Doctor Collection (#95)

PSCI2A-00128
Carolus Linneus. Hand-colored woodcut of a portrait

PSCI2A-00039
Joseph Lister. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century photograph

EVCW2A-00118
Litter-bearers bringing wounded men to a Union army field hospital after a Civil War battle in Viginia, 1863. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Benjamin Rush
Dr. Benjamin Rush at his desk. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

Malvern Water Cure (9)
(9 of 12) Water Cure at Malvern. The Shallow Bath. " Ah, this, and the water can, is the best Doctor after all"

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Physic
Physic. (The Earl of Allswallough) Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled Shadow and Substance, 1860

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Quack
Quack. (Dr. Lancelot Winkleworth) Doctor or quack? Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled Shadow and Substance, 1860

RAF cadet with medical officer
Cartoon of an RAF trainee cadet at Heaton Park, Manchester, during World War Two with a medical officer about to administer a rather large injection

The Result of Purchasing a Blind Horse : Dr Syntax causes chaos riding a blind horse in the street, knocking over a woman whose donkey bucks and kicks

A noble hunting party
Dr Syntax sets out from a country manor on a hunt with several gentlemen and a lady riding side-saddle. Fox hounds accompany them

The Advertisement for a Wife. Dr Syntax has had lots of respondents to his advertisement and the room is filled with ladies. He fends them off with an armchair

Dr Syntax with musicians
Dr Syntax with a group of musicians. He plays the violin; there is a lady violinst, a cellist, and an Indian bugler with turban

Doctors car, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
The doctors car (a Swift) parked by the Celtic Cross in Cross Square, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. A woman looks straight at the camera, while two boys look with interest at the car

A page from the Illustrated London News, 1951, showing a reconstruction of Dr. Merryweather of Whitbys Tempest Prognosticator, and an illustration detailing how the device works

S Teerwood. Doctors car
A smart little car waits outside a house while its owner, a doctor, visits his patient

Printing Office at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway
Printing office at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, East London. In 1870, Thomas Barnardo set up a home for destitute boys at 18-26 Stepney Causeway

Brushmakers Shop at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway
Brushmakers shop at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, East London. In 1870, Thomas Barnardo set up a home for destitute boys at 18-26 Stepney Causeway

Dr Thomas John Barnardo
Portrait of Dr Thomas John Barnardo (1845-1905). In 1867, Barnardo set up a Ragged School for poor children in Londons East End, followed in 1870 by a home for boys at 18-26 Stepney Causeway

Blacksmiths Shop at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway
Blacksmiths shop at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, East London. In 1870, Thomas Barnardo set up a home for destitute boys at 18-26 Stepney Causeway

Bootmakers Shop at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway
Bootmakers shop at Barnardos Home, Stepney Causeway, East London. In 1870, Thomas Barnardo set up a home for destitute boys at 18-26 Stepney Causeway

Ironing Room at Barnardos Girls Home, Barkingside
Ironing room at Barnardos Home, Barkingside, Essex. In 1873, Thomas Barnardo set up, a Village Home for Orphan, Neglected and Destitute Girls at Barkingside

Nurse, doctor and patient at the Medical Centre, Hendon
Scene at the Metropolitan Police Medical Centre, Hendon, north west London, with a nurse (probably matron) and a doctor attending to a patient

Joseph Lister, 1st Baron Lister (1827-1912), English surgeon, medical scientist and founder of antiseptic surgery

Croatia - Opatija (Abbazia) - Clinic of Dr. Kalman Szego

German medic WWI
German medic at work during World War I on the Western Front

Japanese depiction of an English Christmas
English Christmas scenes depicted by a Japanese artist, including a pantomime; making a Christmas pudding; Christmas dinner; playing croquet

Surgeons operating at Hayle Hospital, Cornwall
Three surgeons operating at Hayle Hospital, Cornwall

Blood Donation WWII
A French blood donor curiously watches her blood running into the receptable provided during World War II

Sergei Petrovich Botkin, Russian clinician, therapist and activist, one of the founders of modern Russian medical science and education

Doctor relaxes with ambulance staff
A doctor relaxes with ambulance staff in the hospital canteen after attending to an injured man. They discuss the mans chances of survival

Doctor with stethoscope examines boy
A general practitioner (Dr Meredith) listens with his stethoscope to a boys chest in a rather unconventional looking surgery with tapestries on the walls

The Jameson Raid: A Courtroom scene
A court room scene in the trial of Doctor Jameson and his officers at Bow Street, February 25th 1896. The prisoners from left to right are as follows: H.N Grenfell, K.J.F Smith, C.H Villiers, J

Dr. Thomas Barnardo - in his office
Dr. Thomas John Barnardo (1845 - 1905) at his offices - 18-26 Stepney Causeway, London

Christmas Day 1914
Fraternisation between German and English soldiers on Christmas Day 1914 in Ploegsteert on the Western Front in France during World War I

Breuillards device to assist walking
Dr. Charles Breuillards device to assist walking, basically a spring-loaded shoe insert, which aids the raising of the heel

Les Charlatans Italiens
Print of etching of " Les Charlatans Italiens" by Karel Dujardin, 1657. HPG/8/2/1 (x)"

Nathaniel St Andre, Rabbit Docto
Undated upper body engraving of Nathaniel St Andre, " Rabbit Doctor". Attended to the phenomenon of Mary Tofts the Pretend Rabbit Breeder and was taken in by her deception

Dr Adam Solomon Epstein, the French conjuror
Copy of wood engraving by S. Durand showing Dr Adam Solomon Epstein, the French conjuror, performing before the Imperial Prince, circa 1869. HPG/8/2/1 (xxxiii)

Advertisement for the doctor James Hallett
Undated advertisement for the " doctor" James Hallett, " the original curer of all diseases", listing all the diseases and ailments he is able to cure by herbs and ointments

Playbill - magician Doctor Silvester and the levitating lady
Undated playbill for performances of magician Doctor Silvester and the levitating lady at " Gebouw der Loge". HPF/5A/37

Christophoros Lee Sugg, Professor of Internal Elocution
Print of full length illustration of Christophoros Lee Sugg, Professor of Internal Elocution, and marked " A copy of this print is most respectfully presented to each pupil of Charter House

James Hallett, the Sussex Charlata
Illustration of James Hallett, " the Sussex Charlatan" in his consulting room with ladies waiting outside the door, circa 1795, by Clifford Thompson, circa 1822. HPG/8/2/1 (xxii)"

Justin Labuz / Demare
Justin Labuz, (1847- 1914) French politician and doctor

Mission Doctor
Mission doctor in an outback camp in Australia

South Africa - President Kruger, Dr. Leyds and Ministers
President Kruger, Dr. Leyds and his Ministers of State - South Africa

Adverts for Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management
Two pages of advertisements for Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management and other Cookery Books, still going strong in the early 20th century

Quack Doctor at Work
Dr Bossey, aided by a monkey and a jester, promoting the sales of his unique medications

Emin Pashas Irregular Troops, c. 1887
Engraving showing some of the irregular troops of Emin Pashas army, armed with rifles, Sudan, 1888. Emin Pasha (1840-1892) was the German doctor, explorer

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"The Doctor: A Journey Through Time and Knowledge" Step into the world of medicine, where ancient wisdom meets modern innovation. From the intricate Cortical grey matter schema by Santiago Ramon Y Cajal to the detailed Histological Diagram of a Mammalian Retina, doctors unravel the mysteries of our complex bodies. Guided by principles passed down through centuries, they uphold the Hippocratic oath - an ethical code for practitioners of medicine written in the form of a cross on Byzantine ms. Dating back to the 12th century. This sacred promise reminds them to prioritize patient care above all else. In times of crisis, like during plagues that ravaged societies, brave healers emerged as plague doctors. Their iconic attire and masks symbolize their unwavering dedication to save lives amidst chaos. Even in serene moments, you may stumble upon a Police Public Call Box standing tall in London's snow-covered streets. Just like this enigmatic blue box that transcends time and space they can always ready to answer calls for help and healing. Some doctors have ventured beyond boundaries not just figuratively but literally too. Colonel Norton's daring expedition at 28, 000 ft on Everest in 1924 showcases their relentless pursuit of knowledge and exploration. Among these remarkable individuals is Spanish scientist Santiago Ramon Y Cajal who revolutionized our understanding of neural connections with his groundbreaking research on brain structure. Breaking barriers throughout history were trailblazers like Elizabeth Garrett Anderson - one of Britain's first female surgeons who paved the way for future generations aspiring to make their mark in this noble profession. The use of anesthesia forever transformed surgery when it was first employed successfully in 1846. This milestone allowed patients relief from pain while skilled physicians performed life-saving procedures with precision and care. Jonathan Couch from Cornwall exemplifies rural healthcare heroes before 1870s when medical access was limited outside urban areas. His commitment ensured that even remote communities received proper medical attention.