Cleanliness Collection (page 2)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669438 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

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.

An improved cow shed in London
3732495 An improved cow shed in London; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an improved cow shed with metal and ceramic fittings which could be kept clean more easily than wooden ones)

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)

Science. Electric sweeper. Imagery from a series on the Wonder of Electricity, France, 1910
2638700 Science. Electric sweeper. Imagery from a series on the Wonder of Electricity, France, 1910.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sciences. Coll. Part.); Photo © CCI

A new use for gutta percha, 1850
3359127 A new use for gutta percha, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a new use for gutta percha (rubber) based on assumption that air above the head was less polluted than that near the pavement

A young mother changing her child, 1850
3478206 A young mother changing her child, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young mother changing her child whilst he plays with the family cat)

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)

An 18th century lady taking a footbath is interrupted by a suitor. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter
1000911 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.; Private Collection

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)

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)

The cleaning of the Stockholm's swimming and siminrattning
3118244 The cleaning of the Stockholm's swimming and siminrattning; (add.info.: Engravings depicting the cleaning of the Stockholm's swimming and siminrattning, Strombadet in Riddarfjarden)

There's Nae Luck about the House (colour litho)
8650482 There's Nae Luck about the House (colour litho) by Beddington, Alice Maud (1862-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: There's Nae Luck about the House)

A court in Shoreditch, London (b/w photo)
8676159 A court in Shoreditch, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A court in Shoreditch, London)

Mary Magdalene washing the feet of Jesus Christ and drying them with her hair (b/w engraving)
6867216 Mary Magdalene washing the feet of Jesus Christ and drying them with her hair (b/w engraving); (add.info.: Mary Magdalene washing the feet of Jesus Christ and drying them with her hair)

A British soldier having his daily bath or musshach
6317621 A British soldier having his daily bath or musshach; (add.info.: A British soldier having his daily bath or musshach, so called after the skin in which the water is carried)

A carding engine, 1850
3480150 A carding engine, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a carding engine. Carding is the process that disentangles; cleans; and intermixes the woollen fibres)

Women cleaning and sorting strawberries for market, 1885
3478822 Women cleaning and sorting strawberries for market, 1885; (add.info.: Kent, England, 1885. Women cleaning and sorting strawberries for market.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Jesus Depose Ses Vetements, Et Lave les Pieds a Ses Apotres (engraving)
8629385 Jesus Depose Ses Vetements, Et Lave les Pieds a Ses Apotres (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus Depose Ses Vetements)

French zouaves washing their clothes, Italy (engraving)
8676879 French zouaves washing their clothes, Italy (engraving) by Gaildrau, Jules (1816-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: French zouaves washing their clothes, Italy)

Superstitions of the month - 1st May (litho)
8673377 Superstitions of the month - 1st May (litho) by James, Gilbert (1865-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Superstitions of the month - 1st May)

Parisian street cleaners (colour litho)
8673203 Parisian street cleaners (colour litho) by Jeanniot, Pierre Georges (1848-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parisian street cleaners)

Mother getting her son ready for school (colour litho)
8635536 Mother getting her son ready for school (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mother getting her son ready for school)

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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.