Cleaner Collection (#5)

A typical cleaner or char women of the 1970s

Railway worker cleans the sign on the wheels on the Flying Scotsman steam train. 24th June 1987

Women are on top. Models Denise Denny and Michael Pearson seen here in the studio. Mike has taken on the role of a house husband. June 1978 P012633

Woman Housewife Wear Apron Living Room Run Vacuum Cleaner Door Window With Curtains
UNITED STATES - Circa 1950s: Woman Housewife Wear Apron Living Room Run Vacuum Cleaner Door Window With Curtains Floral Print Chair Carpet Floor

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Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) cleaning a Yellow-edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus), Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Je ne vois pas pourquoi on ne nous nommerait pas aussi.. 1856. Creator: Honore Daumier
Je ne vois pas pourquoi on ne nous nommerait pas aussi.. 1856. - Je ne vois pas pourquoi on ne nous nommerait pas aussi un de ces jours

Nearly Finished!
Person at Top Window.. Fred Barrington

Morning duty
Lou Urlings

Scavengers 1
Massimo Della Latta

THE BATHTUB
Adam Lawless

Street Cleaning, Islington, North London

Charlady - Victorian period

Char lady

Russia Moscow street cleaner early 1900s

London Shoe Black Victorian period

Street cleaning with a dust cart, Islington Vestry, London, early 1900s

Shoe black Date: 19th century

Shoe Black Victorian period Date: 19th century

Advert for Hoover, World's Best Vacuum Cleaner Date: 1947

Advert, Spring Cleaning, Hoover Vacuum Cleaner
Advert, Spring Cleaning, Hoover vacuum cleaner Date: 1948

Advert, Hoover vacuum cleaner
Advert, ... and please bring Mummy a new Hoover - children hang up their Christmas stockings Date: 1949

Cover design, Hoover News, 30th Anniversary Edition, August 1948, showing the latest vacuum cleaner Date: 1948

Hoover Vacuum Cleaner Window Display with a musical theme Date: 1948

Advert, Easier Spring Cleaning, Hoover Vacuum Cleaner Date: 1948

Hoover advert, A millionaire could not buy a better cleaner
Hoover vacuum cleaner advert, A millionaire could not buy a better cleaner Date: 1947

WW2 Home Front Window Cleaner
This illustration portrays a woman who working as a window cleaner during WW2, she is carrying a ladder over her shoulder and a bucket in her hand. Date: circa 1941

Goblin Electric Cleaners Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for an Ideal Homes Exhibition stand promoting Goblin Electric Cleaners, the illustration portrays a company mascot using a vacuum cleaner

Lever Brothers Vim Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Lever Brothers Limited, promoting Vim, a cleaner for metal and even woodwork, such as utensils, taps, floorboards, baths etc

Lever Brothers Advertisement Vim
An illustrated advertisement for Lever Brothers Limited, promoting Vim, a cleaner for metal and even woodwork, such as utensils, taps, floorboards, baths etc

In The Kitchen
An oil painting of two women in a kitchen, one of them, a cleaner, leaning on a sideboard, the other is seated, with a fur garment on her lap. Date: circa 1918

Advertising stamp, Mary Ann electric vacuum cleaner Date: 1934

Advert, The New Hoover Vacuum Cleaner - Try Them All! Date: 1929

A range of DIY ideas for the home, including a vacuum cleaner storage rack, an office area in the kitchen, and a "husband's corner" in a converted larder. Date: 1954

Advert for Min Cream Polish. Supply of the product was restricted during the war. Date: 1943

Advert for Min Piano Polish, promising a beautiful finish in half a minute. Date: 1932

Lavender on the feet and Resurrection of Lazarus 1569 (painting)
6359761 Lavender on the feet and Resurrection of Lazarus 1569 (painting) by Campi, Bernardino (1522-c.1590); (add.info.: Chapel of the SS Sacramento, First span south side, Bernardino Campi)

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Sunny Day, 1899 (oil on canvas)
LAF470905 Sunny Day, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Claus, Emile (1849-1924); 92.7x73.5 cm; Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Ghent, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

The Cleaning Lady (oil on canvas)
490030 The Cleaning Lady (oil on canvas) by Baes, Firmin (1874-1945); 138.2x113.2 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Pilate washing his hands, 1486-1528 (pen and black ink on paper)
7308325 Pilate washing his hands, 1486-1528 (pen and black ink on paper) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 16.6x13.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Fishing boats of Chioggia, 1865-99 (watercolour)
7308293 Fishing boats of Chioggia, 1865-99 (watercolour) by Schladermandt, W.J. (1850-99); 17.4x24.9 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Verso W.J)

Bearded man with plumed hat, a flag and a sword, 1501-1600 (pen and black ink on paper)
7308243 Bearded man with plumed hat, a flag and a sword, 1501-1600 (pen and black ink on paper) by Amman, Jost (1539-91); 17.5x13.4 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Henry, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), 1594-1612 (oil on canvas)
7305596 Henry, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), 1594-1612 (oil on canvas) by Peake, Robert, the Elder (c.1551-1619); 229x220 cm; Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: Robert Peake (c)

Servant carrying a seat bench, a seat and a vase (Low relief)
7308559 Servant carrying a seat bench, a seat and a vase (Low relief) by Mesopotamian; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Low relief. Oriental antiquities. Mesopotamia. Assyrie, Khorsabad)

The Annunciation, 1510-1600 (pen and black ink on paper)
7308278 The Annunciation, 1510-1600 (pen and black ink on paper) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 16.1x13.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A grotesque man kneeling, holding a tall beer glass at its base, 1529-62 (pen and dark brown ink on paper)
7308188 A grotesque man kneeling, holding a tall beer glass at its base, 1529-62 (pen and dark brown ink on paper) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 15.3x10.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum

In the Servants Hall, 1877 (oil on canvas)
7305512 In the Servants Hall, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Backer, Harriet (1845-1932); Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Harriet Backer (1845-1932))

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In the early 1900s, the concept of a "cleaner" took on a whole new meaning. From the upright Hoover to the Western Electric vacuum cleaner, these innovative devices revolutionized household cleaning. Advertisements depicted women patiently using their vacuum cleaners, showcasing how effortless and efficient cleaning could be. But it wasn't just homes that benefited from this technological advancement. Even wireless communication systems were not spared from the power of suction as they were seen being meticulously cleaned by diligent individuals. The bustling High Street in Tonbridge, Kent was no exception to this trend. Follows & Bates winding machines advertised their services with pride, ensuring that every intricate detail was spotless and well-maintained. As time went on, even more advancements in cleaning technology emerged. The Daisy vacuum cleaner made its debut in 1912, promising an even easier way to keep homes dust-free and pristine. Beyond domestic settings, establishments like The Bull and Swan Inn in Stamford, Northants relied on cleanliness to attract customers. A black-and-white photograph captured its charm while emphasizing the importance of maintaining a clean environment for patrons' enjoyment. Artists also found inspiration in depicting scenes related to cleanliness. "The Chess Game" painted in 1896 showcased meticulous attention to detail as players engaged in a strategic battle amidst a pristine setting. Similarly, "Cup of Chocolate; La Tasse du Chocolat" portrayed an elegant scene where cleanliness played an essential role in creating an inviting atmosphere for indulging one's senses. Even public spaces such as Dunville Park and Royal Victoria Hospital on Falls Rd. , Belfast recognized the significance of cleanliness for health and wellbeing purposes. And let's not forget about those who dedicated themselves to keeping our railways spick and span - railway cleaners ensured that trains ran smoothly without any dirt or debris hindering their journey. Lastly but certainly not leastly (if that is indeed a word), women window cleaners defied societal norms by taking on this physically demanding and traditionally male-dominated profession.