Radium Collection

Marie Curie
Born in Poland in 1867, after receiving her secondary education she worked as a governess for eight years. Marie moved to Paris and read Physics at the Sorbonne

Marie Curie - Nobel Prize-winning Polish Scientist
Marie Curie (1867-1934) - Polish Scientist, twice the recipient of the Nobel Prize for her pioneering research on radioactivity, the first woman Nobel winner. Date: 1911

Marie Curie, caricature
Marie Curie. Caricature of the Polish chemist Marie Curie (1867-1934), holding a round bottomed flask. Curie is known for her pioneering early work with radioactivity

Marie Curie, Polish-French physicist
Marie Curie (1867-1934, nee Marya Sklodowska), Polish-French physicist. With her husband Pierre, she isolated the radioactive elements polonium and radium in 1898

Marie and Pierre Curie, French physicists
Marie and Pierre Curie. Marie Curie (1867-1934, nee Marya Sklodowska), was born in Poland. In 1891 she became a student at the Sorbonne university in Paris, France

Pierre Curie, French physicist
Pierre Curie (1859-1906), Nobel Prize-winning French physicist. Curie studied at the Sorbonne in Paris, where he subsequently became an assistant teacher

X-Ray, radium, surgery - the three recognized treatments for cancer Consult your doctor or health bureau. Poster promoting diagnosis and treatment for cancer. Date between 1936 and 1939

Marie Sklowdowska Curie, who twice won the Nobel Prize: 1903 and 1911
NWI4949439 Marie Sklowdowska Curie, who twice won the Nobel Prize: 1903 and 1911.; (add.info.: Marie Sklowdowska Curie, who twice won the Nobel Prize)

High voltage equipment used by Pierre and Marie Curie to investigate the electrical conductivity of air exposed to
537807 High voltage equipment used by Pierre and Marie Curie to investigate the electrical conductivity of air exposed to radium

Paths of alpha, beta, and gamma rays from a radium sample placed between poles of electromagnet
536622 Paths of alpha, beta, and gamma rays from a radium sample placed between poles of electromagnet, as used in Curies' laboratory, Paris, 1904; (add.info.: Paths of alpha, beta)

Part of Pierre and Marie Curie's laboratory, Paris. Engraving published 1904
537846 Part of Pierre and Marie Curie's laboratory, Paris. Engraving published 1904.; (add.info.: Part of Pierre and Marie Curie's laboratory, Paris)

Marie Curie in her office
3779327 Marie Curie in her office; (add.info.: Marie Curie in her office at the Radium Institute, Paris 1925. MC: Polish-born French physicist and pioneer in radioactivity)

Looking west across the Columbia Valley to the Purcell Mountains at sunrise, Radium, British Columbia, Canada

Purcell Mountains at sunrise, Radium, British Columbia, Canada

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Canada, British Columbia, Radium. Landscape of Purcell Mountains. Date: 23/04/2010

Marie Curie (1867-1934), Polish physicist and chemist (b / w photo)
817314 Marie Curie (1867-1934), Polish physicist and chemist (b/w photo) by Manuel, Henri (1874-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Curie (1867-1934)

Altimeter, Zeppelin, L-49. Creator: G Lufft
Aluminum case, black face, luminous markings, scale 0-8 km

Pierre Curie chatting with Sir William Ramsay (litho)
STC335871 Pierre Curie chatting with Sir William Ramsay (litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Curie (1859-1906)

Mr Pierre and Mrs Marie Curie (colour litho)
613126 Mr Pierre and Mrs Marie Curie (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Pierre and Mrs Marie Curie, Radium, 22 December 1904)

Pierre and Marie Curie, discoverers of Radium, in their laboratory at Paris University, 1898 (b / w photo)
5229614 Pierre and Marie Curie, discoverers of Radium, in their laboratory at Paris University, 1898 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Catching the emanation from radium (b / w photo)
3652710 Catching the emanation from radium (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catching the emanation from radium)

Madame Curie, the modern alchemist (litho)
979583 Madame Curie, the modern alchemist (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Curie, the modern alchemist. Marie Curie working with radium and polonium)

Marie Curie (1867-1934) c. 1905 (oil on canvas)
CHT236038 Marie Curie (1867-1934) c.1905 (oil on canvas) by Jawlensky, Alexej von (1864-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nobel prize for physics and chemistry; ); eArchives Charmet; German

Two great experts in science confer (litho)
979578 Two great experts in science confer (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two great experts in science confer. Sir William Ramsay and Pierre Curie)

Monsieur Curie, extracting Radium from Pitchblend (colour litho)
976708 Monsieur Curie, extracting Radium from Pitchblend (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monsieur Curie, extracting Radium from Pitchblend)

A new discovery: Radium (colour litho)
3097341 A new discovery: Radium (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A new discovery: Radium. Pierre and Marie Curie in their laboratory)

The Radium Girl, Kings Theatre, Southsea
The Radium Girl, a musical comedy revue at the Kings Theatre, Southsea. 1915

Madame Curie, c1900, (1914). Creator: Unknown
Madame Curie, c1900, (1914). Portrait of Polish physicist and chemist Marie Curie (1867-1934). She and her husband Pierre were two of the first people to work on radioactivity

M. and Mme Curie in the garden of their Paris house, c1902, (1903). Artist: Paris Ellis
M. and Mme Curie in the garden of their Paris house, c1902, (1903). Marie Curie (1867-1934) holding her daughter Irene (1897-1956), with her husband Pierre (1859-1906)

The head of thoroughbred racehorse, Radium, c1910. From Flat Racing published by Seeley, Service & Co, Ltd. London, 1940

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1917. Marie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre Curie continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

The Most Mysterious Substance in Nature - Radium, 1903. Artist: Alfred Hugh Fisher
The Most Mysterious Substance in Nature - Radium, 1903. Experiments made in Paris by the discoverers, Pierre and Marie Curie

Marie Curie (1867-1934), Polish-born French physicist, 1926. In 1898, Curie and her husband Pierre discovered two new elements, polonium and radium

Pierre Curie, French physicist, (c1924). Pierre Curie (1859-1906) was a pioneer in the study of crystallography, magnetism, piezoelectricity and radioactivity

Radium treatment to cure a nasal infection, France, c1947-1951
Radium treatment to cure a nasal infection, France, 20th century. Part of the Marshall Plan mercy mission. The Marshall Plan was a massive programme of US aid for the reconstruction of Europe after

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1929. Marie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre Curie continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1925. Marie Curie (1867-1934) in her office at the Radium Institute, Paris, of which she was director of research from 1918-1934

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, in her laboratory, 1912. Marie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre Curie continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1931. Marie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre Curie continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Marie (1867-1934) and Pierre (1859-1906) Curie. With their daughter Irene in the garden of their house on Boulevard Kellermann, Paris

Mining Pitchblende, Cornwall, England, c1916. Radium, isolated by the Curies in 1898, is extracted from this ore

Pierre and Marie Curie, French scientists, at work in the laboratory. Polish-born Marie Curie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre (1859-1906)

Marie Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1910. Marie Curie (1867-1934) and her husband Pierre continued the work on radioactivity started by Henri Becquerel

Medal commemorating Marie Sklodowska Curie, Polish-born French physicist, 1967. Obverse of a medal issued in 1967 to commemorate the centenary of her birth

Apparatus used by Pierre and Marie Curie in their research into radium, 1904. This equipment was used by the Curies to investigate the deflection of the beta rays from radium in a magnetic field

A stage in the separation of radium from pitchblende using sodium carbonate, c1900. A scene in the laboratory of the Nobel Prize winning physicists Pierre and Marie Curie, Paris

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"Discovering the Power of Radium: Marie Curie's Nobel Prize-Winning Breakthrough" Marie Curie, a brilliant Polish-French physicist, made history with her groundbreaking research on radium. Alongside her husband Pierre Curie, they revolutionized the field of science and medicine. In 1903, Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize for her work in physics. Her relentless dedication led to the discovery of radium, an element that would forever change our understanding of radiation. Caricatures may have depicted Marie Curie as she delved into uncharted territory, fearlessly exploring the properties of this mysterious substance. With X-ray technology already recognized as a medical breakthrough, radium emerged as another potential treatment option alongside surgery. The DDE-90027769 compound symbolizes the scientific identification assigned to radium by researchers worldwide. Its significance lies in its ability to unlock new possibilities in various fields such as medicine and industry. Captured in a black-and-white photograph is Marie Curie herself—a trailblazing figure who defied gender norms and shattered glass ceilings. Her contributions continue to inspire generations of scientists and chemists today. Beyond her scientific achievements, other images showcase Pierre Curie engaging in conversations with Sir William Ramsay—an exchange that likely sparked further advancements in their respective fields. Moreover, an altimeter designed by Zeppelin creator G Lufft serves as a testament to how far-reaching the impact has been across different industries throughout history. As we reflect upon these captivating glimpses into Marie Curie's life and work from over a century ago—her portrait from around 1901—we are reminded not only of her brilliance but also her enduring legacy that continues to shape our world today.