Sweeper Collection (page 5)

A Sweeper, 1737-1742. Artist: Bouchardon
A Sweeper, 1737-1742. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon

A Poor Sweep, Sir!, Blackfriars Bridge, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

Boy crossing sweeper, 1893. Crossing sweepers could earn a few pence by sweeping the road clean of horse droppings and any other such dirt so that persons higher up the social ladder could cross

The Shepherdess And The Chimney Sweeper. Colour Illustration By Helen Stratton From The Book Hans Andersens Fairy Tales Published C.1930

Thailand, Schooling Pygmy Sweepers (Parapriacanthus Ransonneti)

Indonesia, Diver near reef; Komodo

Indonesia, Silhouette of diver near reef; Komodo

Workmen sweeping snow on a Christmas card -- New brooms sweep clean. Date: circa 1890s

Sweeper, 1746. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Sweeper, 1746

London Trade Card - William Woodward, Nightman, Carman and Chimney Sweeper, Rubbish Carted, 1 Marylebone Passage, Wells Street, Oxford Market. 18th century

Louis Wain - rich Lion and crossing sweeper Monkey. circa late 19th century

British naval convoy system by G. H. Davis
The method of safeguarding the freedom of the seas: the British naval convoy system at work. Making the high seas safe for Allied

Minesweeper trawling for mines in the North Sea, WW1
A minesweeper trawling for mines in the North Sea on the outbreak of the First World War. A wire rope attached to a weight is dragged along the seabed

WALL STREET PANIC, 1873. Panic as a health officer, sweeping the garbage out of Wall Street. A contemporary cartoon comment on the Wall Street crash and the financial panic of 1873

HINE: BOY, 1916. 17-year-old James Donovan, an Irish sweeper at the Fall River Iron Works in Fall River, Massachusetts. Photograph by Lewis Wickes Hine, 1916

Satirical cartoon, The March of Intellect, showing a street scene with balloons in the sky above. 1828

Washington Street, Antofagasta, Chile, South America
Washington Street in the port city of Antofagasta, Chile, South America. Date: circa 1910

Road sweeper with long hair. Date: 1970s

Girl Sweeper 1909
A little girl with a broom on a country lane: " Please give me a copper, Sir." Date: 1909

Disraeli / Crossing Sweep
BENJAMIN DISRAELI Conservative MP out of office, depicted as a crossing sweeper spattering Lord Aberdeens Coalition Ministry with mud Date: 5 March 1853

Variety of brooms and carpet sweepers 1929
A page from a 1929 catalogue showing a variety of brooms and lightweight carpet sweepers. Date: 1929

Paris - Le Boulevard Montmartre
Paris, France - Le Boulevard Montmartre - view of the crossing point (crossroads / carrefour) with Richelieu-Drouot. Note the fine view of the street washing and watering machine

WW1 - Seaplane crash, 1915
WW1 - A derelict mine-sweeper seaplane seen crashed in the ocean and discovered by a Dutch trawler YN7. Two men row in a small boat towards the aircraft. Date: 1915

Big fighting ships auxiliaries by G. H. Davis
Navy notes of the week. A big fighting ships auxiliaries: some little-known members of the British fleet. 1912

Mothers Crossing Sweeper by Muriel Dawson -- a little girl sweeps autumn leaves from the doorway. Date: 1930

Portrait photograph of three French chimney sweeps

Dustman and Cart at the Roadside Date: 1930s

Ice Sweeper
A man on ice skates, sweeping the ice with a broom. Date: early 1930s

Sweeper 1746 Etching engraving Sheet 9 3 / 16 x 6 13 / 16
Artokoloro

Indonesia, Papua, Raja Ampat. Colorful corals on reef. Credit as: Jones-Shimlock / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont(MR)

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

Scenes and Morals of Paris, from Paris quis eveille, printed by Lemercier
XIR316600 Scenes and Morals of Paris, from Paris quis eveille, printed by Lemercier, Paris (litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Kensington Church Street, 1892 (w / c on paper)
XCF271644 Kensington Church Street, 1892 (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Chimney Sweeper, print maker: Hendrik Bary, 1657 - 1679

The Weigh House, Cumberland Market, Robert Polhill Bevan, 1865-1925, British

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

HINE: CHILD LABOR, 1911. A group of young sweepers and doffers in the filling spinning room of Glenallen Mill in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Photographed by Lewis Hine, September 1911

Picture No. 11072855
School of Yellow Sweepers reef scene Fish Bowl dive site, Gili Lawa Laut, north of Komodo Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia. School of Yellow Sweepers

Russian Road Sweeper. Date: circa 1903

The village of Wickhambreaux near Canterbury, Kent. 1938

Picture No. 10857808
Copper Sweeper Fish - by coral Date:

Picture No. 10892961
Pygmy / Golden Sweeper (Parapriacanthus ransonneti) Date:

Boy crossing sweeper who would earn a few pence by sweeping the road clean of horse droppings and any other such dirt so that persons higher up the social ladder could cross the road without getting

Black-stripe Sweeper (Pempheris schwenkii) shoal, swimming at coral encrusted shipwreck, USAT Liberty (US Army transport ship torpedoed during WWII), Tulamben, Seraya, Bali, Lesser Sunda Islands

Teddy Bear: Activity around Bear Green duck pond
Activity around Bear Green duck pond

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Sweeping through time and across continents, the sweeper's humble yet vital role has left an indelible mark on history. From the pages of Victor Hugo's Les Miserables, where Cosette finds solace amidst a world in turmoil, to Constantinople's bustling streets where chimney sweeps battled soot-filled chimneys, their presence was felt everywhere. Even the grandeur of the Bank of England couldn't escape their diligent touch as they tirelessly kept its surroundings clean. In an era when women patiently worked with Western Electric vacuum cleaners to maintain pristine homes, advertisements celebrated their dedication and attention to detail. On the high seas, brave sailors aboard HMS Jewel risked their lives as minesweepers, ensuring safe passage for others. Meanwhile, Seymour Hicks and Ellaline Terriss transported us to Fairyland with Bluebell and her enchanting adventures. Carpet sweepers became trusted companions in households worldwide while snow-covered Trafalgar Square witnessed dedicated sweepers battling winter's icy grip. Across oceans in India or amidst London's vibrant Soho district on Rupert Street W1, these unsung heroes diligently carried out their duties. From Moscow's bustling streets to every corner of our globe, street sweepers have been guardians against urban debris. Their tireless efforts remind us that even in the smallest tasks lies great importance. Whether depicted by renowned artists or captured in photographs throughout history; whether cleaning up after tragedy or maintaining everyday cleanliness – sweepers embody resilience and commitment that often goes unnoticed but is never forgotten.