Washes Collection

Advertising card for Thoms Castile Soap of Manchester
Advertising card by Louis Wain for the Gold Medal-winning Thoms Castile Soap - the Best in the World - manufactured by David Thom & Co. Ltd. of Pendleton, Manchester

Woman Washing / Basin 1927
An attractive woman wearing a patterned dressing gown washes in a basin

Traditional Japanese bathing in upright wooden tub, heated by a small side stove Date: 1930

Mary anointing the feet of Jesus Christ
Mary of Bethany anointing the feet of Jesus Christ in gratitude for his raising of her brother Lazarus (and in preparation for his impending death and burial). Date: circa 1850

Rinso Advert
RINSO washes while you sleep (snore !) - soak the clothes, thats all. (Made by Hudson s)

Cleanliness - Health - The Truest Wealth - promotional postcard for the Health & Cleanliness Council (HCC) - 5 Tavistock Square, London. Date: circa late 1920s

Maid Washes Ladys Feet
A maid dries her mistresss feet after washing them

Jesus & Peters Feet 19C
Jesus washes Peters feet at Passover

Good Boy by Muriel Dawson
A little boy in a charming blue smock and shorts outfit, washes his face using a flannel, soap and metal wash bowl

Lady in Hip Bath 1905
A German lady washes in a hip bath

Jesus & Peters Feet
Jesus washes Peters feet at Passover

John Ruskin, Tree Study, British, 8 February 1819 - 20 January 1900, pen and black ink with blue-gray and gray washes over graphite on wove paper

The Sick, the Leprous, and the Lame Praying at Saint Hedwigs Tomb, People Coming to Visit Saint Hedwigs Tomb; Court workshop of Duke Ludwig I of Liegnitz and Brieg, Polish, 1364 - 1398; Poland

'Saturday Night': Cottage interior, mother washes child in tub in front of range
531846 'Saturday Night': Cottage interior, mother washes child in tub in front of range, while father reads newspaper & 3 siblings with pinafores to keep their dresses clean read books by

Woman's Day magazine - article on shampooing - 1957
Editorial photograph for Woman's Day magazine - article on shampooing - 1957. Date: 1957

Formula One World Championship
Pirelli tyres washed by Ferrari mechanic. Formula One Testing, Day 2, Jerez, Spain, Friday 11 February 2011

Dive 03
Djaheda Richers

Dive 02
Djaheda Richers

Dive 04
Djaheda Richers

Calm Sea
Djaheda Richers

Dive 01
Djaheda Richers

Dominica, Caribbean - laundry in the river
Dominica, Caribbean - women doing their laundry at the edge of a river. circa 1907

Dive 05
Djaheda Richers

Dive 06
Djaheda Richers

Thoughts&feelings 2
Djaheda Richers

Thoughts & feelings 4
Djaheda Richers

Summer Rain
Djaheda Richers

Thoughts & feelings 5
Djaheda Richers

Thoughts & feelings 3
Djaheda Richers

Canary Islands - Las Palmas - Lavaderos (Laundries) Date: circa 1920s

R. S. Hudson Limited Omo Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for R. S. Hudson Limited, promoting Omo, a bleacher, cleanser and purifier for household fabrics

JESUS BEFORE PILATE
Jesus before Pilate, who washes his hands to show he is innocent of Jesus's death. Date: circa 30

Moudros, Lemnos, Greece - Laundry in the open air - washing clothes by rubbing the garments against large stones and then drying over walls and on fences in the hot sun. Date: 1922

Washing clothes in the canal, Annecy, France
Annecy, France - a woman washes clothes in the canal. Date: circa 1930s

Public laundries, St. Marylebone, London 1900
Interior of the washing room at St. Marylebone road baths and washhouse, London. Women doing their laundry in small cubicles, with a plenty of supply of hot-water, 1900

The Latest Innovation at the Seaside (engraving)
1051044 The Latest Innovation at the Seaside (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Latest Innovation at the Seaside)

Window depicting Christ washing his Disciples Feet (stained glass)
1278209 Window depicting Christ washing his Disciples Feet (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Eglise Saint Germaine, Civray de Touraine, France; (add.info.: Civray de Touraine)

A little girl kneels on a chair and washes her hands in a basin. Date: 1920s?

DUTCH LADY & PAGE DUTCH LADY & PAGE
A Dutch lady washes her hands while her page holds the basin Date: 17th century

MAID WASHES LADYS FEET
A maid dries her mistresss feet after washing them

AD FOR DISINFECTANT
A nurse washes her hands with Jeyes Disinfectant Date: circa 1900

Washing up after breakfast (2 / 2)
Picture 2/2 - Following their fancy breakfast at their very well-appointed campsite (see: 13127654), the young chap has scarpered, leaving his partner and Mother left with all the washing up!!

Sea turtle Cheloniidae Turtle washes land testudo Palustris
Sea turtle (Cheloniidae), Turtle. who washes the land. / testudo Palustris. / Tortue de terre (title on object), Sea turtle. Top left the Latin name

Maid washes dish water pump Pieter van Loon 1811
Maid who washes a dish at a water pump, Pieter van Loon, 1811 - 1873, paper, ink, watercolor (paint), pencil, pen, h 296 mm × w 240 mm

No Vi. lights white paper out washes hints concerning
No. Vi. The lights or white paper are taken out by washes, A few hints concerning landscape sketches, ca. 1810, Humphry Repton architecture and landscape designs, 1807-1813, Repton, Humphry

Dead Tree Stream Foot Hill Jacob van Ruisdael
Dead Tree by a Stream at the Foot of a Hill; Jacob van Ruisdael (Dutch, 1628, 1629 - 1682); about 1650 - 1660; Black chalk, point of brush and light and dark gray washes; 14.4 x 18.9 cm (5 11)

Washing Stockings / 1940S
Washing day: a young woman washes stockings by hand at the sink using a bar of soap and two basins of water Date: 1940s

Beauty portrait of a young man washing his hair

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"Washes: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world of "washes, " where cleansing rituals, advertisements, and historical moments intertwine to reveal the significance of cleanliness across different eras and societies. From a controversial RACIST PEARs ADVERT to an Advertising card for Thoms Castile Soap of Manchester, these glimpses into the past shed light on how hygiene has been perceived and promoted. In 1927, a captivating image captures a Woman Washing in a basin, showcasing the simplicity yet importance of personal cleanliness during that time. Meanwhile, Traditional Japanese bathing in an upright wooden tub highlights cultural practices that prioritize both physical purity and spiritual well-being. The biblical narrative comes alive as we witness Mary anointing the feet of Jesus Christ—a powerful act symbolizing humility and devotion. Similarly, Maid Washes Ladys Feet portrays acts of servitude intertwined with notions of purification. Traveling further back in time through Jesus & Peters Feet from the 19th century reveals another instance where washing becomes symbolic—this time representing forgiveness and renewal. Such scenes remind us that washing can transcend mere physicality; they can also cleanse our souls. Advertisements play their part too—like Rinso Advert or Pravia Soap Advert from different periods—which emphasize not only cleanliness but also societal expectations surrounding appearance. These ads reflect changing beauty standards while promoting specific products as essential tools for achieving them. Artistic expressions like Good Boy by Muriel Dawson or Lady in Hip Bath 1905 offer glimpses into domestic life during various epochs. They capture intimate moments when individuals find solace in water's purifying embrace—an oasis amidst daily routines. As we explore these diverse depictions of "washes, " it becomes evident that this seemingly mundane act holds profound meaning throughout history. Whether used to propagate racial stereotypes or convey religious symbolism, they have served as vessels for social commentary and personal transformation alike.