Washes Collection (page 8)

Dairy farmer cleaning milking parlour, hosing down slatted floor, Sweden, june

Seabird rescue, contaminated Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) adult, being cleaned by person, washed ashore after contamination from polyisobutene oil additive at sea

Women washing clothes in river, near Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India, March

Domestic Dog, Pariah Dog, adult female, sleeping, with people washing in river, near Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India, March

Tortoisehell and white cat grooming its face using its paw

Close-up of hands under tap, Maun, Botswana, July

Dairy farmer cleaning out milking parlour with hose after milking, England, november

European Gentleman dressing, attended by his Head-Bearer and other servants. (Plate 4 of 20) Date: 1813

Everybody works but Father - Unemployment
Father enjoys his paper and pipe in front of the fire, whilst Mother does the washing, Sister Ann also helps and the young narrator of this social comment carries a paint pot. Date: 1906

Washerwomen in Macedonia Date: 1918

Italy - Riva del Garda - Women washing
Italy - Riva del Garda in the northern Italian province of Trentino. Washerwomen cleaning clothes and bed linen on the banks of Lake Garda. Date: 1907

Washing in Dew
The fair maid who, the first of May, goes to the fields at break of day, and washes in dew from the hawthorn tree, will ever after handsome be

Pygmy woman with child, washing hands at waterhole, Virunga Mountains, Uganda

Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp. ) adults, group in flight, dancing over water, Ouse Washes, Norfolk, England
Mayfly (Ephemeroptera sp.) adults, group in flight, dancing over water, Ouse Washes, Norfolk, England

Dairy farming, dairyman washing cluster unit in milking parlour with Holstein cows, Preston, Lancashire, England, september

Cargo ships being washed and repainted in dry dock, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Mareeba Rock Wallaby (Petrogale mareeba) mother washing joey in pouch, Granite Gorge, Mareeba, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia, august

Young child with head under hydrant
A young child operates a large cast iron water hydrant in order to pour water over his/her head on a hot summers day

The Kitchenmaid and the Constable
A humourous photograph of a kitchenmaid, busy doing the washing up, being proposed to by her policeman admirer. The photograph is entitled Cupboard Love

Outdoor washing, Boys Club 1928
A young boy from a Boys Club washes his face and arms using a small bowl of water outdoors Date: 1928

Washing in a deserted Palace pool
A young boy washes a large platter in a courtyard pool of a desertd Palace building in Mandu, Madhya Pradesh Province, India. Photograph by Ralph Ponsonby Watts

Greenwich High Tide
An exceptionally high tide washes over the embankment before the Hospital

A boy and a girl wash their pet dog
A young boy and girl (possibly brother and sister) wash their pet dog in a tub of soapy water. Ink drawing with watercolour wash by Malcolm Greensmith

Emigration. On Board an Emigrant Ship. The Breakfast Bell
Detailed interior of ship with many passengers crowded on deck. The ship is the steamer Sarnia of the Dominion Line at anchor at Belfast Lough on the way to Canada

Housewife Washing Up
A glamorous houswife, happy in her work, washes the dishes by hand at the kitchen sink

Washing Sisters Doll
A boy washes his sisters doll

Odysseus in Disguise
Odysseus, having returned from his travels, but disguised into an old man to fool his wife Penelopes Suitors, is recognised by old nurse Eurycleia, who washes his feet

Mother Washing Son
A Victorian maid washes the hand of the son of her mistress

Washing Child (G way)
Mother washes her daughter

Washing Disciples Feet
He washes his disciples feet

Dotted sweetlips, Plectorhinchus picus, being cleaned by bluestreak cleaner wrasse, Labroides dimidiatus, Namu atoll
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Mary Washes his Feet
While he is dining with Simon the Pharisee, Mary Magdalen anoints his feet with expensive toiletries

Woman Washing Up / 1960S
Sparkly housewife in a black polo neck sweater and sleeveless dress stands at the sink and washes up pans and cups in mild green Fairy Liquid

Servants / Male / Pageboys
A Dutch lady washes her hands while her page holds the basin

Lady Washes Legs 1905
A German lady in her nightdress washes her feet

Girl Washes Clothes 1870
A little girl stands on a stool to wash clothes in a tub and hang them up to dry

Hungarian Window Cleaner
A window cleaner in Budapest, Hungary, who also washes down doors

Jesuss Feet (Rubens)
While he is dining with Simon the Pharisee, a sinful woman - generally identified as Mary Magdalen - washes his feet with her tears and anoints them with costly ointment

Jesuss Feet (Hamilton)
While he is dining with Simon the Pharisee, a sinful woman - generally identified as Mary Magdalen - washes his feet with her tears and anoints them with costly ointment

Jesuss Feet (Barlow)
While he is dining with Simon the Pharisee, a sinful woman - generally identified as Mary Magdalen - washes his feet with her tears and anoints them with costly ointment

Racial / Japan / Girl / Wash
The maiden washing her face in a stream whilst a young man watches her from behind a tree. (Japanese story)

Ipso Washing Powder
IPSO - the Wonder Worker - washes by itself

Pilate Washes his Hands
Pilate washes his hands, to signify that he is guiltless of Jesuss condemnation

The Last Supper (Baurn)
Supping with his disciples in a particularly sumptuous dining hall, Jesus washes his guests feet, according to traditional ritual. Judas takes the opportunity to slip away

Jesus Washes Feet
Jesus washes the feet of his disciples

Jesuss Feet Washed
While he is dining with Simon the Pharisee, a sinful woman - generally identified as Mary Magdalen - washes his feet with her tears and anoints them with costly ointment

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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.