Flasks Collection (page 3)

Chemistry equipment, early 19th century C013 / 5268
Chemical equipment. Early 19th-century artwork depicting a variety of devices and instruments used in chemistry experiments

Cattle farming, farmer taking frozen bull semen from flask of liquid nitrogen, England, november

Spitting flasks, from thes Maw & Sons catalogue Date: 1903

Potted Plants
Community pots - the tiny plants have been removed from flasks and are pricked off into pots. The compost is sphagnum moss and osmunda fibre - finer than normal. Date: 1955

Cupping, historical artwork
Cupping. Historical artwork showing the use of suction cups, a form of traditional medicine used to bring bad blood to the surface from internal organs

Picnic by the roadside
Having a picnic by the roadside - tucking into a thermos of hot tea!

A Merry Christmas
A Christmas scene from the early 17th century showing seven men round a table raising goblets in the air for a toast. Several empty bottles or flasks are scattered about suggesting that a lot of wine

Making Ether / 1747
The chemical processes used to make ether

Toilet / Perfume Flasks
Old perfume flasks and pomanders

C16 Alchemists
An alchemist and his assistant heat the substances whose essence will collect in the flasks at the top of the apparatus, shedding impurities as they rise up the column

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"Unveiling the Timeless Elegance: Flasks Through Centuries" Step into the enchanting world of flasks, where history and artistry intertwine to create vessels that have stood the test of time. From The Pharmacy's captivating 1912 artwork to a distillation woodcut from the 16th century, these flasks hold stories within their delicate curves. Intriguingly, it was in 1827 when industry met craftsmanship as Cooper introduced their revolutionary flask design. London Trade Card by William Bull showcases how even musical instruments found solace in this versatile creation. Journeying across continents, we find ourselves at Victoria College's Alexandria Chemistry Laboratory, where flasks played an essential role in scientific exploration. Meanwhile, Hatch Mansfield and Co Advertisement reminds us of their significance beyond academia - serving as loyal companions during everyday adventures. Venturing further afield, Chad reveals milk sellers at N Djamena (Fort-Lamy), relying on trusty flasks for sustenance amidst bustling streets. And who could forget those nostalgic moments captured outside a Post Office with four people cherishing shared memories? it also played an instrumental role during WW1; an advert for Thermos flasks stands as a testament to their reliability on battlefields and beyond. A mesmerizing illustration from a history of Peru transports us back to 1717 - showcasing Inca royalty surrounded by Indian attendants alongside intricate diagrams of bicharra. Delving deeper into antiquity, we encounter a powder flask crafted from antler dating back to c. 1570 - reminding us that innovation knows no bounds throughout centuries past. Ancient Greece beckons through The Art of Perfume's pochoir print publication from 1912; revealing how even fragrance found its home within these timeless vessels. As we reflect upon these glimpses into history and culture through various mediums - be it art or utility - one thing remains certain.