Lather Collection

Barber shaving a customer with a razor
Barber of 1789 shaving a customer, shown in a Pears Soap ad, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The classical Turkish Bath massage and wash inside the Gagaloglu Hamam, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

A glimpse of the past, during the alnwick costume Fair, as local tradesman Adrian Ions, in the part of a footpad, gets the treatment in the stocks as he has his beard shaved for his sins on 5th July

Aerial view of Torre dell Orso Beach (Torre dell Orso, Melendugno, province of Lecce, Salento, Apulia, Italy)

Le due Sorelle stacks (Two Sisters) at sunrise (Torre dell Orso, Melendugno, province of Lecce, Salento, Apulia, Italy)

The Laundress, 1907 (oil on board)
SRM96257 The Laundress, 1907 (oil on board) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 99.5x39.5 cm; State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: by Kazimir Severinovich Malevich)

Crossing the line ceremony as the Prince of Wales commemorates a his first crossing of the Equator (b / w photo)
6015130 Crossing the line ceremony as the Prince of Wales commemorates a his first crossing of the Equator (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Lathered Chin (engraving)
3626203 The Lathered Chin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lathered Chin. Illustration for Chatterbox (1875)

Blowing Bubbles, 1899
GLE70683 Blowing Bubbles, 1899 by Bail, Joseph (1862-1921); 73x100 cm; Galerie L Ergastere, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

A barber shaves a customer in barbershop in Djerba, Tunisia
A barber shaves a customer in his barbershop in Djerba, Tunisia. The customers face is lathered and the shop is open to the street. Date: 1987

Woman washing her hair, with a towel wrapped around her body

Shaving Soap & Brush
A smiling young man works up a splendid lather with his shaving soap and brush! Date: 1930s

Illustration, Shaving a horse -- an event which led to an entertaining court case. Date: 1832

Chin en no keshAc - shin nippon, Applying make-up and new Japan. Kobayashi, Kiyochika, 1847-1915, artist, 1895. 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.7 x 24.7 cm

Bubbles, lather, Germany

Soapy Dog Escapes From Bath
United States: c. 1960. A lathered up dog makes a soapy escape from its bath

A young German Shepherd Dog (Canis familiaris) with its head covered in soap, front view

Dachshund (Canis familiaris) covered in sopa

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

Liquid soap
MODEL RELEASED. Liquid soap

Scrubbing up before surgery
MODEL RELEASED. Scrubbing up before surgery

Wayside Shave / W H Robinson
Making good use of the wing mirror for shaving. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

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"Lather: A Journey Through Time and Traditions" Step into the barbershop, where a skilled barber delicately shaves a customer's face with a razor, creating a luxurious lather that envelops the skin in pure indulgence. In the heart of Turkey, immerse yourself in the classical Turkish Bath experience at Gagaloglu Hamam. Feel your worries melt away as expert hands massage and wash you with rich lather, transporting you to a world of ultimate relaxation. Travel back in time through an enchanting Royal Vinolia Advertisement. Witness how this iconic brand captivated audiences with its promise of silky smoothness and fragrant lathers that left skin feeling rejuvenated. At Alnwick Costume Fair, catch a glimpse of days gone by as local tradesman Adrian Ions portrays an era when shaving was an art form. With his steady hand and foamy lather, he brings history to life before our eyes. From high above Torre dell Orso Beach, witness nature's beauty unfold as the sun rises over Le due Sorelle stacks. The crashing waves below seem to mimic the frothy white lather created by Mother Earth herself. Take inspiration from "The Laundress, " an exquisite oil painting from 1907 that captures the elegance of everyday chores. Notice how even mundane tasks can be transformed into moments of gracefulness amidst soapy suds and fluffy bubbles. Join Prince Charles on his momentous Equator crossing ceremony captured in black-and-white photography. As he commemorates this milestone with traditional rituals, imagine the excitement building up beneath layers of soap suds and anticipation for new adventures ahead. Delve into history further through "The Lathered Chin" engraving—a snapshot frozen in time showcasing men engaging in grooming rituals long ago. Appreciate their dedication to achieving perfectly smooth chins using nothing but skillfully applied foam. Let your inner child come alive while blowing bubbles reminiscent of carefree days.