A washerwoman at work in Löyly Oy’s sauna A washerwoman at work in Löyly Oy’s sauna Share The public saunas built after the wars were bright and clean spaces where washerwomen dressed in white provided a relaxing moment of cleansing for an increasing number of ordinary city residents. Show on map Used in articles Public saunas Article Article Go to content Photographer Helsinki City Museum / Kari Hakli