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Sanitary Collection

Background imageSanitary Collection: Sanitas disinfecting fluid advertisement, WW1

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Sanitary ware, Plate 42

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Florence Nightingales carriage at the seat of war

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Tampax advertisement, 1965

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Advert, Davis & Bennett, heavy fireclay urinal stalls

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: The Italian Major

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Dent and Hellyer Advertisement

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Advert for Tampax, Women are winning the War of Freedom

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Lea Hurst, home of Florence Nightingale

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Florence Nightingale's carriage

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Men wearing heavy oilskin protective clothing would go into the tunnels under the streets of

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Advertising publicity leaflet, Warners Commodes

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Advert, John Warner & Sons, Cripplegate, London

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

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

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Muffled against the deadly bacilli in Manchuria, a doctor fully masked

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: New Sanitary Laundry, Novelty Silk Handkerchief

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: St. Pancras Baths and Washhouses

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Advert, William Stevenson & Co, Glasgow

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Cartoon, Sanitary and insanitary matters

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Flushing the sewers 1860s

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Chicago Worlds Fair - American Radiator-Standard Sanitary

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Masthead of The Sketch, October 1914

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Pheltose - the New Sanitary Belt

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Standard Sanitary Appliances suite in Rose de Barry pink

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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Solo Human Hair Net Style

Vintage Hairnet Packaging - Solo Human Hair Net Style - regular size in blonde - made of silk - Invisible edge, sanitary and durable. circa 1960s

Background imageSanitary Collection: Advert for Southalls sanitary towels 1898

Advert for Southalls sanitary towels 1898
Sanitary Towels for Ladies from home or on tour, made entirely of white absorbent wool. 1898

Background imageSanitary Collection: Toilet / Sanitary Towels

Toilet / Sanitary Towels
An elegant advertisement for intimate items for ladies. Date: 1917

Background imageSanitary Collection: Advertisement, Improved Earth Closets and Commodes

Advertisement, Improved Earth Closets and Commodes
Advertisement, O Brien, Thomas, & Co, Upper Thames Street, London -- Improved Earth Closets and Commodes (Toilets). 1898

Background imageSanitary Collection: Bathroom design, Davis, Bennett & Co

Bathroom design, Davis, Bennett & Co, sanitary and heating work -- Proposed Bathroom at Melchet Court. 1913

Background imageSanitary Collection: Advert for Twycliffe ornate toilet

Advert for Twycliffe ornate toilet
Patent pedestal syphon w.c basin, supplied with either centre outlet or back outlet. Connection to outlet of trap made by means of porcelain. late 19th century

Background imageSanitary Collection: Standard Sanitary Appliances suite in Claire de Lune Blue

Standard Sanitary Appliances suite in Claire de Lune Blue. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageSanitary Collection: Stevens Bread-making Machine

Stevens Bread-making Machine
Experiments made with Stevens Bread-making Machine at Marylebone workhouse, 1858. Stevens machine offered more wholesome and sanitary conditions than those of hand bread making

Background imageSanitary Collection: Sanitary Department on parade, WW1

Sanitary Department on parade, WW1
The newly formed Sanitary Department on parade at the start of the First World War. Date: August 1914

Background imageSanitary Collection: R. A. M. C. Sanitary Detachment

R. A. M. C. Sanitary Detachment
The Sanitary Detachment of the Royal Army Medical Corps, whose role was to test water and inspect food on the front line. Date: August 1914

Background imageSanitary Collection: Wyandotte Sanitary Cleaner and Cleanser

Wyandotte Sanitary Cleaner and Cleanser - for sale by all Grocers Date: 1910

Background imageSanitary Collection: Brooklyn Sanitary Fair, 1864 Interior view of the Academy of

Brooklyn Sanitary Fair, 1864 Interior view of the Academy of Music, as seen from the dress circle. Date 1864

Background imageSanitary Collection: Sir Henry Rawlinson, Sanitary Commissioner

Sir Henry Rawlinson, Sanitary Commissioner. This is probably a portrait of Robert Rawlinson (the Sanitary Commissioners are identified on the published mount from the George Eastman House Roger)

Background imageSanitary Collection: Dr. Sutherland, Sanitary Commissioner

Dr. Sutherland, Sanitary Commissioner. Dr. John Sutherland, full-length portrait, seated at desk, facing slightly left. Date 1855

Background imageSanitary Collection: Buildings of the Great Central Fair, in aid of the U. S. Sani

Buildings of the Great Central Fair, in aid of the U. S. Sani
Buildings of the Great Central Fair, in aid of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, Logan Square, Philadelphia, June 1864

Background imageSanitary Collection: The sanitary commission

The sanitary commission. Dr. John Sutherland, full-length portrait, sitting on table, facing right, and Robert Rawlinson, full-length portrait sitting on chair, facing left. Date 1855

Background imageSanitary Collection: Dr. Sutherland, Sanitary Commission

Dr. Sutherland, Sanitary Commission. Dr. Sutherland, full-length portrait, facing front, wearing suit, seated at table. Date 1855

Background imageSanitary Collection: Group photo, Dr Berrys Serbian Mission

Group photo, Dr Berrys Serbian Mission
A group photograph of Austrian prisoners and their nurses at Dr James Berrys Serbian Mission, a Red Cross Unit in Serbia during the First World War

Background imageSanitary Collection: Grand Hotel St Moritz

Grand Hotel St Moritz
Advertisement for the Grand Hotel St Moritz, featuring the latest sanitary arrangements and the opportunity for every kind of winter sport Date: 1906

Background imageSanitary Collection: Hiking Sanitary Towels

Hiking Sanitary Towels
Advert for Southalls compressed sanitary towels, each one packed with two safety pins and made especially for hikers! Talk about cashing in!

Background imageSanitary Collection: Broadmoor - view of the terrace where male prisoners were ab

Broadmoor - view of the terrace where male prisoners were ab
Broadmoor opened as an asylum in 1863 to female patients and to male patients the following year. The building was designed by military engineer, Major General Joshua Jebb

Background imageSanitary Collection: The Metropolitan Sanitary Association Dinner, at Soyers Sy

The Metropolitan Sanitary Association Dinner, at Soyers Sy
The first public festival held by the Metropolitan Sanitary Association in 1851. With thousands of deaths from diseases such as cholera

Background imageSanitary Collection: Florence Nightingale visiting the Hut Hospitals, at Balaclav

Florence Nightingale visiting the Hut Hospitals, at Balaclav
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

Background imageSanitary Collection: Old Dutch Cleanser 1919

Old Dutch Cleanser 1919
Old Dutch Cleanser keeps all cooking and kitchen utensils spotless and sanitary, saving time, money and labor



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