Polishing Collection (page 8)

LFB firefighter cleaning an enclosed pump vehicle

Baileys Furniture Paste
Bagleys Furniture Paste polish, 1900 1900

Cub Scout cleaning firemens boots, Surrey
A Cub Scout cleaning the boots of firemen near Croydon, Surrey, during Scout Job Week. 1975

Poster: Heat plays havoc with shoe leather. With advice on how to look after your shoes so that they last as long as possible. 20th century

Macedonian shoe shine boys Date: circa 1913

Polishing of mirror for use in Gemini telescope
Telescope mirror manufacture. Manufacture of the mirror destined for use in one of the two Gemini telescopes. The polishing machine (white)

Indian Bearer - cleaning his Masters shoes and rifle
Indian Bearer - cleaning his Masters shoes and guns prior to heading out on a hunt

Shoeshining - India
A shoe shiner demands the payment of two rupees for the fine job he has done to buff up a fine shine in his clients pait of smart black shoes at his streetside stall

Cleaning Boots
A man cleaning his boots in his bedroom

Indian servant cleaning his Masters equipment
Indian servant sitting cross-legged, cleaning his Masters equipment, including his boots and shoes and hunting rifles with brushes and polish

Cleaning Shoes
A seated bearer cleaning a pair of massive black boots, a pair of safari boots and a pair of black leather gaiters

Cleaning Grandpas car
Cleaning Grandfathers pride and joy, his Armstrong Siddeley motor car. Sir directs proceedings from inside the car, poking his head through the sunroof!

On the deck of the Medusa
A smiling woman polishes a piece of brass fitting on the fore deck of a boat at Burnham-on-Crouch in Essex

House of Lords cleaners
Two cleaners in the House of Lords, vacuuming and polishing in preparation for the State Opening of Parliament in a few days time

The Happy Bootcleaners
A British soldier has his boots polished by some jolly Egyptian bootblacks

Preparing Seeds for Raspberry Jam rations
A ridiculous amount of workers chipping, shaping, carving, polishing and checking the quality of artifical seeds for raspberry jam rations during World War One Please note

Housemaid Dusting
A housemaid in a large Edwardian house dusting the dressing table and polishing the brass bed ends

LILLIPUTIAN TRAIN
The Lilliputian steam locomotive train, in its day the smallest in the world, on the Romney, Hythe and District Railway, Kent, England, being spruced up for the holidays

Polishing a Silver Tray
An Edwardian butler polishes a silver tray until he can see his face in it

Polishing a war-ships propellor
A woman ship-yard worker polishing a war-ships propellor in 1916. World War I saw women taking on traditionally male jobs for the first time

Robot servant polishing shoes
The servant of the future -- a robotic servant polishes a mans shoes while he sits reading in his armchair

Painting statue of the reclining Buddha, Shwesandaw Pagoda, Pyay (Prome), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Polishing Furniture
She polishes a chest of drawers Date: 1923

Stone Age Silex
Primitive craftsmanship - making and polishing silex at Pressigny, probably during the late Stone Age

Butler in his Pantry
The butler in his pantry, polishing the silver

Maid Polishing
and when you ve done the floor, perhaps you ll have a go at the piano

Plate Glass Polishing
Machine for polishing plate-glass

Futuristic floor polishing machine
A maid operates a futuristic automated electric floor polishing machine -- housework made easy

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"Polishing: From Cub Scouts to Steam Engines, the Art of Making Things Shine" Cub Scouts taking part in Operation Shoeshine: Teaching young boys the importance of keeping things polished and presentable. A long run from Tarland, Aberdeenshire, necessitates a thorough clean-up for this 1925 beauty: After enduring a challenging journey, this vintage vehicle deserves some extra TLC. After bringing his steam engine, Hielan Laddie, from Aberdeen: The proud owner knows that regular polishing not only maintains its appearance but also preserves its historical significance. Cub Scout washing a window during Scout Job Week: Learning valuable skills like cleaning and polishing at an early age helps instill a sense of responsibility and pride in their work. Dickens / Pickwick Papers: In Charles Dickens' classic novel, even the characters understood the transformative power - both metaphorically and literally. Unusual Picture of Czech model Dana Mala having her hot pants polished by a bootblack: Sometimes unexpected situations call for creative solutions – even when it comes to keeping our clothes looking their best. Thessaloniki, Greece - Bootblack: The skilled hands of these professionals ensure that every shoe shines brightly as they take pride in their craft. Cub Scouts cleaning fire engine: These young scouts understand that maintaining firefighting equipment is crucial for saving lives – ensuring everything is spotless ensures optimal performance when needed most. Advert / Enameline Polish: Discover the secret behind achieving impeccable shine with Enameline Polish – making your belongings look brand new again. Model Maid-Of-All-Work showcasing her expertise in boot polishing services : This dedicated professional takes care of all your footwear needs with precision and skill - leaving you ready to step out in style. Waifs and Strays Society Lincoln - Boot polishing program transforms lives through skill-building.