Mangles Collection

Portable laundry unit, shower unit beyond, FSA camp, Merrill, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Portable laundry unit, shower unit beyond. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Merrill, Oregon

Young migrant girl makes use of facilities... Merrill FSA camp, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Young migrant girl makes use of facilities provided for cleanliness. Merrill FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp, Klamath County, Oregon

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

Mangles rhodanthe, Rhodanthe manglesii. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Frederick W. Smith after J. Hart from John Lindley and Robert Sweets Ornamental Flower Garden and Shrubbery, G

Red-and-green kangaroo paw, Anigozanthos manglesii (Mr. Mangles anigozanthus, Anigozanthus manglesii). Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a botanical illustration by Mills from Benjamin Maund

Calendar with a variety of kitchen implements (colour litho)
982465 Calendar with a variety of kitchen implements (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maison Fontaine trade card, wool dying (chromolitho)
964027 Maison Fontaine trade card, wool dying (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maison Fontaine trade card, wool dying, depicting two men)

Advert for W &s Summerscales & Sons household machines 1888 Advert for W & S
Double page spread of a selection of Victorian free-standing machines for household use, available in W &s Summerscales & Sons catalogue, including The Colonial mangle, chain washer and Gardner

HOUSEHOLD / LAUNDRY / MANGLE
Mangles and washing machines Date: 1884

Using a Mangle
Two women putting wet clothes through a mangle to wring them out before hanging them out to dry in the garden. Date: 1940s (re-enactment)

Household / Laundry / Mangle
Mangle Date: Late 19th Century

Victoria Cross exploits in the Indian Mutiny
Some Victoria Cross exploits in the Indian Mutiny -- Private Dempsey rescuing Ensign Erskine (centre), Mr Mangles dressing Taylors wound (top left)

Mangles Kangaroo Paw - at Kalbarri; Western Australia's State flower
ROG-13834 Mangles Kangaroo Paw at Kalbarri, Western Australia Anigozanthos manglesii Western Australia's State flower Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Wringing out Laundry
Wringing out the laundry

Ye Tudor Mangle / 1889
Ye Tudor mangle

Mangles / Ironmonger Diary
Mangles/Ironmonger Diary

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"Mangles: A Glimpse into the World of Laundry and Beyond" Step back in time to 1939, where portable laundry units and shower facilities were a lifeline for those residing at the Merrill FSA camp in Klamath County, Oregon. Captured by Dorothea Lange, an iconic photographer of her time, we witness a young migrant girl making use of these essential amenities. Meanwhile, across the pond in London circa 1900, public laundries on Marshall Street served as bustling hubs for residents seeking clean clothes. The hum of activity filled the air as people entrusted their garments to be washed and pressed with care. But mangles aren't just limited to practical purposes; they also find themselves intertwined with nature's beauty. Rhodanthe manglesii, commonly known as Mangles rhodanthe or Red-and-green kangaroo paw, showcases vibrant colors that captivate any passerby. Its delicate petals dance gracefully under the sun's warm embrace. In another realm entirely lies a calendar adorned with kitchen implements - a testament to how they have permeated various aspects of our lives throughout history. Maison Fontaine trade card depicts wool dying through chromolithography - an art form that brings life and vibrancy to mundane tasks. Traveling further back in time to 1888 reveals an advertisement for W & S Summerscales & Sons household machines - pioneers in revolutionizing domestic chores. Their innovative mangle designs promised efficiency and convenience like never before. The term "mangle" encompasses not only household appliances but also tales of bravery from days gone by. Victoria Cross exploits during the Indian Mutiny serve as reminders that even amidst chaos and conflict, heroes emerge who leave indelible marks on history.