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Bathers at the banks of the Jordan river, with Achmet Aga, the governor of Jerusalem, with his guards, looking on. Coloured lithograph by Louis Haghe after David Roberts, 1843.

Sulphur Baths, Uritzino, Japan: panoramic view. Coloured lithograph by Hanhart after C. Wirgman.

Christ winnowing evil from the human heart; a penitent bathing in the blood and water from Christ's side; an angel locking a dragon in hell. Engraving by H. Goltzius, 1578.

Water tank, Srīperumbūdur, India. Coloured aquatint by C. Gold, 1799, after himself.

John baptises Christ in the Jordan. Engraving by P. Galle, 1564, after M. van Heemskerck.

Susanna and the elders. Engraving by J-F. Beauvarlet after J-M. Vien.

Baolee at Ramnagur, Benares, India: the public bath in the Ramnagur Palace. Coloured aquatint, 1813.

God appears radiantly behind a black cloud as Moses swings an incense burner; four people are washing their feet and hands in preparation. Etching.

A bath-house in which the attendant bathes his customers and applies cupping glasses to their backs. Woodcut by J. Amman.

John baptises Christ. Etching by F. Bartolozzi, 1799, after F. Vieira after E. Le Sueur.

People bathing in a river before a funeral. Watercolour painting, 18--.

Observations on the utility of patents, and on the sentiments of Lord Kenyon respecting that subject. Including free remarks on Mr. Beetham's patent washing mills; and hints to those who solicit for patents.

Susanna and the elders. Engraving by Lucas Vorsterman junior after Cornelis Schut.

Christ washes the feet of the apostles; Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet; a farmer washes his cattle's feet. Engraving.

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People bathing in a river before a funeral. Watercolour painting, 18--.

Observations on the utility of patents, and on the sentiments of Lord Kenyon respecting that subject. Including free remarks on Mr. Beetham's patent washing mills; and hints to those who solicit for patents.

Observations on the utility of patents, and on the sentiments of Lord Kenyon respecting that subject. Including free remarks on Mr. Beetham's patent washing mills; and hints to those who solicit for patents.

Susanna and the elders. Engraving by Lucas Vorsterman junior after Cornelis Schut.

Christ washes the feet of the apostles; Mary Magdalene washes Christ's feet; a farmer washes his cattle's feet. Engraving.