Laundries Collection

WW2 Memorabilia - Damaged Cafe informing suppliers
WW2 Home Front Memorabilia - Damaged Cafe Colette of Swallow Street, London sending information on a printed card to inform suppliers that (likely due to Bomb damage)

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

Folding Advertisement for Sunlight Soap - Cupboard doors - A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed - as used in the Royal Laundries and brightens homes everywhere. Date: 1897

Coin Laundry

Canary Islands - Las Palmas - Lavaderos (Laundries) Date: circa 1920s

Mayfield Baths and Laundries, Manchester (engraving)
5213477 Mayfield Baths and Laundries, Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mayfield Baths and Laundries, Manchester, Mr Thomas Worthington)

Baths and Laundries just erected at Greenwich (engraving)
1102394 Baths and Laundries just erected at Greenwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baths and Laundries just erected at Greenwich)

Baths and washhouses for the labouring classes (engraving)
604728 Baths and washhouses for the labouring classes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Baths and washhouses for the labouring classes)

New Sanitary Laundry, Novelty Silk Handkerchief
New Sanitary Laundry, Orchard Road, Shepherds Bush, West London - Novelty Silk Handkerchief. circa 1890

Public laundries, Marshall Street, London 1900
Interior of a public wash-house with women wringing out wet clothes on mangles and folding them. 1900

Public laundries, St. Marylebone, London 1900
Interior of the washing room at St. Marylebone road baths and washhouse, London. Women doing their laundry in small cubicles, with a plenty of supply of hot-water, 1900

Laundry service, Sidi Amor Ben Salem, Tunisia, North Africa
Automated laundry service buildings, Sidi Amor Ben Salem, Tunisia, North Africa. Date: circa 1910

St. Marylebone baths and washouses 1850
Exterior of St. Marylebone road baths and washhouses, London. Design consists of one facade in Italian stye with rusticated stone basement, the upper story being red brick

Baths and washhouses in Golden Lane, London 1865
Exterior of City of London Baths and Washouses, near Smithfield Market, this was a place where you could go swimming in a large bath and get clean at the same time

Public Wash-house, Merton Lane, Wincobank, Sheffield, c. 1920s
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: u09872

Advertisement for the Ecclesall Laundry, Huntingtower Road, Sheffield
Image from Ecclesall Church, Sheffield [information booklet], c. 1928.Local Studies ref. PAMP 362 SQ

Abbey Glen Laundry handcart, 1980s
Original at Sheffield Archives X564/5/11

Baths and Laundries Just Erected at Greenwich, London, Uk

The laundry machine building at the Hancock Shaker Village, Hancock, Massachusetts, New England, United States of America, North America

Baths And Laundries Just Erected At Greenwich, London, UK

19th Century steam laundry, artwork C018 / 7071
19th Century steam laundry, artwork

Poster of the French-American Laundries, by Leonetto
" Poster of the French-American Laundries, by Leonetto Cappiello (1920). Art Deco. ITALY. Milan. Civica Raccolta delle Stampe " Achille Bertarelli"

Carolyn Laundry wagons New York
Carolyn Laundry, 111 East 128th Street, New York. Line of horse drawn Laundry Wagons. Date: 1929

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

Greenwich Baths Etc
Baths and laundries are erected in Greenwich to keep both the residents and their clothing nice and clean in Exhibition Year

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"From WW2 Memorabilia to Coin Laundries: A Journey through the History of Laundries" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of laundries, where history intertwines with cleanliness. Delve into a collection of artifacts that tell stories from different eras, such as damaged cafes informing suppliers during wartime. In the heart of cities like Las Palmas in the Canary Islands or Merton Lane in Wincobank, Sheffield, municipal laundries once buzzed with activity. These public wash-houses were essential for communities to maintain hygiene and cleanliness. Advertisements played a crucial role in promoting laundry products like Sunlight Soap. Imagine seeing a beautifully folded advertisement showcasing this revolutionary soap that promised spotless clothes and fresh scents. As society evolved, coin-operated laundries emerged as convenient havens for busy individuals seeking clean garments without hassle. The clinking sound of coins echoed within these self-service establishments while people awaited their freshly washed clothes. Traveling further back in time, we encounter historical engravings depicting grand structures like Mayfield Baths and Laundries in Manchester or newly erected baths at Greenwich. These architectural marvels aimed to provide sanitation facilities for laboring classes – an important step towards improving public health standards. However, not all laundries had noble intentions. The House of the Good Shepherd was infamous for exploiting Magdalens who worked tirelessly behind closed doors. This lithograph serves as a reminder of past injustices endured by vulnerable women seeking refuge within these walls. The New Sanitary Laundry stands out among its counterparts due to its innovative approach towards cleaning silk handkerchiefs – an item synonymous with elegance and luxury during its time. Lastly, let's take a glimpse into London's bustling streets circa 1900 when Marshall Street housed public laundries catering to the city's growing population. Here, amidst steam-filled rooms and rhythmic scrubbing sounds, countless garments were transformed from soiled to spotless.