Spring Clean Collection (page 2)

In Mischief (colour litho)
7169965 In Mischief (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Mischief. Illustration for The Little Folks Favourite Album in Colour bys H Hamer (Cassell)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Decrottoir; Scraper; Abstreicheisen (engraving)
7195707 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Decrottoir; Scraper; Abstreicheisen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decrottoir; Scraper; Abstreicheisen)

Window cleaning (engraving)
7193778 Window cleaning (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Window cleaning. Illustration for Cassells Family Magazine (1880).); © Look and Learn

Leaving the bath (colour litho)
7150558 Leaving the bath (colour litho) by Cabane, Edouard (1857-1942) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leaving the bath)

Women caught in the act of bathing (colour litho)
7150538 Women caught in the act of bathing (colour litho) by Scalbert, Jules (1851-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Women caught in the act of bathing)

Mockery, women bathing (colour litho)
7150537 Mockery, women bathing (colour litho) by Scalbert, Jules (1851-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mockery, women bathing)

After washing, woman in a bath tub (colour litho)
7150527 After washing, woman in a bath tub (colour litho) by Buland, Jean Eugene (1851-1927); Private Collection; (add.info.: After washing, woman in a bath tub)

Mary Magdalene washing the feet of Jesus Christ (engraving)
7149693 Mary Magdalene washing the feet of Jesus Christ (engraving) by English School, (17th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary Magdalene washing the feet of Jesus Christ)

Advertisement for Lux toilet soap (colour litho)
7172097 Advertisement for Lux toilet soap (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Lux toilet soap)

Couple eating and bathing together (woodcut)
7201599 Couple eating and bathing together (woodcut) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple eating and bathing together)

Womens baths (colour litho)
7201545 Womens baths (colour litho) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Womens baths)

Lesson in washing (engraving)
7192735 Lesson in washing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lesson in washing)

Poverty in late Victorian Britain (chromolitho)
7157128 Poverty in late Victorian Britain (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poverty in late Victorian Britain)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pelle (a main); Dust-pan; Kehrichtschaufel (engraving)
7197027 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Pelle (a main); Dust-pan; Kehrichtschaufel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pelle (a main); Dust-pan; Kehrichtschaufel

Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153643 Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunlight Soap)

Bathing women (colour litho)
7150568 Bathing women (colour litho) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathing women)

The crew of a Finnish boat (seven sailors and a cook) was surprised in the North Sea by the storm (colour litho)
2778087 The crew of a Finnish boat (seven sailors and a cook) was surprised in the North Sea by the storm (colour litho) by Beltrame

A picturesque party on the banks of the Ganges (colour litho)
2777620 A picturesque party on the banks of the Ganges (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A picturesque party on the banks of the Ganges)

Once the laundry is done, and attracted by the hot water in the tub placed above a cart, a bride... (colour litho)
2783699 Once the laundry is done, and attracted by the hot water in the tub placed above a cart, a bride... (colour litho) by Beltrame

New London Bridge, Billingsgate and the Scavenger
6340335 New London Bridge, Billingsgate and the Scavenger by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: New London Bridge, Billingsgate and the Scavenger)

Coulies nettoyant une grande maison (engraving)
2790226 Coulies nettoyant une grande maison (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coulies nettoyant une grande maison)

Jackie, a six-year-old lion from the Los Angeles Zoological Garden, takes a lukewarm bath... (colour litho)
2778147 Jackie, a six-year-old lion from the Los Angeles Zoological Garden, takes a lukewarm bath... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jackie)

A competition for housewives took place in Los Angeles, with great success (colour litho)
2783494 A competition for housewives took place in Los Angeles, with great success (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

A bizarre American had locked himself in a barrel to overcome the famous Niagara Falls this year too (colour litho)
2778060 A bizarre American had locked himself in a barrel to overcome the famous Niagara Falls this year too (colour litho) by Beltrame

Dangerous cures, a rhinoceros operated by a cataract in the New York Zoo (colour litho)
2815120 Dangerous cures, a rhinoceros operated by a cataract in the New York Zoo (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dangerous cures)

Disappearing Milan, The Blacksmiths Pusterla Which Was Ahead of Its Contrasted Demolition (Colour Litho)
2798321 Disappearing Milan, The Blacksmiths Pusterla Which Was Ahead of Its Contrasted Demolition (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milan Disappearing)

An exceptional celebration in Bangkok, the capital of Siam, the consecration of the new white elephant (colour litho)
2777831 An exceptional celebration in Bangkok, the capital of Siam, the consecration of the new white elephant (colour litho) by Beltrame

Cleaning Week is celebrated in Atlanta (United States) at the beginning of spring (colour litho)
2777639 Cleaning Week is celebrated in Atlanta (United States) at the beginning of spring (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

On the highest spire of the Milan Cathedral, a scaffolding was erected around the Madonnina... (colour litho)
2783924 On the highest spire of the Milan Cathedral, a scaffolding was erected around the Madonnina... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Dangerous trades (colour litho)
2783857 Dangerous trades (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dangerous trades)

Domestic Life: Woman (Mrs. Olive Haugh) dusting the bookcase: Circa 1954

Domestic Life: Woman (Mrs. Olive Haugh) dusting the picture frame. Circa 1954

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Spring Clean: A Time for Renewal and Refreshment As the vibrant colors of spring burst forth, so does the desire to clean and declutter our surroundings. It's a season of renewal, symbolizing new beginnings and fresh starts. From bustling playrooms to serene lily ponds, every aspect of our lives can benefit from a thorough "spring clean. " In the playroom, children are immersed in their own world of imagination and creativity. They were all very busy indeed, but amidst the chaos lies an opportunity to tidy up and organize their toys. By doing so, we create a space that fosters both fun and orderliness. Just as women bathing in a woodcut print cleanse their bodies, spring cleaning allows us to purify our living spaces. Removing dust from forgotten corners or wiping away grime from neglected surfaces brings about a sense of cleanliness that rejuvenates not only our homes but also ourselves. "Healthy skin keeps him on the job, " proclaims an advertisement dating back to 1944. This serves as a reminder that taking care of ourselves is essential for productivity and overall well-being. As we scrub away dirt during spring cleaning rituals, let's also prioritize self-care routines that nourish our bodies inside out. Artistic depictions such as "The Tragic End of a Child" or "Pontius Pilate washing his hands" remind us that cleansing goes beyond physical spaces; it extends into emotional realms too. Spring offers an ideal time for introspection - letting go of past hurts or negative emotions can be just as liberating as tidying up material possessions. From stone buildings with laundry lines fluttering in the breeze to old houses captured delicately in watercolor paintings – these images transport us back in time when homemakers diligently maintained their abodes year after year. Let's channel this spirit by embracing traditional methods while incorporating modern techniques during our own cleaning endeavors.