Sanitation Collection (page 2)

A tier pedestal WC's with trap ventilation and soil pipe, 1850
3359508 A tier pedestal WC's with trap ventilation and soil pipe, 1850; (add.info.: Sectional view of a tier pedestal WC's with trap ventilation and soil pipe)

Design for a ship's WC designed by Andrew Thomson, 1850
3359503 Design for a ship's WC designed by Andrew Thomson, 1850; (add.info.: Design for a ship's WC, which would prevent spillage and drifting smells)

A water closet by Jennings of Lambeth, with hinged seat removed, 1850
3359499 A water closet by Jennings of Lambeth, with hinged seat removed, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a water closet by Jennings of Lambeth, with hinged seat removed)

Fully tiled lavatory with WC on dais, 1850
3359512 Fully tiled lavatory with WC on dais, 1850; (add.info.: Fully tiled lavatory with WC on dais. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The opening of a London sewer by night, 1850
3359137 The opening of a London sewer by night, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the opening of a London sewer by night. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Subways for carrying sewers, gas and water supply through Westminster, London, 1850
3359136 Subways for carrying sewers, gas and water supply through Westminster, London, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of subways for carrying sewers, gas and water supply through Westminster, London)

Woman supervisor in an East End of London button factory, 1890
3478858 Woman supervisor in an East End of London button factory, 1890; (add.info.: Woman supervisor in an East End of London button factory; fainting from bad ventilation and undernourishment)

Water-tank in St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Water-tank in St. Giles's-in-the-Fields, [London], 1858. There are certain portions of London where the buildings are dilapidated and most of the inhabitants squalid...It should, however

Drain Diggers, 1885. Creator: Laurits Andersen Ring
Drain Diggers, 1885

William Crawford Gorgas, Surgeon General, U.S.A. 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
William C. Gorgas, Surgeon General, U.S. Army, 1914. Head of the Panama Canal Zone Sanitation Commission, his work on limiting the transmission of yellow fever

Ponteland Church, Northumberland, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Ponteland Church, Northumberland, 1854. Church of St Mary the Virgin, ...built, probably, in the early part of the thirteenth century, although its tower betokens an earlier date

Camp, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Camp, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Camp, 1917 or 1918

Camp, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Camp, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Camp, 1917 or 1918

Philippines, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Philippines, 1912. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Philippines, 1912. City of Manila - Tondo Pumping Station - Manila Sewer System constructed 1906-1909 - Municipal Board...James Francis Case, Chief Engineer; W. E

Unsanitary privy in potato pickers camp near Shafter, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Unsanitary privy in potato pickers camp near Shafter, California

View of Kern migrant camp...sanitary units, CA, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
View of Kern migrant camp showing one of three sanitary units. California

Sanitary facilities for migratory workers, Ditch bank camp, near Arvin, Kern County, CA, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sanitary facilities for migratory workers. Ditch bank camp. Squatters near Arvin, Kern County, California

View of Kern migrant camp showing one of three sanitary units, California, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
View of Kern migrant camp showing one of three sanitary units. California

On the outskirts of a modern Oklahoma City within sight of its gleaming skyscrapers, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
On the outskirts of a modern Oklahoma City within sight of its gleaming skyscrapers. The rent, one dollar, is collected by the city and the health officer is in charge, although there is no sanitation

Utility unit and camp sites, Marysville camp for migrants, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Marysville camp for migrants. Resettlement Administration. Shows utility unit and camp sites (toilets, showers, laundry). California

Toilet facilities at Westley camp, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Toilet facilities at Westley camp. California

Toilet facilities at Westley camp, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Toilet facilities at Westley camp. California

Farm Security Administration camp, Klamath Falls, Oregon, 1941. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm Security Administration camp. Klamath Falls, Oregon

View of Kern migrant camp showing outdoor clubroom with protection from the sun, California, 1936
View of Kern migrant camp showing outdoor clubroom with protection from the sun. California

Home of Mexican field worker showing water supply, Brawley, Imperial Valley, California, 1935. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Home of Mexican field worker showing water supply. Brawley, Imperial Valley, California

Ditch bank housing for Mexican field workers, Imperial Valley, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Ditch bank housing for Mexican field workers. Imperial Valley, California

Water supply, California squatter camp near Calipatria, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Water supply: an open settling basin from the irrigation ditch in a California squatter camp near Calipatria

Effluent of Lake Albano, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Effluent of Lake Albano, n.d

Sewage disposal plant at the Aqua Fria Farm security administration camp, Maricopa County, AZ
Maricopa County, AZ. Sewage disposal plant at the Aqua Fria Farm security administration camp for migrant workers

Vespasienne (public urinal) on the Grands Boulevards, Paris, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
CHT430462 Vespasienne (public urinal) on the Grands Boulevards, Paris, c.1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

New Superloos in Hall Street, St Helens, Merseyside, 23rd February 1988

Public Toilets in Flatts Lane, in the Teeside area of England. The toilets are closed due to vandalism Picture taken 10th May 1992

Workmen inspect the underground sewer tunnel that extends from under the Mersey tunnel mouth to Ranelagh Street in central Liverpool. 18th January 1963

Daily Mirror photographer Bela Zola pictured in the centre, with London sewer men who he spent the day photographing. 1st April 1947

actinopterygii, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bluestreak, bony, cleaned
Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) cleaning a Yellow-edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus), Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Section of Wall, etc, of Ponteland Church, Northumberland, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Section of Wall, etc, of Ponteland Church, Northumberland, 1854. A. The Wall of the Church; B. The Area round the Wall to keep it dry; C. Flagstone covering the Area; D. The Floor of the Church; E

Advert, Davis & Bennett, heavy fireclay urinal stalls
Advert, Westminster Sanitary Works, Davis & Bennett, Heavy Fireclay Urinal Stalls. Date: 1903

Three children waiting in the kitchen while their mother prepares the... Washington, D.C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Three children waiting in the kitchen while their mother prepares the evening meal

Four young migratory potato pickers... FSA camp, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Four young migratory potato pickers, travelling together, come into camp to ask manager whether they would be eligible for a hot bath

Exterior of shower unit, FSA camp, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Exterior of shower unit. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. [Sign: Ladies ]

Twenty-four portable toilets, mobile camp (FSA), equipment, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939
Twenty-four portable toilets, mobile camp (FSA - Farm Security Administration) equipment. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. [Mens on the left, womens on the right]

Portable laundry unit, shower unit beyond, FSA camp, Merrill, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Portable laundry unit, shower unit beyond. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Merrill, Oregon

Four young migratory potato pickers, travelling together... Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939
Four young migratory potato pickers, travelling together, come into camp to ask manager whether they would be eligible for a hot bath

Interior of shower bath unit, FSA camp, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Interior of shower bath unit. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Young migrant girl makes use of facilities... Merrill FSA camp, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young migrant girl makes use of facilities provided for cleanliness. Merrill FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Klamath County, Oregon

Sanitary facilities in camp of carrot pullers, near Holtville, Imperial Valley, California, 1939
Sanitary facilities in camp of carrot pullers. Near Holtville, Imperial Valley, California

Toilets provided for hop pickers in growers camp, near Grants Pass, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Toilets provided for hop pickers in growers camp. Near Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon. [ Women painted on wooden toilet building]

Toilet for ten cabins, men, women, and children, Arkansawyers auto camp, Greenfield, CA, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Toilet for ten cabins, men, women, and children. In Arkansawyers auto camp. Greenfield, California. [Sign: Do not throw cans in garbage ]

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"From Waiting for the Hour to Modern Innovations: A Journey through Sanitation History" Step back in time to 1863, where an unknown creator and William Tolman Carlton captured Edward Farmer and his gang diligently going underground, cleaning scraps of paper. This glimpse into the past reminds us of the tireless efforts made towards sanitation. Fast forward to the 1880s, when Thomas Crapper's revolutionary invention, the Water Waste Preventer, was patented. This innovation marked a significant milestone in improving sanitary conditions and preventing waste buildup. In 1931 Paris, artist Ernest Flammarion immortalized sewer cleaners working tirelessly in the Main Sewer. Their dedication showcased their commitment to maintaining cleanliness even in challenging environments. Traveling further back in history reveals Sir John Harington's creation - the Water Closet. This remarkable invention brought comfort and improved hygiene standards for centuries to come. David Boswell Reid's contributions cannot be overlooked either. His expertise paved the way for advancements in sanitation systems that we benefit from today. The advert by Davis & Bennett showcasing heavy fireclay urinal stalls demonstrates how businesses have played a vital role in providing clean facilities for public use throughout history. A snapshot of early 20th-century Paris takes us to Vespasiennes or public urinals on Grands Boulevards. These structures served as essential amenities ensuring proper sanitation practices were accessible to all. Even aquatic life benefits from cleanliness. Actinopterygii fish species like bluestreak bony fish thrive when their habitats are properly cleaned and maintained across Asia. Moving closer to modern times brings us face-to-face with New Superloos installed on Hall Street, St Helens, Merseyside in February 1988. These state-of-the-art facilities represented progress towards more hygienic public toilets available for everyone's convenience. Finally, workmen inspecting underground sewer tunnels beneath Mersey tunnel remind us that behind every clean and functional system, there are dedicated individuals ensuring its smooth operation.