Hygienic Collection

Laboratory technician
MODEL RELEASED. MODEL RELEASED. Laboratory technician wearing a face mask and hair net

Mother and her daughter, Frederick Douglass housing project, Anacostia, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Anacostia, D.C. Frederick Douglass housing project. Mother and her daughter

Christ Washing the Apostles Feet, c. 1618. Creator: Jacques Callot
Christ Washing the Apostles Feet, c. 1618

Pilate Washing His Hands, 1663. Creator: Mattia Preti
Pilate Washing His Hands, 1663

An improved cow shed in London
3732495 An improved cow shed in London; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an improved cow shed with metal and ceramic fittings which could be kept clean more easily than wooden ones)

Advertisement for Cuticura soap, manufactured by the Potter Drug and Chemical company
5308903 Advertisement for Cuticura soap, manufactured by the Potter Drug and Chemical company, is an antibacterial medicated soap, 19th century; (add.info.: Advertisement for Cuticura soap)

Advertisement for Dr Mackenzie's Arsenical Soap, which claims to cure spots
5308904 Advertisement for Dr Mackenzie's Arsenical Soap, which claims to cure spots, pimples and produces a lovely complexion; (add.info.: Advertisement for Dr Mackenzie's Arsenical Soap)

French trench barber, between c1915 and 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
French trench barber, between c1915 and 1918. A French barber shaving a man in a trench during World War I.

Kaiserin's Hospital Train, kitchen, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Kaiserin's Hospital Train, kitchen, between c1914 and c1915. The kitchen on the hospital train of Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, (wife of Wilhelm II of Germany), during World War I.

British at Etaples, France, Feb. 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples, Feb. 1915 (date created or published later). British soldier bathing at E´taples, France during World War I.

Venus in her Bath surrounded by Nymphs and Cupids, mid-18th century. Creator: Francois Boucher
Venus in her Bath surrounded by Nymphs and Cupids, mid-18th century

The Apotheosis of Aeneas, 1615-1619. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
The Apotheosis of Aeneas, 1615-1619

Operating room in Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital, between 1890 and 1901. Creator: Unknown
Operating room in Brooklyn Navy Yard Hospital, between 1890 and 1901

Metal for Tooth Blackening, 12th month, 1878. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Metal for Tooth Blackening, 12th month, 1878. From Allusions to the Seven Planets

Summer: Women Bathing at the Daishoro, 1883. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Summer: Women Bathing at the Daishoro, 1883. Series: The Four Seasons at Their Height

The late Dr. Parkes, Army Medical School, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The late Dr. Parkes, Army Medical School, 1876. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Barraud and Jerrard. Professor of Military Hygiene at the Army Medical School

Ascetics before the Shrine of the Goddess, page from a dispersed series of the... early 19th cent. Creator: Unknown
Ascetics before the Shrine of the Goddess, page from a dispersed series of the Kedara Kalpa, early 19th century. The five pilgrims are shown engaged in three different activities

Young Girl Chasing Fleas, c1720s. Creator: Jean-Baptiste Lebel
Young Girl Chasing Fleas, c1720s

Krishna Steals the Gopis Clothing, 1775-1800. Creator: Unknown
Krishna Steals the Gopis Clothing, 1775-1800. The Hindu god Krishna steals the clothing of the gopis - young women of Brindavan - while they are bathing in the Yamuna River

'Tierno Ousman shampooed by his attendants; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Tierno Ousman shampooed by his attendants; Journey from the Senegal to the Niger, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

L'offensive Francaise d'avril-mai 1917; Dans le bois de Roucy (Aisne): la toilette du... 1917
L'offensive Francaise d'avril-mai 1917; Dans le bois de Roucy (Aisne): la toilette du soldat, le 15 avril, veille de la l'ataille [?], 1917

Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan... between 1876 and 1882
Compiled Album from Four Series: A Mirror of Famous Generals of Japan; Comic Pictures of Famous Places in Civilizing Tokyo; Twenty-four Accomplishments in Imperial Japan; Twenty-four Hours in

Geisha Blackening Teeth at 1:00 p.m. 1880. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Geisha Blackening Teeth at 1:00 p.m. 1880. From Twenty-four Hours in Shinbashi and Yanagibashi

Nymphes des alentours, venez nymphes discrètes... 1850. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nymphes des alentours, venez nymphes discretes... 1850. Satirical caricature of French politicians Louis-Mathieu Mole, Emile Vezin and Gustave de Laboulie

Experiments made with Stevens's Bread-making Machine at Marylebone Workhouse, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Experiments made with Stevens's Bread-making Machine at Marylebone Workhouse, 1858. Mr. Stevens, the inventor of the A B C bread-making machine, is a practical baker

Attention, Gargouillet, v'là le bourgeois qui passe... 1842. Creator: Honore Daumier
Attention, Gargouillet, v'la le bourgeois qui passe... 1842. Attention, Gargouillet, v'la le bourgeois qui passe avec son epouse

Cornelis de Wit and his family, 1849-1917. Creator: Matthijs Maris
Cornelis de Wit and his family, 1849-1917

Nude woman taking a bath, 1870-1923. Creator: Willem Witsen
Nude woman taking a bath, 1870-1923

A Barbershop, 1673. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
A Barbershop, 1673

A Woman Washing her Hands, 1662. Creator: Gerritsz Quiringh van Brekelenkam
A Woman Washing her Hands, 1662

A Woman Picking Fleas by Candlelight, c18th century. Creator: Per Hillestrom
A Woman Picking Fleas by Candlelight, c18th century

Young Italian male figure in a rocky landscape, 1865-1867. Creator: Ludvig Abelin Schou
Young Italian male figure in a rocky landscape, 1865-1867

Susanna and the Elders, 1653. Creator: Jacob Jordaens
Susanna and the Elders, 1653

Shepherdess with Cattle, 1651-1672. Creator: Adriaen van de Velde
Shepherdess with Cattle, 1651-1672

Old Man washing his Hands. (Allegory of "Water"), 1648-1651. Creator: Bernhard Keil
Old Man washing his Hands. (Allegory of "Water"), 1648-1651

Cattle by a Watering Place, 1645-1670. Creator: Jacob Weyer
Cattle by a Watering Place, 1645-1670

In the Tub, 1889. Creator: Christian Krohg
In the Tub, 1889

Bathing Girls, after c.1646. Creator: Cornelis van Poelenburgh
Bathing Girls, after c.1646

Bathing Men, after c.1646. Creator: Cornelis van Poelenburgh
Bathing Men, after c.1646

Italianate Landscape with Pines, 1795. Creator: Hendrik Voogd
Italianate Landscape with Pines, 1795

Caslova, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 2. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Caslova, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 2

The Bridge at Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Creator: Paul Sandby
The Bridge at Bridgnorth in Shropshire

After the Bath, 1924. Creator: Vilhelm Lundstrom
After the Bath, 1924

Gettysburg Reunion, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Gettysburg Reunion, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Gettysburg Reunion, 1913

Hygiene Laboratory, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Hygiene Laboratory, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Hygiene Laboratory, 1913

Hygiene Laboratory, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Hygiene Laboratory, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Hygiene Laboratory, 1913

J'veux pas entrer dans tant d'eau... 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
J'veux pas entrer dans tant d'eau... 19th century. I don't want to get into so much water...ther must be big fish in there

Nymphes des bords de la Marne, 19th century. Creator: Honore Daumier
Nymphes des bords de la Marne, 19th century. Nymphs bathing in the River Marne. (View taken from near Nogent)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Hygienic: A Journey through Time and Culture" In this captivating caption, we explore the concept of hygiene from various perspectives, spanning different eras and regions. From ancient biblical scenes to modern-day advertisements, the importance of cleanliness is evident throughout history. We begin our journey with a laboratory technician meticulously practicing hygienic protocols, ensuring a safe environment for scientific advancements. This dedication to cleanliness echoes in the image of a mother teaching her daughter proper hygiene practices at Frederick Douglass housing project in Anacostia, D. C. , 1942 – emphasizing that good habits start early. Moving back in time, we encounter religious depictions such as "Pilate Washing His Hands, " where even powerful figures emphasize cleanliness before making important decisions. Similarly, "Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet" showcases humility and care for others through acts of cleansing. Transitioning into more contemporary times, we stumble upon vintage Vinolia Company Sprinko Advertisements promoting personal hygiene products. These ads remind us how society has long recognized the significance of maintaining cleanliness for overall well-being. Delving further into history reveals intriguing insights like portable shower baths widely used during the nineteenth century – an innovation that revolutionized personal hygiene practices. The depiction of Midas washing at the source of Pactolus by Nicolas Poussin highlights not only physical purification but also metaphorical transformation associated with cleanliness. Artistic interpretations continue to captivate as Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari's painting "Bathsheba at Her Bath" portrays bathing rituals intertwined with notions of beauty and sensuality. Our exploration concludes with Joseph Klesken washing up after a day's work at Proviso yards in Chicago during 1943. This photograph serves as a reminder that maintaining hygiene extends beyond personal health; it also ensures safety within working environments.