Polishing Collection (page 5)

Armoury Armourer Armour Production Weapon Weapons
Helmets and breastplates being polished in a 16th century European armoury. After a print by Jan Collaert

Advertisement for Monkey Brand metal cleaner in the March 1907 edition of The Graphic, a weekly illustrated newspaper, published in London from 1869 to 1932

Maid sitting table cleaning Ecureuse title object
Maid sitting at the table cleaning, Ecureuse (title on object), polishing (cleaning the house), Alexander Hugo Bakker Korff (mentioned on object), 1871, paper, ink, pen, h 207 mm × w 157 mm

Man looks curtain Kabuki actor Ichikawa DanjnrAś VII
Man looks over a curtain, Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII (1791-1859) dressed for his Shibaraku role, looks over a curtain with three ropes at the top

yet opened red Mikaibeni title object series
The not yet opened red Mikaibeni (title on object) A series for the Hanazono poetry association (series title) Hanazono bantsuzuki (series title on object)

SaigyAś plum blossom SaigyAś ume title object
Saigyo plum blossom Saigyo ume (title on object) A series for the Hanazono poetry association (series title) Hanazono bantsuzuki (series title on object)

A lacquered bowl black lacquered bowl filled
A lacquered bowl, A black lacquered bowl filled with custard soup (chawan mushi), on a tray with chopsticks. With one poem, bowl, Kubota Shunman (mentioned on object), Japan, c. 1810 - c

Onoe KikugorAś II role Sugawara no Michizane
Onoe Kikugoro II in the role of Sugawara no Michizane, The actor Onoe Kikugoro II (1784-1849) in black kimono over white court pants (hakama), a court hat (eboshi) on his head

Writing man black kimono series title MusashibAś Benkei
Writing man in black kimono (series title), Musashibo Benkei, in black kimono, bends over a sheet of paper with a brush in his hand to make the first calligraphy of the New Year

Ichikawa DanjnrAś VII Segawa KikunojAś V play Shibaraku
Ichikawa Danjuro VII and Segawa Kikunojo V in the play Shibaraku, The actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII (1791-1859) in the role of Sadamitsu and the actor Segawa Kikunojo V (1802-32)

Ceremony growing up Genbukuyoshi title object
Ceremony of growing up Genbukuyoshi (title on object) A series for the Hanazono poetry association (series title) Hanazono bantsuzuki (series title on object)

Young actor portrait Ichikawa DanjnrAś VII cartouche
Young actor with a portrait of Ichikawa Danjuro VII, From a cartouche, a man looks at a boy with a role in his hand. The boy is the 8-year-old actor Ichikawa Ebizo (1823-54)

Man sword night Pilgrim Banryn played actor Ichikawa EbizAś V
Man with sword during the night, Pilgrim Banryu, played by actor Ichikawa Ebizo V (1791-1859), at night, with a sword in his hands to ward off an attack from Oyana (left sheet)

Actor long sword kneeling man Ichikawa DanjnrAś
Actor with long sword, A kneeling man (Ichikawa Danjuro (1791-1859)) in an overkimono with a pattern of peonies, holding a long sword

Lobster charcoal red lobster climbs piece two poems
Lobster with charcoal, A red lobster climbs on a piece of charcoal. With two poems, crustaceans, Totoya Hokkei (mentioned on object), Japan, 1830 - 1839, paper, polishing, h 194 mm × w 171 mm

Horse money Komahikizeni title object series
Horse money Komahikizeni (title on object) A series with horses (series title) Umazukushi (series title on object), Red-white porcelain pot on a lacquer dish, next to it a bunch of keys

Harugoma hobby horse series title object series
Harugoma hobby horse (series title on object) A series with horses (series title) Umazukushi (series title on object), Childrens toys, including a hobby horse, and a toy bird

A horse amulet Mayoke title object series horses
A horse amulet Mayoke (title on object) A series with horses (series title) Umazukushi (series title on object), A porcelain pot with a bonzai pine and a spring anemone, stands next to a towel rack

Agate MenAśseki title object series horses series title
Agate Menoseki (title on object) A series with horses (series title) Umazukushi (series title on object), In a lacquer pot filled with small stones are two branches of red coral

Temple visit Hatsuuma festival Hatsuuma mairi
Temple visit during the Hatsuuma festival Hatsuuma mairi (title on object) A series with horses (series title) Umazukushi (series title on object)

sparrow shell Suzumegai title object comparison
The sparrow shell Suzumegai (title on object) A comparison of Genroku poems and shells (series title) Genroku kasen kaiawase (series title on object)

A geisha leans box shamisen geisha reads letter
A geisha leans on the box of her shamisen, A geisha reads a letter by candlelight, while she leans against the chest containing her shamisen (stringed instrument)

Chalice engraved t Welvaren van St. Iansgild
Chalice, engraved with t Welvaren van St. Iansgild (pirate and wineglass guild), wine glass drinking glass drinking utensils tableware holder lead glass glass

Chalice engraved rosmoles family arms city De goede
Chalice engraved with rosmoles, family arms, city arms and De goede Harmonie in the Grutters Gilde, wine glass drinking glass drinking utensils tableware holder lead glass glass

Cup engraved brewery cooper Welvaren Beer Steekerij
Cup engraved with brewery, cooper and The Welvaren of the Beer Steekerij van Kralingen, goblet drinking glass drinkware tableware holder glass

Children settlement Gat busy polishing shoes
Children of the settlement of Gat busy polishing their shoes. 1946, Israel, Gat

James Farrer and Sons Ltd. grinding and polishing equipment, Devonshire Works, 37-43 Division Street, 1939
James Farrer began making and repairing buffs and glazers at 12 Turner Street Sheffield in 1866. He moved to a house with a shop attached at 57 Cambridge Street

Boot Shiner
November 1907: A man has his boots cleaned by an automatic penny in the slot boot polishing machine. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Saint-Claude, France - Fabrique Jeantet-David Pipe Factory - Polishing the pipes using overhead belt-driven polishing machines. (see: 10993880) Date: circa 1909

Victorian Scrap - soldiers polishing boots at camp - Captain Goode and Captain Field. late 19th century

Stationery, Hadfields Ironmongers, Congleton, Cheshire
O-Cedar Mop and Polish advertisement on Hadfields Ironmongers printed stationery, used here as a receipt with handwritten details. circa 1920

Victorian Scrap -- Boot Black. late 19th century

Elizabethan servants polishing saucepans

The Enthusiastic Bootblack by H M Bateman, starts with an innocent scenario, a man needs his shoes polished, but the Bootblack on the street is an earnest and hardworking type

Alfs Button, a play by W A Darlington, a version of the Aladdin story. First produced Portsmouth, 25 August 1924, then Golders Green, London, 22 September 1924, then the Princes Theatre

Gibbs Happy Families - Mrs Chips the Carpenters wife. 20th century

Happy Families Playing Cards - Mrs Hose the Firemans Wife. late 19th century

Groom in Stable
Groom in the stable, polishing a stirrup Date: 1868

Grinding & Polishing
The Art of Grinding and Polishing of Plate Glass Date: 1749

Three women in a small business - wearing overalls - sadly their exact profession is not easy to determine. The machine (back left) may be some form of polishing wheel?? Date: 1930

Variety of brooms and carpet sweepers 1929
A page from a 1929 catalogue showing a variety of brooms and lightweight carpet sweepers. Date: 1929

Stonemason working with granite in a workshop. Date: circa 1970s

Cat on a Christmas card, polishing a shoe. Date: circa 1900s

Advert for Min Cream, polish for furniture 1936
Its a matter of moments with Min. Use it on your piano or dining table and see what a beautiful, lustrous sheen it gives to polished wood. Date: 1936

Dutch cub scout polishing shoes, Netherlands, no doubt in order to earn a proficiency badge

Princess Marijke with Dutch boy scout
Princess Marijke (Maria Christina, right), daughter of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, watching a Dutch boy scout who is polishing a brass kettle at Soestdijk Palace as part of

Suffragette in Prison Dress Cleaning Kettle. A suffragette in replica prison uniform, sits polishing a cooking pot. She wears a large prison badge, issued from Holloway Prison

LFB firefighter cleaning an enclosed pump vehicle

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"Polishing: From Cub Scouts to Steam Engines, the Art of Making Things Shine" Cub Scouts taking part in Operation Shoeshine: Teaching young boys the importance of keeping things polished and presentable. A long run from Tarland, Aberdeenshire, necessitates a thorough clean-up for this 1925 beauty: After enduring a challenging journey, this vintage vehicle deserves some extra TLC. After bringing his steam engine, Hielan Laddie, from Aberdeen: The proud owner knows that regular polishing not only maintains its appearance but also preserves its historical significance. Cub Scout washing a window during Scout Job Week: Learning valuable skills like cleaning and polishing at an early age helps instill a sense of responsibility and pride in their work. Dickens / Pickwick Papers: In Charles Dickens' classic novel, even the characters understood the transformative power - both metaphorically and literally. Unusual Picture of Czech model Dana Mala having her hot pants polished by a bootblack: Sometimes unexpected situations call for creative solutions – even when it comes to keeping our clothes looking their best. Thessaloniki, Greece - Bootblack: The skilled hands of these professionals ensure that every shoe shines brightly as they take pride in their craft. Cub Scouts cleaning fire engine: These young scouts understand that maintaining firefighting equipment is crucial for saving lives – ensuring everything is spotless ensures optimal performance when needed most. Advert / Enameline Polish: Discover the secret behind achieving impeccable shine with Enameline Polish – making your belongings look brand new again. Model Maid-Of-All-Work showcasing her expertise in boot polishing services : This dedicated professional takes care of all your footwear needs with precision and skill - leaving you ready to step out in style. Waifs and Strays Society Lincoln - Boot polishing program transforms lives through skill-building.