Mop Collection

THE MARX BROTHERS, 1935. Some of the ships crew join the Marx Brothers in their cabin in A Night at the Opera, 1935

AMERICAN GOTHIC, 1942. Ella Watson, a US Government Chairwoman. Photograph by Gordon Parks, 1942

Saint Veronica
SAINT VERONICA she used her handkerchief to mop Jesuss brow as he carried his cross, and miraculously the image of his features was imprinted on it !

CHIMNEY SWEEP, 1890. American advertisement for Pears Soap, 1890

Ox roasting at Stratford-upon-Avon Mop Fair
Scene showing an ox being roasted at the Stratford upon Avon annual Mop Fair, Warwickshire. Farm workers, labourers, servants and some craftsmen would work for their employer from October to October

Strong Cheese repels diner and waiter
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Cheese: " Supply much stronger, but very little demand." This commodities phrasiology is illustrated by a waiter struggling to cope

Forty Winks by C. E. Wilson
A dear old lady in a mop cap, spectacles and a tartan shawl has fallen asleep at a table in the middle of reading a newspaper and sewing a patchwork quilt

Culloden Battlefield
After the battle : Royal soldiers mop up the remnants of the Pretenders forces on Drummossie Moor : the savage reprisals earned Cumberland the sobriquet of Butcher

Scrubing Doorstep / 1920S
A Charwoman, who goes to work in her motorcycle and side car, kneels whilst scrubbing the steps of no. 47

Cleaning Day, by Ethel Parkinson. A little Dutch girl wields a mop, while a little boy kneels down and scrubs the floor

MotoGP
2007/08/31 - mgp - Round13 - Misano -

MotoGP
2007/08/31 - mgp - Round13 - Misano -

MotoGP
2007/08/31 - mgp - Round13 - Misano -

Mop
Ali Ayer

The Fish Market in Antwerp, 1827. Creator: Ignatius van Regemorter
The Fish Market in Antwerp, 1827

U.S. Capitol - Cleaning Interior, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S. Capitol - Cleaning Interior, 1914
U.S. Capitol - Cleaning Interior, 1914. African American custodians cleaning spittoons, Washington DC

U.S. Capitol - Cleaning Interior, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing. U.S. Capitol - Cleaning Interior, 1914
U.S. Capitol - Cleaning Interior, 1914. African American custodians cleaning spittoons, Washington DC

Home, sweet home
Christine von Diepenbroek

wipe away
ambra

Concorde World Tour. November 1986

A typical cleaner or char women of the 1970s

Je ne vois pas pourquoi on ne nous nommerait pas aussi.. 1856. Creator: Honore Daumier
Je ne vois pas pourquoi on ne nous nommerait pas aussi.. 1856. - Je ne vois pas pourquoi on ne nous nommerait pas aussi un de ces jours

Detail of The Wards at Saint John's Hospital, 1778 (oil on canvas)
490196 Detail of The Wards at Saint John's Hospital, 1778 (oil on canvas) by Beerblock, Johannes (1739-1806); Groeningemuseum, Bruges

Husband holding off his angry wife with mop
5893734 Husband holding off his angry wife with mop. by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Husband holding off his angry wife with mop)

DDE-90038859
USA, California. Pug puppy looking at you. Date: 19/11/2013

DDE-90038858
USA, California. Pug puppy slouching on a little red lawn chair. Date: 19/11/2013

Government charwoman, Washington, D. C, 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Government charwoman. [Mrs Ella Watson]

No. 1: Cabin Boy, February 15, 1799. Creator: Henri Merke
No. 1: Cabin Boy, February 15, 1799

Death upon a mopstick (coloured engraving)
6032022 Death upon a mopstick (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death upon a mopstick.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Huit heures, illustration from Moeurs Administratives
740211 Huit heures, illustration from Moeurs Administratives, Dessinees D aprAs Nature by Henri Monnier, lithographed by Delpech, pub

A Lion cub playing with a mop, held by its keeper, on the grass in front of its den
3245186 A Lion cub playing with a mop, held by its keeper, on the grass in front of its den, London Zoo, September 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond

Stratford-on-Avon Mop, an Ox Roast (b / w photo)
3091508 Stratford-on-Avon Mop, an Ox Roast (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stratford-on-Avon Mop, an Ox Roast)

Comic postcard, Little girl doing the housework Date: circa 1918

Comic postcard, council worker Date: 20th century

Husband holding off his angry wife with mop. A bottle of gin on the windowsill and a sign reading Conjugal Felicity a Romance. A Stag at Bay

Two lovers in a parlour disturbed by prying maids moving glasses in a cupboard. Miseries Domestic. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Little Women - Mop the dog lying on his back
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Mop the dog lying on his back, a sign that he is in need of food. 1880

A blind chaunter of the old ballads (engraving)
664724 A blind chaunter of the old ballads (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A blind chaunter of the old ballads)

Bidford Mop, "Sippers"and "Topers"(b / w photo)
3091575 Bidford Mop, " Sippers" and " Topers" (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bidford Mop)

Bidford Mop, the Pig Roast (b / w photo)
3091571 Bidford Mop, the Pig Roast (b/w photo) by Stone, J. Benjamin (1838-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bidford Mop, the Pig Roast)

A Lion and Tiger cub play with a mop, on the grass, by a pool, London Zoo
3245190 A Lion and Tiger cub play with a mop, on the grass, by a pool, London Zoo, September 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942)

A competition for housewives took place in Los Angeles, with great success (colour litho)
2783494 A competition for housewives took place in Los Angeles, with great success (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Stratford-upon-Avon, Mop Fair 1899
Standing for Hire, Stratford-upon-Avon, said to be the largest fair in England, regarded by the agricultural class in the district as the chief holiday of the year

Mop (engraving)
2806877 Mop (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mop. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Plate 148. Descending Stairs, Turning Carrying Bucket of Water, 1885 (collotype on paper)
3950456 Plate 148. Descending Stairs, Turning Carrying Bucket of Water, 1885 (collotype on paper) by Muybridge, Eadweard (1830-1904); 21.4x33.5 cm; Addison Gallery of American Art, Phillips Academy

The Bear Cubs, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving)
3481290 The Bear Cubs, from A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals, pub. 1924 (engraving) by Billingshurst, Percy J. (1871-1933); The Stapleton Collection; out of copyright

Interior of the Church of St. Nicholas, Berlin, 1886 (w / c on paper)
XPH330302 Interior of the Church of St. Nicholas, Berlin, 1886 (w/c on paper) by Jacob, Julius the Younger (1842-1929); Maerkisches Museum, Berlin

Tungay, c. 1920s (pen & ink with w / c on paper)
465588 Tungay, c.1920s (pen & ink with w/c on paper) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); 28.5x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info)

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"Mop: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of "mop" as we explore its various meanings and representations throughout history. From the comedic genius of The Marx Brothers in their iconic film "A Night at the Opera" to the powerful image captured by Gordon Parks in his photograph of Ella Watson, a US Government Chairwoman during World War II. Intriguingly, even Saint Veronica makes an appearance, reminding us of her legendary act of compassion when she used her veil to wipe Jesus' face on his way to Calvary. This act symbolizes not only cleanliness but also empathy and selflessness. The 1890 American advertisement for Pears Soap featuring a chimney sweep showcases how mops have been utilized as tools for cleaning throughout time, and is fascinating to see how this simple household item has evolved over centuries. At Stratford-upon-Avon Mop Fair, where an ox roasts tantalizingly, we witness how mop fairs have become cultural events that bring communities together. These lively gatherings serve as reminders that they are not just objects; they hold significance within our social fabric. From strong cheese repelling diners and waiters alike to Ethel Parkinson's painting depicting a bustling Cleaning Day scene, we recognize that they are not limited to domestic use alone. They play roles in art, literature (such as C. E. Wilson's Forty Winks), and historical events like the Culloden Battlefield. "Dick Whittington, " portrayed by J. Hickory Wood and Arthur Collins, reminds us that even fictional characters can be associated with mops - perhaps symbolizing resilience or transformation through hard work. Lastly, let us not forget about the Travelling Charlady who carries her trusty mop wherever she goes - a testament to adaptability and resourcefulness amidst changing times. "mop" is far more than just a cleaning tool; it represents a rich tapestry of history, culture, and human experiences.