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Medical Supplies Collection (#7)

"From ancient remedies to modern innovations, they have played a vital role in the battle against ailments and injuries throughout history

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: John Paul Jones shooting a sailor who had attempted to strike his colours in an engagement, pub

John Paul Jones shooting a sailor who had attempted to strike his colours in an engagement, pub
PNP328666 John Paul Jones shooting a sailor who had attempted to strike his colours in an engagement, pub. by Carrington Bowles, 1779 (mezzotint) by Collet

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: The Bullfight, c. 1825 (oil on canvas)

The Bullfight, c. 1825 (oil on canvas)
SCP36793 The Bullfight, c.1825 (oil on canvas) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 38x46 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: The Second Battle of Ypres, 1917 (oil on canvas)

The Second Battle of Ypres, 1917 (oil on canvas)
CIV214399 The Second Battle of Ypres, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Jack, Richard (1866-1952); Canadian War Museum, Ottawa, Canada; (add.info.: 22nd April - 25th May 1915; ); © Canadian War Museum

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Battle of Fleurus, 26th June 1794, 1837 (oil on canvas)

Battle of Fleurus, 26th June 1794, 1837 (oil on canvas)
XIR39032 Battle of Fleurus, 26th June 1794, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Mauzaisse, Jean Baptiste (1784-1844); 465x543 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Forest Troll, 1890 (w / c & pencil on paper)

Forest Troll, 1890 (w / c & pencil on paper)
OVR358716 Forest Troll, 1890 (w/c & pencil on paper) by Kittelsen, Theodor Severin (1857-1914); 59x47 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: A Doctor giving assistance to a man bitten by a snake, manuscript from a treatise of Dioscoride

A Doctor giving assistance to a man bitten by a snake, manuscript from a treatise of Dioscoride, 13th century (vellum)
CHT163330 A Doctor giving assistance to a man bitten by a snake, manuscript from a treatise of Dioscoride, 13th century (vellum) by Islamic School, (13th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: The Assault, Verdun (pencil & w / c on paper)

The Assault, Verdun (pencil & w / c on paper)
XZL148169 The Assault, Verdun (pencil & w/c on paper) by Groux, Henri de (1867-1930); Musee des Deux Guerres Mondiales, Paris, France

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: The Attempted Assassination of Emperor Napoleon III (1808-73) by Felice Orsini (1819-59)

The Attempted Assassination of Emperor Napoleon III (1808-73) by Felice Orsini (1819-59) on the 14th January 1858
XIR170457 The Attempted Assassination of Emperor Napoleon III (1808-73) by Felice Orsini (1819-59) on the 14th January 1858, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Vittori Romano, H

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: The Storming of the Bastille and the Arrest of Joseph Delaunay (1752-94) on 14th July 1789

The Storming of the Bastille and the Arrest of Joseph Delaunay (1752-94) on 14th July 1789, 1789-93 (oil on canvas)
XIR159222 The Storming of the Bastille and the Arrest of Joseph Delaunay (1752-94) on 14th July 1789, 1789-93 (oil on canvas) by Thevenin, Charles (1764-1838); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Napoleon on the Battle Field of Eylau, 9th February 1807, 1808 (oil on canvas) (detail of 18910)

Napoleon on the Battle Field of Eylau, 9th February 1807, 1808 (oil on canvas) (detail of 18910)
XIR282083 Napoleon on the Battle Field of Eylau, 9th February 1807, 1808 (oil on canvas) (detail of 18910) by Gros, Baron Antoine Jean (1771-1835); 521X784 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: The Plague of Ashdod, or The Philistines Struck by the Plague, 1630-31 (oil on canvas)

The Plague of Ashdod, or The Philistines Struck by the Plague, 1630-31 (oil on canvas)
XIR71554 The Plague of Ashdod, or The Philistines Struck by the Plague, 1630-31 (oil on canvas) by Poussin, Nicolas (1594-1665); 148x198 cm; Louvre, Paris

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: The Battle of Waterloo (oil on canvas)

The Battle of Waterloo (oil on canvas)
XPH335461 The Battle of Waterloo (oil on canvas) by Kaiser, Friedrich (1815-90); Museum am Burghof, Loerrach, Germany; (add.info.: 18th June 1815; Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Entry of the Turks of Mohammed II (1432-81) into Constantinople, 29th May 1453, 1876 (oil on canvas)

Entry of the Turks of Mohammed II (1432-81) into Constantinople, 29th May 1453, 1876 (oil on canvas)
XIR161714 Entry of the Turks of Mohammed II (1432-81) into Constantinople, 29th May 1453, 1876 (oil on canvas) by Constant, (Jean Joseph) Benjamin (1845-1902); 697x536 cm; Musee des Augustins

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Mungo Park (engraving)

Mungo Park (engraving)
1730118 Mungo Park (engraving) by Scottish School, (19th century); (add.info.: Mungo Park (1771-1806) scottish explorer and surgeon, engraving)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: The Bath Spa, Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France, 1839 (engraving)

The Bath Spa, Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France, 1839 (engraving)
1729668 The Bath Spa, Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France, 1839 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France (spa) : the bath of the hospital, 1839 engraving)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: The Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France (b / w photo)

The Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France (b / w photo)
1729665 The Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France, spa : the new hydrotherapic hospital in 1909)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: A traveller in turban plays dead while attacked by a bear. 1811 (etching)

A traveller in turban plays dead while attacked by a bear. 1811 (etching)
7235861 A traveller in turban plays dead while attacked by a bear. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A traveller in turban plays dead while attacked by a bear)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: A fox watches a wounded tiger. 1811 (etching)

A fox watches a wounded tiger. 1811 (etching)
7235843 A fox watches a wounded tiger. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A fox watches a wounded tiger with an arrow in its flank. Fox and tiger)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: A dying lion is attacked by a boar, a donkey and a cow. 1811 (etching)

A dying lion is attacked by a boar, a donkey and a cow. 1811 (etching)
7235854 A dying lion is attacked by a boar, a donkey and a cow. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A weak and dying lion is attacked on all sides)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: A wounded wolf under a tree asks a sheep for water. 1811 (etching)

A wounded wolf under a tree asks a sheep for water. 1811 (etching)
7235822 A wounded wolf under a tree asks a sheep for water. 1811 (etching) by Howitt, Samuel (1756-1822); (add.info.: A wounded wolf under a tree asks a sheep for water. Sheep and the hunted wolf)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Portrait of Robert Koch, Nobel Prize winner for his work on tuberculosis (engraving, 19th century)

Portrait of Robert Koch, Nobel Prize winner for his work on tuberculosis (engraving, 19th century)
LRI4670048 Portrait of Robert Koch, Nobel Prize winner for his work on tuberculosis (engraving, 19th century) by Unknown Artist

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: The hydrotherapy Spa, Vichy, 1816 (colour engraving)

The hydrotherapy Spa, Vichy, 1816 (colour engraving)
1729666 The hydrotherapy Spa, Vichy, 1816 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France (spa): the hydrotherapic establishment, 1816, engraving)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Spa at the Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France, 1909 (b / w photo)

Spa at the Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France, 1909 (b / w photo)
1729663 Spa at the Hydrotherapy Hospital, Vichy, France, 1909 (b/w photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France, spa : the former hydrotherapic hospital in 1909)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: La Grande Grille, The Spa at Vichy, France, c. 1900 (photo)

La Grande Grille, The Spa at Vichy, France, c. 1900 (photo)
1729670 La Grande Grille, The Spa at Vichy, France, c. 1900 (photo) by French Photographer (20th century); (add.info.: Vichy, France (spa) c

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Breathing a Vein Blood letting. Physician bleeding a patient from the arm, 1804

Breathing a Vein Blood letting. Physician bleeding a patient from the arm, 1804
527539 Breathing a Vein Blood letting. Physician bleeding a patient from the arm, 1804. Cartoon by James Gillray (1757-1815) English caricaturist

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Chillington House Maidstone, View of Great Hall, 1851 (Watercolour)

Chillington House Maidstone, View of Great Hall, 1851 (Watercolour)
7261336 Chillington House Maidstone, View of Great Hall, 1851 (Watercolour) by Tomalin, M. J. (19th century); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Chillington House Maidstone)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)

GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving)
7262211 GASCONARDERS OR THE GRAND ARMY RETREATING FROM MOSCOW, 1813 (engraving) by Williams, C. (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c

ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c. 1815 (engraving)
7262238 ENGLAND TRIUMPHANT. Napoleon attempting to rally the imperial Guard at the battle of Waterloo, c. 1815 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Hippocrates the Great with Galien (Fresco of the crypt, c. 1237-1255)

Hippocrates the Great with Galien (Fresco of the crypt, c. 1237-1255)
LRI4690123 Hippocrates the Great with Galien (Fresco of the crypt, c.1237-1255) by Unknown Artist, (13th century); Anagni Cathedral, Anagni, Lazio

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the cutting of fabrics and a dwarf (fresco)

Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the cutting of fabrics and a dwarf (fresco)
7240205 Bicocca degli Arcimboldi: 15th century fresco, detail of the cutting of fabrics and a dwarf (fresco) by Italian School

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Ambroise Pare (engraving)

Ambroise Pare (engraving)
1728900 Ambroise Pare (engraving) by Delaune, Etienne (1518-83); (add.info.: Ambroise Pare (c. 1510 - 20 December 1590) was a French barber surgeon who served in that role for kings Henry II

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Corner of The Great Hall showing Dr. Charless surgery, 1855 (Watercolour)

Corner of The Great Hall showing Dr. Charless surgery, 1855 (Watercolour)
7261510 Corner of The Great Hall showing Dr. Charless surgery, 1855 (Watercolour) by Pretty, Edward (1792-1865); 16.5x12 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Battle of Fleurus, 26th June 1794, 1837 (colour engraving)

Battle of Fleurus, 26th June 1794, 1837 (colour engraving)
XIR384201 Battle of Fleurus, 26th June 1794, 1837 (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Act of Courage, 28th July 1830 (coloured engraving)

Act of Courage, 28th July 1830 (coloured engraving)
XIR187781 Act of Courage, 28th July 1830 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Evening Attack on the Grenelle Camp, 23 Fructidor Year 4 (August 1796) (engraving)

Evening Attack on the Grenelle Camp, 23 Fructidor Year 4 (August 1796) (engraving)
XIR241599 Evening Attack on the Grenelle Camp, 23 Fructidor Year 4 (August 1796) (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine, 1586. 1825 (lithograph)

Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine, 1586. 1825 (lithograph)
7236781 Doctor at the Faculty of Medicine, 1586. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Costume of a doctor during the reign of King Louis XVI of France 1825 (lithograph)

Costume of a doctor during the reign of King Louis XVI of France 1825 (lithograph)
7237173 Costume of a doctor during the reign of King Louis XVI of France 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: John Arbuthnot, Scottish physician, satirist and polymath, 1667- 1798 (engraving)

John Arbuthnot, Scottish physician, satirist and polymath, 1667- 1798 (engraving)
7237237 John Arbuthnot, Scottish physician, satirist and polymath, 1667- 1798 (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Arbuthnot FRS)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Nun in the robes of the Sisters of Charity, France. 1825 (lithograph)

Nun in the robes of the Sisters of Charity, France. 1825 (lithograph)
7236994 Nun in the robes of the Sisters of Charity, France. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nun in the robes of the Sisters of Charity)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Jean Jacques, doctor and later chancellor of the Faculty of Medicine at Montpelier 1394

Jean Jacques, doctor and later chancellor of the Faculty of Medicine at Montpelier 1394
FLO4570310 Jean Jacques, doctor and later chancellor of the Faculty of Medicine at Montpelier 1394. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after manuscript 5070 in the Bibliotheque Nationale

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Doctor of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph)

Doctor of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph)
7236846 Doctor of Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine, Paris, 1580s. 1825 (lithograph) by Lecomte, Hippolyte (1781-1857) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Arthur Johnston, Scottish physician and Latin poet, 1587-1641. 1798 (engraving)

Arthur Johnston, Scottish physician and Latin poet, 1587-1641. 1798 (engraving)
7237232 Arthur Johnston, Scottish physician and Latin poet, 1587-1641. 1798 (engraving) by Jamesone, George (1589/90-1644); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arthur Johnston)

Background imageMedical Supplies Collection: Skirmish During the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849, 1881 (oil on canvas)

Skirmish During the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849, 1881 (oil on canvas)
1195776 Skirmish During the Hungarian Revolution of 1848-1849, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Villevalde, Alexander (1857-after 1906); 116x156 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Villevalde)




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"From ancient remedies to modern innovations, they have played a vital role in the battle against ailments and injuries throughout history. In Bataille de neige a Romorantin, witness the resilience of soldiers as they valiantly fight for their lives, relying on essential medical supplies to heal their wounds sustained during combat. A Red Cross Nurse in WWI exemplifies the unwavering dedication of healthcare professionals who selflessly provide aid and comfort amidst chaos and destruction. Delving into anatomy, explore the intricate bones of the left hand through an engraving that unveils its dorsal surface. The bustling streets of Harley Street in Marylebone capture a timeless image where medical practitioners offer expertise and cutting-edge supplies to those seeking healing. Travel back in time with a map depicting Cripplegate Ward in London, showcasing how communities were equipped with medical resources even centuries ago. Reflecting on human suffering, an illustration from Scenes de la vie de boheme by Henri Murger portrays a wounded individual whose pain is both profound and sorrowful. In times of crisis like World War II, innovation takes center stage as seen through transfusion donor bottles created by Howard Hollem at Baxter Lab. , Glenview. These life-saving tools enabled brave individuals like Navy wives Eva Herzberg and Elve Burnham to support troops on the frontlines. Stepping away from traditional roles, Dorothy Cole's transformation from sculptress to supplier highlights women's contributions during wartime efforts at Glenview. Meanwhile, an Italian doctor dons 14th-century attire reminding us of medicine's evolution over centuries. Lastly, witness gratitude expressed through ex-voto art commemorating Pont-l'Abbe's deliverance from plague in 1632 at Sainte-Anne d'Auray—a testament to humanity's enduring spirit when armed with necessary medical supplies. "