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Scrubbing Collection

"They say cleanliness is next to Godliness - but I say it's next to impossible

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Scrubbing Collection: They say cleanliness is next to Godliness - but I say its next to impossible
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Scrubbing Collection: Young woman washing clothes at a sink
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Scrubbing Collection: Advert / Calverts Carboli
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Scrubbing Collection: Washing Board
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Scrubbing Collection: The Poor Washerwoman - Henri Clark - Music Sheet
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Scrubbing Collection: Boy Scouts cleaning street sign, London
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Scrubbing Collection: Model Maid-Of-All-Work
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Scrubbing Collection: Young Navy cadets in Gravesend 1944
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Scrubbing Collection: Scrubing Doorstep / 1920S
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Scrubbing Collection: The Kitchen (oil on canvas)
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Scrubbing Collection: A housewife stoning the steps in Nelson Street, Manchester. 1st December 1961
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Scrubbing Collection: Washboard for scrubbing laundry in the 1800s
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Scrubbing Collection: British Navy sailors swabbing the decks
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Scrubbing Collection: Salvation Army Shelter, Blackfriars Road, London
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Scrubbing Collection: The Cleaning Lady (oil on canvas)
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Scrubbing Collection: The Troll Washing His Kid, 1905 (coloured pencil on paper)
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Scrubbing Collection: The Brine Bath on board a prison hulk in the early 19th century
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Scrubbing Collection: Washers on the Bank of the River; Laveuses au Bord de la Riviere, c
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Scrubbing Collection: The Royal Naval Volunteers, a Cruise in HMS 'Cherub'(engraving)
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Scrubbing Collection: Comic postcard, Little girl scrubbing the front step Date: 20th century
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Scrubbing Collection: Comic postcard, Woman on holiday, then home again
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Scrubbing Collection: The charwomen in the National Gallery. A cartoon about the conservation controversy at
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Scrubbing Collection: Study for St. Elisabeth and her confessor Conrad of Marburg in 1230 (w / c on paper) (see 372079)
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Scrubbing Collection: St. Elisabeth and her confessor Conrad of Marburg in 1230, 1903 (oil on panel)
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Scrubbing Collection: Laundresses, 1901 (oil on canvas)
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Scrubbing Collection: The Scullery Maid, 1738 (oil on canvas)
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Scrubbing Collection: The Compulsory Bath, illustration for Les Defauts Horribles, c
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Scrubbing Collection: The Washerwomen, 1906 (oil on canvas)
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Scrubbing Collection: Preparation for married life: woman scrubbing a flight of stairs (colour litho)
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Scrubbing Collection: Plate 438. Setting Down Bucket and Preparing to Scrub, 1885 (collotype on paper)
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Scrubbing Collection: Landscape with washerwomen, 1873 (oil on canvas)
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Scrubbing Collection: The Holy Family at the washing place (etching)
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Scrubbing Collection: Advertisement, Brookes Soap (engraving)
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Scrubbing Collection: A Quiet Night on Board Ship (engraving)
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Scrubbing Collection: Advert for Sapolio cleaning soap 1887
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Scrubbing Collection: The Naval Manoeuvres of 1893, Incidents during the Operation (engraving)
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Scrubbing Collection: Women washing clothes, Africa (b / w photo)
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Scrubbing Collection: Three labels for the Bleu de E. Boilley brand of washing powder
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Scrubbing Collection: Study of Washers at Eragny; Les Laveuses, etude, a Eragny, c. 1901 (oil on canvas)
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Scrubbing Collection: Roman Interior, c. 1760 (oil on canvas)
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Scrubbing Collection: Recovery of a Dormant Title or a Breeches Maker become a Lord, pub
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Scrubbing Collection: Hands of a Woman, Mexico, 1926 (b / w photo)
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Scrubbing Collection: Advertisement, Brookes Soap (engraving)
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Scrubbing Collection: Advertisement, Brookes Soap Monkey Brand (engraving)
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Scrubbing Collection: 'Loves labors lost'published in Puck Magazine
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Scrubbing Collection: Washing Day, two girls cleaning clothes outside (colour photo)
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Scrubbing Collection: Little girl on washing day (colour litho)


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"They say cleanliness is next to Godliness - but I say it's next to impossible. " In this captivating caption, we witness the timeless act unfold across various settings and eras. A young woman diligently washes clothes at a sink, her hands immersed in soapy water as she strives for spotless perfection. The advert for Calverts Carboli reminds us of the products that aid in our quest for cleanliness. A vintage washing board stands as a testament to the laborious task faced by washerwomen throughout history. Henri Clark's "The Poor Washerwoman" music sheet echoes their struggles and resilience, underscoring the importance of their role. Transporting us back to the 1920s, we glimpse a scene of a determined individual scrubbing a doorstep clean – an image that speaks volumes about pride and dedication. In Gravesend during 1944, young Navy cadets join forces in maintaining shipshape surroundings, embodying discipline and teamwork. Even Boy Scouts take part in upholding tidiness by cleaning street signs in London – teaching valuable lessons about civic responsibility from an early age. The Model Maid-Of-All-Work symbolizes domestic workers who tirelessly ensure every corner sparkles with freshness. British Navy sailors swabbing decks conjure images of maritime life where cleanliness is crucial not only for appearance but also for safety on board. At Salvation Army Shelter on Blackfriars Road in London, individuals find solace amidst challenging circumstances while still valuing hygiene. From past to present, these snapshots remind us that scrubbing transcends time and place; it represents our collective pursuit of orderliness and purity. Whether through personal diligence or communal efforts, each instance reveals how striving for cleanliness connects us all – bridging gaps between generations and fostering unity within diverse communities worldwide.