Unclean Collection

Menstrual Lodge
Menstrual lodge of Native American peoples, where women were confined while suffering their periods, when they were regarded as unclean and liable to affect hunting and so on

Leprosy: Leper with begging bowl and bell or rattle which he is shaking to warn that he is 'unclean'
527547 Leprosy: Leper with begging bowl and bell or rattle which he is shaking to warn that he is 'unclean'. 13th century

Urchins Looking at a Lady Lifting Her Skirt, c1859. Creator: John McLenan
Urchins Looking at a Lady Lifting Her Skirt, c1859

Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt - 11
Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A view of some of the makeshift buildings that have grown among the rubbish tips. This is where the better off Zabballeen people live circa 1995

Sailors breaming a sailing ship, clearing weeds, shells
Vintage illustration Sailors breaming a sailing ship, clearing weeds, shells, or other accumulated matter by burning and scraping it

Plan of Solomons Temple, after Bernard Lamy (engraving)
5202151 Plan of Solomons Temple, after Bernard Lamy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of Solomons Temple, after Bernard Lamy)

Unclean Air Birds - Judaism
Engraving of unclean (non - kosher) air birds

Unclean Land Birds- Judaism
Engraving of unclean (non - kosher) land birds. The concept of impure or unclean animals, plays a prominent role in Jewish law that specifies which foods are allowed (kosher)

Unclean Water Birds - Judaism
Engraving of unclean or non - kosher water birds. In Judaism, the concept of impure or unclean animals, plays a prominent role in Jewish law that specifies which foods are allowed (kosher)

Unclean Animals Judaism
In Judaism, the concept of impure or unclean animals, plays a prominent role in Jewish law that specifies which foods are allowed (kosher) and which are forbidden to eat

Lepers outside the walls of Jerusalem, 1892 (colour litho)
CHT236340 Lepers outside the walls of Jerusalem, 1892 (colour litho) by Haener, T. de (fl.1892); Private Collection; (add.info.: lepreux au pied des murailles de; ); eArchives Charmet; French

Lepers in Ethiopia, 1898 (coloured engraving)
CHT236343 Lepers in Ethiopia, 1898 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Vanity of Vanities, All is Vanity, after 1800 (engraving)
2604220 Vanity of Vanities, All is Vanity, after 1800 (engraving) by Langlois, Eustache Hyacinthe (1777-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: This scatological (obscene)

The Child who Never Washes, illustration for Les Defauts Horribles
CHT173794 The Child who Never Washes, illustration for Les Defauts Horribles, 1862 (colour litho) by Trim (Louis de Ratisbonne (1827-1900); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Christ and the Woman Issuing Blood, from Das Plenarium, 1517. [Jesus healing the bleeding woman]

RF- Free range Domestic pig (Sus scrofa domesticus) waiting for feed, UK, August 2010

Panel forty four of the Altar of the Apocalypse, 15th century. Artist: Master Bertram of Hamburg
Panel forty four of the Altar of the Apocalypse, showing unclean spirits like frogs coming out of the mouths of the dragon, the beast, and the false prophet

Our Saviour appearing to Mary Magdalene in the Garden, from A Catalogue of a
KW320799 Our Saviour appearing to Mary Magdalene in the Garden, from A Catalogue of a Collection of Engravings, Etchings and Woodcuts, by Richard Fisher, published 1879 (litho) by Schongauer

Unclean Spirits Issuing from the Mouths of the Dragon, the Beast, and the False Prophet; Unknown; London (probably), England, Europe; about 1255 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, colored washes

Unclean! Unclean!. Illustration shows an old man labeled TCP. (Thomas Collier Platt) wearing ragged clothing and holding a crutch labeled Republican Machine, a small jug labeled Express Co

Fall of Babylon (Dore)
Babylon the Great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird

Soc. Scene-Clean / Unclean
A rather moralistic illustration entitled: Cleanliness is next to Godliness

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"Exploring the Concept of 'Unclean': From Menstrual Lodges to Lepers, a Journey through Cultural Perceptions" In various cultures and religions, the notion of "unclean" has been deeply ingrained in society. From the Menstrual Lodge practices among indigenous communities to the Zabbaleen of Mokattam in Cairo, Egypt - who clear waste from their surroundings - these customs shed light on how cleanliness is perceived differently across societies. Even sailors breaming a sailing ship understand the importance of clearing weeds and shells for smooth navigation. Similarly, Bernard Lamy's depiction of Solomon's Temple emphasizes meticulous planning and organization as essential elements in maintaining purity. Religious texts like Judaism's teachings categorize certain birds as unclean due to their habitat or diet; Unclean Air Birds, Unclean Land Birds, and Unclean Water Birds are all subject to specific regulations. Likewise, Judaism also designates certain animals as unclean based on dietary restrictions. The historical images depicting lepers outside Jerusalem's walls or within Ethiopia serve as poignant reminders of how individuals afflicted with diseases were often marginalized by society due to fears surrounding contagion. These illustrations highlight both compassion towards those suffering and societal stigmatization. Furthermore, engravings such as "Vanity of Vanities" remind us that physical cleanliness can sometimes be overshadowed by spiritual introspection. The Child who Never Washes illustration from Les Defauts Horribles serves as a cautionary tale about neglecting personal hygiene altogether. Through this exploration into diverse cultural perspectives on cleanliness and uncleanness, we gain insight into humanity's complex relationship with purity. It prompts us to question our own biases while fostering empathy towards those whose experiences challenge our preconceived notions.