Brushing Collection (page 3)

A Dragoon grooming his horse, plate 257 from a series of French Imperial soldiers, c
CHT174151 A Dragoon grooming his horse, plate 257 from a series of French Imperial soldiers, c.1800-10 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Isle of Wight Festival. A girl combing her hair. Left to right, Jutta Leidel and Barbara Fleiger, both aged 17, from West Germany. 21st August 1970

Agricultural Show Cleveland, 28th July 1979

Agricultural Show Cleveland, 24th July 1982

Two history students unearthed the skeleton of a 14th Centrury man at the ruins of the Norman Abbey of Newminster, Morpeth on 16th August 1961

Two year old Tunde Dawodu from Nigeria gives West Highland terrier Butch a powder bath and brush up in prepapration for a show debut in Wakesfield Yorkshire September 1967

Two year old Tunde Dawodu from Nigeria gives West Highland terrier Butch a powder bath and brush up in prepapration for a show debut in Wakesfield Yorkshire September 1967

The East End teeth cleaning parade. July 1941

20 year old Susanne Howard has very long and lovely Golden hair, and besides having to keep her own hair looking pretty she brushes " Phantom" her pet poodle who appears on the stage with

Mrs. S. Wright of Sacriston, Co. Durham seen grooming her West Highland Terrier Rosyles Pal Joey at Crufts dog show at Olympia

A Bonatrice standard Poodle with her owner

Waking Up: A Girl of the Koka Era (1844-1848), 1888. Creator: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
Waking Up: A Girl of the Koka Era (1844-1848), 1888

Lady Lilith, 1867. Creators: Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Henry Treffry Dunn
Lady Lilith, 1867

Boy Brushing Teeth Date: 1938

Advert for Geo. Salter & Co. household items Advert for Geo. Salter & Co
Selection of household specialities, available from Geo. Salter & Co. in West Bromwich. Date: 1887

GIRL BRUSHES TEETH
Few girls are at their best while brushing their teeth, but this young lady is doing very well... Date: circa 1910 ?

(STRUTT) BRUSHING HAIR
A woman brushes her hair Date: 14th century

Washing the Sacred Elephant. Creator: Unknown
Washing the Sacred Elephant. Copy after Qian Xuan (Chinese, ca. 1235 before 1307). Ming (1368-1644) or Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

Winchester Cathedral, from the North-West, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Winchester Cathedral, from the North-West, 1898. Winchester Cathedral is Grade I listed and one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, restoration work was carried out by T. G. Jackson in 1905-12

The doorman at The Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath, Somerset
A quick brush for the doorman at The Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath, Somerset, England. He wears tails and a top hat Date: 1999

Warsaw street sweeper, winter
A woman street sweeper brushes snow in a Warsaw park, Poland Date: 1987

Study of a Seated Nude ( La Toilette ), 1858-1860, (1943). Creator: Edouard Manet
Study of a Seated Nude ( La Toilette ), 1858-1860, (1943). Drawing in a private collection. From " Europaische Handzeichnungen", (Five Hundred Years of European Drawings)

American Woman Bathing her Children, 1862-1865, (1924). Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
American Woman Bathing her Children, 1862-1865, (1924). From the " Yokohama Kaiko Kenbunshi" (Incidents in the Opening of Yokohama Port) by Gountei Sadahide, [1862-1865]

The Morning Gossip, from The Greatest Plague of Life, pub. 1847. Creator: George Cruikshank
The Morning Gossip, from The Greatest Plague of Life, pub. 1847 (engraving)

Combat No. 2. Creator: Percy Wyndham Lewis (1882-1957)
Combat No.2 (w/c on paper)

Woman Combing Her Hair, 1897 (oil on canvas)
MNK129667 Woman Combing Her Hair, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Slewinski, Wladislaw (1854-1918); 64x91 cm; National Museum in Cracow, Poland; Polish, out of copyright

The Morning Gossip, from The Greatest Plague of Life, pub. 1847 (engraving)

Is the Labourer worthy of his hire?, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
Is the Labourer worthy of his hire?, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Hat Maker. Manufacture of beaver hats by felting material in a kettle (background) and blocking (shaping) the hat and brushing the pile. Although called beaver, little or no beaver fur was used

Toothbrush with toothpaste in front of a toothbrush tumbler with mouthwash

Four-year-old blond boy brushing his teeth

Xanadu of Carloway an Afghan Hound Dog being groomed by owner Mrs G Taylor of Esher Surrey at Crufts Dog Show Olympia London 9th February 1962

Viyella Nightwear 1890S
Nightgown with a shirt front, bishop sleeves & broderie anglaise, plaid night dress with flounce & striped bed jacket, dressing gown with quilted detail & stand collar

Stereoview card from circa 1900 for viewing thought a stereoscope. A bride in her bedroom having her hair brushed prior to her wedding

sixth prescription Onna imagawa valuable prescriptions
The sixth prescription Onna imagawa, valuable prescriptions for young girls (series title) Jijo hokun, Onna imagawa (series title), Man, sitting against red mattress

Brushing Little Squint Eyes San Carlos Apaches
Brushing Against and Little Squint Eyes, San Carlos Apaches; Adolph F. Muhr (American, died 1913), Frank A. Rinehart (American, 1861 - 1928); 1898; Platinum print; 23.5 x 18.4 cm (9 1, 4 x 7 1, 4 in.)

Vain man at a mirror on a comic greetings card, with verse. Date: circa 1850s

Getting ready for school - The Promotion of Health Poster
Idyllic domestic scene inside a family kitchen. Older children are getting ready for school and while one daughter of the house sits and has her hair brushed by mother

Regesan toothpaste advertisement, 1914
Advertisement for Regesan toothpaste, available from Boots in 1914. Illustration shows a pretty young woman daintily holding an oversized toothbrush on which a cherub squeezes out paste. Date: 1914

A maid-of-all-work sweeps a step, c. 1900
A rather resentful looking maid-of-all-work sweeps a step, c. 1900 Date: c. 1900

Girl brushing her long blonde hair, dressed in three knots at top

Toothbrush with toothpaste

Djibouti, East Africa - A Young girl cleans her teeth
Djibouti, East Africa (then French Somaliland) - A Young girl cleans (the exact translation is " rubs" ) her teeth. Date: 1905

Picture No. 10771053
Bernese Mountain Dog - puppy being brushed Date:

Picture No. 10773074
Cat - Ginger cat in garden brushing up against owner's legs Date:

Brushing powder through fur of long-haired Blue Persian cat

Myanmar, Burma, Mrauk U. An old man sweeps the road at Mrauk U

Men at work in a stable
Men at work grooming horses in a stable, London horseguards. Date: circa 1960s

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Brushing has been a timeless ritual, spanning across various cultures and eras. From the curling rinks of Scotland in 1869 to the luxurious Trumpers Barbers in Mayfair, London, it has always held significance. Even our furry friends like the Yorkshire Terrier know the importance of a well-groomed coat, while artists like Barribal capture beauty through their exquisite depictions of a lady in pink underwear or Edgar Degas' portrayal of a woman at her toilette. The act extends beyond personal grooming; it encompasses oral hygiene too. A man diligently brushes his teeth, ensuring a bright smile that radiates confidence. During World War II, even amidst chaos and uncertainty, Land Girls took time to brush their hair as they worked tirelessly on farms. Artists have long found inspiration in capturing moments involving brushes. Whether it's Harold Hare meticulously grooming his fur or a young boy conscientiously brushing his teeth before bed - these scenes evoke innocence and care. Sketch studies by talented artists provide glimpses into intimate moments where women comb their hair or engage with brushes from behind Parisian windows. These artworks remind us that brushing is not just about appearance but also self-care and reflection. In every era and context, brushing remains an essential part of our daily routines - symbolizing attention to detail and self-presentation. So let us embrace this simple yet significant act that connects us across time and culture: whether we are curling on Scottish ice or standing at our bathroom sinks each morning, there is power in the brushstroke that shapes both our physical appearance and inner selves.