Laundrette Collection

Girl washing clothes in a courtyard in Zwolle, after 1653 (oil on canvas)
8712000 Girl washing clothes in a courtyard in Zwolle, after 1653 (oil on canvas) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); Nivaagaards Malerisamling, Niva, Denmark; (add.info.: By Pieter de Hooch)

Laundry workers at Jaffray Hospital, Erdington, Birmingham. 9th March 1973

Santa Claus, makes time for Laundry, ahead of Christmas, 10th December 1977

The Quinton Parade on Daventry Road, Cheylesmore, Coventry 29th March 1979

Public washhouse in Northern Italy, 19th century
7278768 Public washhouse in Northern Italy, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Public washhouse in Northern Italy, 19th century, Historic)

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 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)

The wash. 18th century (oil on canvas)
6437635 The wash. 18th century (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; (add.info.: Art of living. Fashion)

At the Laundrette - People You See. From Teddy Bear (date unknown). Original artwork loaned for scanning by the Illustration Art Gallery. Date: 1960s

The Washerwomen, late 18th-early 19th century (drawing)
AIS5379516 The Washerwomen, late 18th-early 19th century (drawing) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Boundary Street: interior of laundry room, people working with machinery, London
1812538 Boundary Street: interior of laundry room, people working with machinery, London, 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Barnard Castle, Teesdale, County Durham. 2nd September 1930

BOYS IN LAUNDRETTE
Three teenage boys using a laundrette as a place in which to meet and socialise Date: 1960s

Laundry
Women in a laundry, Landskrona, Sweden 1910. Date: 1910

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"Through the Ages: A Glimpse into the World of Laundrettes" Step back in time to Jaffray Hospital, Erdington, Birmingham on the 9th of March 1973. Laundry workers diligently go about their tasks, ensuring that clean linens and garments are ready for patients' use. Their commitment to cleanliness is unwavering. Travel further back to the 19th century in Northern Italy, where a public washhouse buzzes with activity. Women gather around large basins filled with water and soap, scrubbing away dirt and stains from clothes worn by their families. This communal space fosters a sense of unity among neighbors as they bond over shared chores. In an engraving titled "Floating Capital, " we witness a unique sight - a boat transformed into a mobile laundrette. The entrepreneurial spirit shines through as laundry services are brought directly to customers along riverside towns. Innovation meets convenience in this extraordinary concept. Another captivating engraving called "The Light Horse" transports us to an era when horse-drawn carts delivered freshly laundered clothing door-to-door. These dedicated professionals ensured that even those unable to visit traditional laundrettes could still enjoy crisp attire without leaving their homes. An exquisite oil painting from the 18th century titled "The Wash" captures bustling scenes within a grand laundry room. Workers meticulously handle fabrics while steam fills the air, creating an atmosphere brimming with industry and dedication. Fast forward to modern times at "At the Laundrette. " Individuals from all walks of life converge here – students catching up on assignments while waiting for cycles to finish; parents multitasking between washing clothes and entertaining children; professionals seizing moments of relaxation amidst busy schedules. A delicate drawing named "The Washerwomen" showcases women laboring tirelessly during late 18th-early 19th centuries. With hands calloused from years of hard work, these unsung heroes ensure that the community's laundry needs are met, their contributions often overlooked.