Polisher Collection

Polishing a Floor
A housewife uses her Johnsons Wax Electric Floor Polisher

Founders of printing characters, one poured molten metal into the moulds, another passed them into a polishing machine
FLO4577843 Founders of printing characters, one poured molten metal into the moulds, another passed them into a polishing machine - Type founders making printing type in a workshop

Vim Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Vim, a cleanser and polisher manufactured by Lever Brothers Limited, used for cleaning kitchen utensils, glass and chinaware

Vim
An advertisement for Vim. The Universal Cleanser and Polisher. Date: 1907

London Cries: Shoe Cleaner, c. 1759 (pen & brush, grey ink, w / c and graphite on paper)
XYC160206 London Cries: Shoe Cleaner, c.1759 (pen & brush, grey ink, w/c and graphite on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 19.7x14.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Advert, Johnsons Polishing Wax Advert, Johnsons Polishing Wax
Advert, Johnsons Polishing Wax. 1926

Advertisement for Vim universal cleanser and polisher (colour litho)
6029817 Advertisement for Vim universal cleanser and polisher (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Type founders making printing type in a workshop. The caster pours hot metal into letter moulds and then throws the letters to a polisher who sits at a polishing stone

The Shoeblack (b / w photo)
3096140 The Shoeblack (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shoeblack. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Shoeshiner 1867
What a polish! The youngsters were astonished! The gentlemen delighted! Date: 1867

Advertising Insert - Monkey Brand Polish. 1914

Advert for household cleaner an polisher. Date: 1910

Advertisement, Monkey Brand (engraving)
1043225 Advertisement, Monkey Brand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Monkey Brand)

Advertisement, Monkey Brand (engraving)
1592787 Advertisement, Monkey Brand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Monkey Brand)

Thibivilliers. Eugene. 23 ans, ne a Pinseux-le-Haut-Verger (Oise). Polisseur de metaux. Cris seditieux. 5/3/94, 1894

Heurteaux. Auguste. 31 ans, ne a Paris Xe. Polisseur. Anarchiste. 3 / 3 / 94. 1894
Heurteaux. Auguste. 31 ans, ne a Paris Xe. Polisseur. Anarchiste. 3/3/94. 1894

Havard. Octave, Onesime. 25 ans, ne a Hedouville (Calvados). Polisseur. Anarchiste. 1/3/94. 1894

Bastard. elisee, Joseph, Michel. 22 ans, ne a Birnel (Oise). Polisseur. Anarchiste. 20/8/93. 1893

Diamond polishing, Jaipur, India
A man squats on the floor by the window of his Jaipur workshop and polishes diamonds with a hand powered cutting machine Date: 1987

Group of cleaners who won the football pools, with cleaning equipment. Date: circa 1980s

Variety of brooms and carpet sweepers 1929
A page from a 1929 catalogue showing a variety of brooms and lightweight carpet sweepers. Date: 1929

Paul Biston the 1st - The King of Boot-blacks
A very odd postcard depicting Paul Biston the 1st - The King of Boot-blacks in highly regal pose ! Date: circa 1905

Automatic shaver and boot polisher
An automatic shaver and boot polisher for busy commuters on their way to the office. Just drop a penny in the hole and take your seat

Futuristic floor polishing machine
A maid operates a futuristic automated electric floor polishing machine -- housework made easy

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"Polisher: Transforming Surfaces to Shine" Polishing a floor has never been easier with the power of Vim. In this Lever Brothers Vim advertisement, witness the magic as dull and lifeless floors are brought back to their former glory. The before-and-after shots speak volumes about the effectiveness of this universal cleanser and polisher. But Vim doesn't stop at just floors; it's a versatile cleaning solution for all your household needs. Monkey Brand Advertisement showcases how Vim can tackle even the toughest stains, leaving everything spotless and gleaming. London Cries: Shoe Cleaner, c. 1759 depicts an early form of polishing where shoe cleaners roamed the streets offering their services. Fast forward to modern times, Johnsons Polishing Wax revolutionizes home care with its easy-to-use formula. Their advert promises a long-lasting shine that will make any surface proud. Step into a type founder's workshop in our vivid imagination as they meticulously craft printing type in Advert, Johnsons Polishing Wax. Just like these craftsmen pay attention to every detail, so does Johnsons' wax when it comes to giving your belongings an impeccable finish. The Advertisement for Vim universal cleanser and polisher captures attention through vibrant colors and lithography techniques. It highlights how Vim effortlessly restores brilliance across various surfaces - from floors to countertops - making it an essential tool in every household arsenal. Whether you're restoring historical artifacts or simply sprucing up your living space, polishers have always played a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and elegance throughout history. From ancient London street vendors advertising shoe cleaning services to cutting-edge advertisements showcasing innovative products like Vim or Johnsons Polishing Wax – there is no denying that polishing has come a long way. So why settle for anything less than perfection? Embrace the transformative power of polishers like Lever Brothers Vim or Johnsons Polishing Wax today and let them bring out the true radiance hidden within your surroundings.