Wash Collection

A Complete Wash-out, by William Heath Robinson
The trials of spring-cleaning as endured on the ark. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Heath Robinson Kitchen 3 of 4
Heath Robinson Does Away with Servants - Patent Applied for by " The Sketch" in the Kitchen. A busy Kitchen, which is a typically Heath Robinson design, with a system of pulleys

Another Wash-out by W. Heath Robinson
Training at home for the cross Channel swim with a man swimming suspended from a window with watering cans. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger

L Wain. This is the way we wash our face
This is the Way We Wash Our Face. Artist: Louis Wain. A group of cats washing their faces Date: 1904

Advertising card for Thoms Castile Soap of Manchester
Advertising card by Louis Wain for the Gold Medal-winning Thoms Castile Soap - the Best in the World - manufactured by David Thom & Co. Ltd. of Pendleton, Manchester

WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS (1865-1939). Irish poet and playwright. Pencil and wash, c1910, by Augustus John

Ending in Smoke by Heath Robinson
An ingenious smoke screen spreader for preventing embarrassing situations when the bathroom lock is out of order. Hilarious invention by the inimitable Heath Robinson allowing complete discretion for

Surreal study, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Surreal study, 1952. Illustration for a poem by TS Eliot. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design and Illustration at Central School of Art in London from 1950-1952

Cub Scout washing a window, Scout Job Week
A Cub Scout washing a window which displays a poster advertising Scout Job Week. 1970s

Brown Bear Ursos arctos Katmai Alaska August

Sea Otter - grooming. (Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma, WA) B2A4593
TOM-1425 Sea Otter - grooming. Enhydra lutris (Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma, WA) Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Dockhead Folly, Bermondsey, London, 1820. Artist: John Chessell Buckler
Dockhead Folly, Bermondsey, London, 1820

Borthwick Castle, Midlothian. Williams, Hugh William Grecian 1773 - 1829 (attributed to)

Municipal laundry, Mahalaxmi dhobi ghat, Mumbai (Bombay), India, Asia

Advertisement for Vinolia Soap - Mother! Mother!! Fidos eaten my soap!!! early 20th century

Wrights Coal Tar Soap advertisement, WW1
Lucky Beggar!...Send a bar to YOUR soldier friend. Advertisement for Wrights coal tar soap with a soldier the envy of all his comrades as he is enjoying a wash with a whole bar sent to him from home

Leopard and cub, Singita Game Reserve, Sabi Sands, South Africa

Suffragette to Prison
Go home and wash the kid ! is the advice kindly given to a suffragist as she is led to prison by two policemen

Washing baby
MODEL RELEASED. Washing baby. 9-month-old baby girl covered in soap suds while having a bath

Berthe Morisot (1841-1895). Peasant girl hanging clothes to
Berthe Morisot (1841-1895). French painter. Impressionism. Peasant girl hanging clothes to dry (1881). Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhgen. Denmark

Monday, Bryan Pearce (1929-2007)
Oil on board, 1959. Bryan Pearce was born in St Ives in 1929 and suffered from the then unknown condition Phenylketonuria, which affects the normal development of the brain

White men bringing cleanliness to native cultures, 1890s
" White mans burden" is to teach cleanliness, described in a Pears Soap ad, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

The horse wash at at Victoria Pier, Hull 15th June 1948

Battle of Talavera, 1809 - Bataille de Talaveyra de la Reyna donn饠 le 18 juillet 1809 entre les armees anglo-espagnoles et Francaises

Newtons rents off Twine Court in Shadwell - the centre of one of the worst slums in Stepney, London. When the picture of the three women

Outdoor washing, Boys Club 1936
Two boys from a Boys Club wash using soap and a small bowl of water outside

Cardinal Fisher, Bishop of Rochester, 1532-1534 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Cardinal Fisher, Bishop of Rochester, 1532-1534 (1945). John Fisher (c. 19 October 1469 - 22 June 1535), venerated by Roman Catholics as Saint John Fisher

Toilet Services, Real Wedgwood Ware, Plate 50, showing patterned washing bowls, jugs, soap dishes, and a slop pail far too nice to put slops in. Date: circa 1880s

Traditional Japanese bathing in upright wooden tub, heated by a small side stove Date: 1930

Water Baby by Muriel Dawson -- a little child in a bathtub. Date: 1939

Mary anointing the feet of Jesus Christ
Mary of Bethany anointing the feet of Jesus Christ in gratitude for his raising of her brother Lazarus (and in preparation for his impending death and burial). Date: circa 1850

Capriccio Landscape, by Jean Victor Bertin (1767-1842). Date: circa 1810

Washing Board
A photograph demonstrating the use of a scrubbing board in a tub during washday in the early 20th century

Advert / Reckitts Blue
Reckitts Blue - for a sparkling white wash

A typical working day in the Nuthouse hairdressing salon in the Royal Arcade, Cardiff - 22nd Sept 1976

Victorian Scrap, Pears Soap -- a mother monkey washes her dirty son. circa 1880s

Belturbet, Co. Cavan. Nixon, John c.1750 - 1818

Public laundry of St. Brigida, Genoa, Italy Date: circa 1890

WW2 - Laundry - It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line
WW2 humour - " Two British soldiers doing their laundry comment that " It ll soon be hanging on the Siegfried Line!". Date: circa 1944

Mary Magdalene washes Jesus feet with her hair. Stone relief, Burgundy, France, 13th century
JESUS AND MARY MAGDALENE. Mary Magdalene washes Jesus feet with her hair. Stone relief, Burgundy, France, 13th century

Girls Wash Dolls Clothes
Two girls peg out their dolls laundry on a washing line in the garden. Date: circa 1890

The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho)
7157455 The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen (colour litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Miss Pussy Cats helping in the kitchen)

Jesus Christ anointed by a sinful woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee (engraving)
7172445 Jesus Christ anointed by a sinful woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wet, wet wet
Julien Oncete

Cleanliness - Health - The Truest Wealth - promotional postcard for the Health & Cleanliness Council (HCC) - 5 Tavistock Square, London. Date: circa late 1920s

Jamaica House, Cherry Garden Street, Bermondsey, London, 1826

London Bridge looking north from the upper landing of steps near Tooley Street, 1833

Sanitary ware, Plate 42, showing wash basins, urinals and toilet bowls in a range of styles. Date: circa 1880s

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"A Complete Wash-out: Exploring the Whimsical World of William Heath Robinson" Step into the imaginative mind of artist William Heath Robinson as he takes us on a whimsical journey through his captivating artworks. From his famous "Heath Robinson Kitchen" series to the comical "Another Wash-out, " each piece showcases his unique talent for creating intricate and humorous illustrations. Intriguingly, one particular artwork titled "L Wain. This is the way we wash our face" captures a playful scene that transports us back to simpler times when daily routines were filled with joy and innocence. It reminds us of the importance of taking care of ourselves amidst life's chaos. On another note, an advertising card for Thoms Castile Soap from Manchester catches our attention, highlighting how even in early days, cleanliness was valued and promoted. The image evokes nostalgia for a bygone era when soap advertisements were charming and artistic. Moving forward in time, we encounter a stunning pencil and wash portrait of renowned Irish poet and playwright William Butler Yeats by Augustus John. The delicate strokes beautifully capture Yeats' essence while reminding us that art can be found even in something as simple as washing. Shifting gears to nature's wonders, we are mesmerized by Shirley Markham's surreal study depicting smoke ending in peculiar shapes. This thought-provoking artwork invites us to contemplate how cleansing rituals can extend beyond physicality into spiritual realms. Speaking of cleansing rituals, let's not forget about our animal friends. A heartwarming photograph showcases a leopard tenderly grooming its cub—a reminder that washing is not only essential but also an act rooted in love and care within the animal kingdom too. As we delve deeper into nature's embrace, an awe-inspiring image captures a majestic brown bear bathing itself in Katmai Alaska—an enchanting display of strength intertwined with gracefulness during this vital ritualistic moment.