Hygienic Collection (page 7)

The Womens Bath. After Albrecht Durer

Bathtime (Gyozui), ca. 1801. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Bathtime (Gyozui), ca. 1801

The Dentist (reverse copy). n. d. Creator: Jan Muller
The Dentist (reverse copy).n.d. After Lucas van Leyden

Toothbrush with toothpaste

Baby cleaning
MODEL RELEASED. Baby cleaning. Mother cleans her two-month old baby girl

Hospital staircase. Stairs and other access routes in hospitals are kept clean as part of infection control measures

Women and Girls in Rational Dress, 1882
Engraving showing a group of women in types of Rational Dress, shown at the Exhibition of Hygienic Costume, 1882. In the 1880s the Dress Reform Movement

Balloon Puffa Pump -- speedy and hygienic. circa 1960s

Dental moulding room, Claudius Ash, Sons & Co Ltd, Kentish Town, NW London. 1921

Sanitation team clearing refuse, Maktau Camp, Kenya, WW1
Sanitation team clearing refuse left by departing troops at Maktau Camp, Kenya, East Africa, during WW1. It was their job to keep the camp clean and hygienic. 1916

Roman era. Turkey. Ephesus Latrines (public toilets). 1st century AD

The Empire Cookery Book - Advertisement for Pyrex Transparent glass ovenware. Date: 1920s

Dutch boy scout scrubbing his fingernails, Holland
A Dutch boy scout scrubbing his fingernails, Holland

Advertisement for Robbialac paint, from Jenson & Nicholson of Stratford, East London. It costs less than wallpaper, slightly more than distemper, but its durability makes it far cheaper than either

Rational Dress for Ladies, Notes at the Exhibition of Hygienic Costume

Satire on hygiene, Crispijn van de Passe (I), 1574 - 1637

Toothbrushes in a toothbrush tumbler

Urinal with a pretty tiled blue wall

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

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

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

Harem trousers replace the hobble skirt
From fetters to freedom: the hygienic harem replaces the horrible hobble skirt. Four radical designs from New York and Paris

Cleaning umbilical cord stump
MODEL RELEASED. Cleaning umbilical cord stump. The cord drops off after 7-10 days. During this time and immediately after, great care must be taken in keeping the area clean to prevent infection

Hand washing
MODEL RELEASED. Washing hands. Five-year-old girl washing her hands at a bathroom sink

Cleanliness, conceptual image. Composite image of a hand cleaning the end of the words " squeaky clean"

Cotton wool balls

Deodorant. Computer artwork of a can of deodorant (right, purple) spraying, and a womans face

Cotton wool pads in a pile

Hospital hygiene
MODEL RELEASED. Hospital hygiene. Nurse washing her hands at a sink. Cleanliness in hospitals helps prevent the spread of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs)

Medical waste disposal. Nurse placing a used intravenous drip catheter into a sharps disposal box. Medical waste must be disposed of carefully to prevent contamination of the hospital or

Toothbrush, computer artwork

Brushing babys teeth
MODEL RELEASED. Brushing babys teeth. Mother brushing the teeth of her six-month-old baby boy

Baby after bath
MODEL RELEASED. Baby after bath. Mother drying off her six-month-old baby boy after a bath

Bathing baby
MODEL RELEASED. Bathing baby. Womans hands holding a six-month-old baby boy in the bath

Clean utensils in a dishwasher
Clean utensils. Crockery and cutlery stacked in a dishwasher after being washed

Lambs lettuce (Valerianella locusta) in a collander

Carrots (Daucus carota sativus) in a colander

Microbe fermentation unit for the production of hormones and enzymes for medical and industrial use. This is a method of solid state fermentation called tray or koji fermentation

Injured girl
MODEL RELEASED. Injured girl. She is eight years old

Hospital corridor. Corridors and other access routes in hospitals are kept clean as part of infection control measures

Joseph Bazalgette, British civil engineer
Joseph Bazalgette (1819-1891). Bust of the British civil engineer Sir Joseph William Bazalgette. Bazalgette is most famous as the builder of Londons sewer system

Nurse pulling on a glove
MODEL RELEASED. Nurse pulling on a glove

Dentist holding a mirror and drill
MODEL RELEASED. Dentist holding a mirror and drill

Pudre De Riz Advert
Le Diaphane poudre de riz (rice powder) - adherant, invisible, hygienic - as used, the words imply, by Sarah Bernhardt herself !

Orrs Hygienic Undies
Orrs Hygienic underwear - combinations

Cleaning a household domestic toilet with a toilet cleaning brush
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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.