Cleanliness Collection (page 11)

An 18th Century Lady Taking A Footbath Is Interrupted By A Suitor. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte Vom Mittelalter Bis Zur Gegenwart By Eduard Fuchs, Published 1909

Turkey, Detail of ceiling of washing area outside Hagia Sofia; Istanbul

Pears Soap Advertisement, WW1 - munitions worker
Advertisement for the famous Pears soap, the first in their Womanhood in War-Time series. No. 1 is My Lady of Munitions and features a munitions worker or munitionette in uniform at a wash bowl. 1917

Sunlight Soap advertisement, 1903
Advertisement for Sunlight soap, manufactured by Lever Brothers at Port Sunlight. This particular advert emphasises the appliance of science to ensure its cleansing capabilities - a picture of an

Sunlight Soap advertisement
Advertisement for Sunlight Soap manufactured by Lever Brothers at their famous Port Sunlight factory, featuring a small boy in a wooden tub bath holding up his bar triumphantly

Advert for Wrights Coal Tar Soap WW1
An advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar Soap with a British soldier holding up a towel in the hope that some nice person will send him a box of Wrights Coal Tar Soap. Date: 1915

Woman washing her hair, with a towel wrapped around her body

Hygeia, Goddess of Good Health
Daughter of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, son of Apollo, Hygeia was the goddess of good health, cleanliness, and sanitation

Baby cleaning
MODEL RELEASED. Baby cleaning. Mother cleans her two-month old baby girl

Sunlight soap advertisement, WW1
The CLEANEST fighter in the World - the British Tommy. Great War advertisement for Sunlight Soap manufactured by Lever Brothers

The International Health Exhibition, London
Programme cover design, The International Health Exhibition, London, 1884, with the figure of Hygieia (Hygeia, Hygiea), classical personification of health, cleanliness and hygiene. 1884

Washing Hands with Soap
A stylish woman washes her dainty hands with lovely soap in her bathroom sink. Date: 1940s

Advertisement for Cooks Pure Toilet Soap. Date: early 20th century

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Orive toothpaste ad

At the Brewery Baths by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
" You chuck another sardine at me, my lad, and you ll hear from my solicitors." High jinks in a brewery on the Western Front utilised as a baths for British soldiers

Dutch boy scout scrubbing his fingernails, Holland
A Dutch boy scout scrubbing his fingernails, Holland

British soldiers washing at a rest camp
Washing off the mud of Flanders - our Tommies tubbing in a rest camp. British soldiers coming out of the front line, immediately take advantage of a line of tin baths arranged for them at a rest

Erasmic Soap advertisement
Advertisement for the dainty Erasmic Soap showing a lady wrapped in a towel and b eing handed a box of the soap before her bath. Date: 1917

Pears Soap advertisement featuring WW1 nurse
An advertisement for Pears soap during the First World War, part of a series called Womanhood in War Time and featuring a Red Cross nurse The copy claims that Pears is preferred by the brave women

French soldiers washing at a pond, WW1
French soldiers siezing the opportunity of indulging in an al fresco wash in a village in Flanders in 1915. Date: 1915

A Wash & Shave, Canadians on the Western Front, WW1
Canadian soldiers having a wash and shave somewhere on the Western Front during the First World War. Date: 1916

Advert for Wrights Coal Tar soap 1915
Advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar soap, the ideal Christmas present to send to a soldier at the front, along with a stick of Coal tar shaving soap

Where the RAF fighters score by G. H. Davis
Aerodynamic cleanliness: where the RAF fighters score during the Second World War. In very high speed aircraft small projections and even rough surface paint may seriously reduce speed

Advertisement for Enos Fruit Salt, with an idyllic harvest scene at the centre. Promoted as a way of keeping healthy in hot weather. Date: 1914

Wyandotte Sanitary Cleaner and Cleanser - for sale by all Grocers Date: 1910

A senior drill instructor inspects a recruits rifle for cleanliness. The recruits use cotton swabs, lubricant and cool water to clean their weapons

Health propaganda poster of a worker dressing in clean clothes and a man showering
Vintage health propaganda poster featuring a worker dressing in clean clothes and a man showering. It reads, Beat The Skin Game, Wear Clean Clothes, A Shower After Work

Vintage WW2 poster of a cartoon sailor having his teeth inspected. It reads, Dental Care keeps him on the job

St Thomass Hospital, post 1860 (b / w photo)
XJF437535 St Thomass Hospital, post 1860 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Flea Catcher
BAL3100 The Flea Catcher by Tour, Georges de la (1593-1652); Musee Historique Lorrain, Nancy, France; (add.info.: La femme a la puce ; ); French, out of copyright

The benefits of Mrs. Nicholas Gearys Corsets, from Female Beauty, as Preserved
XJF618912 The benefits of Mrs. Nicholas Gearys Corsets, from Female Beauty, as Preserved and Improved by Regimen, Cleanliness and Dress by Mrs. A

Bathroom Interior (oil on canvas)
XCF272236 Bathroom Interior (oil on canvas) by Pater, Jean-Baptiste Joseph (1695-1736); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Mystic Bath of the Souls (oil on panel)
XIR16714 Mystic Bath of the Souls (oil on panel) by Bellegambe, Jean the Elder (c.1470-c.1534); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille

Personification of cleanliness, Arnold Houbraken, 1710 - 1719

Cleaner in a stairwell of an office building, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Blue and red brooms with shovels

Women washing her hands with soap

Women in the shower

Kingfisher -Alcedo atthis-, preening male, middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Cascades on Deer Brook in Maines Acadia National Park

TA camp having fun bathing with buckets of water in the countryside. August 1938

Stretcher in hospital treatment area, sectioned off on either side by curtains, shelves for medical supplies and equipment in background

Ginger cat licking one of its white paws, ready to wash its face

Young ginger-and-white cat (Felis sylvstris catus) stepping out of a litter tray

Toothbrush held by the head of German Shepherd Dog (Canis familiaris), side view

Head of German Shepherd Dog (Canis familiaris) with wet soaped fur, front view

A young German Shepherd Dog (Canis familiaris) with its head covered in soap, front view

Dachshund (Canis familiaris) covered in sopa

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"From the Trenches to the Outback: A Journey through Cleanliness" In the midst of WW1, soldiers found solace in Wrights Coal Tar Soap. Its soothing properties not only cleansed their weary bodies but also provided a sense of comfort amidst chaos. As time marched on, Goodwins toilet soap emerged in the 1930s, bringing luxury and refinement to everyday cleansing rituals. It was a symbol of sophistication and elegance that transcended societal boundaries. But cleanliness wasn't just limited to personal hygiene; it extended even to our surroundings. Heath Robinson's whimsical illustration "Ending in Smoke" depicted a comical contraption ensuring clean air for all – reminding us that cleanliness is not just about ourselves but also about preserving our environment. Venturing into Australia's vast landscapes, we encounter an unlikely duo - the rustic outback dunny and majestic Uluru (Ayers Rock). Despite their contrasting appearances, they both embody purity and simplicity, reminding us that they are be found even in the most unexpected places. Advertisements played a crucial role in promoting cleanliness throughout history. Vinolia Soap enticed customers with promises of radiant skin while Lifebuoy soap fought dirt and disease with its powerful formula – proving that good health begins with proper hygiene. Pears Soap took it one step further by enlisting chemists' endorsement in 1912. Their seal of approval reassured consumers that this soap was indeed superior when it came to maintaining personal cleanliness. Keatings Powder entered the scene as an ally against pesky pests lurking within our homes. Its advertisement emphasized how cleanliness could protect us from unseen dangers – reinforcing the idea that tidiness goes beyond mere aesthetics. The Ten Scout Laws served as guiding principles for young minds eager to make a difference. Among these laws stood "Cleanliness, " teaching scouts not only how to keep themselves tidy but also instilling values like respect for others' well-being and care for communal spaces.