Foot Bath Collection

The Foot Bath (Drying Out). Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Foot Bath (Drying Out)

Foot bath, c. 1850 / 60. Creator: Lyman Fenton & Co
Foot bath, c. 1850/60

Foot Tub, c. 1939. Creator: Paul Poffinbarger
Foot Tub, c. 1939

The Bathroom at the Institute for the Young Blind, in Tableau de Paris
CHT163934 The Bathroom at the Institute for the Young Blind, in Tableau de Paris by Edmond Texier, published in 1852 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Fol. 89r Hot Water, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI142973 Fol.89r Hot Water, illustration from Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; Alinari

Young woman taking a footbath, 1766 (oil on canvas)
492336 Young woman taking a footbath, 1766 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Advertisement for Pears Soap, 1898 (colour litho)
810275 Advertisement for Pears Soap, 1898 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A young woman taking a footbath, 1766 (oil on canvas)
5909711 A young woman taking a footbath, 1766 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 53.1x41.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Hydropathic Doctor, caricature from La Caricature (colour litho)
CHT163929 The Hydropathic Doctor, caricature from La Caricature (colour litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79) (after); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Foot bath Topkapi Palace orientalist photography
Foot bath in Topkapi Palace, orientalist photography, Abdullah freres

MINNESOTA: LUMBER CAMP, 1937. A lumberjack washing his feet in a lumber camp, near Effie, Minnesota. Photograph by Russell Lee, September 1937

Odysseus recognized by his aged nurse Euryclea. Line engraving, 1805, after the drawing by John Flaxman
HOMER: THE ODYSSEY. Odysseus recognized by his aged nurse Euryclea. Line engraving, 1805, after the drawing by John Flaxman

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"Indulging in the Soothing Ritual of a Foot Bath: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time with these captivating images that offer glimpses into the timeless practice of foot bathing. From historical daguerreotypes to vibrant oil paintings, each snapshot reveals a different facet of this age-old ritual. In an intriguing 1850 hand-coloured stereoscopic daguerreotype, we witness a woman seated on a chair, her nightgown partially pulled down to expose her left breast. However scandalous it may seem today, this image captures the intimacy and vulnerability associated with indulging in a foot bath during that era. Moving forward through time, we encounter Lyman Fenton & Co's "Foot Tub" from around 1939. Created by Paul Poffinbarger, this tub showcases how foot baths evolved over the years while still retaining their essential purpose – providing relaxation and rejuvenation for weary feet. The significance of foot baths extends beyond personal care; they were even incorporated into institutional settings like "The Bathroom at the Institute for the Young Blind. " This tableau from Tableau de Paris offers insight into how foot bathing was integrated as part of holistic wellness practices within such establishments. Venturing further back in history brings us to Tacuinum Santiatis Codex Vindobonensis' illustration titled "Fol. 89r Hot Water. " Crafted on vellum centuries ago, this depiction highlights the therapeutic benefits associated with hot water immersion – an integral component of any effective foot bath experience. Artistic renditions also capture moments frozen in time. An exquisite oil painting from 1766 portrays a young woman immersed in blissful relaxation as she takes her own soothing foot bath. The delicate strokes bring forth both elegance and tranquility inherent to this self-care ritual. Advertisements have long played their part too; one such example is Pears Soap's colourful lithograph from 1898.