Dirty Laundry Collection

The Laundress, 1885 (oil on canvas)
7276973 The Laundress, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Tanner, Henry Ossawa (1859-1937); 49.53x65.41 cm; Amistad Research Center, New Orleans, LA

Children Playing in Street, Algeria, c. 1960 (photo)
1730104 Children Playing in Street, Algeria, c.1960 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Children playing in street, Algeria, 60 s)

Laundry Maids, 1926 (oil on canvas)
7216659 Laundry Maids, 1926 (oil on canvas) by Vejrych, Rudolf (1882-1939); (add.info.: Rudolf Vejrych was a Czech painter)

ALPHABET B. RABIER L, 1932 (illustration)
7206846 ALPHABET B. RABIER L, 1932 (illustration) by Rabier, Benjamin (1869-1939); 30, 5x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: L: lion, moon, rabbit, glasses, book, ladle, greyhound, lantern, lamp)

A young girl cries over a dirty bonnet in a room. 1791 (engraving)
7234854 A young girl cries over a dirty bonnet in a room. 1791 (engraving) by Chodowiecki, Daniel Nikolaus (1726-1801); Private Collection; (add.info)

Welsh women washing linen in a stream, 1800s. 1821 (engraving)
7234192 Welsh women washing linen in a stream, 1800s. 1821 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Household utensils (colour litho)
7153910 Household utensils (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Household utensils.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Floating Capital (engraving)
7177873 Floating Capital (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floating Capital. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

The Little Laundress (engraving)
7188293 The Little Laundress (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Laundress. Illustration for Home Words (1891).); © Look and Learn

Advertisement for Lux laundry soap (chromolitho)
7154036 Advertisement for Lux laundry soap (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boy putting on a clean shirt, Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153642 Boy putting on a clean shirt, Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy putting on a clean shirt, Sunlight Soap)

The Little Ironer (engraving)
7167581 The Little Ironer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Ironer)

The Light Horse (engraving)
7177679 The Light Horse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Light Horse. Illustration for The Comic Annual by Thomas Hood)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Blanchisseur; Bleacher; Wascher (engraving)
7194945 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Blanchisseur; Bleacher; Wascher (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blanchisseur; Bleacher; Wascher)

Two little girls washing their dolls clothes (chromolitho)
7148272 Two little girls washing their dolls clothes (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two little girls washing their dolls clothes)

Drawings for the Model Sanitary Steam Laundry, Southport, Merseyside (colour litho)
7200417 Drawings for the Model Sanitary Steam Laundry, Southport, Merseyside (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Hudsons Soap powder, advertisement (colour litho)
7153647 Hudsons Soap powder, advertisement (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hudsons Soap powder)

Girls buying Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153497 Girls buying Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girls buying Sunlight Soap)

Artillery piece of the National Army on a street, Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil War, 1922 (b / w photo)
7148722 Artillery piece of the National Army on a street, Battle of Dublin, Irish Civil War, 1922 (b/w photo) by Irish Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Watering Place, 1891 (oil on canvas)
7076716 The Watering Place, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Muenier, Jules Alexis (1863-1942); 156x156 cm; Private Collection

Advertisement for the Lectross electric clothes horse (colour litho)
7157409 Advertisement for the Lectross electric clothes horse (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Lectross electric clothes horse)

Peasants at Work at a Bleaching Ground (oil on canvas)
6436354 Peasants at Work at a Bleaching Ground (oil on canvas) by Apshoven, Thomas van (1622-65); Private Collection

Advert for Twink soap (colour litho)
7184964 Advert for Twink soap (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for Twink soap)

Poverty in late Victorian Britain (chromolitho)
7157128 Poverty in late Victorian Britain (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poverty in late Victorian Britain)

La Layette (engraving)
7194574 La Layette (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Layette. Illustration for Chefs-D Oeuvre de La Gravure Moderne (Michel Levy)

Washing day (colour litho)
7185217 Washing day (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Washing day. Illustration from Lots of Pictures (Blackie & Son Limited, London and Glasgow)

Playing cards (colour litho)
7201561 Playing cards (colour litho) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Playing cards)

Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho)
7153643 Sunlight Soap, advertisement (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sunlight Soap)

Once the laundry is done, and attracted by the hot water in the tub placed above a cart, a bride... (colour litho)
2783699 Once the laundry is done, and attracted by the hot water in the tub placed above a cart, a bride... (colour litho) by Beltrame

This Tub Has No Bottom to Stand On, 1875 (wood engraving)
1078628 This Tub Has No Bottom to Stand On, 1875 (wood engraving) by Nast, Thomas (1840-1902); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: This Tub Has No Bottom to Stand On)

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"Unveiling the Hidden Stories: A Glimpse into the World of Dirty Laundry" Step back in time and immerse yourself in a captivating journey through history as we explore the intriguing world of "dirty laundry. " From timeless artworks to vintage photographs, this collection unveils tales hidden within each stained garment. "The Laundress, 1885 (oil on canvas)" by an unknown artist transports us to a bustling laundry room where skilled hands meticulously scrub away dirt and grime. The vibrant colors evoke a sense of pride in their craft, reminding us that even they are be transformed into something beautiful. As we wander down a street in the old quarter of Genoa, Italy (colored photo), our senses are overwhelmed by the sight and smell of clothes hanging out to dry. The sun casts its warm glow upon these garments, revealing stories whispered between threads. "The Tragic End of a Child (Color Litho)" takes us on an emotional rollercoaster as we witness sorrow etched onto faces surrounding a pile of soiled clothes. This haunting image serves as a reminder that behind every piece lies human experiences both joyful and heart-wrenching. In contrast, "Children Playing in Street, Algeria c. 1960 (photo)" captures carefree laughter amidst piles of unwashed clothes. These children find joy even amidst life's hardships, turning mundane tasks into playful adventures. "Laundry Maids, 1926 (oil on canvas)" portrays women united by their shared laborious task - washing linen until it gleams with cleanliness. Their strength and resilience shine through despite their weary expressions. Through "ALPHABET B. RABIER L. , 1932 (illustration), " letters dance playfully around dirty socks and shirts strewn across the page – reminding us that even mundane chores have whimsy hidden within them if only we look closely enough.