Hygiene Collection (page 47)

Grey-white Cat (Felis catus) with bandaged paw lying down, next to rolls of bandages

Brown and white tabby cat licking itself clean

Piece of raw, red meat infested with maggots in petri dish

Three Abyssinian and Tonkinese cats grooming each other

Cage with guinea pig inside

Sitting ginger kitten (Felis catus), licking one of its paws, front view

Brown Cat (Felis catus) licking its paw, side view

Mans hand using brush on side of horse

Small ginger and white kitten (Felis catus) licking its front paw, front view

A dog being dried after a bath

A dog being dried with a hair dryer

Cutting a dogs nails using nail clippers

Yorkshire Terrier having its nails clipped, close-up, focus on foreground

Head of a grey Poodle (Canis familiaris) covered in soap, front view

Head of a Golden Retriever dog (Canis familiaris) covered in soap, front view

Siamese kitten cleaning its face with its paw

Two greyish-brown kittens (Felis silvestris) in green plastic litter tray, paw of one kitten resting on edge of tray

Cleaning dogs eyes with eye wipes, close-up

Using herbal hydrosol and garlic to prepare flea collar, in glass bowl, high angle view

Poodle puppy standing on newspaper and urinating while being held in place by womans hands

Grey Poodle (Canis familiaris) being blow-dried

Early disinfection in Germany, 1880s C017 / 6874
Early disinfection in Germany. 19th-century artwork of the first public institution for disinfection in Berlin, Germany. The need to practice cleanliness to prevent infection

Lavender aromatherapy F006 / 7243
Lavender aromatherapy

Dental care, conceptual artwork F006 / 3777
Dental care, conceptual computer artwork

Coloured SEM of crystals of toothpaste abrasive
Toothpaste abrasive. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of abrasive crystals in toothpaste. The abrasive is usually an insoluble salt such as dicalcium phosphate

Toddler brushing her teeth
MODEL RELEASED. Toddler brushing her teeth

Kitchen hygiene
MODEL RELEASED. Kitchen hygiene

Cutting cheese
MODEL RELEASED. Cutting cheese. Working cutting cheese on the appropriate colour-coded board

Scrubbing up before surgery
MODEL RELEASED. Scrubbing up before surgery

Joseph Lister, British surgeon
Joseph Lister (1827-1912), British surgeon. Lister qualified as a surgeon in London in 1852. At that time surgery was usually followed by infection and high mortality rates

Nurse washing her hands F006 / 8901
MODEL RELEASED. Nurse washing her hands on a hospital ward

Nurse washing her hands F006 / 8902
MODEL RELEASED. Nurse washing her hands on a hospital ward

Nurse washing her hands F006 / 8900
MODEL RELEASED. Nurse washing her hands on a hospital ward

Genetic testing of meat, conceptual image F006 / 9070
Genetic testing of meat, conceptual image

Bandage F006 / 9064
Bandage, safety pin and scissors

Bandage F006 / 9063
Bandage and safety pin

Washing hands in water, high-speed image C016 / 9639
Washing hands in water, high-speed photograph

Urinal, circa 1860 C018 / 7118
Chinese ceramic urinal with extensive decoration. This piece dates from around 1860 and may also have been used as a vessel for carrying water

Male urinal 19th century C018 / 7123
Male urinal, made from glass dating from the nineteenth century, England. Urinal vessels are still used today for those who have mobility problems though modern designs tend to be plastic or

Bordaloue, 19th century C018 / 7128
Bordaloue from nineteenth century England, made from white ceramic with a blue floral pattern. The bordaloue was a type of chamber pot which was specially designed for women; it is oval in shape with

Male urinal, 19th century C018 / 7116
Male urinal made from pewter, dating from nineteenth century, England. Urinal vessels are still used today for those with mobility problems

Bordaloue, 19th century C018 / 7133
Bordaloue from nineteenth century England, decorated with a blue and white transfer printed Chinese pattern. The bordaloue is a type of chamber pot which was specially designed for women; it is oval

Bordaloues and male urinal, circa 1850 C018 / 7129
Two blue and white ceramic transfer printed bordaloues and a male urinal (centre), dating from around 1850, England. The bordaloue is a type of chamber pot which was specially designed for women; its

Early 20th Century copper steriliser

Human mouth, anatomical model
Human mouth. Anatomical model (from 1995) of a human mouth, showing the lips (pink), gums (gingiva, beige), and teeth (white) - being brushed with a toothbrush

Liquid hand soap C014 / 0110
MODEL RELEASED. Liquid hand soap. Teenage girl pouring antiseptic liquid soap onto her hand

Dental hygiene set, circa 1870 C017 / 8407
Comprehensive dental hygiene set in a morocco case. The set includes an inspection mirror, steel tools, and ivory handles

Two folding toothpicks, circa 1890 C017 / 8405
Two folding toothpicks, dating from around 1890. The left features two pointed toothpicks. The right is a novelty violin shape in faux tortoiseshell and has one folding toothpick and one ear scoop

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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.