Bleach Collection

Rain in the desert
Andreas Klesse

19th century bleacher
673355 19th century bleacher; (add.info.: a nineteenth century Bleacher); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Lost to the sea
Ionut Petrea

Charles Tennants St. Rollox Chemical Works
St. Rollox Chemical Works in Glasgow, making dry bleaching powder which was sold world wide and grew to be the worlds largest chemical Works

Old Bleach Needlework Competition Advert
An advertisement promoting a £1000 prize competition for needlework, hosted by the Old Bleach Linen Co. Ltd. Date: circa 1921

Tent interior in a pea pickers camp, Santa Clara County, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Tent interior in a pea pickers camp. Food supply and household equipment. Santa Clara County, California

Manantico Bleach and Dye Works, Hexamer General Surveys, Volume 12
3512879 Manantico Bleach and Dye Works, Hexamer General Surveys, Volume 12, Plate 1101 (colour litho) by Hexamer, Ernest (1827-1912); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Facility Name)

Advertisement for Parozone showing a mother, in a pristine white dress, saying goodnight to her little boy, who is in a bed with pristine white sheets

Claude Louis Berthollet (engraving)
815842 Claude Louis Berthollet (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claude Louis Berthollet)

A romantic incident in the life of Charles Tennant, the life of the founder of the St Rollox Works (litho)
3642078 A romantic incident in the life of Charles Tennant, the life of the founder of the St Rollox Works (litho) by English School

English League Division One match at Elland Road. Leeds United 1 v Liverpool 1. Alan Curtis of Leeds (left) with Phil Thompson of Liverpool, wearing the new Hitachi sponsored strip

FALL / LABRADOR / 1937
IRISH CHAMPION GIMCRACK PETER. INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION GIMCRACK BRUCE. And GIMCRACK BLEACH. Owner: Hartman Date: 1937

Louisa Jones, D O Brien, T Gould JM Fagon and E Bleach, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2015
The Man Overboard Quintet - Ewan Bleach, Thomas Gould, Jean-Marie Fagon, Louisa Jones, Dave O Brien. Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, Aug 2015

Ewan Bleach, D O Brien, T Gould, JM Fagon and LJones, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2015
Ewan Bleach, Dave O Brien, Thomas Gould, Jean-Marie Fagon and Louisa Jones, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, August 2015

Ewan Bleach, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, August 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Ewan Bleach, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, August 2015

Bleach Haarlem 1670s oil canvas 64. 5 x 81 cm
Bleach at Haarlem, 1670s, oil on canvas, 64.5 x 81 cm, signed lower right: J van Kessel. (hard to read), Jan van Kessel, Amsterdam 1641-1680 Amsterdam

Bleaching field Woman puts sheets grass bleach
Bleaching field, Woman puts sheets on the grass to bleach, distant houses of a village, bleaching (laundering), Anton Mauve, 1848 - 1888, paper, deck paint, brush, h 366 mm × w 513 mm

NFS mobile kitchen / canteen unit, WW2
A mobile kitchen used by the National Fire Service (NFS), donated to the British home front war effort by the Canadian Red Cross, seen here on display at Regional (London) headquarters, Lambeth. SE1

A North of Ireland Bleach Green, Grassing - a view of two men laying out linen to dry on the grass on the bleach green and in the background is a horse vehicle and buildings. (Location: Ireland)

The Green, Ballyclare - a view of an edge of a field with houses and the bleach factory in the background. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Ballyclare). Date: circa early 1900s

Papermaking, the manufacture of paper
Ilkustration of a paper making, the manufacture of paper

The flat paper machine
Illustration of the flat paper machine

The paper industry machine
Illustration of the flat paper machine

Pouring chemicals down a sink

WORLD WAR I: FRENCH AD. French advertisement poster for Gallic Rooster Bleach during World War I, c1917

Gentlemen prefer blondes
A group of brunette girls queuing outside the hairdressers, to get their hair dyed blonde because they are not getting the attention from the boys that they would like. 1926

Invisible writing, 19th century
Invisible writing. Etching of invisible writing being carried out using sodium hypochlorite (then known as Javelle water or Javel water), an alkaline disinfectant more commonly known as bleach

Hydrogen peroxide molecule
Hydrogen peroxide. Computer model of a molecule of hydrogen peroxide. This chemical is a powerful oxidizer. It is used as a bleach for hair, clothes, textiles, and paper products

The Bleacher 1827
Bleaching linen by laying it out in fields exposed to sunlight and pouring bleach over it

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"Bleach: Unveiling the Hidden Stories of Whiteness" In the midst of a desert, where rain is but a distant dream, an enigmatic connection to bleach emerges. As if mirroring this paradoxical phenomenon, an old needlework competition advert resurfaces, reminding us of the intricate artistry that once revolved around this powerful substance. Traveling back in time to Charles Tennants St. Rollox Chemical Works, we witness the birthplace and its transformative impact on industries across Regency Ireland. From bleaching fabrics to illuminating Irish cabins with newfound brilliance, even salmon leapt through pristine waters touched by its influence. Venturing further into history's tapestry, we find ourselves inside a humble tent within Santa Clara County's pea pickers camp in 1939. Dorothea Lange captures this poignant moment as she immortalizes lives shaped by bleach's presence – both physically and metaphorically. Manantico Bleach and Dye Works emerge from Hexamer General Surveys like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Its walls whisper tales of vibrant colors being stripped away only to be replaced by pure whiteness - an alchemical process that captivates our imagination. An advertisement for Parozone transports us into domestic bliss; a mother donning a pristine white dress symbolizing purity amidst chaos. The power becomes intertwined with notions of cleanliness and perfectionism within our everyday lives. Delving deeper into scientific realms, Claude Louis Berthollet stands tall as one who unraveled the secrets behind bleach's potency. His engraving serves as testament to human curiosity and relentless pursuit for knowledge about this remarkable chemical compound. Yet amidst all these historical narratives lies a romantic incident in Charles Tennant's life – founder of St Rollox Works – depicted vividly through lithography. Love intertwines with industry as passion fuels innovation within his heart.