Washer Collection

The Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving)
1625821 The Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Martini-Henry Rifle. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 22 July 1871)

Ewbank Master Washer
A housewife uses her Ewbank Master Clothes Washer for washing, wringing and ironing

Wet, wet wet
Julien Oncete

Washing Potatoes - Fish & Chip Shop, Morecambe, Lancashire
The proprietor/owner washes Potatoes in a rotary hand-cranked washer prior to peeling at the rear yard of a Fish & Chip Shop at Morecambe, Lancashire. Date: circa 1901

Washer women, early 1900s

Western Electric Company Advertisement
An advertisement photograph for the Western Electric Company of Australia. The image shows an electric washer machine. Date: circa 1924

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Breton Washerwomen by the Sea, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT173523 Breton Washerwomen by the Sea, c.1900 (colour litho) by Riviere, Henri (1864-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lavandieres au bord de la mer; ); © Archives Charmet

Clothes Washer, 1940. Creator: Alexander Anderson
Clothes Washer, 1940

Screw-down Valve Water-tap (engraving)
969917 Screw-down Valve Water-tap (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Screw-down Valve Water-tap)

Two Washerwomen, 1898 (colour litho)
CHT173522 Two Washerwomen, 1898 (colour litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: If you had to listen to all the customers)

The Washerwomen, from the Tableau de Paris series, engraved by C. Motte, c
CHT173519 The Washerwomen, from the Tableau de Paris series, engraved by C. Motte, c.1830-40 (colour litho) by Delarue, Fortune (b.1794) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Advertisement for the Home Washing Machine and Wringer, c. 1869 (colour litho)
PNP382191 Advertisement for the Home Washing Machine and Wringer, c.1869 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American

Advertising showcard, Compo Washing Soap Powder, the safe self washer

Section of Breech of Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving)
2799967 Section of Breech of Martini-Henry Rifle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section of Breech of Martini-Henry Rifle)

Study of Washers at Eragny; Les Laveuses, etude, a Eragny, c. 1901 (oil on canvas)
826019 Study of Washers at Eragny; Les Laveuses, etude, a Eragny, c.1901 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 73x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Laundress (pencil on paper)
BRN187482 The Laundress (pencil on paper) by Manolo, Manuel Martinez Hugue (1872/6-1945); The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; eBarnes Foundation; Spanish, out of copyright

The National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace, some of the Novelties (engraving)
1042700 The National Cycle Show at the Crystal Palace, some of the Novelties (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mangling Done Here (coloured engraving)
609931 Mangling Done Here (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert: Mangling Done Here); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

A Chinese porcelain peachbloom glaze brushwasher (porcelain)
PFR196320 A Chinese porcelain peachbloom glaze brushwasher (porcelain) by Chinese School; width:11.7 cm; Private Collection; ePaul Freeman; Chinese, out of copyright

The Laundresses, (oil on panel)
989768 The Laundresses, (oil on panel) by Richet, Leon (1847-1907); 76.8x106 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Laundresses; Les Laveuses. Leon Richet (1847-1907). Oil on panel

The Washerwoman, from 34 Lessons of Images without Words
CHT173531 The Washerwoman, from 34 Lessons of Images without Words, early 20th century (colour litho) by Fau, Fernand (fl.1910) and Perrot

The Washerwomen Returning from the Wash House, late 19th century (colour litho)
CHT173530 The Washerwomen Returning from the Wash House, late 19th century (colour litho) by Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (1859-1923); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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

Advert for Geo. Salter & Co. household items Advert for Geo. Salter & Co
Selection of household specialities, available from Geo. Salter & Co. in West Bromwich. Date: 1887

BRIXTON WASH-HOUSE
A scene in the wash-house in Brixton Prison Date: 1860

The magic washer, manufactured by Geo. Dee, Dixon, Illinois. The Chinese must go. Cartoon showing Uncle Sam, with proclamation and can of Magic Washer, kicking Chinese out of the United States

Washerwomen Disturbed By Waverley Engraving By George Cruikshank Dated 1842 Of A Scene From Sir Walter Scotts Novel Waverley

Washer Woman Arch Viewed Through Mesa Arch At Sunrise In Canyonlands National Park; Utah, Usa

China - Using high-pressure water jet in mining operation. Date: circa 1930s

U. S. Marines push down a wall in an empty compound
July 29, 2013 - U.S. Marines push down a wall in an empty compound during a patrol in Washer, Helmand province, Afghanistan

Bendix washing machine advertisement, c. 1955
Advertisement for the Bendix automatic home washer, which, claims the woman in the advert, really does do everything. I find that hard to believe. c.1955

HOUS2A-00126
Woman using Bradfords " Vowel" washing-machine with the new " Acorn" wringer, circa 1900. Hand-colored woodcut of a turn-of-the-century illustration

The Torpedo Washer / 1888
THE TORPEDO WASHER - clothes cleaned by compressed air, in half the time of any other washer

Paris - Le Boulevard Montmartre
Paris, France - Le Boulevard Montmartre - view of the crossing point (crossroads / carrefour) with Richelieu-Drouot. Note the fine view of the street washing and watering machine

A washer woman or maid, looking at her reflection in a mirror

Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA. Route 66. Antique washing machines

Wine barrel cleaning machine
illustration of a wine barrel cleaning machine

Illustration of nut, bolt and washer

The Washerwomen (oil on canvas)
XIR173520 The Washerwomen (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); 32x23.5 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Orleans, France; French, out of copyright

The Fountain under the Grotto (oil on canvas)
XIR175080 The Fountain under the Grotto (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: La Fontaine sous la grotte; ); French, out of copyright

Washerwomen in the Moat of an Italian Villa (oil on canvas)
XIR175079 Washerwomen in the Moat of an Italian Villa (oil on canvas) by Robert, Hubert (1733-1808); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Lavandieres dans les fosses d une villa italienne; ); French

Reyer and the Washer Woman; Edgar Degas, French, 1834 - 1917; about 1877; Graphite; 52.1 x 69.9 cm (20 1/2 x 27 1/2 in.)

HOUSEWARE CATALOGUE, 1900. Page from the Montgomery Ward & Co. mail-order catalogue of 1900

Mumbai, India - Dhobies drying Cloths - Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat
India - Dhobies drying the Cloths at the Dhobi Ghat (Mahalaxmi Dhobi Ghat), a well known open air laundromat in Mumbai, India

Washer Women - Bermuda with their laden donkey cart. Date: circa 1910s

Farmer washing Vaderstad Rapid A 600S seed drill with pressure washer, Upplands Vasby, Sweden, may

Dairy farmer cleaning milking parlour with pressure washer after morning milking, Tierp, Sweden, july

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"Ewbank Master Washer: A Glimpse into the World of Washers" Step back in time to the early 1900s, where washer women diligently worked their magic with the Ewbank Master Washer. This revolutionary device brought efficiency and convenience to countless households. In an era when washing clothes was a laborious task, these washer women embraced this innovative machine, making laundry day a breeze. The Western Electric Company Advertisement proudly showcased its capabilities, highlighting how it transformed homes across the nation. But washers weren't limited to just clothing; they found their way into unexpected places. At Fish & Chip Shops in Morecambe, Lancashire, potatoes were given a thorough scrubbing using these trusty machines. It's fascinating how washers evolved from cleaning garments to even assisting in culinary endeavors. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world in China, high-pressure water jets became integral tools for mining operations. These powerful washers proved indispensable as they blasted away debris and unearthed precious minerals. Artists captured moments of everyday life involving washers too. "Breton Washerwomen by the Sea" showcases vibrant colors that bring alive scenes from c. 1900 - reminding us that even mundane tasks can be beautiful. Fast forward to 1940 when Alexander Anderson invented a clothes washer that simplified household chores further. His creation lightened loads for homemakers everywhere while preserving cleanliness and hygiene during challenging times. Not all washers were electric marvels though; some relied on simpler mechanisms like screw-down valve water-taps depicted in engravings - showcasing ingenuity through simplicity. The art world also celebrated washer women through captivating lithographs such as "Two Washerwomen" from 1898 or "The Washerwomen" engraved by C. Motte - immortalizing their hard work and dedication forever. From humble beginnings as manual labor to modern-day wonders powered by electricity or high-pressure water jets – washers have come a long way.