Sanitary Collection

Sanitas disinfecting fluid advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for The Sanitas Co. Ltd and Sanitas Disinfecting Fluid, indispensible in sick room and nursing wards for sponging the sick, washing wounds and sores

Sanitary ware, Plate 42, showing wash basins, urinals and toilet bowls in a range of styles. Date: circa 1880s

Florence Nightingales carriage at the seat of war
Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father. Although it was not deemed suitable for ladies of Florences social standing to become

Tampax advertisement, 1965
Go, Girl, Go! Advertisement for Tampax tampons from the 1960s encouraging women to join millions of young moderns this very month ! Date: 1965

actinopterygii, animal, animals, aquatic, asia, asian, bluestreak, bony, cleaned
Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse (Labroides dimidiatus) cleaning a Yellow-edged Moray (Gymnothorax flavimarginatus), Maldive Islands, Indian Ocean

Advert, Davis & Bennett, heavy fireclay urinal stalls
Advert, Westminster Sanitary Works, Davis & Bennett, Heavy Fireclay Urinal Stalls. Date: 1903

The Italian Major
A portrait oil painting of Italian Major, Sir Filippo de Filippi, who regularly gave lectures on the sanitary conditions in the Italian Army

Dent and Hellyer Advertisement
Advertisement for Dent and Hellyer Ltd, sanitary specialists. Image shows a bright shiny pink basin with brass taps, legs and fittings. Date: circa 1930

Advert for Tampax, Women are winning the War of Freedom Date: 1942

Lea Hurst, home of Florence Nightingale
Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father. Although it was not deemed suitable for ladies of Florence's social standing to become

Florence Nightingale's carriage
The nursing carriage that accompanied Miss Florence Nightingale through the Crimean War. Born in Italy in 1820, she moved to England with her wealthy family and was educated at home by her father

Men wearing heavy oilskin protective clothing would go into the tunnels under the streets of London to unblock the sewers with a combing method. Date: 1881

Engraved certificate from the Great Central Fair for the U. S
3714748 Engraved certificate from the Great Central Fair for the U.S. Sanitary Commission, Logan Square, 1864 (colour litho) by American School

Sanitary arrangements, satisfactory (engraving)
6005629 Sanitary arrangements, satisfactory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sanitary arrangements, satisfactory)

Advertisement for The Lambeth Patent Pedestal "Combination"Closet, c
495485 Advertisement for The Lambeth Patent Pedestal " Combination" Closet, c.1890 (engraving) by English School

A nurse washing her hands, 1928 (silver gelatin print)
MNY380844 A nurse washing her hands, 1928 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 25.4x20.3 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; American

Advertising publicity leaflet, Warners Commodes, for hospitals, sick rooms, and invalids use Date: 1881

Advert, John Warner & Sons, Cripplegate, London
Advert, John Warner & Sons, The Crescent Foundry, Cripplegate, London - portable water closets and commodes Date: 1881

Comic postcard, Lost and found clothing Date: 20th century

Muffled against the deadly bacilli in Manchuria, a doctor fully masked and a sanitary official, wearing a lint mask soaked in carbolic acid. Date: 1911

A ward at St. Thomas Hospital, 1908 (b / w photo)
FNM325769 A ward at St. Thomas Hospital, 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Florence Nightingale Museum, London

View of the Sanitary Institute, Health Exhibition, Leeds 1897 (b / w photo)
5917338 View of the Sanitary Institute, Health Exhibition, Leeds 1897 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Abbey House Museum) UK; (add.info)

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

Sir William Augustus Fraser of Morar (colour litho)
612552 Sir William Augustus Fraser of Morar (colour litho) by Pellegrini, Carlo (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Augustus Fraser of Morar, The Sanitary, 9 January 1875)

St. Pancras Baths and Washhouses
Page from The Illustrated London News reporting on the St. Pancras Baths and Washhouses, with illustrations of both the inferior and superior bathing facilities and the washing

A childrens ward at St. Thomas Hospital, London, c. 1900 (b / w photo)
FNM321963 A childrens ward at St. Thomas Hospital, London, c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Florence Nightingale Museum, London

Tammany Street Cleaning before Warings Day, in front of 9 Varick Place, c
3122658 Tammany Street Cleaning before Warings Day, in front of 9 Varick Place, c.1890 (b/w photo) by Riis, Jacob August (1849-1914); Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: George E)

Advert, William Stevenson & Co, Glasgow
Advert for William Stevenson & Co, bathroom fittings, Brown Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Cartoon, Sanitary and insanitary matters
Larger figure representing the industries surrounding the River Thames like the soup boiling factory where bones were used and the knackers yard where injured animals were taken to be slaughtered

Flushing the sewers 1860s
With the population expanding and dumping coursing blockages below the depths of London, men wearing heavy oilskin protective clothing would go into the tunnels to unblock the sewers with a combing

Ground plan of buildings of the Great Central Sanitary Fair, Logan Square
3714747 Ground plan of buildings of the Great Central Sanitary Fair, Logan Square, June 1864 (colour litho) by American School

Mrs McClellans table at The Metropolitan Sanitary Fair (woodcut engraving)
714772 Mrs McClellans table at The Metropolitan Sanitary Fair (woodcut engraving) by American School, (19th century); 25x28.6 cm; New York Public Library

Ward at St. Thomas Hospital, London, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
FNM321962 Ward at St. Thomas Hospital, London, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Florence Nightingale Museum, London

Dolphin armest public toilet of the forum; High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD) (stone)
GDG267027 Dolphin armest public toilet of the forum; High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD) (stone) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); Timgad

Feather Market, Cape Town (b / w photo)
3092403 Feather Market, Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feather Market, Cape Town)

The North Theatre, St. Thomas Hospital, 1908 (sepia photo)
FNM325770 The North Theatre, St. Thomas Hospital, 1908 (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Florence Nightingale Museum, London

General Exhibition for Sanitary Milk Supply, 1903 (colour litho)
747100 General Exhibition for Sanitary Milk Supply, 1903 (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sanitary arrangements, faulty (engraving)
6005630 Sanitary arrangements, faulty (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sanitary arrangements, faulty)

William Woodward and Paul Hoffmann, Architects (litho)
3652299 William Woodward and Paul Hoffmann, Architects (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Woodward and Paul Hoffmann, Architects)

Life in garbage
Dhaka, Bangladesh - November 26, 2016: little child sitting in the garbage at Dhaka, Bangladesh. Sohel Parvez Haque

F W Reed DM Staff Photographer Sewer Workers mobile washroom, Deptford, London. Risk of infection has been cut to the minimum by the cleaning facility and clothing storage

Chicago Worlds Fair - American Radiator-Standard Sanitary
Chicago Worlds Fair 1933 - American Radiator-Standard Sanitary Building. 1933

Masthead of The Sketch, October 1914
Masthead showing British Marine watching a distant German Cavalry Patrol on a Belgian Road. And also four adverts for; Ronuk Sanitary Polish, Shoolbreds bedsteads, bedding, and quilts

Toothbrush with toothpaste in front of a toothbrush tumbler with mouthwash

Four-year-old blond boy brushing his teeth

Pheltose - the New Sanitary Belt
" For the Outdoor Girl!" 1928

Standard Sanitary Appliances suite in Rose de Barry pink. Date: circa 1920s

Disinfecting Apparatus
Apparatus for separate on - and dissipation

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"Sanitary: A Journey Through Time and Progress" Plate 42 showcases the elegance ware, a testament to the evolution of cleanliness in our homes. During WW1, an advertisement for Sanitas disinfecting fluid reminds us of the importance of hygiene in times of crisis. Florence Nightingale's carriage at the seat of war symbolizes her tireless efforts to improve sanitation and healthcare during challenging times. In 1965, Tampax revolutionized women's lives with their discreet and convenient menstrual products. Their advertisement marked a milestone in feminine hygiene. The legacy of Florence Nightingale lives on as she tirelessly advocated for proper sanitation practices, forever changing the face of nursing. Davis & Bennett's heavy fireclay urinal stalls advertisement highlights how even public facilities were not exempt from advancements in sanitary technology. "The Italian Major" captures a moment where personal hygiene becomes essential even amidst chaos - reminding us that cleanliness knows no boundaries. Dent and Hellyer's Advertisement introduces dental hygiene as an integral part of overall well-being - emphasizing the importance of oral health for all individuals. An advert for Tampax proudly declares that women are winning not only battles but also their fight for freedom - empowering them through innovative feminine care solutions. Lea Hurst, home to Florence Nightingale herself, serves as a reminder that great minds can emerge from humble beginnings - inspiring change on a global scale. Men braving London's sewers with oilskin protective clothing demonstrate dedication towards maintaining clean cities even under hazardous conditions (1881). From ancient sanitary ware to modern innovations like Tampax, these glimpses into history remind us that progress is built upon improving our most basic needs.