Plumbing Collection (#2)

Doultons Improved Slop Sink, 19th Century (engraving)
869929 Doultons Improved Slop Sink, 19th Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Illustrations of a demi-bain and a bain de siege, 18th Century (engraving)
869696 Illustrations of a demi-bain and a bain de siege, 18th Century (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Jennings Pedestal Vase, 1870 (engraving)
869618 Jennings Pedestal Vase, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Illustration of an Sir John Harringtons Water Closet
869602 Illustration of an Sir John Harringtons Water Closet, taken from " A New Discourse of A Stale Subject, called the metamorphosis of Ajax", 1596 (engraving) by English School

Comic postcard, Couple arrive in hotel room Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Plumber and maid in kitchen Date: 20th century

View of the Sanitary Institute, Health Exhibition, Leeds 1897 (b / w photo)
5917338 View of the Sanitary Institute, Health Exhibition, Leeds 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Abbey House Museum) UK; (add.info)

Marie-Therese de Bourbon, Princesse de Conti (1666-1732), as a River Goddess
827918 Marie-Therese de Bourbon, Princesse de Conti (1666-1732), as a River Goddess, (oil on canvas) by Largilliere, Nicolas de (1656-1746); 137.3x107.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Washerwomen, 1906 (oil on canvas)
651307 The Washerwomen, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Monsted, Peder (1859-1941); 46.5x32.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Washerwomen. Peder Monsted (1859-1941). Oil on canvas

Cartoon, boarding house landlady and guest. 1923

Jennings Trapless Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869619 Jennings Trapless Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Garde Robe, dite Voyage aux Pays-Bas, 17th Century (engraving)
869612 Garde Robe, dite Voyage aux Pays-Bas, 17th Century (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Valve for piping (bronze)
614975 Valve for piping (bronze) by Roman; Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: Valvola per tubazione ); Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; out of copyright

Water wastage is avoided, advertisement for Maurice Eyquem water meters
CHT178337 Water wastage is avoided, advertisement for Maurice Eyquem water meters, 1898 (colour litho) by Blott, Georges (fl.1898); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Underground Heating System for a Roman Villa in England
STC184895 Underground Heating System for a Roman Villa in England, published 1797 (hand coloured litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Okeanos Closets from a catalogue of sanitary wares produced by Morrison, Ingram & Co
STC182255 Okeanos Closets from a catalogue of sanitary wares produced by Morrison, Ingram & Co. Manchester, published c.1890 (colour litho) by English School

J Bradwell, plumber, brass and iron founder, whitesmith and bell hanger, trade card (coloured engraving)
731624 J Bradwell, plumber, brass and iron founder, whitesmith and bell hanger, trade card (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Bradwell, plumber)

Plumber heating lead in a fire to fix lead pipes on a building site. Handcoloured woodcut engraving from The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts, Tabart, London, 1810

Advert, William Stevenson & Co, Glasgow
Advert for William Stevenson & Co, bathroom fittings, Brown Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Girl, smoking, talking to man in bath (colour photo)
2804543 Girl, smoking, talking to man in bath (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl, smoking, talking to man in bath)

Stationery, Walter Llewellyn & Co, Eastbourne, Sussex
Stationery, Walter Llewellyn & Co, Carpenters, Joiners, Plumbers, Painters, Glaziers, Paper Hangers and House Decorators, Ceylon Place, Eastbourne, Sussex. 1900

Dickens Estate: lee way hand pump, 1933 (b / w photo)
1812585 Dickens Estate: lee way hand pump, 1933 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Bermondsey)

Advertisement - The Naiad Bathroom, made by Shires & Co of Guiseley, Leeds, Yorkshire. 1964

Lady in bath (chromolitho)
729868 Lady in bath (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady in bath. French.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; French, out of copyright

A woman in the bath in a bathroom (collage)
725054 A woman in the bath in a bathroom (collage) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman in the bath in a bathroom.); © Look and Learn

A George Jennings Patented Lavatory (engraving)
495466 A George Jennings Patented Lavatory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Jennings (1810-82)

Plunger Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869617 Plunger Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Baziers Patent Direct-Action Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869615 Baziers Patent Direct-Action Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Plumber (engraving)
2801995 Plumber (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plumber. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

Design for system of heating water at the Hotel de Montholon in Paris, c
CHT268738 Design for system of heating water at the Hotel de Montholon in Paris, c.1787 (w/c on paper) by Lequeu, Jean-Jacques (1757-1826); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Woman using Ricqles mint spirit in her bath (chromolitho)
972206 Woman using Ricqles mint spirit in her bath (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman using Ricqles mint spirit in her bath)

The Technical Schools at the Peoples Palace, Mile End (engraving)
1038163 The Technical Schools at the Peoples Palace, Mile End (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Technical Schools at the Peoples Palace, Mile End)

Triton Closet from a catalogue of sanitary wares produced by Morrison, Ingram & Co
STC182256 Triton Closet from a catalogue of sanitary wares produced by Morrison, Ingram & Co. Manchester, published c.1890 (colour litho) by English School

Water standpipe and verse, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031485 Water standpipe and verse, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water standpipe and verse, Christmas greetings card)

Dinmont Estate, Hackney Road: kitchen with bath and water pump, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812589 Dinmont Estate, Hackney Road: kitchen with bath and water pump, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Vichy, Salle De Bains (b / w photo)
1095123 Vichy, Salle De Bains (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vichy, Salle De Bains. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Grotesque or Rural Bath, by Wiliam Wright, 1762 (engraving)
867981 Grotesque or Rural Bath, by Wiliam Wright, 1762 (engraving) by King, Haynes (1831-1904); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Doultons Simplicitas Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869616 Doultons Simplicitas Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Jennings Improved Bramah Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869613 Jennings Improved Bramah Valve Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Improved Baths and Showers from a catalogue of sanitary wares produced by Morrison
STC182257 Improved Baths and Showers from a catalogue of sanitary wares produced by Morrison, Ingram & Co. Manchester, published c.1890 (colour litho) by English School

The British Workman: Plumber (colour litho)
6000863 The British Workman: Plumber (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plumber. One of a set of postcards on the subject of The British Workman)

The Benefactress, 1914 (gouache on card)
1195779 The Benefactress, 1914 (gouache on card) by Makovsky, Vladimir Egorovic (1846-1920); 27x36 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Powerhouse Mechanic, c. 1924; (gelatin silver print)
991576 Powerhouse Mechanic, c.1924; (gelatin silver print) by Hine, Lewis Wickes (1874-1940); 34.3x24.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Powerhouse Mechanic. Lewis Hine (1874-1940)

National Wash-Out Closet, 1870 (engraving)
869621 National Wash-Out Closet, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

Plunge Valve Closet, with handle lifted, 1870 (engraving)
869614 Plunge Valve Closet, with handle lifted, 1870 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: taken from " A New Technical Educator)

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"Exploring the Rich History and Innovations of Plumbing" From ancient times to modern innovations, it has played a vital role in our daily lives. This captivating caption takes you on a journey through time, showcasing various aspects of this essential trade. Trades union membership certificate: A symbol of pride for plumbers who have honed their skills and expertise through years of dedication and hard work. Pipes connected to kitchen sink and washing machine: The intricate network that ensures water flows seamlessly into our homes, providing convenience and comfort. Pipe Laying to Cottages - January 1949: An image capturing the laborious process of laying pipes underground, connecting communities with clean water supply even in harsh winter conditions. Patent drawing for Thomas Crappers sanitary innovation, the Water Waste Preventer, 1880s: A testament to the ingenuity of pioneers like Thomas Crapper who revolutionized sanitation systems with groundbreaking inventions. Plan of Canterbury Cathedral from the Eadwine Psalter, c. 1150 (vellum): Plumbing's presence can be traced back centuries as evidenced by historical manuscripts depicting sophisticated drainage systems within grand structures like cathedrals. Nude from behind (Morning toilet), 1841: Artistic depictions remind us that plumbing is not just about functionality but also intersects with personal hygiene routines throughout history. Le Bidet & Sanitary ware, Plate 42: Elegant fixtures showcasing how plumbing has evolved beyond basic necessities into stylish design elements enhancing bathrooms worldwide. Carpentry & plumbing, Training Ship Wellesley, North Shields: Plumbers' versatility extends beyond pipe installations; they are skilled craftsmen collaborating closely with other tradespeople to create functional spaces aboard ships or buildings alike. Kensington & Chelsea District School plumbers shop: Educational institutions nurturing future generations of plumbers equipped with knowledge passed down through generations alongside contemporary techniques for sustainable solutions Advert Davis & Bennett heavy fireclay urinal stalls.