Hygiene Collection (page 2)

Pilate Washing His Hands, 1663. Creator: Mattia Preti
Pilate Washing His Hands, 1663

Mary Magdalene annointing the feet of Jesus, c1880. From the Bible (John 12)

Scenes in a laundry, 1884. The manageress and female workers are assisted by children

Elizabeth Arden Soaps advertisement, 1940
Advertisement for Elizabeth Arden Soaps. A little luxury a woman earned after a hard day during the Second World War. The advertisement reads

Odol Mouth Competition
Advertisement for Odol mouthwash or liquid antiseptic dentifrice which features a competition to guess Whose Mouth Is It...? The first prize is 20

MAPPIN BROTHERS AD, 1895. English newspaper advertisement for Mappin Brothers, in London, 1895

A toothbrush in a pot
Toothbrush. A green toothbrush in a pot. Toothbrushes are used with toothpaste to scrub away food particles, bacteria (dental plaque) and the film of saliva (pellicle) from teeth

Kolynos Trade Card
Trade card for KOLYNOS dental cream, in the shape of a tube of toothpaste. It is described as cleansing - antiseptic - delicious

A man brushing his teeth
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Toothbrushes (Adverts)
Toothbrushes and Combs

Moise sauve des eaux - The Finding of Moses par Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904)
FIA5405306 Moise sauve des eaux - The Finding of Moses par Goodall, Frederick (1822-1904). Oil on canvas, size : 152, 4x114, 1887, Collection Perez Simon, Mexico by Goodall

"Nude in a basin ", 1922 (oil on canvas)
AIS5386265 " Nude in a basin ", 1922 (oil on canvas) by Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nancy, France; eIberfoto; Belgian, out of copyright

"Interieur flamand" Familles et enfants regroupes dans une piece, une carcasse d'animal est suspendue
AIS5384939 "Interieur flamand" Familles et enfants regroupes dans une piece, une carcasse d'animal est suspendue, une cheminee au fond, un homme tient un petit garcon sur le pot

An engraving depicting the remains of a hypocaust for heating the Roman bath at Lincoln, 19th century
5310673 An engraving depicting the remains of a hypocaust for heating the Roman bath at Lincoln, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1851); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sanitation in London
5307626 Sanitation in London.; (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the concerns surrounding sanitation in London. Illustrated by Charles Keene (1823-1891) an English artist and illustrator

18th century surgery on shoulder
6117775 18th century surgery on shoulder; (add.info.: A surgeon performs surgery on a mana's shoulder in the 18th century. After an 18th century work.); Photo © Ken Welsh

Two sailors getting lost on the 'Pallas' bridge
MMM5480445 Two sailors getting lost on the 'Pallas' bridge by Bray, Gabriel (1750-1823); National Maritime Museum, London

Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches and black beetles
5308867 Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches and black beetles; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a man sheltering himself from the down-pour of cockroaches)

A cupboard bath ready for use
5310218 A cupboard bath ready for use; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a cupboard bath ready for use. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

French Leibig advert (Chromolithograph), depicting an 18th century woman washing laundry in a wooden barrel
5616953 French Leibig advert (Chromolithograph), depicting an 18th century woman washing laundry in a wooden barrel; (add.info.: 02/02/1900); Universal History Archive/UIG.

I watched the girl washing the concrete pavement at the back door (colour litho)
8650812 I watched the girl washing the concrete pavement at the back door (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bath house, 16th Century (engraving)
8663769 Bath house, 16th Century (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bath house, 16th Century)

European garden around 1515 represents with the scene of Bethsabee in the bath. color engraving of the 16th century
NWI4825156 European garden around 1515 represents with the scene of Bethsabee in the bath. color engraving of the 16th century.; (add.info)

Advertisement in the form of a stamp for the International Hygiene Exhibition in Dresden in 1911
IMB4824459 Advertisement in the form of a stamp for the International Hygiene Exhibition in Dresden in 1911: " Internationale Hygiene - Ausstellung Dresden 1911"; (add.info)

Advertising for toilet soap " Fine Art", 1901. Art Nouveau style. Colour lithography
NWI4825998 Advertising for toilet soap " Fine Art", 1901. Art Nouveau style. Colour lithography.; (add.info.: Advertising for toilet soap " Fine Art", 1901. Art Nouveau style)

Daily life North America: bath time at the nursery (creche). Illustration for an advertisement for Ivory Soap, 1903
NWI4880121 Daily life North America: bath time at the nursery (creche). Illustration for an advertisement for Ivory Soap, 1903

Illustration of Godefroy (1854-1908) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1888-6-16 - Jealousy - Hygiene, Adultere
ICA4852415 Illustration of Godefroy (1854-1908) for the Cover of La Caricature (1880), 1888-6-16 - Jealousy - Hygiene, Adultere, Jealousy, Pilosite - Cat

Mail, iron and wood clip during the Plague, 17th century
JEB4857923 Mail, iron and wood clip during the Plague, 17th century.; (add.info.: Mail, iron and wood clip during the Plague, 17th century.); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023.

Laughter, Satirical in Colours: The Diver - Leisure, Swimming Swimming, Obeite Illustration by Thomas Rowlandson
ICA4840357 Laughter, Satirical in Colours: The Diver - Leisure, Swimming Swimming, Obeite Illustration by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827); (add.info.: Laughter)

A Brief Rule, Guide to the Treatment of Smallpox and Measles in New England, 1677. College simile
NWI4953000 A Brief Rule, Guide to the Treatment of Smallpox and Measles in New England, 1677. College simile.; (add.info.: A Brief Rule, Guide to the Treatment of Smallpox and Measles in New England)

Bathing group Anonymous drawing
JEB4868413 Bathing group Anonymous drawing; 18x36 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; (add.info.: Bathing group Anonymous drawing Size 18x36 cm Musee des Beaux Arts Palais Longchamp Marseille)

Poster for soap "Le Petit Chat", 19th century (lithograph)
JEB4848914 Poster for soap "Le Petit Chat", 19th century (lithograph); Musee d'histoire, Marseille, France; (add.info)

Moustiers powder box, Olerys Laugier factory - Joseph Olerys (1697-1749) and Jean Baptiste Laugier (18th century)
JEB4904506 Moustiers powder box, Olerys Laugier factory - Joseph Olerys (1697-1749) and Jean Baptiste Laugier (18th century) - Musee de la Faience Marseille; Musee Borely, Marseille

France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Bruay en Artois: A good sister operating aid in an operating room, 1920
LUX4803574 France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59), Bruay en Artois: A good sister operating aid in an operating room, 1920; (add.info.: France, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Nord (59)

Naples, Italy, Studio reconstitution of a scene of the streets of Naples showing two young people stripping, 1865
LUX4729351 Naples, Italy, Studio reconstitution of a scene of the streets of Naples showing two young people stripping, 1865, SOLD ()

Benjamin Ward Richardson British physician, 19th century (engraving)
3733410 Benjamin Ward Richardson British physician, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Benjamin Ward Richardson (1828-1896) an eminent British physician, anaesthesiologist

Benjamin Ward Richardson British physician, 19th century (engraving)
3733398 Benjamin Ward Richardson British physician, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Benjamin Ward Richardson (1828-1896) an eminent British physician, anaesthesiologist

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: district of the church of Saint Nizier
LUX4792639 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: district of the church of Saint Nizier, the church of Saint Nizier with shops in the walls of the bedside of Saint Nizier

Letter O: haircut. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916
DUV4209441 Letter O: haircut. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter I: Exercise indigestion. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R
DUV4209270 Letter I: Exercise indigestion. Engraving of "The soldier's alphabet". E.R. Stop! , publisher, Paris, circa 1916

Letter L: Ah! I cut myself! But what can I see, o heaven! Man, arm and razor, we draw three L, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214918 Letter L: Ah! I cut myself! But what can I see, o heaven! Man, arm and razor, we draw three L, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim)

Duties towards oneself: the body. Clean - Outfit. Before going to school, a good student takes care of her
DUV4212703 Duties towards oneself: the body. Clean - Outfit. Before going to school, a good student takes care of her. Engraving in " The unique book of morality and civic instruction

The Tyler & Sons WC with valve constructed as an overflow, 1850
3359507 The Tyler & Sons WC with valve constructed as an overflow, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Tyler & Sons WC with valve constructed as an overflow)

A water closet by Jennings of Lambeth, with valve and S-bend, 1850
3359501 A water closet by Jennings of Lambeth, with valve and S-bend, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a water closet by Jennings of Lambeth, with valve and S-bend)

Dolton's valve less flush-out water closet, 1850
3359500 Dolton's valve less flush-out water closet, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of Dolton's valve less flush-out water closet. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A water closet with wooden cabinet, 1850
3359498 A water closet with wooden cabinet, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a water closet with wooden cabinet and flushing mechanism, activated by closing the lid)

John Downe's water closet with automatic flush mechanism, 1850
3359496 John Downe's water closet with automatic flush mechanism, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting John Downe's water closet with automatic flush mechanism)

A 'washout' water closet, 1850
3359495 A 'washout' water closet, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a 'washout' water closet. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

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Maintaining proper hygiene is as essential as the air we breathe. From ancient times to modern advertisements, the importance of cleanliness has been emphasized in various forms. In Alfred Stevens' painting 'The Bath or the Woman in the Bath or Bathtub, ' a bronco woman indulges in a serene bath, symbolizing personal care and self-pampering. Similarly, Yoshiiku's artwork depicts quarreling and scuffling in a women's bathhouse, reminding us that maintaining hygiene is not only about personal well-being but also respecting others' space. Advertisements like Pears Soap Advertisement and Monsavon soap by Jean Carlu highlight how cleanliness can be achieved with quality products. These campaigns promote good health through proper cleansing rituals. Artists like Edgar Degas and Pierre Auguste Renoir capture intimate moments of bathing, showcasing the vulnerability and sensuality associated with hygiene practices. Mary Cassatt's masterpiece 'The Bath' portrays tender motherly love while emphasizing the significance of keeping oneself clean. Even everyday objects like wringers for wet clothes drying remind us that maintaining hygiene extends beyond our bodies to our surroundings. Meanwhile, old-fashioned outdoor lavatories serve as reminders of historical sanitation practices. From an outback dunny near Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to toilets around the world, access to clean facilities plays a crucial role in ensuring public health on a global scale. As we navigate through life's challenges, let us remember that practicing good hygiene is not just about staying healthy; it is also about showing respect for ourselves and those around us.