Washing Collection (page 4)

Advertising card for the Sweeperette Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan (chromolitho)
8677275 Advertising card for the Sweeperette Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The monsters whose meat is dirt and dust (litho)
8676264 The monsters whose meat is dirt and dust (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The monsters whose meat is dirt and dust. The workings of a vacuum cleaner)

The Carthusians: The Washing of the Feet (litho)
8666616 The Carthusians: The Washing of the Feet (litho) by Kauffmann, Paul Adolphe (1849-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Washing of the Feet)

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chinon: boat washing wood work and openwork, installed next to the bridge
LUX4777074 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37), Chinon: boat washing wood work and openwork, installed next to the bridge, in winter, 1900; (add.info.: France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37)

Washing and dyeing in a silk production works, 1823
3480219 Washing and dyeing in a silk production works, 1823; (add.info.: Early 19th century washing and dyeing in a silk production works in Derby, England 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: old Lyon, bridge of Guillotiere on the Rhone with washes, 1905
LUX4791671 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: old Lyon, bridge of Guillotiere on the Rhone with washes, 1905; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: old Lyon

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Annecy: banks of Thiou with washes and mill, 1900
LUX4796007 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Annecy: banks of Thiou with washes and mill, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Annecy: banks of Thiou with washes and mill

A carding engine, 1850
3480151 A carding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a carding engine. Carding is the process that disentangles; cleans; and intermixes the woollen fibres)

A servant ease dropping, 1850
3478255 A servant ease dropping, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a servant ease dropping, whilst she is supposed to be cleaning the stairs)

France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41), Chambord: the Chateau, fishing in the river near the washing machines, 1895
LUX4760814 France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41), Chambord: the Chateau, fishing in the river near the washing machines, 1895; (add.info.: France, Centre, Loir-et-Cher (41), Chambord: the Chateau

Wooden soap dish used by Loyal C Twitchell, Company F 148th New York Volunteers
3029222 Wooden soap dish used by Loyal C Twitchell, Company F 148th New York Volunteers ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022.

A woman washing her hair
5312040 A woman washing her hair; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a woman washing her hair. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), La Fleche: Overview, animated view with in the foreground, boat-washing
LUX4767334 France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72), La Fleche: Overview, animated view with in the foreground, boat-washing, laundry, laundry, fishing boats

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Annecy: Old town, washing machines face to face on the banks of Thiou with
LUX4769482 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Annecy: Old town, washing machines face to face on the banks of Thiou with lavandieres, 1910; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Montaigu: a barefoot child leads his horse to drink in a washing-room, 1890
LUX4774813 France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85), Montaigu: a barefoot child leads his horse to drink in a washing-room, 1890; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85)

France, Poitou-Charentes, Vienne (86), Poitiers: Lavin sur le Clain, 1890
LUX4800911 France, Poitou-Charentes, Vienne (86), Poitiers: Lavin sur le Clain, 1890; (add.info.: France, Poitou-Charentes, Vienne (86), Poitiers: Lavin sur le Clain, 1890); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): a washing house in a village of Touraine
LUX4797803 France, Centre, Indre-et-Loire (37): a washing house in a village of Touraine, women in hairdressing at the washing house, 1908; (add.info.: France, Centre)

A female labourer at a tin mine
5310067 A female labourer at a tin mine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a female labourer at a tin mine in the St Just area of Cornwall)

A typical Victorian wash stand
5310217 A typical Victorian wash stand; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a typical Victorian wash stand with decorative enamelled back. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Puzzle: boy or girl - which? (colour litho)
8656425 Puzzle: boy or girl - which? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puzzle: boy or girl - which)

USA History: America is washing its coat of arms from the stain of the cabaret
5313622 USA History: America is washing its coat of arms from the stain of the cabaret.; SeM Studio/UIG.

The Bath, 1909 (oil on canvas)
823561 The Bath, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Noci, Arturo (1874-1953); 110x160 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bath. Arturo Noci (1874-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1909

Young ladies at their toilette, after a 16th century Italian engraving. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom
955306 Young ladies at their toilette, after a 16th century Italian engraving. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Cape Cod fisherman washing fish. Wood engraving from 'Harper's Monthly', New York, 1875
530451 Cape Cod fisherman washing fish. Wood engraving from 'Harper's Monthly', New York, 1875.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Washing Dishes by Electricity (litho)
8631775 Washing Dishes by Electricity (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing Dishes by Electricity)

Cleaning the Car (litho)
8672392 Cleaning the Car (litho) by Robinson, William Heath (1872-1944) ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cleaning the Car)

Valise, Valley, Vampire, Vial, Village, Viper, Vulture, Wagon, Waiter, Walrus, Washboard, Washing (engraving)
8650083 Valise, Valley, Vampire, Vial, Village, Viper, Vulture, Wagon, Waiter, Walrus, Washboard, Washing (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valise)

Where ignorance is bliss (colour litho)
8656528 Where ignorance is bliss (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where ignorance is bliss)

Commands: Wash dolly's dress (colour litho)
8645089 Commands: Wash dolly's dress (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wash dolly's dress)

Commands: Wash the door steps (colour litho)
8645082 Commands: Wash the door steps (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wash the door steps)

Trade card for Lifebuoy Soap (chromolitho)
8677717 Trade card for Lifebuoy Soap (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Lifebuoy Soap.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

Trade card for Dr Lovelace's Soap (chromolitho)
8677585 Trade card for Dr Lovelace's Soap (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Water for drinking, washing and bathing in medieval times (engraving)
8663760 Water for drinking, washing and bathing in medieval times (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water for drinking)

An electric stove in a flat (b/w photo)
8658822 An electric stove in a flat (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An electric stove in a flat)

A dining-room that is easy to keep clean (b/w photo)
8658807 A dining-room that is easy to keep clean (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A dining-room that is easy to keep clean)

Mary, I want you to clean the old master (colour litho)
8656815 Mary, I want you to clean the old master (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Mary)

Combined washing, sterilizing, and Bottle-Capping Machine (b/w photo)
8651173 Combined washing, sterilizing, and Bottle-Capping Machine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Combined washing, sterilizing)

One method of washing for silver (engraving)
8650682 One method of washing for silver (engraving) by Australian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One method of washing for silver)

Butcher cutting a piece of steak, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634931 Butcher cutting a piece of steak, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butcher cutting a piece of steak, mid 1930s)

Plan of work for housewife and one helper, 1930s (colour litho)
8634930 Plan of work for housewife and one helper, 1930s (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of work for housewife and one helper, 1930s)

Plan of work for a small servantless house, mid 1930s (colour litho)
8634929 Plan of work for a small servantless house, mid 1930s (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of work for a small servantless house, mid 1930s)

Plan of work for housewife and one helper, mid 1930s (colour litho)
8634928 Plan of work for housewife and one helper, mid 1930s (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of work for housewife and one helper, mid 1930s)

Lighting in a sitting room, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634926 Lighting in a sitting room, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lighting in a sitting room, mid 1930s)

Housewife at work on the sewing-machine, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634924 Housewife at work on the sewing-machine, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Housewife at work on the sewing-machine, mid 1930s)

Pekinese dogs being groomed (b/w photo)
8664257 Pekinese dogs being groomed (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: We visit the aristocrats. Pekinese dogs being groomed)

Portrait of a nude woman washing her feet
3562360 Portrait of a nude woman washing her feet by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Europe 1890 - 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The Washing of the Feet, Mosaic, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Italy, Europe
7277612 The Washing of the Feet, Mosaic, St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Rome, Italy, Europe; St. Peter's, Vatican City; © Imagebroker.

Workers using a hemp and flax scutching machine, 19th century, 1864
7125179 Workers using a hemp and flax scutching machine, 19th century, 1864; (add.info.: Workers using a hemp and flax scutching machine)

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"Washing Through the Ages: From Coal Tar Soap to Sunlight Soap, a Journey of Cleanliness" In the midst of WW1, Wrights Coal Tar Soap became an essential companion for soldiers, ensuring cleanliness even in the harshest conditions. Step into a women's bathhouse in Japan as Yoshiiku captures the quarreling and scuffling that sometimes accompanies communal washing rituals. The vibrant poster advertising Sunlight Soap invites you to experience the refreshing power of this cleansing agent that brings sunshine into your daily routine. Bathers on Playa Levante in Benidorm, Costa Blanca, Spain enjoy a day at the beach while their laundry flutters in front of big hotels - a picturesque scene blending relaxation and domestic chores. Thoms Castile Soap from Manchester takes center stage on an advertising card, promising purity and gentleness for all your washing needs. A majestic windjammer looms over a London street as if guarding against dirt and grime - reminding us that even amidst urban chaos, cleanliness is paramount. The wringer stands tall beside a wet clothes dryer - symbols of hard work and efficiency as they aid in transforming damp garments into fresh ones ready to be worn again. Children frolic on St Ives Beach in 1886 while their mothers diligently wash clothes nearby - capturing both innocence and responsibility within one idyllic seaside setting. Edouard Manet's "Le Linge (The Laundry)" transports us back to 1875 Paris where washerwomen meticulously scrubbed garments by hand along bustling riverbanks – an ode to their tireless efforts behind clean wardrobes. Witnessing an adult Mute Swan preening its feathers or observing Brown Bears grooming themselves reminds us that animals too understand the importance of personal hygiene – nature's own version rituals.