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"Washing Lines: A Glimpse into the Art and Culture of Laundry" Clothes hanging on a washing line between houses, Venice

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Clothes hanging on a washing line between houses, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site

Clothes hanging on a washing line between houses, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Octopuses hung up to dry on washing lines, Chania, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Octopuses hung up to dry on washing lines, Chania, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Subathu India Washing Bay, c. 1900-1930 (sepia photo)

Subathu India Washing Bay, c. 1900-1930 (sepia photo)
3482712 Subathu India Washing Bay, c.1900-1930 (sepia photo) by Gee, J. (fl.1900-30); Royal Society for Asian Affairs, London

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Our Back Garden, 19th century (w / c)

Our Back Garden, 19th century (w / c)
6198405 Our Back Garden, 19th century (w/c) by Grubb, William Mortimer (d.1903); 22.9x17.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: William Mortimer Grubb (d.1903)); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Pallonetto di Santa Lucia, Naples, 1909 (oil on canvas)

Pallonetto di Santa Lucia, Naples, 1909 (oil on canvas)
OVR390598 Pallonetto di Santa Lucia, Naples, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Svarstad, Anders (1869-1943); 150.5x91 cm; Bergen Art Museum, Norway; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Rounton Road lean-to, c. 1930 (pencil & w / c on paper)

Rounton Road lean-to, c. 1930 (pencil & w / c on paper)
3427855 Rounton Road lean-to, c.1930 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Silk, Henry (1883-1948); 11.4x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; British, out of copyright

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: A Monday washing, New York, c. 1900 (photomechanical print)

A Monday washing, New York, c. 1900 (photomechanical print)
5854034 A Monday washing, New York, c.1900 (photomechanical print) by Detroit Photographic Co. (fl.1898-1900); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: View of Genoa (hand-coloured photo)

View of Genoa (hand-coloured photo)
907986 View of Genoa (hand-coloured photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Truogoli di Santa Brigida; Genoa. Postcard sent in 1913

Truogoli di Santa Brigida; Genoa. Postcard sent in 1913
660610 Truogoli di Santa Brigida; Genoa. Postcard sent in 1913. by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: The Vicolo del Pallonetto, early 1900s (b / w photo)

The Vicolo del Pallonetto, early 1900s (b / w photo)
JHL358869 The Vicolo del Pallonetto, early 1900s (b/w photo) by Brogi, Carlo (1850-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street in the Borgo Santa Lucia, Naples; ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: The Vale of Health, c. 1800 (w / c on paper)

The Vale of Health, c. 1800 (w / c on paper)
KTS145181 The Vale of Health, c.1800 (w/c on paper) by Sarjent, Francis James (fl.1780-1812); 32x25 cm; Keats House, Hampstead, London; eKeats House; British, out of copyright

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: 3102101

3102101

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Little girl on washing day (colour litho)

Little girl on washing day (colour litho)
3096230 Little girl on washing day (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little girl on washing day)

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Rounton Road washing lines, c. 1930 (pencil & w / c on paper)

Rounton Road washing lines, c. 1930 (pencil & w / c on paper)
3427848 Rounton Road washing lines, c.1930 (pencil & w/c on paper) by Silk, Henry (1883-1948); 11.4x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; British, out of copyright

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Man looking at bloomers on a washing line (colour litho)

Man looking at bloomers on a washing line (colour litho)
3093800 Man looking at bloomers on a washing line (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man looking at bloomers on a washing line)

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: The Old Vine Inn, Aldersgate Street, 1855 (w / c on paper)

The Old Vine Inn, Aldersgate Street, 1855 (w / c on paper)
XCF267474 The Old Vine Inn, Aldersgate Street, 1855 (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; English, out of copyright

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Windmill - Rochester, Kent

Windmill - Rochester, Kent

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Rochester windmill in Kent, seen from behind the washing lines. 1936

Rochester windmill in Kent, seen from behind the washing lines. 1936

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: A colorful house on Burano, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

A colorful house on Burano, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Hanging laundry, Ventimiglia, Medieval, Old Town, Liguria, Imperia Province, Italy, Europe

Hanging laundry, Ventimiglia, Medieval, Old Town, Liguria, Imperia Province, Italy, Europe

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Washing line geometry in the streets of Castello, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Washing line geometry in the streets of Castello, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Windows and balconies in the Alfama District, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Windows and balconies in the Alfama District, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Decorated tablecloths for sale, Nosy Komba, off Nosy Be, Madagascar, Africa

Decorated tablecloths for sale, Nosy Komba, off Nosy Be, Madagascar, Africa

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Washing line, Marken, Holland, Europe

Washing line, Marken, Holland, Europe

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Viva Fidel sign, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Viva Fidel sign, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Monks washing on line drying, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Monks washing on line drying, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Background imageWashing Lines Collection: Girl at window with sari drying, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Asia

Girl at window with sari drying, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, Asia


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"Washing Lines: A Glimpse into the Art and Culture of Laundry" Clothes hanging on a washing line between houses, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site: Immerse yourself in the picturesque charm of Venice as clothes sway gently on washing lines, creating a colorful tapestry against the backdrop of historic houses. Octopuses hung up to dry on washing lines, Chania, Crete, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe: Experience the vibrant culinary traditions of Greece as you stumble upon octopuses gracefully drying under the Mediterranean sun on traditional washing lines. Subathu India Washing Bay, c. 1900-1930 (sepia photo): Travel back in time with this sepia-toned photograph capturing an Indian washing bay bustling with activity; witness women skillfully scrubbing garments by hand amidst a backdrop of breathtaking landscapes. Our Back Garden, 19th century (w/c): Step into a tranquil oasis from yesteryears as our back garden becomes adorned with fluttering laundry painted delicately in watercolors - an intimate glimpse into domestic life centuries ago. Pallonetto di Santa Lucia, Naples 1909 (oil on canvas): Marvel at the artistic mastery displayed through oil strokes that bring to life Naples' Pallonetto di Santa Lucia district where laundry dances merrily along ancient alleyways. Rounton Road lean-to c. 1930 (pencil & w/c on paper): Delve into nostalgia through this pencil and watercolor sketch depicting Rounton Road's humble lean-to structures adorned with freshly washed clothes swaying gently in the breeze. A Monday Washing New York c. 1900 (photomechanical print): Transport yourself to early 20th-century New York City where photomechanical prints capture rows upon rows of laundry hanging high above busy streets – an urban symphony of cleanliness and chaos. View of Genoa (hand-coloured photo).