Bleaching Collection

Linen bleaching fields, Colrain, Ireland. Engraving from a children's book, London, 1823
2602650 Linen bleaching fields, Colrain, Ireland. Engraving from a children's book, London, 1823.; (add.info.: Linen bleaching fields, Colrain, Ireland)

Electric railway by Clovis Dupuy
2602750 Electric railway by Clovis Dupuy; (add.info.: Electric railway by Clovis Dupuy used to move long lengths of linen in bleaching field at Breuil en Auge, Calvados, France)

Portrait of Claude Louis, Comte Berthollet
863885 Portrait of Claude Louis, Comte Berthollet by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Claude Louis, Comte Berthollet (1748-1822) French chemist who assisted Lavoisier

A Bleaching Field, 1870. Creator: Jacob Henricus Maris
A Bleaching Field, 1870

Bleacheries near a canal, 1820-1872. Creator: Hendrik Abraham Klinkhamer
Bleacheries near a canal, 1820-1872

View of Haarlem from the Northwest, with the Bleaching Fields in the Foreground, c.1650-c.1682. A bleachfield or bleaching green was an open area used for spreading cloth on the ground to be purified

Bleaching Linen in a Clearing, 1858. Creator: Peter Christian Thamsen Skovgaard
Bleaching Linen in a Clearing, 1858

Blekerye aededuyne gelegen (Farms and Bleaching-Fields), c. 1611/1612. Creator: Claes Jansz Visscher
Blekerye aededuyne gelegen (Farms and Bleaching-Fields), c. 1611/1612

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

Advert for Madame P. Rowleys Toilet Mask 1895
Natural beautifier for bleaching and preserving the skin and removing complexional imperfections. Blemishes may be hidden imperfectly by cosmetics and powers

Maldives tropical reef community. Morray eel and tropical fish in mostly dead or dying coral reef following several bleaching events, the latest in 2016. Dhonfanu Thila, Baa Atoll, Maldives

Spinecheek anemonefish (Premnas biaculeatus) male with bleached anemone, Bunaken National Park, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

A bleaching liquor cave, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Linen manufacture, Bleaching liquor cave Date: late 19th century

Bleaching yarn on grass, linen production, Victorian period Date: late 19th century

Linen manufacture, Yarn bleaching on grass Date: late 19th century

Bleaching, linen production, Victorian period

Linen manufacture, Bleaching house

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)

Portraits of Mr James Hargreaves and Mr Thomas Bird, originators of the Hargreaves-Bird Process (b / w photo)
5228793 Portraits of Mr James Hargreaves and Mr Thomas Bird, originators of the Hargreaves-Bird Process (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Finishing Processes, Bleaching etc (engraving)
5221718 Finishing Processes, Bleaching etc (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Finishing Processes, Bleaching etc)

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)

Trades in Regency Ireland: bleaching, Irish cabin and salmon leap. Workers bleaching linen made from flax in Colerain 76, poor Irish potato farmers outside a cottage with pigs and dogs 77

Spinning cotton, a vegetable fibre of enormous use to man (b / w photo)
6008225 Spinning cotton, a vegetable fibre of enormous use to man (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinning cotton)

Boiling pans and wringers for bleaching cloth, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

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

Bleaching (chromolitho)
1094419 Bleaching (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bleaching. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French

Kenny Meadows: The Beadle of the Parish (engraving)
5989581 Kenny Meadows: The Beadle of the Parish (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beadle of the Parish)

Calico printing carried out by hand and by machine (b / w photo)
6008278 Calico printing carried out by hand and by machine (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calico printing carried out by hand and by machine)

A Scotch Family Robinson and their Holiday on an Island (engraving)
1051944 A Scotch Family Robinson and their Holiday on an Island (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Merthyr Vale, South Wales. 1962. At Merthyr Vale, where long lines of houses stretch out from the colliery, the valley of the Taff still retains some of its beauty. Picture taken 25th August 1962

The Jewel River at Chofu (Chofu no Tamagawa), ca. 1768. ca. 1768
The Jewel River at Chofu (Chofu no Tamagawa), ca. 1768

Bleaching cotton
Using wash-wheels for dyeing and bleaching cotton Date: 1830s

INDIGO CULTIVATION 1871
A montage of engravings illustrating the cultivation of indigo. Date: 1871

BLEACHING LINEN CLOTH by spreading it out in the sunlight in fields near the factory which can be seen in the distance Date: circa 1870

Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) with anemone showing the effects of bleaching. The bleached anemone is almost white

The Glenfield Starch Works, Paisley, Scotland, partial view of the bleaching department. The starch, manufactured by William Wotherspoon, made entirely from sago flour was used in the royal laundry

Clownfish swimming in bleached coral, Micronesia
A clownfish swimming in bleached coral; Yap, Federated States of Micronesia

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

Bleker De Bleeker title object Menselyk Bedryf
Bleker De Bleeker (title on object) The Menselyk Bedryf (series title), handicrafts, craftsman at work, bleaching (launch), Caspar Luyken, Amsterdam, 1694, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 87 mm

Linen Bleaching, Passing Through the Blueing Frame - a barefoot worker is operating between two roller machines in the spinning mill. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching, Rub Boards - a view in the spinning mill of a man operating a machine to rub the linen after bleaching. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching Process, Calendering - closer in view of above but no operator or linen going through the machine. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching, Ironing the Web - an interior view of the spinning mill and a man operating a machine for ironing the sheets of linen. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching Process, Beetling Linen - an interior view of a man in the spinning mill operating a machine for beetling linen. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching Process, Breadthing - an interior view of a man operating a machine in the spinning mill for bundling linen sheets. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching Process, Patent Beetling Machine - an interior view in a spinning mill of a machine for beetling linen. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Linen Bleaching Process, Beetling - an interior view of two men in the spinning mill with a machine for beetling linen. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

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"Bleaching: Unveiling the Victorian Era's Linen Production Secrets" Step into a time machine and journey back to the Victorian period, where linen manufacture thrived under the meticulous process of bleaching. Delve into the intriguing world of this ancient craft, as we explore various aspects that shaped its history. Imagine entering a dimly lit cave, known as a bleaching liquor cave, where linen fabric was soaked in potent solutions to achieve its pristine whiteness. This hidden sanctuary held secrets that transformed ordinary cloth into luxurious masterpieces. In those days, yarn bleaching on grass was also common practice. Picture skilled artisans meticulously spreading yarn across lush green fields under the warm sun. The natural elements worked their magic alongside human hands to create dazzling white threads for further production. The importance in linen manufacture cannot be overstated. It played an integral role in enhancing textile quality and ensuring garments met high standards of elegance during the Victorian era. Bleach houses were established as dedicated spaces solely devoted to this transformative process. One notable establishment that contributed significantly to this industry was Charles Tennants St. Rollox Chemical Works – a name synonymous with excellence in bleach production during that era. Their innovative techniques revolutionized linen manufacturing and set new benchmarks for others to follow. However, not all instances of "bleaching" carry positive connotations today. In our modern world, coral reefs suffer from devastating effects due to climate change-induced phenomena like coral bleaching. Witnessing once vibrant underwater ecosystems turn pale and lifeless is a stark reminder of nature's fragility. Even beyond marine environments, traces of "bleached" anomalies can be found elsewhere - such as anemones losing their vivid colors or even peculiar black-and-white photographs capturing costume packers handling bleach powder during earlier times. Trades associated with it also left their mark on different cultures around the globe; Regency Ireland witnessed bustling activity centered around Irish cabins and salmon leaps, where bleaching was a prominent trade.