Washing Collection (page 6)

Diamond washing in Brazil (engraving)
8641449 Diamond washing in Brazil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diamond washing in Brazil)

Doing the laundry (colour litho)
8641356 Doing the laundry (colour litho) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doing the laundry. Illustration for Story-Land by Sydney Grey with illustrations by Robert Barnes)

Washing ore to extract gold, 16th century (engraving)
540732 Washing ore to extract gold, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Water is fed into a sieve containing crushed ore)

On a battleship: airing blankets, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400491 On a battleship: airing blankets, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (colour litho) by Bone

A serving-hatch scheme, the dining-room side (litho)
8658831 A serving-hatch scheme, the dining-room side (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A serving-hatch scheme, the dining-room side)

Suction machines (b/w photo)
8658825 Suction machines (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suction machines)

The "Daisy Sweeper, No 2" (b/w photo)
8658823 The "Daisy Sweeper, No 2" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Daisy Sweeper)

A home-made hay-box cooker (b/w photo)
8658820 A home-made hay-box cooker (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A home-made hay-box cooker)

The "Lady-Maid" cabinet, closed and open (b/w photo)
8658814 The "Lady-Maid" cabinet, closed and open (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Lady-Maid" cabinet, closed and open)

It's a shame to take the money (colour litho)
8656785 It's a shame to take the money (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: It's a shame to take the money)

Commands: Clean the upstairs windows (colour litho)
8645084 Commands: Clean the upstairs windows (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clean the upstairs windows)

Woman's Day magazine - article on shampooing - 1957
Editorial photograph for Woman's Day magazine - article on shampooing - 1957. Date: 1957

A lighted coal cellar, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634925 A lighted coal cellar, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lighted coal cellar, mid 1930s)

Larder, mid 1930s (b/w photo)
8634923 Larder, mid 1930s (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Larder, mid 1930s)

Blitz, 1940-41: A mobile laundry service in Portsmouth (b/w photo)
8634815 Blitz, 1940-41: A mobile laundry service in Portsmouth (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A mobile laundry service in Portsmouth)

stripes suspended
Linda Wride

Sheep washing in Sussex (b/w photo)
8676048 Sheep washing in Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheep washing in Sussex)

Advert of "Sutton's Compound Cream of Ammonia". 1907 (lithograph)
FGL5471156 Advert of "Sutton's Compound Cream of Ammonia". 1907 (lithograph); (add.info.: English advertisement for a multi-purpose ammonia product: bath, tableware, carpet washing)

Cabin boy, from the Royal Navy in the 18th century, generally aged between 12 and 16
MMM5482457 Cabin boy, from the Royal Navy in the 18th century, generally aged between 12 and 16, most of them from disadvantaged backgrounds, others convicted of minor offenses

Enema of the feet by Saint Louis (painting)
7110357 Enema of the feet by Saint Louis (painting); Notre Dame, Paris, France; (add.info.: Enema of the feet by Saint Louis. detail of a shutter of the treasure cabinet in the chapter room)

Fashionable woman washing her feet after dressing, era of Marie
5893582 Fashionable woman washing her feet after dressing, era of Marie; (add.info.: Fashionable woman washing her feet with a maid after dressing, era of Marie Antoinette. La Distraite)

Illustration depicting a woman drying her washing in a tub, 1904 (engraving)
5616559 Illustration depicting a woman drying her washing in a tub, 1904 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Vol II Pl. 42 Near Luanda, Congo, Natives of the Muchicongo tribe, from 'Le Costume Ancien et Moderne'
STC423827 Vol II Pl. 42 Near Luanda, Congo, Natives of the Muchicongo tribe, from 'Le Costume Ancien et Moderne' c.1820-30 (colour litho) by Unknown Artist

Woman at her toilet, after Henri Lerolle. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by
1000866 Woman at her toilet, after Henri Lerolle. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles. 14 th century. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass)
8711254 Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles. 14 th century. Strasbourg cathedral (stained glass); (add.info.: Strasbourg Cathedral. Stained glass. Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Annecy: The picturesque old quarter with laundry, 1900
LUX4768652 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Annecy: The picturesque old quarter with laundry, 1900; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Annecy: View of the Isle sur le Thiou with laundry, factories and lavender
LUX4769279 France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74), Annecy: View of the Isle sur le Thiou with laundry, factories and lavender, 1929; (add.info.: France, Rhone-Alpes, Haute-Savoie (74)

France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Roscoff: A wash in Roscoff, 1885
LUX4816804 France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Roscoff: A wash in Roscoff, 1885; (add.info.: France, Brittany, Finistere (29), Roscoff: A wash in Roscoff, 1885); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Blois: general view with the Chateau, the church of Saint Nicolas, hospital, the chocolaterie Poulain
LUX4774426 Blois: general view with the Chateau, the church of Saint Nicolas, hospital, the chocolaterie Poulain, the awards and boat wash house, 1900 (b/w photo); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

19th century illustration of the Baths of Caracalla, in Rome
3522541 19th century illustration of the Baths of Caracalla, in Rome; (add.info.: 19th century illustration of the Baths of Caracalla, in Rome, Italy Built in Rome between AD 212 and 217)

The washing of wool
3480145 The washing of wool; (add.info.: Line engraving depicting the washing of wool and the hanging to dry; in order for the wool to then be spun)

Pewter Pitcher used by an officer of the 4th Connecticut Volunteers
3029005 Pewter Pitcher used by an officer of the 4th Connecticut Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pewter Pitcher used by an officer of the 4th Connecticut Volunteers); © Don Troiani

Towel of Corporal Henrys Perham, Company K 6th Massachusetts Volunteers
3029090 Towel of Corporal Henrys Perham, Company K 6th Massachusetts Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Towel used by Corporal Henrys Perham, Company K)

A housemaid, 1850 (engraving)
3477981 A housemaid, 1850 (engraving); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a housemaid with a broom. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A dry dock which were used to repair ships or clean their bottoms, 1850
3330904 A dry dock which were used to repair ships or clean their bottoms, 1850; (add.info.: Sectional view of a dry dock which were used to repair ships or clean their bottoms)

A French Washing Ground, 1870 (engraving)
1575695 A French Washing Ground, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts a French washing ground where women and young girls wash clothing. Dated 1870); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Housewife washing dishes, 1890 (engraving)
1574598 Housewife washing dishes, 1890 (engraving); (add.info.: Housewife helping with washing the dishes while her maid puts the crockery away)

Penrith, Plague Trough (litho)
8633428 Penrith, Plague Trough (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penrith, Plague Trough, Used for washing money during the great plague)

Commands: Wash your hands (colour litho)
8645085 Commands: Wash your hands (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wash your hands)

Sheep washing (engraving)
8647823 Sheep washing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheep washing. Illustration for The People's Magazine (January to June 1871)

Washing the feet of a stranger in India (engraving)
8658529 Washing the feet of a stranger in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing the feet of a stranger in India)

When Mother baths the kids (colour litho)
8656901 When Mother baths the kids (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: When Mother baths the kids. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

The "Three-Minute" bread-maker (b/w photo)
8658829 The "Three-Minute" bread-maker (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Three-Minute" bread-maker)

An American kitchen cabinet (b/w photo)
8658815 An American kitchen cabinet (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An American kitchen cabinet)

A slate on the back door is very useful for the servantless house (b/w photo)
8658834 A slate on the back door is very useful for the servantless house (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bellows machines (b/w photo)
8658824 Bellows machines (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bellows machines)

A sitting-room fireplace that needs a minimum of attention (b/w photo)
8658811 A sitting-room fireplace that needs a minimum of attention (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Testament: A Lesson in Humility (colour litho)
8658775 New Testament: A Lesson in Humility (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lesson in Humility)

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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.