Illness Collection (#5)

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An engraving depicting the fumigation of a ship after an outbreak of Cholera in Marseilles harbour, France
5311062 An engraving depicting the fumigation of a ship after an outbreak of Cholera in Marseilles harbour, France. In the first week in July the mortality rate was 24 per day

Engraving depicting a landlady stealing rent money from her sick lodger
5308846 Engraving depicting a landlady stealing rent money from her sick lodger; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a landlady stealing rent money from her sick lodger)

Crossing section of fibro-nucleated tumors, 1867 (engraving)
8766909 Crossing section of fibro-nucleated tumors, 1867 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossing section of fibro-nucleated tumors. ( Dr. Jaccoud dictionary.Vol)

La Caricature Politique (1830), Satirique en Couleurs, 1831_8_4: The ministry attacks Cholera morbus - Cholera
ICA4930473 La Caricature Politique (1830), Satirique en Couleurs, 1831_8_4: The ministry attacks Cholera morbus - Cholera, Ministere

Mme. Cabel as Toinon in "Le Bijou Perdu" at the Theatre Lyrique
5855453 Mme. Cabel as Toinon in "Le Bijou Perdu" at the Theatre Lyrique.; (add.info.: Mme. Cabel as Toinon in Adolphe Adam's "Le Bijou Perdu" at the Theatre Lyrique)

A smallholder's cottage
5616074 A smallholder's cottage; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a smallholder's cottage interior in London. Dated 19th Century. 01/01/1876); Universal History Archive/UIG

Death arriving on his white horse as described in the book of revelations. Reproduction of a painting by Benjamin West
NWI4960410 Death arriving on his white horse as described in the book of revelations. Reproduction of a painting by Benjamin West.; (add.info)

The devouement of the eveque of Marseille, Henri Francois Xavier de Belsunce Castelmoron (1671-1755), Jesuite
NWI4953651 The devouement of the eveque of Marseille, Henri Francois Xavier de Belsunce Castelmoron (1671-1755), Jesuite, during the plague of Marseille in 1720-1721

Romanesque art: Polychrome wood sculpture and doree of Saint Roch dating from the 14th century. Boss of reapers
JEB4922773 Romanesque art: Polychrome wood sculpture and doree of Saint Roch dating from the 14th century. Boss of reapers. Neuilly-en-Dun (Neuilly en Dun), Cher, Centre, France

Germany, vaccination certificate for Hans Peter Jessen, 2 years old, the vaccination was 9. 5
UTD4917617 Germany, vaccination certificate for Hans Peter Jessen, 2 years old, the vaccination was 9. 5. 1840, against smallpox, the document is from 16. 5

Germany, vaccination certificate for Anna Christine Harmsen, 1 1/2 years old, the vaccination is from the 25. 8
UTD4917540 Germany, vaccination certificate for Anna Christine Harmsen, 1 1/2 years old, the vaccination is from the 25. 8. 1831 against smallpox, the document is from 10. 11

Daughter and ailing mother, 1882
3479880 Daughter and ailing mother, 1882; (add.info.: Daughter and ailing mother. The daughter decides to refuse an offer of marriage to nurse her mother.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A martyr to gout adding to his affliction, 1850
3478294 A martyr to gout adding to his affliction, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a martyr to gout adding to his affliction. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Une femme de gout (colour litho)
3097818 Une femme de gout (colour litho) by Kern, Leon (1883-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Une femme de gout. Illustration for Le Pele-Mele, 16 October 1904.); © Look and Learn

Woman knitting as she sits talking to patient in bed covered with a shell patchwork quilt
2602705 Woman knitting as she sits talking to patient in bed covered with a shell patchwork quilt; (add.info.: Woman knitting as she sits talking to patient in bed covered with a shell patchwork)

Arthur, having come through the fever epidemic
2604893 Arthur, having come through the fever epidemic; (add.info.: Arthur, having come through the fever epidemic, is allowed a first visit from Tom)

Dangers of misuse of a steam kettle for a common cold. Cartoon from 'Punch', London, 1856
2604532 Dangers of misuse of a steam kettle for a common cold. Cartoon from 'Punch', London, 1856.; (add.info.: Dangers of misuse of a steam kettle for a common cold)

The Dying Street Arab - A poor London boy comforted on his deathbed by the Minister reading from the Bible
2604789 The Dying Street Arab - A poor London boy comforted on his deathbed by the Minister reading from the Bible. Engraving, London

A mother and daughter receiving news of husband's/father's grave illness, 1850
3478223 A mother and daughter receiving news of husband's/father's grave illness, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a mother)

Woman lying in bed with scarlet fever. 19th century (engraving)
672856 Woman lying in bed with scarlet fever. 19th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

Smallpox Hospital, St Pancras, London c1800
536451 Smallpox Hospital, St Pancras, London c1800; (add.info.: Smallpox Hospital, St Pancras, London c1800. Fever (isolation) hospitals for highly infectious diseases built outside cities

Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, 19th century (engraving)
527394 Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Development of pustules in a man suffering from Anthrax)

"I've come to sit with you, if you'll let me" (engraving)
8630984 "I've come to sit with you, if you'll let me" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I've come to sit with you)

Wolsey (engraving)
8630905 Wolsey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolsey. Illustration for Scenes in England for the amusement)

"You and I cannot imagine anything like it!" (litho)
8632810 "You and I cannot imagine anything like it!" (litho) by Gibbs, William (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "You and I cannot imagine anything like it)

Classified advertisements (engraving)
8631476 Classified advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Classified advertisements. Illustration from Black and White)

"You see, doctor, I've never had an illness in my life, so sometimes I get frightened that it may mean
8630560 "You see, doctor, I've never had an illness in my life, so sometimes I get frightened that it may mean there's something wrong" (litho) by Pont (Graham Laidler) (1908-40)

Flagellants, 15th Century (colour litho)
8672839 Flagellants, 15th Century (colour litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flagellants, 15th Century)

David sacrifices on Mount Moriah (litho)
8675995 David sacrifices on Mount Moriah (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: David sacrifices on Mount Moriah. 1 Chronicles 21:15)

World map showing the spread of dysentery (colour litho)
8663632 World map showing the spread of dysentery (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: World map showing the spread of dysentery)

Pox in animals (colour litho)
8663541 Pox in animals (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Section through a smallpox artificially implanted on a rabbit's cornea)

Bloodletting (woodcut)
8663784 Bloodletting (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloodletting, 1520)

Obtaining diptheria serum from horse blood, Marburg, Germany (colour litho)
8663905 Obtaining diptheria serum from horse blood, Marburg, Germany (colour litho) by Gehrke, Fritz (1855-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obtaining diptheria serum from horse blood, Marburg)

The Rabshakeh before the Walls of Jerusalem, 701 BC (litho)
8661278 The Rabshakeh before the Walls of Jerusalem, 701 BC (litho) by Villegas y Cordero, Jose (1844-1921) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rabshakeh before the Walls of Jerusalem)

The Death of Alexander, BC 323 (litho)
8660728 The Death of Alexander, BC 323 (litho) by Piloty, Ferdinand II (1828-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Alexander, BC 323)

The song of Calvary (engraving)
8647200 The song of Calvary (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The song of Calvary)

Woman berating her husband who got drunk the night before (colour litho)
8656685 Woman berating her husband who got drunk the night before (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

I feel rotten (colour litho)
8656313 I feel rotten (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "I feel rotten." A rotten egg. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The leper pronounced clean (engraving)
8658487 The leper pronounced clean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The leper pronounced clean)

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Illness of King George V, 1928 (b/w photo)
8626458 Illness of King George V, 1928 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Childhood impetigo and toothache diseases, "Life and health" book by Dr. Jules Rengade, Paris 1881 (print)
7295215 Childhood impetigo and toothache diseases, "Life and health" book by Dr. Jules Rengade, Paris 1881 (print); Private Collection; Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier
7209644 History of Saint Piat and Saint Eleuthere, also called tapestry of Arras. Ordered from canon Toussaint Prier, chaplain of the duke of Burgundy, late 14th-early 15th century. 22m x 2m

New York health officers vaccinating immigrants against smallpox (print)
7419923 New York health officers vaccinating immigrants against smallpox (print); (add.info.: New York City health officers vaccinating Russian)

Children in hospital with toys supplied by the Santa Claus society. 1890 (engraving)
5615981 Children in hospital with toys supplied by the Santa Claus society. 1890 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

A charitable woman visiting a sick and poor woman. 1872 (engraving)
5615922 A charitable woman visiting a sick and poor woman. 1872 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"From Death's Grasp to Healing Hands: A Journey through Illness" In the somber painting "Young Woman on her Death Bed, 1621, " we witness the haunting portrayal of a life consumed by illness. The artist captures the fragility and despair that often accompany such afflictions. Contrasting this scene is the powerful image of "Jesus Healing The Sick. " Here, hope radiates as divine intervention brings relief to those suffering from various ailments. It serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is potential for healing and restoration. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves at Shotley Bridge General Hospital in County Durham. This institution stands as a testament to humanity's ongoing battle against sickness. Its walls have witnessed countless stories of resilience and recovery. An intriguing glimpse into history comes from an 1866 cartoon titled "Deaths Dispensary, " highlighting water pollution as a source of disease. It reminds us that throughout centuries, environmental factors have played a significant role in spreading illnesses and shaping public health policies. Delving deeper into medical science, we encounter gastrointestinal nematodes - microscopic parasites wreaking havoc within our bodies. These tiny organisms serve as a stark reminder of how diseases can manifest themselves unseen until it's too late. Returning to visual commentary with another depiction of "Deaths Dispensary, " this time through a thought-provoking cartoon from 1866 addressing pollution-related diseases head-on. Such illustrations aimed to raise awareness about public health concerns during an era when industrialization posed new threats to communities' well-being. Whipps Cross Hospital in Essex emerges as yet another battleground against illness. Within its halls, dedicated healthcare professionals tirelessly work towards alleviating suffering and restoring vitality to their patients' lives. History whispers tales of London's struggle during the Great Plague of 1665; depicted vividly in contemporary woodcuts pleading for mercy upon the city.