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Drugs Collection (#6)

"From the 1988 Seoul Olympics to police evidence bags, they have left an indelible mark on our society

Background imageDrugs Collection: Pharmacy, 15th Century (engraving)

Pharmacy, 15th Century (engraving)
3646908 Pharmacy, 15th Century (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pharmacy, 15th Century)

Background imageDrugs Collection: Salon de 1861, Peinture, Missir-Charsi, bazar des drogues, a Constantinople (engraving)

Salon de 1861, Peinture, Missir-Charsi, bazar des drogues, a Constantinople (engraving)
3645142 Salon de 1861, Peinture, Missir-Charsi, bazar des drogues, a Constantinople (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon de 1861, Peinture)

Background imageDrugs Collection: The snow shoe dance (chromolitho)

The snow shoe dance (chromolitho)
3105655 The snow shoe dance (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The snow shoe dance)

Background imageDrugs Collection: Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1901 (colour litho)

Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1901 (colour litho)
3104714 Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar, 1901 (colour litho) by Crucius or Crusuius, Louis (1862-1898); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Antikamnia Calendar)

Background imageDrugs Collection: Druggist (engraving)

Druggist (engraving)
668461 Druggist (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Druggist. Illustration for Manners, Customs, and Dress during the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix (Bickers)

Background imageDrugs Collection: Advertisement for Moffats Vegetable Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters, c

Advertisement for Moffats Vegetable Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters, c
PNP383888 Advertisement for Moffats Vegetable Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters, c.1860 (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Purify the blood)

Background imageDrugs Collection: Interior view of a chemical storage room at Parke, Davis & Co

Interior view of a chemical storage room at Parke, Davis & Co
MNY381163 Interior view of a chemical storage room at Parke, Davis & Co. chemists, Hudson & Vestry Streets, New York, 1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

Background imageDrugs Collection: View of the Pharmacy (photo)

View of the Pharmacy (photo)
XJL187598 View of the Pharmacy (photo) by Spanish School, (16th century); Hospital de Tavera, Toledo, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageDrugs Collection: The Nights of Mr. Baudelaire (1821-67) (litho) (b / w photo)

The Nights of Mr. Baudelaire (1821-67) (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT199766 The Nights of Mr. Baudelaire (1821-67) (litho) (b/w photo) by Durandeau, (fl.1867); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageDrugs Collection: The Colonisation Epidemic, from La Caricature, engraved by Yves & Barret

The Colonisation Epidemic, from La Caricature, engraved by Yves & Barret
CHT197118 The Colonisation Epidemic, from La Caricature, engraved by Yves & Barret, 31st October 1885 (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageDrugs Collection: Tobacconist and Snuff Man, Cooke s, trade card (engraving)

Tobacconist and Snuff Man, Cooke s, trade card (engraving)
984017 Tobacconist and Snuff Man, Cooke s, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tobacconist and Snuff Man, Cooke s)

Background imageDrugs Collection: Aloes: harvesting the sap (chromolitho)

Aloes: harvesting the sap (chromolitho)
968646 Aloes: harvesting the sap (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aloes: harvesting the sap)

Background imageDrugs Collection: Ricin: pressing of oil (chromolitho)

Ricin: pressing of oil (chromolitho)
968643 Ricin: pressing of oil (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ricin: pressing of oil)

Background imageDrugs Collection: Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil! [trade card], c. 1880-1910 (colour litho [trade card])

Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil! [trade card], c. 1880-1910 (colour litho [trade card])
1079094 Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil! [trade card], c.1880-1910 (colour litho [trade card]) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Dr)

Background imageDrugs Collection: The Stage of a Mountebank Seller of Drugs (engraving)

The Stage of a Mountebank Seller of Drugs (engraving)
1094623 The Stage of a Mountebank Seller of Drugs (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stage of a Mountebank Seller of Drugs)

Background imageDrugs Collection: Apothecary, 1600 (chromolitho)

Apothecary, 1600 (chromolitho)
1094346 Apothecary, 1600 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apothecary, 1600)

Background imageDrugs Collection: Advertisement for Bile Beans (colour litho)

Advertisement for Bile Beans (colour litho)
982593 Advertisement for Bile Beans (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Bile Beans)

Background imageDrugs Collection: The Preparation of Theriac in Venice, for the 'Chinea'Festival, 1773

The Preparation of Theriac in Venice, for the "Chinea"Festival, 1773
The Preparation of Theriac in Venice, for the " Chinea" Festival, 1773

Background imageDrugs Collection: The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1773: The Preparation of Theriac in Venice, 1773

The Seconda Macchina for the Chinea of 1773: The Preparation of Theriac in Venice, 1773

Background imageDrugs Collection: Life expectancy

Life expectancy
Stephen Clough

Background imageDrugs Collection: hard rock

hard rock
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Background imageDrugs Collection: Wonderland?

Wonderland?
Christophe Kiciak

Background imageDrugs Collection: Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards (pictured) of The Rolling Stones face drugs related

Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards (pictured) of The Rolling Stones face drugs related charges at court in Chichester. 18th April 1967

Background imageDrugs Collection: Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones face drugs related charges at court

Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones face drugs related charges at court in Chichester. 18th April 1967

Background imageDrugs Collection: Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones pop group on his way to London sessions where he faces

Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones pop group on his way to London sessions where he faces drugs charges. He was found guilty and sentenced to nine months imprisonment. 30th October 1967

Background imageDrugs Collection: Keith Richards of Rolling Stones leaves his hotel in Chichester during the group

Keith Richards of Rolling Stones leaves his hotel in Chichester during the groups drugs case trial. 29th June 1967

Background imageDrugs Collection: Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones pop group pictured before appearing at the Inner London

Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones pop group pictured before appearing at the Inner London Sessions on drugs charges. 26th September 1968

Background imageDrugs Collection: Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones pop group departs from Wormwood Scrubs after he arrived

Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones pop group departs from Wormwood Scrubs after he arrived with his legal adviser to collect bandmate Keith Richards following his own release from Brixton Prison

Background imageDrugs Collection: Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones pop group appears at the Inner London Sessions on drugs

Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones pop group appears at the Inner London Sessions on drugs charges. Here he is pictured with girlfriend Suki Potier and bandmates Keith Richards (left)

Background imageDrugs Collection: 150, 000 Volidan birth pills under inspection at the British Drug House, Chemical Works

150, 000 Volidan birth pills under inspection at the British Drug House, Chemical Works, Graham Street, City Road, London. 17th August 1965

Background imageDrugs Collection: Baby Stephanie Higgins (shown on photograph) died on a operating table

Baby Stephanie Higgins (shown on photograph) died on a operating table, her mother blames it on a hormone pregnancy test. 17th February 1980

Background imageDrugs Collection: Paul Flowers, former Co-operative Bank chairman. He has been a Methodist preacher for

Paul Flowers, former Co-operative Bank chairman. He has been a Methodist preacher for almost 40 years and served as a Labour councillor for Bradford Council for a decade. 3rd September 1985

Background imageDrugs Collection: A group of people who are involved with the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber

A group of people who are involved with the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber. It was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction. London, 23rd February 1961

Background imageDrugs Collection: Peter Daubeny and his wife during preperations for the play The Connection

Peter Daubeny and his wife during preperations for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber, it was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction, London, 23rd February 1961

Background imageDrugs Collection: Portrait of Jack Gelber, taken during preperations for the play The Connection

Portrait of Jack Gelber, taken during preperations for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber. It was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction. London, 23rd February 1961

Background imageDrugs Collection: Portrait of Peter Daubeny, during preperations for the play The Connection

Portrait of Peter Daubeny, during preperations for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber, it was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction. London, 23rd February 1961

Background imageDrugs Collection: Preperations for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber

Preperations for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber, it was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction. London, 23rd February 1961

Background imageDrugs Collection: A group of people, including Jack Gelber and Peter Daubeny

A group of people, including Jack Gelber and Peter Daubeny, involved with the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber. It was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction

Background imageDrugs Collection: Poster for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber

Poster for the play The Connection, by Jack Gelber, it was a controversial play due to its depiction of heroin addiction. London, 23rd February 1961

Background imageDrugs Collection: Jazz star Tubby Hayes was arrested by Scotland Yard Drug Squad at his home in Hans Road

Jazz star Tubby Hayes was arrested by Scotland Yard Drug Squad at his home in Hans Road, Chelsea and taken to Chelsea Police station

Background imageDrugs Collection: Jonas Salk American medical researcher and virologist, best known for his discovery

Jonas Salk American medical researcher and virologist, best known for his discovery and development of the first successful polio vaccine

Background imageDrugs Collection: Pete Townshend (right) of British rock group The Who, pictured as he gives a press

Pete Townshend (right) of British rock group The Who, pictured as he gives a press conference at Wardour Street, London on drugs

Background imageDrugs Collection: Mick Jagger of 'The Rolling Stones'was today found guilty of Possessing Drugs

Mick Jagger of "The Rolling Stones"was today found guilty of Possessing Drugs
Mick Jagger of " The Rolling Stones" was today found guilty of Possessing Drugs at west Sussex quarter sessions

Background imageDrugs Collection: Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on 10th May 1967 on their way to

Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on 10th May 1967 on their way to Chichester Crown Court for the hearing for drug offences.ÔÇ¿

Background imageDrugs Collection: Athlete Jonathan Edwards Jonatha Edwards launches an anti-drugs campaign at

Athlete Jonathan Edwards Jonatha Edwards launches an anti-drugs campaign at Durham Police Headquarters 26 September 1995

Background imageDrugs Collection: Crowds watch Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on 10 May 1967 on the steps of Chichester

Crowds watch Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on 10 May 1967 on the steps of Chichester Crown Court when they leave court for the lunch break today, during the hearing for drug offences

Background imageDrugs Collection: Chris Jagger brother of Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger

Chris Jagger brother of Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, and five others were remanded on bail on 21 December 1967 at Marlborough Magistrates Court after being arrested in the Kings Road




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"From the 1988 Seoul Olympics to police evidence bags, they have left an indelible mark on our society. The Mens 100m Final at the Seoul Olympics serves as a stark reminder of the controversy surrounding performance-enhancing substances. Meanwhile, in the world of art, 'The Pharmacy' artwork from 1912 depicts the role drugs play in our lives and their impact on human physiology. Even everyday substances like caffeine can be considered drugs, as depicted by the intricate molecular structure. However, not all drug-related images are positive; police evidence bags serve as a grim reminder of illegal substances that plague our communities. In Montreal Pharmacy, Canada, we witness how they can regulated and dispensed for medicinal purposes. On a different note, cannabis seed packets sold at Amsterdam's Bloemenmarkt highlight changing attitudes towards marijuana. While smoking has been associated with various forms of drug use throughout history, it is essential to remember that "No Smoking" signs were put in place to protect public health. Opium Poppy Scarlet showcases nature's contribution to pharmaceuticals but also reminds us of its potential dangers when misused. Lastly, Woman Smoking from the 1940s captures a snapshot of societal norms and attitudes towards smoking during that era. Drugs continue to shape our world – whether through athletic scandals or artistic interpretations – raising questions about their benefits and consequences.