Cleansing Collection

French Acadians Deported
The French Acadians of Nova Scotia are deported by the English to various east coast locations

Municipal laundry, Mahalaxmi dhobi ghat, Mumbai (Bombay), India, Asia

Contact lenses inside a storage pot of saline solution

Japanese home bath
Japanese ladies washing and cleansing themselves; one is in a bath tub with water heated by a fire

Pilgrims Bathing in Roben Waterfall, c1827. Pilgrims are taking a ritual bath before visiting the shrine at Oyama. Katsushika Hokusai (1770-1849) Japanese artist and printmaker

Woman washing by David Wright
Beautiful portrait of a woman, possibly the artists wife, Esme, sitting in a small metal bath. Date: c.1948

A scene from within the WM Younger & Co., Holyrood Brewery
5308443 A scene from within the WM Younger & Co., Holyrood Brewery.; (add.info.: Engraving a scene from within the WM Younger & Co., Holyrood Brewery - cleansing beer in union casks)

A scene from within the WM Younger & Co., Holyrood Brewery
5308437 A scene from within the WM Younger & Co., Holyrood Brewery.; (add.info.: Engraving a scene from within the WM Younger & Co., Holyrood Brewery - cleansing beer in union casks)

Cartoon depicting a portable hip-bath, 19th century
5308832 Cartoon depicting a portable hip-bath, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a portable hip-bath. Dated 19th century 01/02/1871); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Essay on phlebotomy, or bloodletting in 12th century, 18th century (manuscript)
2625387 Essay on phlebotomy, or bloodletting in 12th century, 18th century (manuscript); (add.info.: The opening of an essay on phlebotomy, or bloodletting, by Ibn al-Tilmdh)

A scene from within the WM Younger & Co., Holyrood Brewery
5308442 A scene from within the WM Younger & Co., Holyrood Brewery.; (add.info.: Engraving a scene from within the WM Younger & Co., Holyrood Brewery - cleansing beer in union casks)

A scene from within the WM Younger & Co., Holyrood Brewery
5308444 A scene from within the WM Younger & Co., Holyrood Brewery.; (add.info.: Engraving a scene from within the WM Younger & Co., Holyrood Brewery - cleansing beer in union casks)

The cleansing of beer
5308434 The cleansing of beer.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the cleansing of beer: cleaning after primary fermentation. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woman at her toilet, after Henri Lerolle. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by
1000866 Woman at her toilet, after Henri Lerolle. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Dante, 1919 (oil on canvas)
659129 Dante, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Delville, Jean (1867-1953); 142.2x177.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dante. Jean Delville (1867-1953). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1919

Pilate washing his hands (oil on panel)
NGW405359 Pilate washing his hands (oil on panel) by Bijlert or Bylert, Jan van (1603-71); 107.8x82.7 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

City of Edinburgh Cleansing Department lorry, early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Dunfermline Abbey
This photograph shows a view of Dunfermline Abbey, in Fife, Scotland, which was founded in 1128 by King David I. During the Scottish Reformation, the church underwent a protestant cleansing in 1559

Lifebuoy Soap Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Lever Brothers Limited, promoting Lifebuoy soap, a cleansing safeguard against contagious diseases

Bristol Myers Co Ipana Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Bristol Myers Co, promoting their Ipana toothpaste, a cleansing, antiseptic, flavoursome product which refreshes the mouth delightfully. Date: circa 1923

Advert for Cyclax, a cosmetic brand established in 1896 by Frances Hemming. Date: 1932

ARP Cleansing and decontamination facility
Air Raid Precautions (ARP) - Gas Cleansing and decontamination facility. Date: 1937

John the Baptist, wearing an animal skin, baptising Jesus. Bible: Matthew III. 15
537611 John the Baptist, wearing an animal skin, baptising Jesus. Bible: Matthew III.15. Illustration by Gustave Dore, 1865-1856. Wood engraving

Fol. 44v St. John the Baptist conducts baptisms in the River Jordan (vellum)
ALI142910 Fol.44v St. John the Baptist conducts baptisms in the River Jordan (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Reale, Turin, Piedmont

Annual cleansing day at Wheeleys Church, Person County, North Carolina, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Annual cleansing day at Wheeleys Church. Person County, North Carolina

Jewish ritual of Ablution
GIA702690 Jewish ritual of Ablution by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Palatina, Parma, Italy; (add.info.: Illustration from a Machzor (Jewish Festival Prayer Book)

The Troll Washing His Kid, 1905 (coloured pencil on paper)
OVR358724 The Troll Washing His Kid, 1905 (coloured pencil on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 35x25 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

St John The Baptist, 1879 (stained glass)
3475381 St John The Baptist, 1879 (stained glass) by Holiday, Henry (1839-1927); St Johns Church, Keswick, Cumbria, UK; eAlastair Carew-Cox; English, out of copyright

Advertisement, Hudsons Extract of Soap (engraving)
1062018 Advertisement, Hudsons Extract of Soap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Hudsons Extract of Soap)

A woman washing a babys head at the Maternity Center Association at 211 East 57th
MNY380847 A woman washing a babys head at the Maternity Center Association at 211 East 57th Street, New York, 1934 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Christ cleansing the Temple (coloured engraving)
2801105 Christ cleansing the Temple (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ cleansing the Temple)

Advert for Nivea beauty creme, 1929 Date: 1929

Study of a Young Woman Bathing Her Legs (coloured chalks with pastel on paper)
493252 Study of a Young Woman Bathing Her Legs (coloured chalks with pastel on paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 53.1x39.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Arabs Watering Their Horses, 1872 (oil on panel)
CLK339944 Arabs Watering Their Horses, 1872 (oil on panel) by Fromentin, Eugene (1820-76); 59.7x72.7 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; French

Pot with a scene of women bathing (terracotta) (see also 349753)
XZO349779 Pot with a scene of women bathing (terracotta) (see also 349753) by Greek; Archaeological Institute, Catania, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

Don t Come In (coloured engraving)
CHT236087 Don t Come In (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Ordre National des Pharmaciens, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Dante purifying himself before entering paradise, from The Divine Comedy
XIR204509 Dante purifying himself before entering paradise, from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Advertisement for the laxative Clerambourg, early twentieth century
CHT231090 Advertisement for the laxative Clerambourg, early twentieth century (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Smoke Purification, (oil on canvas)
985144 Smoke Purification, (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 106.8x88.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Smoke Purification. Eanger Irving Couse (1866 - 1936). Oil on canvas

Bathseba in the Bath Receiving the Letter from King David, c. 1600 (oil on wood)
3930890 Bathseba in the Bath Receiving the Letter from King David, c.1600 (oil on wood) by Balen, Hendrick van (1575-1632) and Brueghel, Jan (1568-1625); 49x63 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Ms Gen 1496 Plate XXX Pegasus, 1674 (w / c on paper)
GUL232062 Ms Gen 1496 Plate XXX Pegasus, 1674 (w/c on paper) by Bartoli, Pietro Santi (1635-1700); Glasgow University Library, Scotland; eUniversity of Glasgow Library; Italian, out of copyright

2 Kings 5 14 The cleansing of Naaman, from the Nuremberg Bible
STC67522 2 Kings 5 14 The cleansing of Naaman, from the Nuremberg Bible (Biblia Sacra Germanaica) (coloured woodcut) by German School

West African and Indian troops bathing in a stream, 1944-45 (b / w photo)
NAM375355 West African and Indian troops bathing in a stream, 1944-45 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum

They saw one man called Fool, and another called Want-Wit
STC308576 They saw one man called Fool, and another called Want-Wit, washing a man who came from a country where all men were black, illustration from The Pilgrims Progress by John Bunyan

George Smarts chimney cleansing machine
Miscellany: equipment for button-making, glazing cloth, gun flints, George Smarts chimney cleansing machine, and crystallography

Christ cleanses the Temple (colour litho)
3100213 Christ cleanses the Temple (colour litho) by Bendixen, Siegfried Detler (1786-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ cleanses the Temple (John II)

Brazen Laver
Brazen (bronze) laver was a place for cleansing in the Old Testament. Priests would wash their hands and feet before commencing priestly service. Date: circa 1800

HMS "Temeraire"(engraving)
1049670 HMS " Temeraire" (engraving) by Atkins, William Edward (1842-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Temeraire")

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"Cleansing: From Municipal Laundry to Lioness Cubs, Exploring the Many Facets of Purification" Step into the fascinating world as we delve into its diverse manifestations across time and cultures. Discover how even mundane tasks like municipal laundry can contribute to a sense of cleanliness and order in our communities. Unveil the secrets behind maintaining crystal-clear vision with contact lenses, a modern marvel that aids in both hygiene and convenience. Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of a traditional Japanese home bath, where purification rituals are elevated to an art form. Reflect on history's darker moments as we explore the forced cleansing experienced by French Acadians during their deportation from Canada. Travel back in time to witness pilgrims partaking in a sacred ritual bath at Roben Waterfall, capturing a moment steeped in spiritual purity (c1827). Admire David Wright's captivating artwork depicting a woman engaged in the act of washing, symbolizing personal renewal and self-care. Marvel at nature's own purifying instincts as you observe a lioness tenderly cleaning her cub amidst Kenya's breathtaking Masai Mara National Reserve. Experience El Greco's masterful depiction of Christ Cleansing the Temple, conveying themes of moral purification and divine intervention (Greek, 1541-1614). Take a nostalgic ride through time with City of Edinburgh Cleansing Department lorry from early 1900s – an emblematic symbol for urban sanitation efforts. Explore Dunfermline Abbey’s historical significance as it served not only as Scotland’s ancient royal burial site but also witnessed countless ceremonial cleansings throughout centuries past. Dive into vintage advertisements showcasing Lifebuoy Soap and Bristol Myers Co Ipana toothpaste – timeless products promising ultimate cleanliness for body and smile alike.