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Brushes Collection (page 7)

"Brushes: A Timeless Tool for Cleaning and Grooming" In 1877, a young chimney sweep boy diligently brushes away soot, ensuring clean chimneys and safe homes

Background imageBrushes Collection: Street sweeper, London (b / w photo)

Street sweeper, London (b / w photo)
6033007 Street sweeper, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street sweeper, London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageBrushes Collection: Self Portrait (oil on canvas)

Self Portrait (oil on canvas)
5320520 Self Portrait (oil on canvas) by Anguissola, Sofonisba (c.1532-1625) (attr. to); 24.1 x 19.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBrushes Collection: Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle

Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle
2493831 Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle, a scene in Academic Grove No.1, pub by H

Background imageBrushes Collection: Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle

Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle
3051736 Titianus Redivivus or the Seven Wise Men consulting the new Venetian Oracle, a scene in Academic Grove No.1, pub. 1797 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Background imageBrushes Collection: The Book Seller, from a book on the street calls of Peking, c

The Book Seller, from a book on the street calls of Peking, c
CHT176867 The Book Seller, from a book on the street calls of Peking, c.1785 (w/c and gouache on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageBrushes Collection: Frans Hals (1580-1666) and His Wife Lysbeth Reyniersdr (oil on canvas)

Frans Hals (1580-1666) and His Wife Lysbeth Reyniersdr (oil on canvas)
LST204460 Frans Hals (1580-1666) and His Wife Lysbeth Reyniersdr (oil on canvas) by Postma, Gerrit (1819-94); 104.2x76.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBrushes Collection: Instrument cleaning snake and case belonging to Maxine Sullivan, ca. 1936

Instrument cleaning snake and case belonging to Maxine Sullivan, ca. 1936
An instrument cleaning snake and its container. The cleaning snake (2013.46.29.1.3a) is made of flexible spring wire with a black nylon bristle brush on one end

Background imageBrushes Collection: An Artist's Portrait

An Artist's Portrait
Olga Mest

Background imageBrushes Collection: Brushes

Brushes
Doris Reindl

Background imageBrushes Collection: Colored lunch

Colored lunch
Sergio Rapagnà

Background imageBrushes Collection: Still life with sketchbook

Still life with sketchbook
UstinaGreen

Background imageBrushes Collection: The brush off

The brush off
Chris Hamilton

Background imageBrushes Collection: Four Treasures of the Study

Four Treasures of the Study
Catherine W

Background imageBrushes Collection: Artist Norman Cornish. Circa 1989

Artist Norman Cornish. Circa 1989

Background imageBrushes Collection: Charlton Athletic footballers Mick Flanagan (left) and Robert Lee prepare Selhurst Park

Charlton Athletic footballers Mick Flanagan (left) and Robert Lee prepare Selhurst Park for the teams first match there since moving from The Valley

Background imageBrushes Collection: Giving men the brush off... women who are aiming for equal opportunities

Giving men the brush off... women who are aiming for equal opportunities on the painting and decorating course at New College, Durham on 14th June 1989

Background imageBrushes Collection: Mrs Doris McKay who impersonated Sir Winston Churchill. A picture from a

Mrs Doris McKay who impersonated Sir Winston Churchill. A picture from a series of humurous novelty images taken by Sunday People photographer Dennis Hutchinson Circa :1970

Background imageBrushes Collection: An air Stewardesses make-up bag. 13th February 1967

An air Stewardesses make-up bag. 13th February 1967

Background imageBrushes Collection: Women combing their hair and drying off after a swim in the sea Circa 1910

Women combing their hair and drying off after a swim in the sea Circa 1910 © Mirrorpix

Background imageBrushes Collection: This hedgehog is looking for company and has mistaken this scrubbing brush as a friend

This hedgehog is looking for company and has mistaken this scrubbing brush as a friend. Circa 1981

Background imageBrushes Collection: Mrs Charlotte Bursnall one of just a few women chimney sweeps seen here in conversation

Mrs Charlotte Bursnall one of just a few women chimney sweeps seen here in conversation with a fellow sweep. Circa 1938

Background imageBrushes Collection: A worker examining whales finners which are ready for grading to be used to make brooms

A worker examining whales finners which are ready for grading to be used to make brooms in an English factory March 1926

Background imageBrushes Collection: French actress Jeanne Moreau July 1956

French actress Jeanne Moreau July 1956

Background imageBrushes Collection: Tiger won The Champion of Champions at the National Cat show at Olympia in London seen

Tiger won The Champion of Champions at the National Cat show at Olympia in London seen here being groomed by owner Christine Philbrick November 1972

Background imageBrushes Collection: And the best of luck said 75 year old chimney sweep Sam Black as he kissed the bride at

And the best of luck said 75 year old chimney sweep Sam Black as he kissed the bride at Hampstead Register Office

Background imageBrushes Collection: The Clean Brite cleaners co-operative in Scotswood go into action

The Clean Brite cleaners co-operative in Scotswood go into action. Left to right; Linda Reid, Edith Ree, Ann Walker, Chris Boyd, Sonia Knutsen and Grace Clouder

Background imageBrushes Collection: Ex sweep Tony Graham with memories of busy days and lucky days when brides were glad of a

Ex sweep Tony Graham with memories of busy days and lucky days when brides were glad of a good luck kiss from a " man in black"

Background imageBrushes Collection: One of the last chimney sweeps in an around Alnwick Mr. Norman Steele who is retiring

One of the last chimney sweeps in an around Alnwick Mr. Norman Steele who is retiring because there are not enough houses with coal fires

Background imageBrushes Collection: American President Mr. Richard Nixon culminated his lightning round-the-world trip with a

American President Mr. Richard Nixon culminated his lightning round-the-world trip with a visit to Britain on Sunday that lasted just two hours twenty-one minutes

Background imageBrushes Collection: Animals - Monkeys -Hanger On... Neddy. June 1982 P011697

Animals - Monkeys -Hanger On... Neddy. June 1982 P011697
Animals - Monkeys -Hanger On...Neddy. June 1982 P011697

Background imageBrushes Collection: Charlie has a brush-down at Butlins camp in Ayr, Scotland

Charlie has a brush-down at Butlins camp in Ayr, Scotland. On top of the ladder in Pearl Shaw (20) with brush, and Diana Pigott. June 1957 P011840

Background imageBrushes Collection: Road Sweeper. January 1952 P012318

Road Sweeper. January 1952 P012318

Background imageBrushes Collection: Natty Sam cleans up. Dustman Sam McKill is dressed to kill as he goes on his daily rounds

Natty Sam cleans up. Dustman Sam McKill is dressed to kill as he goes on his daily rounds. With natty bowler, dinner suit and black bow tie, he sweeps the girls off their feet in Castle Douglas

Background imageBrushes Collection: This Pomeranian needs alot of pampering

This Pomeranian needs alot of pampering

Background imageBrushes Collection: Paint supplies spread out on street

Paint supplies spread out on street
brushes, container, day, detail, gallons, high angle view, jars, nobody, objects, outdoor, paint, painting, pans, repetitive, rollers, still life, supplies, trays, wet, Henri Silberman, 86069275

Background imageBrushes Collection: A Turkish stall selling brushes, baskets, pots and much more Date: 1890s

A Turkish stall selling brushes, baskets, pots and much more Date: 1890s

Background imageBrushes Collection: Brushes and Paper Ornaments, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Shinsai

Brushes and Paper Ornaments, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Shinsai
Brushes and Paper Ornaments, 19th century

Background imageBrushes Collection: Painter Coats Wall Date: 1941

Painter Coats Wall Date: 1941

Background imageBrushes Collection: Boy Brushing Teeth Date: 1938

Boy Brushing Teeth Date: 1938

Background imageBrushes Collection: Painter in Paint-spattered Overalls with Brushes and Paint Can, 1870s-80s

Painter in Paint-spattered Overalls with Brushes and Paint Can, 1870s-80s

Background imageBrushes Collection: Silhouette of an artist with palette and brushes

Silhouette of an artist with palette and brushes
Full-length silhouette of an artist holding palette and brushes

Background imageBrushes Collection: Advert for Mappin & Webbs dressing cases 1907 Advert for Mappin & Webbs dressing

Advert for Mappin & Webbs dressing cases 1907 Advert for Mappin & Webbs dressing
Two travelling vanity cases made of crocodile and Morocco leather. Date: 1907

Background imageBrushes Collection: Advert for W. Thornhill & Co. travelling bags 1880 Advert for W. Thornhill & Co

Advert for W. Thornhill & Co. travelling bags 1880 Advert for W. Thornhill & Co
Selection of travelling bags and dressing cases. Date: 1880

Background imageBrushes Collection: DEANES FLOUR MILL

DEANES FLOUR MILL
Deanes Patent Economic Flour Mill, operated by hand. Date: 1851

Background imageBrushes Collection: GIRL BRUSHES TEETH

GIRL BRUSHES TEETH
Few girls are at their best while brushing their teeth, but this young lady is doing very well... Date: circa 1910 ?

Background imageBrushes Collection: UTENSIL SELLER 1850

UTENSIL SELLER 1850
A street seller offering various household utensils. Date: 1850

Background imageBrushes Collection: Cecil Aldin, British artist and illustrator

Cecil Aldin, British artist and illustrator
Cecil Aldin (1870 - 1935), British artist and illustrator, depicted here with pipe, palette, brushes, puppy under his arm and a bull terrier at his feet. Date: 1899

Background imageBrushes Collection: MAID SWEEPING

MAID SWEEPING
A Victorian housemaid brushes a step Date: circa 1870




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"Brushes: A Timeless Tool for Cleaning and Grooming" In 1877, a young chimney sweep boy diligently brushes away soot, ensuring clean chimneys and safe homes. Trumpers Barbers in Mayfair, London, expertly wield their brushes to create impeccable hairstyles for gentlemen. Even in Constantinople, Turkey, a skilled chimney sweep relies on his trusty brush to keep the city's chimneys clear. A Yorkshire Terrier enjoys being pampered as its owner gently brushes its silky fur to perfection. Louis Vuitton showcases their exquisite hairbrushes that combine luxury and functionality in an elegant advertisement. The iconic "Green Lady" by William Barribal captivates with her radiant beauty while holding a delicate brush - symbolizing grace and refinement. John Pound & Co presents their stylish cases alongside an advert featuring Victorian goldsmiths' and silversmiths' intricate creations from 1896. Another advert from John Pound & Co highlights their dressing case of 1912 - a must-have accessory for the fashionable elite of the time. Thessaloniki in Greece comes alive as bootblacks skillfully polish shoes using brushes to bring out the shine on every street corner. Boy Scouts take pride in cleaning street signs across London, armed with brooms and brushes – instilling civic responsibility at a young age. Malcolm Haylett's masterful strokes capture the essence of nature through his artwork depicting sweeping landscapes brushed onto canvas. From ancient times to modern-day life, whether it be cleaning or grooming ourselves or our surroundings, brushes remain indispensable tools that stand the test of time – serving both practical purposes and artistic expressions alike. (Note.