Sanitation Collection (page 6)

Advertisement, Twycliffe Patent Pedestal Syphon Toilet
Advertisement, Twyfords Ltd, Cliffe Vale Potteries, Hanley -- Twycliffe Patent Pedestal Syphon WC Basin Toilet. 1896

Cheer O! Christmas, 1918 Christmas card
Cheer O! Christmas, 1918. Christmas card for Section Sanitaire No. 58. English School. Date: 1918

THAILAND: HARBOR SCENE. Natives bathing in the harbor in Thailand, with fishing boats in the background. Photograph, late 19th or early 20th century

CHINA: CHEFANG, c1940. People washing their clothes in a stream, at the family s
CHINA: CHEFANG, c1940. People washing their clothes in a stream, at the familys regular washing place, using a strong soap that keeps the immediate area of the stream free of mosquitoes

The Street of Facades in the rock city of Petra, Jordan
Sanitation lorry in the Street of Facades in the rock city of Petra, Jordan

Building of Common Sewers on Holborn, 1845 (w / c and graphite on paper)
XJF495438 Building of Common Sewers on Holborn, 1845 (w/c and graphite on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

A man urinating, 1631 (eching)
XJF412267 A man urinating, 1631 (eching) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man making water)

The introduction of split cane brooms for London street sweepers, 1840 (pencil on paper)
XJF354252 The introduction of split cane brooms for London street sweepers, 1840 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

In Bloomsbury Square during the heat wave, 1828 (pencil on paper)
XJF354251 In Bloomsbury Square during the heat wave, 1828 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Sewer construction in Bloomsbury, London, 1845 (pencil on paper)
XJF354246 Sewer construction in Bloomsbury, London, 1845 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Enlarging the sewers at Moorfields, London, 1841 (pencil on paper)
XJF354245 Enlarging the sewers at Moorfields, London, 1841 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The Laying of the Water-Main in Tottenham Court Road, 1834 (watercolour on paper)
XJF354243 The Laying of the Water-Main in Tottenham Court Road, 1834 (watercolour on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The Old Hare and Hounds, Buckridge Street, St Giles in1818 (drawing)
XJF3038369 The Old Hare and Hounds, Buckridge Street, St Giles in1818 (drawing) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annotated by the artist (George Scharf)

Clerks-Well, Clerkenwell, London, published 1822 (engraving)
XJF618940 Clerks-Well, Clerkenwell, London, published 1822 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Emptying the Chamber Pots, illustration from Praxis rerum criminalium by
XJF347997 Emptying the Chamber Pots, illustration from Praxis rerum criminalium by Joose de Damhouder, 1554 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Dutch School

Flushing the Sewers (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF280587 Flushing the Sewers (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Map showing the Distribution of Deaths from Cholera in the Registration Districts of London
XJF275636 Map showing the Distribution of Deaths from Cholera in the Registration Districts of London, 1866 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School

State Street, Boston, engraved by S. Lacey (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF265835 State Street, Boston, engraved by S.Lacey (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Main sewer from the Strasbourg Station to the Seine. Official visit of the Minister of Interior
XIR253240 Main sewer from the Strasbourg Station to the Seine. Official visit of the Minister of Interior, General Charles Marie Esprit Espinasse (1815-59) April 1858 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Father Thames Introduces his Offspring to the Fair City of London, a design for a
XJF121252 Father Thames Introduces his Offspring to the Fair City of London, a design for a fresco in the new Houses of Parliament (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School

Millville, New Jersey - Scenes. A view of Whitall Tatum Company houses. Yards looking from Myrtle St. to upper Whitall Tatum plant

NEW YORK: FIVE POINTS, 1866. Water pump in a backyard on Baxter Street in the Five Points district of New York Citys Lower East Side. Wood engraving, American, 1866

Toothbrushes in a toothbrush tumbler

THOMAS CRAPPER (1837-1902). English sanitary engineer. Thomas Crapper and his workmen testing his design for the water closet cistern. Drawing by his grandniece, Edith B. Crapper

BERLIN: WORKERS, c1915. Women street sanitation workers in Berlin, Germany. Photograph, c1915

STREET SWEEPERS, 1911. A group of New York City street sweepers photographed at the time of a garbage strike, when they remained on the job, November 1911

STREET SWEEPER, c1910. A street sweeper, employed by the Department of Sanitation, at work in New York City. Photographed c1910

STREET SWEEPER, c1896. A street sweeper with a broom in New York City. Photographed c1896 by Elizabeth Alice Austen

STREET SWEEPER, c1896. A street sweeper with a handcart in New York City. Photographed c1896 by Elizabeth Alice Austen

PUBLIC HEALTH: PRIVIES, c1915. Handbill with instructions for maintaining sanitary privies to safeguard against typhoid fever and other illnesses, issued by the Walker County, Alabama

HINE: RURAL SCHOOL, 1921. The outhouses at a rural school in Marey, West Virginia. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, October 1921

NEW YORK: GARBAGE STRIKE. A crowd in New York City gathered around carts and wagons loaded with garbage during a garbage strike, 8-11 November 1911

HINE: POVERTY, 1909. Three young boys scavenging through a dump pile in Boston, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Hine, October 1909

POLLUTION CARTOON, c1828. Monster Soup. Satirical etching by William Heath, c1828, commenting on the consequences for Londons water supply resulting from the pollution of the Thames River

HINE: MILL HOUSING, 1912. Poor housing conditions for textile mill workers in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Photograph by Lewis Hine, November 1912

IMMIGRATION: EXAM, 1921. Members of the New York City Health Department examining an immigrant, probably at Ellis Island. Photograph, 1921

Sterling 6 wheeler, rigid tanker, fitted for specialist operations of sewage collection and disposal

Urinal with a pretty tiled blue wall

In the Crimea. John Sutherland (1808-1891) British physician and sanitary reformer, left, and Robert Rawlinson (1810-1898) British civil engineer and sanitarian, in the Crimean in 1855

London Nightmen. These men who are carrying the contents of a cess pool in a wooden tub, carried out their smelly, dirty job at night. Their candle lanterns are on the ground

Flushing a London sewer. The men are dressed in oilskins and hold bulls eye lanterns to give them enough light to carry out their work

Head of Asclepius
In Greek mythology, Asclepius, the son of Apollo, was the god of medicine and healing. From about 350BC, the cult of Asclepius became increasingly widespread in Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire

Water filtration industry, 1893
Water filtration industry. 19th-century artwork of the water filtration works at Hamburg, Germany. Artwork from the 12th volume (second period of 1893)

Carl Rogers Darnall, US Army surgeon C013 / 7259
Carl Rogers Darnall (1867-1941), US Army surgeon and chemist. Darnall invented a mechanical chlorinator to purify drinking water using liquid chlorine

American cartoon advising the sanitary measures necessary to rid the cities of His Imperial Agony, King Cholera
CHOLERA EPIDEMIC, 1873. American cartoon advising the sanitary measures necessary to rid the cities of His Imperial Agony, King Cholera, seen fleeing (at far left)

In Full Accord. American cartoon, 1885, accusing the New York City Board of Health of unsanitary practices
NEW YORK: SANITATION, 1885. In Full Accord. American cartoon, 1885, accusing the New York City Board of Health of unsanitary practices

Street sweepers at work, under police protection, during a garbage strike in New York City, November 1911
STREET SWEEPERS, 1911. Street sweepers at work, under police protection, during a garbage strike in New York City, November 1911

LONDON; STREET CLEANING. It cleans the streets - so it does - but who is to clean the unfortunate wayfarers? English cartoon on street cleaning and garbage collection from Punch, 1879

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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.