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Bleacher Collection

From R. S. Hudson Omo advertisements to the vibrant Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, bleachers have witnessed countless moments of joy and excitement

Background imageBleacher Collection: 19th century bleacher

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

Background imageBleacher Collection: R. S. Hudson Omo Advertisement

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

Background imageBleacher Collection: R. S. Hudson Limited Omo Advertisement

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

Background imageBleacher Collection: Omo Advertisement

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

Background imageBleacher Collection: Spain, province of Valencia, Sagunto

Spain, province of Valencia, Sagunto. View of the ruins of the Roman Theater. Illustration by Sesma. Engraving by Sierra, 19th century. Cronica General de Espana

Background imageBleacher Collection: The Bleacher (engraving)

The Bleacher (engraving)
6004321 The Bleacher (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bleacher. Illustration for The Book of English Trades and Library of the Useful Arts (new edn)

Background imageBleacher Collection: Surgical Operation

Surgical Operation

Background imageBleacher Collection: The Bleachers, Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, c. 1900-15 (b / w photo)

The Bleachers, Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, c. 1900-15 (b / w photo)
867577 The Bleachers, Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, c.1900-15 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Background imageBleacher Collection: Omo Soap advertising insert

Omo Soap advertising insert -- Old Mother Owl. circa 1900

Background imageBleacher Collection: HIGH SCHOOL, 1943. High schoolers watching the football game at Woodrow Wilson

HIGH SCHOOL, 1943. High schoolers watching the football game at Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. Photograph by Esther Bubley, 1943

Background imageBleacher Collection: NEW ORLEANS: MARDI GRAS. A hotel lit up for Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS: MARDI GRAS. A hotel lit up for Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Louisiana, with seating on a platform at the front. Photographed in 1903

Background imageBleacher Collection: PITTSBURGH: FORBES FIELD. Crowd in the bleachers section at a baseball game at Forbes Field in

PITTSBURGH: FORBES FIELD. Crowd in the bleachers section at a baseball game at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Photograph, c1910

Background imageBleacher Collection: BASEBALL: PLAYOFF, 1908. Crowds attending the one-game playoff between the New York Giants

BASEBALL: PLAYOFF, 1908. Crowds attending the one-game playoff between the New York Giants and the Chicago Cubs at the Polo Grounds in New York City, 8 October 1908

Background imageBleacher Collection: The Bleacher 1827

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


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From R. S. Hudson Omo advertisements to the vibrant Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, bleachers have witnessed countless moments of joy and excitement. In Spain's province of Valencia, Sagunto, the R. S. Hudson Limited Omo advertisement showcased the power of their soap through captivating visuals. Meanwhile, an engraving titled 'The Bleacher' depicted a bustling scene where people gathered to witness a surgical operation – a testament to the diverse uses of these elevated seating structures. Moving across continents, Forbes Field in Pittsburgh captured a timeless black and white photo showcasing 'The Bleachers' filled with enthusiastic baseball fans during the early 1900s. The energy was palpable as high schoolers eagerly watched football games at Woodrow Wilson High School in 1943, creating memories that would last a lifetime. Bleachers also played a significant role during Europe's rich history; Italy embraced this concept as well. However, it is not just about sports or events; they can transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary ones. A hotel illuminated for Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans exemplifies how bleachers become integral parts of cultural celebrations. Whether it be witnessing thrilling sporting events or becoming part of grand traditions like Mardi Gras, bleachers symbolize unity and shared experiences across time and cultures.