Cleaner Collection (#6)

Pilate washing his hands, 1486-1528 (pen and black ink on paper)
7308324 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

Head and shoulders of a bearded man with a hat, in profile, 1701-1900 (graphite on paper)
7308282 Head and shoulders of a bearded man with a hat, in profile, 1701-1900 (graphite on paper) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 27.7x17.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

The Adoration of the Magi, 1588-1611 (pen and brown ink on paper)
7308196 The Adoration of the Magi, 1588-1611 (pen and brown ink on paper) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 21.5x16.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

A Stag, 1551-1600 (pen and brush in brown and black ink with brown and black wash and white bodycolour on paper)
7308211 A Stag, 1551-1600 (pen and brush in brown and black ink with brown and black wash and white bodycolour on paper) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 22.4x18 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Charles I (1600-1649), 1600-49 (oil on canvas)
7305688 Charles I (1600-1649), 1600-49 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641) (after); 97x84 cm; Parham House, West Sussex

Henry, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), 1594-1612 (oil on canvas)
7305597 Henry, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), 1594-1612 (oil on canvas) by Peake, Robert, the Elder (c.1551-1619); 229x218 cm; Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: Robert Peake (c)

Hunting party with the Royal Family of Naples (painting)
886853 Hunting party with the Royal Family of Naples (painting) by Palizzi, Giuseppe (1813-88); Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Pages of the third of The four volumes on architecture, 1570
7292587 Pages of the third of The four volumes on architecture, 1570 by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80); (add.info.: by Andrea Palladio, Venice, 1570)

Henry, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), 1594-1612 (oil on canvas)
7305628 Henry, Prince of Wales (1594-1612), 1594-1612 (oil on canvas) by Peake, Robert, the Elder (c.1551-1619); 229x218 cm; Parham House, West Sussex, UK; (add.info.: Robert Peake (c)

Lady of the nobility in the 18th century, in a chair with porters receiving the kiss hand, 1895 (Illustration)
7304347 Lady of the nobility in the 18th century, in a chair with porters receiving the kiss hand, 1895 (Illustration) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

The Miracles of a Saint, 1571-1630 (pen and brown ink with grey and brown wash on paper)
7308290 The Miracles of a Saint, 1571-1630 (pen and brown ink with grey and brown wash on paper) by Rottenhammer, Hans I or Johann (1564-1625); 29.4x20.3 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Wagon scene and a moneylender, 1701-1800 (pen and black ink with watercolour and white bodycolour on paper)
7308268 Wagon scene and a moneylender, 1701-1800 (pen and black ink with watercolour and white bodycolour on paper) by German School, (18th century); 14.5x19.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Head and shoulders of a woman in a headdress, in profile to the left, 1601-1700 (graphite on paper)
7308248 Head and shoulders of a woman in a headdress, in profile to the left, 1601-1700 (graphite on paper) by German School, (17th century); 22x14.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Old man and young woman, in Arabian Nights, c. 1850 (engraving)
7298949 Old man and young woman, in Arabian Nights, c.1850 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Engraving illustrating a volume from " 1001 Nights")

Woman of Abyssinia, 1845 (engraving)
7293209 Woman of Abyssinia, 1845 (engraving) by Lefebvre, Theophile (1811-1860); (add.info.: Geography. Eritrea. Woman in the Tigre country)

Washington and His Family, 1865 (engraving)
7298482 Washington and His Family, 1865 (engraving) by Sartain, William (1843-1924); 34.9 x 49 cm; American Art Museum, Smithsonian Institute

King of England William III, (print)
1755666 King of England William III, (print) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); (add.info.: King of England William III, prince of Orange and Nassau (1650-1702, king in 1689-1702)

Schwertleite, Ritterschlag, Germany, ca 1200
7280035 Schwertleite, Ritterschlag, Germany, ca 1200 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schwertleite, Ritterschlag, Germany, ca 1200, Historic)

Facsimile of a page from the oldest manuscript of the Avesta
7279999 Facsimile of a page from the oldest manuscript of the Avesta by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Facsimile of a page from the oldest manuscript of the Avesta)

Cleopatra VII Philopator was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Historical
7279604 Cleopatra VII Philopator was the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, Historical by Unknown Artist

The painter's studio. Young woman painting a picture, 19th century (oil on canvas)
7299010 The painter's studio. Young woman painting a picture, 19th century (oil on canvas) by French School, (19th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Carcassonne

Clothing, Fashion, Europe, Middle Ages 3rd-10th century, from left, a 10th century nobleman
7278094 Clothing, Fashion, Europe, Middle Ages 3rd-10th century, from left, a 10th century nobleman by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clothing, Fashion, Europe)

Two woman at work in the kitchen, cleaning vegetables, 1880, Austria
7279216 Two woman at work in the kitchen, cleaning vegetables, 1880, Austria by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two woman at work in the kitchen, cleaning vegetables)

Portrait of Louis Constant Wairy, 1813 (pastel)
1757753 Portrait of Louis Constant Wairy, 1813 (pastel) by Schmidt, Johann Heinrich (1749-1829); Musee National du Chateau de Malmaison, Rueil-Malmaison

Finding of Moses, 1580 (oil on canvas)
7292645 Finding of Moses, 1580 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Caliari, Paolo) (1528-88); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: by Paolo Caliari, known as Veronese, 1580, oil painting on canvas)

Finding of Moses, 1580 (oil on canvas)
7292588 Finding of Moses, 1580 (oil on canvas) by Veronese, (Caliari, Paolo) (1528-88); Prado, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: by Paolo Caliari, known as Veronese, 1580, oil painting on canvas)

Theodora, ca 500, 548
7278660 Theodora, ca 500, 548 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theodora, ca 500, 548, was the wife of the Eastern Roman emperor Justinian)

Toilet of an Egyptian lady in Thebes, at the time of the Ramessides, ca 1100 BC, Egypt
7278691 Toilet of an Egyptian lady in Thebes, at the time of the Ramessides, ca 1100 BC, Egypt by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toilet of an Egyptian lady in Thebes)

The Flight of Antony and Cleopatra from the Battle of Actium, 1897 (Oil on canvas)
7291005 The Flight of Antony and Cleopatra from the Battle of Actium, 1897 (Oil on canvas) by Pringle, Agnes (1853-1934); 99.6x198.7 cm; Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums; (add.info.: [TWCMS)

The Journey of the Magi, 1459-60 (fresco)
3493741 The Journey of the Magi, 1459-60 (fresco) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: by Benozzo di Lese di Sandro Gozzoli (1420-97))

Mrs. Viola Sievers, one of the wipers at the roundhouse giving a giant "H"... Clinton, Iowa, 1943
Mrs. Viola Sievers, one of the wipers at the roundhouse giving a giant " H" class locomotive a bath of live steam, Clinton, Iowa. Mrs

C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant " H class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Photograph shows Marcella Hart at left, Mrs. Elibia Siematter at right

C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers employed at the roundhouse cleaning one of the... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. women wipers employed at the roundhouse cleaning one of the giant " H" class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Photograph probably shows Mrs. Marcella Hart and Mrs. Viola Sievers

Women wipers of the Chicago and North Western Railroad cleaning one of the... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Women wipers of the Chicago and North Western Railroad cleaning one of the giant " H" class locomotives, Clinton, Iowa. Mrs. Marcella Hart and Mrs. Viola Sievers

C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Marcella Hart, mother of three children, employed as a... Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Marcella Hart, mother of three children, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa

C. & N. W. R. R. Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa, 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
C. & N.W. R.R. Mrs. Dorothy Lucke, employed as a wiper at the roundhouse, Clinton, Iowa

Cleaning an engine near the roundhouse, C. M. St. P. & P. R. R. Bensenville, Ill. 1943. Creator: Jack Delano
Cleaning an engine near the roundhouse, C. M. St. P. & P. R.R. Bensenville, Ill

Woman Washing, c. 1934 (watercolor)
7276859 Woman Washing, c. 1934 (watercolor) by Johnson, Malvin Gray (1896-1934); 45.72x30.48 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

A maid dish (colour litho)
7151033 A maid dish (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century. Signed; GAS.); © Look and Learn

Illustration from Fasciculus medicinae Venice, 15th century (woodcut)
884991 Illustration from Fasciculus medicinae Venice, 15th century (woodcut) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Civica, Padua

Page from The Sorrows of the Young Werther, 1775 (litho)
FGL5494020 Page from The Sorrows of the Young Werther, 1775 (litho) by German School, (18th century); (add.info.: Johann Wolfgang GOETHE (1749-1832) page from The Sorrows of the Young Werther drama

Il y a recevoir et recevoir. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho)
3100596 Il y a recevoir et recevoir. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 1902 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Il y a recevoir et recevoir)

The Laundress, 1885 (oil on canvas)
7276973 The Laundress, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Tanner, Henry Ossawa (1859-1937); 49.53x65.41 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Illustration from Fasciculus medicinae Venice, 15th century (woodcut)
884990 Illustration from Fasciculus medicinae Venice, 15th century (woodcut) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Civica, Padua

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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.