Hygienic Collection

Laboratory technician
MODEL RELEASED. MODEL RELEASED. Laboratory technician wearing a face mask and hair net

Mother and her daughter, Frederick Douglass housing project, Anacostia, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Anacostia, D.C. Frederick Douglass housing project. Mother and her daughter

Christ Washing the Apostles Feet, c. 1618. Creator: Jacques Callot
Christ Washing the Apostles Feet, c. 1618

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

Turkish baths in Jermyn-street: the hararah, or hot-chamber, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Turkish baths in Jermyn-street, [London]: the hararah, or hot-chamber, 1862....from the designs and under the professional superintendence of Mr. J

The Oriental Baths, Victoria-Street, Westminster, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Oriental Baths, Victoria-Street, Westminster, 1862. View of...the handsome and extensive building...for the purpose of extending to England the benefits of that great sanitary institution

Turkish baths in Jermyn-street: the meshlakh, or cooling-room 1862. Creator: Unknown
Turkish baths in Jermyn-street, [London]: the meshlakh, or cooling-room 1862....from the designs and under the professional superintendence of Mr. J. Somers Clarke

Midas Washing at the Source of the Pactolus, ca. 1627. Creator: Nicolas Poussin
Midas Washing at the Source of the Pactolus, ca. 1627

Bathsheba at Her Bath, ca. 1700. Creator: Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari
Bathsheba at Her Bath, ca. 1700

actinopterygii, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bluestreak, bony, cleaned
Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) cleaning a Yellow-edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus), Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

The bather-Mandan, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The bather-Mandan, c1908. Man standing at river's edge

Vinolia Company Sprinko Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Vinolia Company Limited, promoting Sprinko, an entiseptic, hygienic deodorant and hand cleanser, comes in a tin with a sprinkle top

Cartoon depicting a portable shower bath which were in common use in the second half of the nineteenth century
5308798 Cartoon depicting a portable shower bath which were in common use in the second half of the nineteenth century; (add.info)

Joseph Klesken washing up after a days work... Proviso yards of the C & NW RR, Chicago, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Joseph Klesken washing up after a days work at the rip tracks at Proviso yards of the C & NW RR [i.e. Chicago and North Western railroad], Chicago, Ill

John Sabados washing up after a days work... Proviso yard of C & NW RR, Chicago, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
John Sabados washing up after a days work at the rip tracks at Proviso yard of C & NW RR [i.e. Chicago and North Western railroad], Chicago, Ill

Birth of the Virgin (copy), 1581. Creator: Julius Goltzius
Birth of the Virgin (copy), 1581

One of a dozen or more small bean pickers camps in immediate... near West Stayton, Oregon, 1939
One of a dozen or more small bean pickers camps in immediate vicinity. Near West Stayton, Oregon

Hop farmers sons, washing for noon meal on back porch, Independence, Polk County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Oregon. Independence, Polk County. Hop farmers sons, washing for noon meal on back porch. They supervise the migratory workers in the field and tend to the weighing of hops

"Soaps in my eyes", Camp Nathan Hale, Southfields, New York, 1943 Creator: Gordon Parks
Southfields, New York. Interracial activities at Camp Nathan Hale, where children are aided by the Methodist Camp Service. " Soaps in my eyes"

Four young migratory potato pickers... FSA camp, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Four young migratory potato pickers, travelling together, come into camp to ask manager whether they would be eligible for a hot bath

Exterior of shower unit, FSA camp, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Exterior of shower unit. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. [Sign: Ladies ]

Four young migratory potato pickers, travelling together... Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939
Four young migratory potato pickers, travelling together, come into camp to ask manager whether they would be eligible for a hot bath

Interior of shower bath unit, FSA camp, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Interior of shower bath unit. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

Possibly: Bean pickers children in camp at end... near West Stayton, Marion County, Oregon, 1939
[Untitled, possibly related to: Oregon, Marion County, near West Stayton. Bean pickers children in camp at end of day]

Laundry facilities in FSA camp for migrant labor, Westley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Laundry facilities in Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp for migrant labor. Westley, California

Laundry facilities in FSA migrant labor camp, Westley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Laundry facilities in Farm Security Administration (FSA) migrant labor camp. Westley, California. [Note General Electric washer]

Laundry facilities for migratory workers in FSA camp at Westley, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Laundry facilities for migratory workers in Farm Security Administration (FSA) camp at Westley, California

The Dazey place, Homedale district, Malheur County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The Dazey place. Homedale district, Malheur County, Oregon. [Outside toilet and storm cellar]

Wife of tobacco sharecropper bathing her baby... Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Wife of tobacco sharecropper bathing her baby in kitchen. Person County, North Carolina]

Cosmetic Jar, 5th-7th century. Creator: Unknown
Cosmetic Jar, 5th-7th century

Kohl Container, 5th-6th century. Creator: Unknown
Kohl Container, 5th-6th century

Hudsons Soap, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Hudsons Soap, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 38. July to December, 1888

Pears Soap, 1888. Creator: Unknown
Pears Soap, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Citronelle Swiss Hygienic Lemongrass Drink 1902 (poster)
2904180 Citronelle Swiss Hygienic Lemongrass Drink 1902 (poster) by Baud, Edouard-Louis (1878-1948); (add.info.: Poster for a hygienic lemon flavored mineral water)

Washing the White Elephant, Ming dynasty (1369-1644), late 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Washing the White Elephant, Ming dynasty (1369-1644), late 16th century. After Zhang Sengyao or Qian Xuan

Woman Washing Her Hands before Entering a Shrine, c. 1767. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Woman Washing Her Hands before Entering a Shrine, c. 1767. Attributed to Suzuki Harunobu

A Parody of the Tales of Ise, c. 1789/95. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
A Parody of the Tales of Ise, c. 1789/95

Bathing of the Buddha Festival, Qing dynasty, 1833. Creator: Hua Ziyou
Bathing of the Buddha Festival, Qing dynasty, 1833. Annual celebration held to commemorate the birth of the historical Buddha

Two Young Women after a Bath, Japan, c. 1803. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Two Young Women after a Bath, Japan, c. 1803

Krishnas Marriage to Kalinda, from a copy of the Bhagavat Purana, c. 1775

Ha... of the Southern Station (Nan eki ha-jirushi), Japan, c. 1795 / 96
Ha... of the Southern Station (Nan eki ha-jirushi), Japan, c. 1795/96

Woman After a Bath, from "Comparison of Alluring Beauties (Irokurabe enpu sugata)
Woman After a Bath, from " Comparison of Alluring Beauties (Irokurabe enpu sugata)", c. 1781

Three Women after a Bath, from the series "A Brocade of Eastern Manners... c
Three Women after a Bath, from the series " A Brocade of Eastern Manners (Fuzoku Azuma no nishiki)", c. 1783/84

Zeng Shen (Jp: So Shin), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety
Zeng Shen (Jp: So Shin), from the series " Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety (Nijushiko)", c. 1825

Washing Cloth in a Stream, c. 1768 / 69. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Washing Cloth in a Stream, c. 1768/69

Two Women Washing Their Hair, c. 1767 / 68. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Two Women Washing Their Hair, c. 1767/68

Roben Waterfall at Mount Oyama (Oyama Roben no taki), c. 1818 / 20
Roben Waterfall at Mount Oyama (Oyama Roben no taki), c. 1818/20

Sales Room at a Foreign Merchant Shop in Yokohama (Yokohama ijin shokan uriba no zu), 1861

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"Hygienic: A Journey through Time and Culture" In this captivating caption, we explore the concept of hygiene from various perspectives, spanning different eras and regions. From ancient biblical scenes to modern-day advertisements, the importance of cleanliness is evident throughout history. We begin our journey with a laboratory technician meticulously practicing hygienic protocols, ensuring a safe environment for scientific advancements. This dedication to cleanliness echoes in the image of a mother teaching her daughter proper hygiene practices at Frederick Douglass housing project in Anacostia, D. C. , 1942 – emphasizing that good habits start early. Moving back in time, we encounter religious depictions such as "Pilate Washing His Hands, " where even powerful figures emphasize cleanliness before making important decisions. Similarly, "Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet" showcases humility and care for others through acts of cleansing. Transitioning into more contemporary times, we stumble upon vintage Vinolia Company Sprinko Advertisements promoting personal hygiene products. These ads remind us how society has long recognized the significance of maintaining cleanliness for overall well-being. Delving further into history reveals intriguing insights like portable shower baths widely used during the nineteenth century – an innovation that revolutionized personal hygiene practices. The depiction of Midas washing at the source of Pactolus by Nicolas Poussin highlights not only physical purification but also metaphorical transformation associated with cleanliness. Artistic interpretations continue to captivate as Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari's painting "Bathsheba at Her Bath" portrays bathing rituals intertwined with notions of beauty and sensuality. Our exploration concludes with Joseph Klesken washing up after a day's work at Proviso yards in Chicago during 1943. This photograph serves as a reminder that maintaining hygiene extends beyond personal health; it also ensures safety within working environments.