Hayfever Collection

Hazel pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from the Hazel tree, Corylus avellana. These microspores are shed from male catkins

The cast of Hay Fever, described as Noel Cowards Clean Play "by The Sketch
The cast of Hay Fever, described as Noel Cowards Clean Play " by The Sketch. Marie Tempest played the role of Judith Bliss, a bohemian ex-actress, while Graham Browne her husband, David Bliss

Cigars de Joy
An advertisement for Cigars de Joy, marketed here as offering immediate and complete relief in cases of asthma, cough, bronchitis, hayfever and shortness of breath. Date: 1881

Digital illustration of pollinating flora causing allergy-related problems

Advertisement for the Carbolic Smoke Ball, a cure for hay fever (print)
XJF396630 Advertisement for the Carbolic Smoke Ball, a cure for hay fever (print) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Flowering field buttercups, Ranunculus acris, a yellow carpet in green grass meadow on a bright spring day with trees and a blue sky

Coloured SEM of household dust (allergens)
Household dust. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph (SEM) of a sample of household dust. Dust contains an assortment of substances which can cause asthma or other allergic reactions

Birch pollen allergen F006 / 9335
Birch pollen allergen. Molecular model of Bet v 1l, the molecule responsible for allergic reactions to birch pollen. Here

Grass pollen allergen molecule
Grass pollen allergen. Molecular model of the major grass pollen allergen Phl p2 complexed with the antigen-binding fragment (fab) of its human immunoglobulin E antibody

Hazel pollen grains, SEM C018 / 0308
Hazel pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Hazel pollen is distributed by the wind from catkins. The pollen is very small and light

Wind dispersal of pollen C015 / 5182
Wind dispersal of pollen. Million of pollen grains being dispersed on the wind

Birch pollen allergen molecule C013 / 8889
Birch pollen allergen molecule. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a Bet v 1L molecule. This molecule is responsible for allergic reactions to pollen from birch (Betula sp.) trees

Bindweed pollen grains, SEM
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of bindweed (Calystegia sepium) pollen grains (blue). There is great variation in the size, shape and surface texture of pollen

Coloured SEM of sunflower pollen grains
Pollen grains. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph of pollen grains of the sunflower, Helianthus annuus. Pollen grain size, shape and surface texture differ from one plant species to another

Timothy grass pollen grains
Timothy grass pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from Timothy grass, Phelum pratense, also known as cat s-tail

Fumariaceae
ROG-12373 Bleeding-heart (Dicentra formosa); from North America widely grown in gardens. After rain. UK Dicentra formosa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Hayfever: Nature's Allergic Symphony Unleashed" As the spring breeze carries its invisible cargo, hazel pollen grains dance through the air, triggering a symphony of sneezes and sniffles. Just like the chaotic comedy portrayed by Noel Coward's play "Hay Fever, " this seasonal allergy takes center stage in our lives. Amidst the haze of pollen-filled days, we find ourselves longing for relief. Enter Cigars de Joy – a momentary escape from itchy eyes and runny noses. But alas, even these indulgences cannot shield us from nature's relentless assault. In a digital illustration that captures the essence of hay fever, pollinating flora wreak havoc on unsuspecting victims. It serves as a reminder that beauty can sometimes come at a cost – in this case, allergy-related problems that leave us yearning for clearer skies. Looking back to simpler times, an advertisement for the Carbolic Smoke Ball promises salvation from hay fever woes. A print relic from yesteryears when remedies were sought after with hope and desperation. Venturing into Berkshire Downs on a fine spring day reveals oilseed rape or canola in full bloom – their vibrant yellow petals painting the landscape with splendor. However, for those afflicted by allergies, this picturesque scene becomes tainted with discomfort. Amongst green grass meadows adorned with flowering field buttercups lies another culprit - household dust allergens lurking within every corner of our homes. Even indoors offers no respite from nature's wrath. Delving deeper into science reveals birch pollen allergen F006/9335 and grass pollen allergen molecules - microscopic troublemakers responsible for setting off immune responses within sensitive individuals. So here we stand amidst nature's grand spectacle; caught between admiration and frustration as hay fever season unfolds once more. As trees sway gently under bright spring skies adorned with blooming flowers, we brace ourselves for yet another battle against the relentless onslaught of allergens.