Cleanliness Collection

Wrights Coal Tar Soap - WW1
Advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar Soap from the Great War showing a soldier and his wife or sweetheart bidding farewell to each other

Goodwins toilet soap, 1930s
An advert for Goodwins toilet soap, featuring a smiling young woman holding a tennis racket. 1937-1938

Ending in Smoke by Heath Robinson
An ingenious smoke screen spreader for preventing embarrassing situations when the bathroom lock is out of order. Hilarious invention by the inimitable Heath Robinson allowing complete discretion for

Outback dunny and Uluru (Ayers Rock), Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia, Pacific

Advertisement for Vinolia Soap - Mother! Mother!! Fidos eaten my soap!!! early 20th century

Wrights Coal Tar Soap advertisement, WW1
Lucky Beggar!...Send a bar to YOUR soldier friend. Advertisement for Wrights coal tar soap with a soldier the envy of all his comrades as he is enjoying a wash with a whole bar sent to him from home

The Ten Scout Laws, 1923 (colour litho)
473030 The Ten Scout Laws, 1923 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1. A Scouts honour is to be trusted. 2)

Advertisement for Sunlight household soap, c1890. The advertisement recommends the soap it to the housewife by claiming it would make life easier

Advert for Pears Soap - A Chemist Recommends... 1912
Advertisement for Pears Soap - A Chemist Recommends the product for its pure, genuine, good value and effective properties! Date: 1912

Advertisement for Keatings Powder
An advertisement for Keatings Powder, to rid your clothes of bugs, fleas, beetles, moths, and other distressing insects. Remember to take it with you on holiday! Date: 1913

White men bringing cleanliness to native cultures, 1890s
" White mans burden" is to teach cleanliness, described in a Pears Soap ad, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Advert for Wrights coal soap 1916
Advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar soap, the soldiers soap suitable for all, from private to general. 1916

Advertisment for Pears Soap, The Formula of British Conquest, Pears Soap in the Soudan
XJF437978 Advertisment for Pears Soap, The Formula of British Conquest, Pears Soap in the Soudan, 1884 (litho) by English School

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)

Hotel De L Europe, Anvers (engraving)
5235852 Hotel De L Europe, Anvers (engraving) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hotel De L Europe, Anvers.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Advertisement for Lifebuoy soap with the message that the soap fights dirt and disease (colour litho)
6030590 Advertisement for Lifebuoy soap with the message that the soap fights dirt and disease (colour litho) by English School

Allegory of Chastity, c. 1330 (fresco)
741526 Allegory of Chastity, c.1330 (fresco) by Giotto (Giotto di Bondone) (c.1266-1337); San Francesco, Lower Church, Assisi

Cleanliness - Health - The Truest Wealth - promotional postcard for the Health & Cleanliness Council (HCC) - 5 Tavistock Square, London. Date: circa late 1920s

Poster, The Magic of Soap and Water. Coo... is that me with the dirt off? Showing a boy admiring his nice clean face in a soap bubble. Issued by the Health and Cleanliness Council. circa 1940s

Poster, Don t be afraid of Soap and Water. Showing a little boy welcoming a humanised jug and a bar of soap. Issued by the Health and Cleanliness Council. 20th century

The Bath Parade by Muriel Dawson
Three children dressedin pyjamas, dressing gowns and slippers march in a procession towards the bathroom armed with towels and soap

When the Hot Water Tap Runs Cold
Ingenious invention for improving the level of bath water, especially when hot water runs out, whereby the occupant inflates a large balloon to order to displace water and raise the level

Good Boy by Muriel Dawson
A little boy in a charming blue smock and shorts outfit, washes his face using a flannel, soap and metal wash bowl

The "Sweeper-Vac" (b/w photo)
8658819 The "Sweeper-Vac" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Sweeper-Vac." Illustration for The Servantless House by R)

The "Kooksjoie" anthracite range (b/w photo)
8658818 The "Kooksjoie" anthracite range (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Kooksjoie" anthracite range)

Linoleum floor in black and white squares (b/w photo)
8658817 Linoleum floor in black and white squares (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Linoleum floor in black and white squares)

A maid, c.1860 (print)
7293403 A maid, c.1860 (print); (add.info.: Society. Economy. Young maid cleaning. Imagery, Epinal, France, ca 1860.); Photo: © Archives Charmet.

Another method of washing for silver (engraving)
8644056 Another method of washing for silver (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another method of washing for silver)

I watched the girl washing the concrete pavement at the back door (colour litho)
8650812 I watched the girl washing the concrete pavement at the back door (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Red Star" washing machine, open (b/w photo)
8658828 "Red Star" washing machine, open (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Red Star" washing machine, open)

A fitting for heating three irons on a single gas ring (b/w photo)
8658827 A fitting for heating three irons on a single gas ring (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Indicating the many uses to which an Electric Suction Cleaner can be put (b/w photo)
8658826 Indicating the many uses to which an Electric Suction Cleaner can be put (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The bed-sitting-room as bedroom (litho)
8658821 The bed-sitting-room as bedroom (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bed-sitting-room as bedroom)

A well-equipped kitchen-scullery (b/w photo)
8658813 A well-equipped kitchen-scullery (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A well-equipped kitchen-scullery)

A simple dining-room with an "Esse" Anthracite Stove and Painted Wood Kerb (b/w photo)
8658809 A simple dining-room with an "Esse" Anthracite Stove and Painted Wood Kerb (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Votaries of the Weed No 35 (colour litho)
8660525 Votaries of the Weed No 35 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 35. Then there is the enthusiast)

Mr Henpeck doing the work (colour litho)
8635519 Mr Henpeck doing the work (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Henpeck doing the work. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

A housewife's monthly work throughout the year (colour litho)
8634927 A housewife's monthly work throughout the year (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A housewife's monthly work throughout the year)

Dinner table setting, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634922 Dinner table setting, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dinner table setting, mid 1930s)

Separating diamonds from gravel (b/w photo)
8663721 Separating diamonds from gravel (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Separating diamonds from gravel)

Bath house, 16th Century (engraving)
8663769 Bath house, 16th Century (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bath house, 16th Century)

100 old time Bible words (litho)
8673191 100 old time Bible words (litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 100 old time Bible words)

Watering the streets in Alpine Towns (engraving)
8672770 Watering the streets in Alpine Towns (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watering the streets in Alpine Towns)

Birth of a child in ancient Germany (engraving)
8626221 Birth of a child in ancient Germany (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birth of a child in ancient Germany)

Newfoundland fisheries - close of the season (engraving)
8676943 Newfoundland fisheries - close of the season (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newfoundland fisheries - close of the season)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669438 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertising card for the Sweeperette Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan (chromolitho)
8677275 Advertising card for the Sweeperette Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"From the Trenches to the Outback: A Journey through Cleanliness" In the midst of WW1, soldiers found solace in Wrights Coal Tar Soap. Its soothing properties not only cleansed their weary bodies but also provided a sense of comfort amidst chaos. As time marched on, Goodwins toilet soap emerged in the 1930s, bringing luxury and refinement to everyday cleansing rituals. It was a symbol of sophistication and elegance that transcended societal boundaries. But cleanliness wasn't just limited to personal hygiene; it extended even to our surroundings. Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration "Ending in Smoke" depicted a comical contraption ensuring clean air for all – reminding us that cleanliness is not just about ourselves but also about preserving our environment. Venturing into Australia's vast landscapes, we encounter an unlikely duo - the rustic outback dunny and majestic Uluru (Ayers Rock). Despite their contrasting appearances, they both embody purity and simplicity, reminding us that they are be found even in the most unexpected places. Advertisements played a crucial role in promoting cleanliness throughout history. Vinolia Soap enticed customers with promises of radiant skin while Lifebuoy soap fought dirt and disease with its powerful formula – proving that good health begins with proper hygiene. Pears Soap took it one step further by enlisting chemists' endorsement in 1912. Their seal of approval reassured consumers that this soap was indeed superior when it came to maintaining personal cleanliness. Keatings Powder entered the scene as an ally against pesky pests lurking within our homes. Its advertisement emphasized how cleanliness could protect us from unseen dangers – reinforcing the idea that tidiness goes beyond mere aesthetics. The Ten Scout Laws served as guiding principles for young minds eager to make a difference. Among these laws stood "Cleanliness, " teaching scouts not only how to keep themselves tidy but also instilling values like respect for others' well-being and care for communal spaces.