Washhouse Collection

Le Linge (The Laundry), 1875. Creator: Manet, Edouard (1832-1883)
Le Linge (The Laundry), 1875. Found in the Collection of The Barnes Foundation

Washing Day, 1934. Creator: Kotov, Pyotr Ivanovich (1889-1953)
Washing Day, 1934. From a private collection

The Yard and Washhouse. From A Home (26 watercolours). Creator: Carl Larsson
The Yard and Washhouse. From A Home (26 watercolours), Unknown date

Les Blanchisseuses (The Laundresses), ca 1892. Creator: Steinlen, Théophile Alexandre (1859-1923)
Les Blanchisseuses (The Laundresses), ca 1892. Private Collection

Women washing clothes, 1828-1879. Creator: Louis Adolphe Hervier
Women washing clothes, 1828-1879

View of Port-Marly on the Seine, with the laundry, 1880. Creator: Johan Conrad Greive
View of Port-Marly on the Seine, with the laundry, 1880

Le front pittoresque; Villages de Paillot et Terriers a flanc de coteaux, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Le front pittoresque; Villages de Paillot et Terriers a flanc de coteaux: Les communs de "Bon Espoir"; cuisine, lavoir et remise, 1914

Laveuse Mignon, 1921. Creator: Cappiello, Leonetto (1875-1942)
Laveuse Mignon, 1921. Private Collection

Le Lavoir du 3e Tirailleurs tunisiens a Oost-Duinkerke. c1915. Creator: Unknown
Le Lavoir du 3e Tirailleurs tunisiens a Oost-Duinkerke, c1915. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"

Lavandaia (Laundress), c. 1725. Creator: Ceruti, Giacomo Antonio (1698-1767)
Lavandaia (Laundress), c. 1725. Found in the Collection of the Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia

A Wash House, 1900. Creator: Emilie Christensen
A Wash House, 1900

Laundresses, The Return Of The Washhouse
An illustration of some laundresses carrying heavy bundles of sheets and clothing to the wash house. Date: circa 1901

Public washhouse in Northern Italy, 19th century
7278768 Public washhouse in Northern Italy, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Public washhouse in Northern Italy, 19th century, Historic)

Portable laundry unit, shower unit beyond, FSA camp, Merrill, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Portable laundry unit, shower unit beyond. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Merrill, Oregon

Young migrant girl makes use of facilities... Merrill FSA camp, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young migrant girl makes use of facilities provided for cleanliness. Merrill FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Klamath County, Oregon

Public laundries, Marshall Street, London 1900
Interior of a public wash-house with women wringing out wet clothes on mangles and folding them. 1900

Public laundries, St. Marylebone, London 1900
Interior of the washing room at St. Marylebone road baths and washhouse, London. Women doing their laundry in small cubicles, with a plenty of supply of hot-water, 1900

St. Marylebone baths and washouses 1850
Exterior of St. Marylebone road baths and washhouses, London. Design consists of one facade in Italian stye with rusticated stone basement, the upper story being red brick

Baths and washhouses in Golden Lane, London 1865
Exterior of City of London Baths and Washouses, near Smithfield Market, this was a place where you could go swimming in a large bath and get clean at the same time

Roman and Turkish baths (litho)
5996444 Roman and Turkish baths (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman and Turkish baths.); © Look and Learn

Roman baths, Basel, Switzerland, and baths at Bergamo, Asia Minor (litho)
5996443 Roman baths, Basel, Switzerland, and baths at Bergamo, Asia Minor (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman baths, Basel, Switzerland)

Advertisement for St Lawrence Steam Laundry Company, Ltd, Canterbury, Kent (b / w photo)
5996953 Advertisement for St Lawrence Steam Laundry Company, Ltd, Canterbury, Kent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

New Baths and Washhouse, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving)
1098136 New Baths and Washhouse, Newcastle-on-Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Baths and Washhouse, Newcastle-on-Tyne)

Roman baths of Diocletian, Rome, and of Pompeii (litho)
5996445 Roman baths of Diocletian, Rome, and of Pompeii (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman baths of Diocletian, Rome)

Wash-house, called "The Washerwomen"(Le lavoir, dite "Les Laveuses")
Wash-house, called " The Washerwomen" (Le lavoir, dite " Les Laveuses" )

Washerwomen at the waters edge, Pontoise, 1878. Creator: Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903)
Washerwomen at the waters edge, Pontoise, 1878. Private Collection

Golden Lane - laundry room 1866
Interior of City of London Public baths and washhouse, Golden Lane, showing the public laundry. Date: 1866

Girl washing clothes. Creator: Hooch, Pieter, de (1629-1684)
Girl washing clothes. Found in the Collection of Nivaagaards Malerisamling

The Laundress (La Blanchisseuse), 1761. Artist: Greuze, Jean-Baptiste (1725-1805)
The Laundress (La Blanchisseuse), 1761. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

The Laundry. Artist: Robert, Hubert (1733-1808)
The Laundry. Found in the collection of Petit Palais, Musee des Beaux-Arts de la Ville de Paris

The Laundress, ca 1863. Artist: Daumier, Honore (1808-1879)
The Laundress, ca 1863. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Washerwomen in Arles (Laveuses a Arles), 1888. Artist: Gauguin, Paul Eugene Henri (1848-1903)
Washerwomen in Arles (Laveuses a Arles), 1888. Found in the collection of the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao

La Fontaine (The Water Cistern), 1733. Artist: Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Simeon (1699-1779)
La Fontaine (The Water Cistern), 1733. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Carl Larsson Yard Washhouse Home 26 watercolors
Carl Larsson, The Yard and Washhouse, From A Home (26 watercolors), Garden and the brewery house, From One Home (26 watercolors), painting, Watercolor on paper, Glazed, Height, 32 cm (12.5 inches)

The Washing House, Pontoise Port-Marly, or The Wash-house, 1872 (oil on canvas)
XIR83684 The Washing House, Pontoise Port-Marly, or The Wash-house, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 46.5x56 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Port-Marly)

Rennes, France - Chateau Branlant - The Washhouses - Maison de Cadet Roussel. Busy washing day! Date: circa 1907

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"Washhouse: A Glimpse into the World of Laundry" Step back in time to Le Linge (The Laundry), a captivating painting by Edouard Manet from 1875. This masterpiece showcases the laborious yet essential work of laundresses, highlighting their dedication and skill. Traveling further, we find ourselves in Northern Italy during the 19th century, where public washhouses played a vital role in community life. These communal spaces provided a hub for locals to gather and cleanse their garments while sharing stories and building connections. Fast forward to Merrill, Oregon in 1939, where Dorothea Lange's lens captures a portable laundry unit alongside a shower unit at an FSA camp. Here, amidst challenging circumstances, individuals found solace and cleanliness through these facilities. One particular image depicts a young migrant girl making use of these amenities—a testament to resilience even in times of hardship. Venturing across the pond to London at the turn of the century, we encounter bustling public laundries on Marshall Street and St. Marylebone. These establishments catered to city dwellers who lacked access to private washing facilities—bringing together people from all walks of life under one roof as they diligently washed away dirt and grime. Delving deeper into history reveals that St. Marylebone had already recognized the importance of hygiene long before with its baths and washhouses dating back as early as 1850. Golden Lane also boasted similar establishments in London by 1865—an indication that society understood cleanliness was not just about appearances but also crucial for overall well-being. Transporting our imagination beyond borders brings us face-to-face with Roman and Turkish baths depicted lithographically—a glimpse into ancient cultures' bathing practices that emphasized relaxation and rejuvenation through water rituals. Lastly, an advertisement for St Lawrence Steam Laundry Company takes us back closer to modern times—the black-and-white photo showcasing Canterbury's efficient laundry services in Kent.