Soap Collection (page 38)

Washing hands

Blowing bubbles
MODEL RELEASED. Blowing bubbles. 6-year-old girl blowing soap bubbles from a wand

Antibacterial soap
MODEL RELEASED. Antibacterial soap

Woman blowing bubbles
MODEL RELEASED. Woman blowing bubbles

Soap bubbles on a pentagonal prism frame. Bubble films always attempt to occupy the minimum surface area when stretched between two lines, and they meet other films at straight lines

Soap bubbles on a tetrahedral frame. Bubble films always attempt to occupy the minimum surface area when stretched between two lines, and they meet other films at straight lines

Soap bubbles on an octahedral frame. Bubble films always attempt to occupy the minimum surface area when stretched between two lines, and they meet other films at straight lines

Soap bubbles on a triangular prism frame. Bubble films always attempt to occupy the minimum surface area when stretched between two lines, and they meet other films at straight lines

Soap bubbles on a cubic frame. Bubble films always attempt to occupy the minimum surface area when stretched between two lines, and they meet other films at straight lines

Soap bubbles on a dodecahedral frame. Bubble films always attempt to occupy the minimum surface area when stretched between two lines, and they meet other films at straight lines

SOAPINE, 1880. American merchants trade card, 1880

PEARS SOAP AD, 1888. American magazine advertisement, 1888

MAYPOLE SOAP, 1898. English newspaper advertisement, 1898

Making soap
Woman making soft soap by hand with an outdoor kettle to render lard. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a photograph

HOUS2A-00054
Women rendering lard in a kettle to make soap the old-fashioned way. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

BUSN2A-00039
Ad for Fine Art Toilet Soap, 1901. Printed color lithograph

Life Buoy soap vintage advertising poster

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, A Native
A Native of these islands. This scruffy, dirty looking but contented old character is apparently a stranger to soap and water, which is ironic as he casts the perfect shadow of a wash basin and jug

Young model having a bath
A young model posing in a bathing

Cardigan Railway Station, Cardiganshire, South Wales
View of a platform of Cardigan Railway Station on the Great Western Railway, Cardiganshire, South Wales, with flowerbeds and tinplate advertisements for Pears Soap and Sutton Seeds

Blowing Bubbles by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Two children sit with a bowl of soap suds and blow bubbles through pipes

Georgia - Tbilisi - Turkish Bath
Removing a vast lump of soapy suds from a bather in a Turkish Bath at Tbilisi, the capital (and largest) city in Georgia - formerly known as Tiflis

Little boy brushing his teeth
A little boy brushes his teeth -- he can only just reach over the washbasin. (2 of 2)

Getting baby ready for his bath
A mother gets her baby ready for his bath. Soap, talcum powder and cotton wool are ready on a table at her side

Testing the water for babys bathtime
A mother tests the temperature of the water for her babys bath. Soap, talcum powder and cotton wool are ready on a table at her side

Suds, 1930s style
A woman smiles as she stands up to her elbows in soap suds while doing a bit of hand washing in the sink

Cussons Soap advertisment
Advertisement for Cussons soap with illustrations of elegant Regency couples by Pauline Baynes

Outdoor washing, Boys Club circa 1930
Two older boys from a Boys Club help a smaller boy to wash outdoors using soap and a small bowl of water

Outdoor washing, Boys Club 1932
Four boys from a Boys Club wash outdoors using soap and a small bowl of water

Outdoor washing, Boys Club 1928
A young boy from a Boys Club washes his face and arms using a small bowl of water outdoors Date: 1928

New Oxford Street
The offices of Messrs A & F Pears, who make soap

Port Sunlight - the Bridge Inn
The Bridge Inn, Port Sunlight. Port Sunlight is a garden village which was founded in 1888 by Lever to house his soap factory workers

The Oil Shop. A young girl makes a purchase from the shop keeper, stood next to a large barrel of paraffin and a counter dominated by a large jar of paint

Children ride on the top deck of an open omnibus
Children ride on the top deck of an open horse-drawn omnibus. A conductor makes sure everyone has purchased a ticket. The driver, who bears an uncanny resemblance to Mr Punch

Wrights Coal Tar soap
Advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar soap showing a British soldier (or Tommy ), writing a thank-you letter to his sweetheart

Wrights Coal Tar Soap, advertisement
An advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar Soap in the style of Egyptian cave art

Cherry Blossom Toiletries Advertisement, 1887
Engraved advertisement for the Cherry Blossom line of perfume, toilet powder and soap, with the assurance - Nun Nicer

Dyeing with Maypole
Dyeing - with Maypole Soap

Kirks Flake Soap
Kirks Flake White Soap - nothing so dainty or delicate in lingerie, laces, linens or woolens, but what it can be washed in absolute safety with Kirks Flake White

Gipsy Man Shaving
An old gipsy man has an al fresco shave in the middle of a gipsy camp

Scrubbing Lino
Cleaning linoleum with a scrubbing brush, soap and a metal pail of fresh water and lots of elbow grease!

AT THE GROCERs 1880
A woman purchases half-a-pound of soap at the grocer s

Maypole Dyes
Rub-a dub-dub, three maids at a tub filled with dye made from MAYPOLE SOAP, they ve dipped all their clothes as everyone knows, green, yellow and pale heliotrope

Vinolia Soap Laboratory
Soap manufacture in the laboratory at the Vinolia Companys works

Maypole Dye Ca 1900
Three little girls use MAYPOLE SOAP to dye their clothes - Dyes any color [sic] - does not soil the hands

Advert / Maypole Dyes 1890
Maypole Soap Dyes - have you tried it?

Bath / Torpedo 1917
A little girl in her bath: " I hope to goodness I shan t be torpedoed!"

Child in Zinc Bath 1919
A slightly bewildered child sits in a zinc bath: " The end of a perfect day."

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From the trenches to the home front, soap played a pivotal role in history. During WW1, Wrights Coal Tar Soap became a trusted companion for soldiers, providing relief and cleanliness amidst the chaos of war. In 1900, Gossage Soap captured hearts with its captivating advert, leaving an indelible mark on society's consciousness. However, not all soap advertisements were progressive. The racist Pears ad serves as a stark reminder of past prejudices that we strive to overcome today. Yet amidst these dark moments, Port Sunlight emerged as a beacon of hope - a workers utopia built around the production of soap. The power of advertising was evident in posters promoting Sunlight Soap at every corner of London's bustling Piccadilly Circus in the 1920s. Inside tramsheds like those found in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, people would catch glimpses of Thoms Castile Soap cards enticing them towards cleanliness and luxury. Across borders, French artist Jean Carlu created an iconic advertisement for Monsavon soap in 1925 - showcasing both artistic brilliance and effective marketing strategies. Meanwhile, Pears Soap continued to captivate audiences since its groundbreaking advert back in 1887. As time progressed into the 1930s, Goodwins toilet soap brought elegance and sophistication into households worldwide. Through wars and societal changes alike, one thing remains constant - soap has been an essential part of our lives throughout history.