

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Indonesia, Raja Ampat. Cleaner wrasse fish on coral reef. Date: 19/05/2006

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Fakfak, Triton Bay. School of striped sweetlips and other fish at coral reef cleaning station. Date: 11/02/2005

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Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Komodo National Park. Adult angelfish being cleaned by small fish. Date: 11/02/2005

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Roseringed Parakeet scratching, Keoladeo National Park, India. Date: 19/08/2005

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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.