Embalming Collection

Postcard of the Embalming Chemical Man. ca. 1936, An advertising postcard sent by the Undertakers Supply Company, featuring their mascot Embalming Chemical Man

Embalming shed of Dr. William J. Bunnell in a converted barn near Fredericksburg, Virginia
CIVIL WAR: EMBALMING. Embalming shed of Dr. William J. Bunnell in a converted barn near Fredericksburg, Virginia, used for the embalming of Union soldiers during the American Civil War

EMBALMING
Egyptians embalming their dead with strips of fine linen smeared with gum. In the foreground there are three jars for the organs of the body

Mummies and embalming. From P Pomet A Compleat History of Drugs London 1725
536422 Mummies and embalming. From P Pomet A Compleat History of Drugs London 1725. Translation from the French by physician to Louis XIV. Copperplate engraving; (add.info.: Mummies and embalming)

Undertaker's Notice for shipping dead soldiers bodies
3028344 Undertaker's Notice for shipping dead soldiers bodies; Private Collection; (add.info.: Undertaker's Notice for shipping dead soldiers bodies); © Don Troiani

EGYPTIAN EMBALMING
Joseph's dead body is embalmed by ancient Egyptians

Apres la mort de Joseph, ses freres firent embaumer son corps (engraving)
3625758 Apres la mort de Joseph, ses freres firent embaumer son corps (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apres la mort de Joseph)

Embalming the Dead, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
STC357906 Embalming the Dead, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Bank Holiday at the British Museum (engraving)
1594802 Bank Holiday at the British Museum (engraving) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bank Holiday at the British Museum)

Embalming the dead, c. 1920 (litho)
1122894 Embalming the dead, c.1920 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published by Hutchinson & Co. c.1920)

Embalming the Dead, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
IL314840 Embalming the Dead, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection

Embalming of Joseph (engraving)
5218314 Embalming of Joseph (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Embalming of Joseph)

Scenes in Egypt, 1820
The great ruins of the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor in south Egypt 73, raft of earthenware pitchers on the Nile 74, and women carrying water pitchers on their heads 74

Anubis attends Sennedjems Mummy, from the Tomb of Sennedjem
XIR141757 Anubis attends Sennedjems Mummy, from the Tomb of Sennedjem, The Workers Village, New Kingdom (mural) (see also 67892) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Deir el-Medina, Thebes

Anubis and a Mummy, from the Tomb of Sennedjem, The Workers Village
BAL67892 Anubis and a Mummy, from the Tomb of Sennedjem, The Workers Village, New Kingdom (mural) (see also 141757) by Egyptian 19th Dynasty (c.1292-1187 BC); Deir el-Medina, Thebes

Elderly Man Flanked by Egyptian Gods, c. 250 AD (tempera on sycomore)
3525820 Elderly Man Flanked by Egyptian Gods, c.250 AD (tempera on sycomore) by Egyptian, Roman Period (c.30 BC - AD 337); 38 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Mummy of Nesmin with plant wreath, mummy mask and other cartonnage elements, 200-30 BC
3613974 Mummy of Nesmin with plant wreath, mummy mask and other cartonnage elements, 200-30 BC by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); 174 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Bag of Natron from Tutankhamuns Embalming Cache, c. 1336-27 B. C. (linen, natron)
3472281 Bag of Natron from Tutankhamuns Embalming Cache, c.1336-27 B.C. (linen, natron) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt)

Mummy of Nesmin (detail of Anubis on feet), 200-30 BC
3613977 Mummy of Nesmin (detail of Anubis on feet), 200-30 BC by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt)

Fireworks at the ceremonial opening of the dykes to flood the Nile basin 76, snake charmer performers 77
6337801 Fireworks at the ceremonial opening of the dykes to flood the Nile basin 76, snake charmer performers 77, and tourists looking at embalmed mummies in the catacombs of Egypt 78 by English

Mummy of a young man, with encaustic portrait, from El-Hibeh
FIT62532 Mummy of a young man, with encaustic portrait, from El-Hibeh (linen wrapped human remains with painted wood panel) by Egyptian

Embalming of animals in Ancient Egypt (coloured engraving)
3630154 Embalming of animals in Ancient Egypt (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Embalming of animals in Ancient Egypt)

Egyptian Mummy and Sarcophagus, 1907 (lithograph)
2622157 Egyptian Mummy and Sarcophagus, 1907 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

RELIGION / EGYPT / SERKET
The scorpion-headed funerary goddess, association with the embalming of mummies

Chapel Interior, Anubis, Thebes, Egypt

Papyrus, Embalming, Anubis, Ancient Egyptian, c10th century BC. Jackal headed anubis, god of embalming. Held at the Louvre

Jackal-headed wooden canopic jar for the storage of organs, Egyptian, 25th Dynasty, c700 BC. The head represents Duamutef, one of the four sons of Horus, and held the stomach

Statue of egyptian God Anubis
Statue of the jackal-headed god Anubis. Bronze. Probably 26th Dynasty. Ancient Empire. 664-525 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen. Denmark

Mummification. Anciet Egypt. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

Egyptian mummified cat
Photograph of an Egyptian mummified cat. Over 2000 years ago, an ancient Egyptian painstakingly wrapped and embalmed this domestic cat as a religious offering to an animal-headed god

Palermo, Sicily, Italy - Capuchin Catacombs
The Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo (Catacombe dei Cappuccini) are burial catacombs in Palermo, Sicily, southern Italy - a somewhat macabre tourist attraction! Date: circa 1910s

Egypt, Africa - The Mummy of Rameses II at Cairo. Date: circa 1910s

Detail of the Ankh at the statue of egyptian God Anubis
Statue of the jackal-headed god Anubis. Detail of the Ankh. Diorite. Reign of Amenophis III. 1403-1365 BC. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom. From the Temple of Luxor. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Copenhagen

Embalming building near Fredericksburg, Va. US, USA, America, Vintage photography

CIVIL WAR: SURGEON. An embalming surgeon at work on a soldiers body in a field hospital during the American Civil War, 1860s

Unknown location. Embalming surgeon at work on soldiers body. Photographs of artillery, place and date unknown. Date Between 1860 and 1865

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Embalming: From Ancient Egypt to the Modern Era" Step back in time with a postcard from 1936, featuring the quirky mascot of the Undertakers Supply Company - Embalming Chemical Man. This peculiar character, constructed entirely out of bottles filled with embalming fluid, humorously declares, "I'm on my way. " Embarking on an exploration practices throughout history, we delve into heart anatomists' work during the 17th century. These pioneers sought to understand and preserve this vital organ through meticulous embalming techniques. Ancient Egypt holds a prominent place in our journey as we encounter mummified remains that have fascinated generations. The artistry and precision involved in Egyptian embalming allowed for remarkable preservation of bodies, ensuring eternal life for their souls. Witnessing a fish mummy from Egypt's Late Period reveals how even creatures were honored through this sacred process. These unique artifacts provide insights into ancient beliefs surrounding death and afterlife rituals. Ouchebti statuettes stand as miniature guardians within tombs, serving their deceased masters faithfully in the afterlife. Crafted with care by skilled sculptors, these Egyptian funerary figurines embody both reverence and protection. The statue of Anubis looms majestically over burial sites - an iconic representation of death's guardian in ancient Egyptian mythology. With his jackal head and regal stance, Anubis oversaw every step of mummification ceremonies. Traveling further back in time via a 19th-century engraving allows us to witness firsthand the intricate process of mummification itself. Skilled hands meticulously wrap bandages around preserved bodies while priests perform sacred rituals to ensure safe passage into eternity. Even biblical stories touch upon embalmment; Joseph's brothers chose to honor him by preserving his body after his passing.