Personal Grooming Collection

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Shaving al fresco in Italy in the late nineteenth century. From Italian Pictures published 1895
492360 Shaving al fresco in Italy in the late nineteenth century. From Italian Pictures published 1895. ; Private Collection.

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The words Quarrel, Romance, Surprise, and Toilet, 1908 (photo)
8713225 The words Quarrel, Romance, Surprise, and Toilet, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel)

T for Toilet, 1908 (photo)
8713229 T for Toilet, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Young naked woman combing her hair, c.1889-90 (pastel on paper)
8859839 Young naked woman combing her hair, c.1889-90 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 43 x 28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Pears Advertisement, November 1922 (poster)
ILN12838 Pears Advertisement, November 1922 (poster); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London, UK

Scene from the Garden of Villa Borghese in Rome, c.1839 (oil on canvas)
8711987 Scene from the Garden of Villa Borghese in Rome, c.1839 (oil on canvas) by Roed, Jorgen (1808-88); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva

War 14-18:A Poilu washing in Meuse, France (Postcard)
ICA4947905 War 14-18:A Poilu washing in Meuse, France (Postcard) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Postcard, N & B: La toilette d'un hairy au front Meuse - War of 14 -18)

Young Woman Combing Her Hair, 1800s, before 1857 (graphite and brown wash on off-white wove paper)
XOS5884180 Young Woman Combing Her Hair, 1800s, before 1857 (graphite and brown wash on off-white wove paper) by Deveria, Achille (1800-57); 22.6x17.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

Burmese cats, cuddling

Rhesus monkeys -Macaca mulatta- grooming, Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary, Tamil Nadu, India

African Bush Elephant -Loxodonta africana- taking a dust bath, Koinachas waterhole, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Barbary Macaques -Macaca sylvanus-, captive

Barbary Macaques -Macaca sylvanus-, native to Morocco, captive

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"Personal Grooming: A Lesson from Nature's Experts" In the world of personal grooming, animals have their own unique ways to stay clean and presentable. Take Burmese cats for example, with their luxurious coats that require regular brushing to keep them silky smooth. As they purr contently in your lap, it's a bonding experience filled with cuddles and care. Meanwhile, at the Mudumalai Wildlife Sanctuary in Tamil Nadu, India, Rhesus monkeys engage in an intricate grooming ritual. These Macaca mulatta monkeys meticulously pick through each other's fur, removing dirt and parasites while strengthening social bonds within their troop. Not too far away in Namibia's Etosha National Park lies Koinachas waterhole where African Bush Elephants indulge in a different kind of grooming - dust baths. These majestic creatures elegantly throw sand over themselves using their trunks, creating a protective layer against insects and harmful UV rays. Watching these Loxodonta africana elephants immerse themselves in this natural spa treatment is truly awe-inspiring. The repetitive motion of tossing dust onto their massive bodies not only cleanses but also helps regulate body temperature under the scorching African sun. And let's not forget about our captive friends like Barbary Macaques who also understand the importance of personal hygiene. With nimble fingers and keen attention to detail, these intelligent primates groom one another meticulously as if performing an ancient art form passed down through generations. From cats to monkeys to elephants – nature teaches us valuable lessons about self-care and maintaining our appearance. Whether it be through gentle strokes or playful dust baths, these animals remind us that taking time for ourselves is essential for both physical well-being and nurturing relationships with those we love. So next time you embark on your own personal grooming routine, remember the wisdom bestowed upon us by these incredible creatures roaming our planet.